The concept of Riyah in Islam: Guiding against insincerity and pretentiousness in worship
In Islam, every act of worship begins with niyyah (intention). And few things threaten the sincerity of that intention more…
Disadvantages of avoiding third pillar of Islam (Not paying zakat)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Zakat is a religious obligation in Islam requiring Muslims to donate…
Punishment for disrespecting parents in Islam
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful One of the most serious sins in Islam is disobedience to…
Lack of respect for parents: In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Disrespect toward parents involves actions, tones, or attitudes that show a lack of regard,value, or consideration for a parent’s boundaries,…
The teachings of Islam on justice, fairness
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Allah said: O you who believe, be persistently standing firm in…
The lesson of pride at the valley of Hunayn
Islam flourished in Mecca and the Muslims became stronger and stronger. But south of Mecca lived a tribe of warriors…
The ‘year of the Elephant’ and the birth of Prophet Muhammad SAW
Abrahah, who came from Abyssinia, a country in Africa, conquered Yemen and was made vice-regent there. Later, he noticed that…
Tawassul: Appealing, resorting and invocation II
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Another form of seeking Tawassul to Allah SWT is by preferring…
Tawassul: Appealing, resorting and invocation
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. In the Qur’an, sinners are advised that they come to the…
Zina: Infidelity in the sight of Allah (SWT)
Zina (sexual promiscuity) is a grave sin with its severe consequences in this life and the Hereafter. Allah (SWT) in…
The concept of sin (Dhambi or Ma’siyah) in Islam
Qur’an says: If you avoid the major sins which you are forbidden, We will remove from you your lesser sins…
The virtues of fulfilling promises in Islam
Wada is called ‘Al-Ahdu’ in Arabic. Al-Ahdu literally means promise, an undertaking, a pledge, agreement, or to give words to…
Lessons from the migration (Hijrah) of Prophet Muhammad (II)
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful Allah (SWT) reminds us that even if the believers do…
Lessons from the migration (Hijrah) of Prophet Muhammad
After the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) received his first revelation in Mecca around 610 CE, marking the beginning of his prophetic…
The sacred month of Muharram (II)
In some sayings of the Prophet (peace be upon him), it has been clarified that fasting on Ashura is not…
The final rites of Hajj
IN the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The pilgrim should enter the Prophet’s Mosque with the…
The farewell rites of Hajj
Once the pilgrims have completed the Tawaf al-Ifadah and Sa’y on the Day of Sacrifice (i.e., the 10th day of…
Women and hajj: Understanding the rules and obligations
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Performing Hajj is one of the most significant milestones in a…
Ways of performing Hajj
IN the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Brothers and sisters on pilgrimage should be made aware of critical…
Violation of aqeedah (creed) during Hajj
IN the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. The pilgrimage to the Sacred House of Allah (SWT) is a…
