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…
“Dating” as it is currently practiced in much of the world shall not exist among Muslims — where a man and a woman (or boy/girl) are in a one-on-one intimate relationship, spending time together alone, getting to know each other in a very deep way. A man and a woman…
Ramadan 2020 Start Date, announcements and programs for each Mosque and Islamic Centre in Perth Western Australia.
By Abu Muhammad Yusuf The journey of life often encompasses difficulties, challenges, trials and tribulations. With the right frame of mind and positive attitude, we can come out of each “dark tunnel” better, stronger and wiser. We have a choice on how we respond to life’s “storms.” Either we can…
The Zakah tax is the third pillar of Islam. It consists of the payment of a specific portion of wealth whenever the total savings of a person reaches a specific level. This wealth is then distributed to a specific set of beneficiaries at a specific time in order to improve…
What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the fasting month for Muslims, where over one billion Muslims throughout the world fast from dawn to sunset, and pray additional prayers at night. It is a time for inner reflection, devotion to Allah, and self-control. “The month of Ramadan is that in which the…
Islam was the most revolutionary liberalisation of women’s rights the civilised world has ever seen. Unlike feminism movements, women’s liberation in Islam wasn’t started by women but was revealed by Allah to Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) in the seventh century. The Qur’an and the Hadith or Sunnah of…
Women in Islam are appreciated and highly respected, opposite to a lot of misleading and incorrect information that are widely spread among non-Muslims. Qur’an has highlighted the fact that men and women are equal in the sight of God. According to the teachings of Islam, the only thing that distinguishes…