The Day of Arafa is the 9th day of the Lunar Month: Thul-Hijja. The Day of Arafat falls on the 2nd day of pilgrimage rituals. At dawn of this day, nearly 2 million Muslim pilgrims will make their way from Mecca to a nearby hillside and plain called Mount Arafat and the Plain of Arafat. It was … Continue reading The Day of Arafa (يوم عرفة)
Quotes by Abu Bakr as-Șiddīq (رضى الله عنه)
Two and a half dirham from a hundred is the Zakah (poor tax) belonging to the poor amongst the people of the World while the Zakah of the Siddiques is to give their entire wealth to charity. Extend your charity with humbleness towards the poor for to give charity happily is a sign of acceptance. … Continue reading Quotes by Abu Bakr as-Șiddīq (رضى الله عنه)
Concept of Death in Islam
All praise is due to Allaah. I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allaah and that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. I enjoin you and myself to fear Allaah, for it is the provision and safety in this world and the Last Day, “the day when neither wealth nor sons … Continue reading Concept of Death in Islam
Shash Kalme (with translation)
For Urdu translation see [PDF] Six Kalimas (چھے کلمے)
Health benefits of Fajr (Dawn) prayer
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of Creations, and Peace and blessings be upon our prophet Muhammad, the faithful and the honest. O Allah, we know nothing but what You teach us. You are the All- Knower, the Wise. O Allah, teach us what is good for us, and benefit us from what You taught … Continue reading Health benefits of Fajr (Dawn) prayer
Eid Salah (صلاة العيد)
The Sunnah before attending the Eid prayers Hazrat'e Anas (رضي الله عنه) narrated, ''On the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, The Holy Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) did not go to the Eid Gah (place of Eid prayer) until he had eaten a few dates in odd numbers.'' (Sahih Bukhaari, V2, P4) Hazrat'e Buraida (رضي الله … Continue reading Eid Salah (صلاة العيد)
Fatima az-Zahra | (فاطمة الزهراء (رضي الله عنها
When writing about the greatness of a personality, one needs a gold standard with which to compare the strengths and weaknesses of that individual. However, if that person is herself the gold standard, then it makes it impossible to adequately describe her greatness. Hazrat Fatima az-Zahra (رضي الله عنها) was such a personality. Her merits … Continue reading Fatima az-Zahra | (فاطمة الزهراء (رضي الله عنها
Some Proofs for the Truth of Islam
Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) supported His last Prophet Muhammad (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) with many miracles and much evidence which proved that he is a true Prophet sent by Allah (سبحانه و تعالى). Also, Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) supported His last revealed book, the Holy Quran, with many miracles that prove that this Quran is the literal word of Allah (سبحانه و تعالى), revealed … Continue reading Some Proofs for the Truth of Islam
Hajj -Pilgrimage to the House of Allah in Mecca (Kaaba)
1. Introduction Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam. Hajj was made obligatory in the 9th year of Hijra. The Holy Prophet sent off 300 Muslims under the leadership of Hazrat Abubakr Siddique (may Allah be pleased with him) to Mecca so that they could perform Hajj. That was … Continue reading Hajj -Pilgrimage to the House of Allah in Mecca (Kaaba)
Al-Madīnah Al-Munawwarah (المدينة المنورة)
Madinah has 95 names, including Taibah, Tabah, Qubbat Al-Islam, Al-Mu'mina, Al-Mubarakah, Dar Al-Abrar, Dar Al-Sunnah, Dar Al-Akhyar, Dar Al-Fateh, Dhat Al-Hirar, Dhat Al-Nakhi, Al-Barrah and Al-Jaberah.Madinah is the city of the Prophet, and also his burial place. It was the first Islamic city to support the Prophet (peace be upon him), and it joined him … Continue reading Al-Madīnah Al-Munawwarah (المدينة المنورة)
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