by Deborah Birkett Every Muslim must get used to getting up not just at the crack of dawn but actually half an hour before it to begin the day with the ritual worship of “Salat Al Fajr” (dawn prayers). 1. Allah is God. The great majority of the non-Muslims I meet believe…
The word “Islam” is an Arabic word which means “submission to the will of Allah”. This word comes from the same root as the Arabic word “Salam”, which means “peace”. Thus Islam states that in order to achieve true peace of mind and surety of heart, one must submit to…
To continue with more questions and answers that give more explanation to some of the major aspects in Islam. Question 11 “What is the Qur’an?” The Qur’an is a record of the exact words revealed by Allah through Gabriel to Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him). It was memorized by…
Taken from: “Why Do We Pray?” by Dr. Suhaib Hasan After a long and hectic day at work, some might think that it is difficult for a tired person to concentrate on his prayers to Allah, the Almighty. Snuggled up in a warm and cozy bed, how difficult it is…
This is a common but interesting question which a child may ask his/her parents. Non-Muslim may also pose it to Muslims. Here are some of the reasons why Muslims observe a one-month fasting during Ramadan. (1) To obey Allah’s injunction Muslims must believe in, obey and implement, all the words…
Performing pilgrimage (Hajj) is the fifth pillar of Islam and the most significant manifestation of Islamic faith and unity.Allah (Subhanahu Wataala = means Glorified and most exalted) says:(And proclaim to mankind the Hajj. They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, they will come from every…
Zakah (almsgiving) is the required charity of a Muslim. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is given by free Muslims (not slaves), who have a certain amount of wealth. (And [in the daytime and at night] establish the prayer and pay Zakah and [for the cause…
REMEMBER the beginning of Ramadan last year: the festive supermarkets with their jampacked aisles, the makeshift roadside stalls outside restaurants selling crisp sambusas and subiya, the sounds of Adhan emanating from Masajid… My house overlooked a Maghsalat-Al-Amwaat Al-Khairiyyah (a charitable organization which prepares bodies for burial in the Islamic manner),…
Baihaqi reported on the authority of Salman Al-Farsi (Radhi Allah ‘Anh) that Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) delivered a sermon on the last day of the month of Sha’ban. In it he (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said, “O People! The month of Allah (Ramadan) has come with its mercies, blessings and forgivenesses.…
1. Fasting in Ramadan helps in achieving Taqwaa. Allaah says: “O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous (achieve Taqwaa)” (Al-Baqarah, 2:183) When we change our attitude while fasting and have a good mental state, we can…
