…Everybody performs the tawaf, moving in one circular motion around one pivotal point, synonymous with the regulation and orderliness of the universe… The deen of Islam is great which is apparent as it comes from the One who is Great; and it is from His attribute of Greatness that He …
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“O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint,-” (Surah Al Baqarah 2:183) Islam is built on five pillars. Each represents a unique utility, an institution, if you will, through which the believer builds his relationship with …
Read More »Ramadan : Fasting in Islam – The Ultimate Worship
Fasting the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars upon which the structure of Islam is built. The other four are the declaration of one’s belief in God’s oneness and in the message of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), regular attendance to Prayers, payment of zakat (obligatory …
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THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM
The Five Pillars of Islam Extracts from a Public Talk by : Dr Zakir Naik As-salaam wa-alaikum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuhu. May peace, blessings and mercy of Almighty Allah be on all of you. Our beloved Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said – It is mentioned in Sahih Bukhari Vol. 1, Hadith …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Hajj – The Journey of Hearts
Lab’baik Allah’humma Lab’baik !! “For all that I have seen helps me have more faith in the Creator of all that I have not seen.” The feelings of one’s true worth comes as an eye-opener and feeling the Divine Presence all around gives way to an atmosphere where one reflects …
Read More »Picture Perfect : Hearts Gathering
Allah says in the Quran (meaning): “And (as for the believers) hath attuned their hearts. If thou hadst spent all that is in the earth thou couldst not have attuned their hearts, but Allah hath attuned them. Lo! He is Mighty, Wise. (8:63)” If you had to spend all of …
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