Tag Archives: Islam

Hajj – Pilgrimage To Makkah The fifth pillar of Islam is to make a pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah, in Saudi Arabia, at least once in one’s lifetime. This pillar is obligatory for every Muslim, male or female, provided that he/she is physically and financially able to do so. Prerequisites for …

The Night Journey – Al-Isra’ and Al-Miraj Al-Isra’ and Al-Miraj (the Night Journey and Ascension) refer to the miraculous journey that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) experienced. Unlike what some people claim, that journey involved both the body and soul of the Prophet. The main proof of …

A police officer in a Muslim country wrote the following letter to a Shaykh describing the events that led to his return to Allah. He recalls: Seeing accidents and crash victims was a normal part of my day, but one incident was different. My partner and I had parked on …

Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Allah will give shade, to seven, on the Day when there will be no shade but His. (These seven persons are): 1.  a just ruler, 2.  a youth who has been brought …

Eid Mubarak to All!! Taqabbal Allahu minnaa wa minkum. May Allah accept (the fast and worship) from us and from you.

The obligation of fasting in the month of Ramadan for the believers, men and women, who are sane and healthy, is a clear message to mankind that unrestricted indulgence in fulfilling the desires of one’s base or animal self has to be curbed for some time, to give an upliftment …

All Praise and Thanks are for Allah Alone – The Forgiver of sin, the Acceptor of repentance, the Severe in punishment, the Bestower (of favors). None has the right to be worshipped but Him, to Him is the final return. This month of mercy is coming to an end. Have …

Allah says in Surah Ali ‘Imran, “Every soul shall have a taste of death: And only on the Day of Judgment shall you be paid your full recompense. Only he who is saved far from the Fire and admitted to the Garden will have attained the object (of Life): For …

“The supplication of every one of you will be granted if he does not get impatient.” [Bukhari and Muslim] One of the most beautiful avenues of communication with our Creator is through the avenue of dua. We are all aware of the technicalities of dua but do we ever reflect …

SUBMISSION – Laying All Worries in front of Him…. “But if they turn away, Say: “Allah sufficeth me: there is no god but He: On Him is my trust,- He the Lord of the Throne (of Glory) Supreme!”” [Holy Quran, Surah Al Tawbah 9:129]