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)
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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)
The Status of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa in Islam
Allaah has referred to Palestine as ‘The Blessed Land’ in many verses of the Qur’aan. The Prophet Ibraheem, peace be upon him, left Iraaq for this blessed land and it became his adopted home where he would eventually die, in the city of Al-Khaleel, or Hebron. Allaah says that which translates as “And we delivered him [Ibraheem] and Lot to the land … Continue reading The Status of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa in Islam
The military achievements of Allah’s Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم)
The Prophet as a Commander One of the significant points to be noted concerning the personality of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) is that he was the most eminent commander in human history. In order to understand this dimension of his sacred mission, it is worthwhile to make a general evaluation of his military triumphs: 1) There … Continue reading The military achievements of Allah’s Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم)
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