Islam

lmam Jafar Sadik became interested in a man after he had repeatedly heard about his piety and kindness and his popularity with the common people. The Imam decided to find out if the man was truly righteous. So, one day, the lmam went to observe him. At that time, the …

Ever wonder how the barren land of Makkah can ever feed more than 3.4 Million people without fail year in and year out?  Allah is The Provider and To Him Shall We All Return.

Allah says in the The Holy Quran, Surah Al Hajj [22:28] “”That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days appointed, over the cattle which He has provided for them (for sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones …

One year, when Al-Asma’i was on his way to perform hajj, a bedouin carrying a large sword and a long spear confronted him. It was quite obvious that he was a highway robber. He came near Al-Asma’i and instead of fleeing or attempting to escape, Al-Asma’i drew nearer to him. …

Captured in scene, a lady pilgrim from Malaysia seems exhausted after the completion of the Stoning Ritual and with tender loves, was supported by her family members. It is a common tradition that some families perform Hajj as a team, an arrangement which is perfectly beautiful in a situation like …

The Blessed Days of Dhul-Hijjah – From Islamic Newsletter ‘As-Sunnah’ Issue no: 10 Compiled by Shawana A. Aziz The month of Dhul-Hijjah is a season of worship, and seasons of worship bring along blessings, benefits and opportunities to correct one’s faith and make up for shortcoming. Every one of these …

“Among Muslim, the Hajj embodies a vital experiences for millions of new pilgrims each year. In spite of the modern content of their lives, it remains an act of obedience, a possession of belief, and the visible expression of a spiritual community. For majority of Muslims, the Hajj is an …

Selflessness of the Ansar Source : Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Abridged), Volume 9 [Darussalam 2000] – Imam Ibn Kathir “(And there is also a share in this booty) for the poor emigrants, who were expelled from their homes and their property, seeking bounties from Allah and (His) good pleasure, and helping …

Makkah Metro : The Journey of Hajj goes green A high speed train to Makkah in Saudi Arabia will cut down on carbon emissions during hajj this year, but its reach is limited for now. Every year, around three million Muslims from across the world prepare for the spiritual journey …

Madinah Munawarrah, the City of Glittering Lights. In this city, happiness will be clearly displayed and across the nations friendships will develop instantly. In this city, the Prophet (pbuh) is still with us, no matter the distance of time between his death to the time of our visit. In this …