We are fast approaching the day of Hajj, Monday the 19th of July. It’s a day when the pilgrims gather at the plain of Arafat and earnestly seek forgiveness. Here we will be fasting that day to show our solidarity…
The annual ritual of Qurbani is a symbol of the willingness to sacrifice for Allah Tomorrow marks the beginning of the ten blessed days and nights of Dhul Hijjah the last month of the Islamic year. “By the dawn, by…
The sacrifice of Ismael symbolises extinction of the self for Allah’s sake As Muslims world over prepare for Qurbani let’s explore its origin and why this ritual is so important in Islam. Qurbani is the sacrifice of an animal on…
The Quran speaks highly of the Prophet Ibrahim (Alayhi salam) and tells a dozen stories of his courage, devotion and care for others. He lived among the Babylonians, challenged their emperor, travelled to Egypt and encountered the Canaanites (today’s Palestinians,…
As we approach the final days of Ramadhan, we eagerly expect the good news of ‘Itqum min naar’, freedom from the fire. How do we spend this blessed and rewarding time? What are the best practices? Here I suggest three…
During Ramadhan, we are busy fasting to firm up the third pillar of Islam, Alhamdulillah. In Ramadhan, the value of virtuous activities is amplified 70 times, so many of us will pay Zakat during this time too. Have you considered…
By Dr Muhammed Munir, translated and revised by Dr Musharraf Hussain Al Azhari After praising the Lord Almighty and sending salutations upon the leader of all the prophets, Muhammad (peace be upon him). I will attempt to present a coherent…
What is Faith, Islam and Excellence? The Prophet’s (SAW) answer in Hadith Jibreel Umar bin Al-Khattab said: Once we were sitting in the company of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) when a man dressed in brilliant white clothes appeared he had…
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