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…
God’s greatest Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is known for his good manners, purified character and conduct. The Holy Prophet (PUBH) used to invoke and pray to the Almighty Allah to grant him good manners and good treatment with the people and to adorn him with good character and…
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). The Spiritual Success What are the spiritual blessings of “salat al fajr”? According to…
When mentioning lawful food and drink in Islam, there are two words that you’ll find them recurring: Halal and Haram. Halal is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permitted.The opposite of Halal is Haram, which means unlawful or prohibited. Halal and Haram are in fact universal terms that apply to…
Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) emphasized that praying is considered the back-bone of Islam. It is very important that Muslims make sure they perform their daily prayers properly, as commanded by Allah and as explained by Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Here are some tips that Muslims can…
A Muslim Believer’s Attitude During Times of Difficulties and Calamities “…So, one may wonder how to distinguish whether a person is being simply tested by Allah Ta’ala or being punished for one’s sins…” As part of our Islamic faith, we believe that all matters are in the hands of Allah Ta’ala.…
By: Haafidha Rayhaanah Omar It has been said that everything has a beloved & that the month of Ramadan has a beloved, too: The Glorious Qur’an. For the duration of this month, Muslims worldwide honour Ramadan’s beloved and aspire to complete the recitation of the Qur’an. In this article you’ll learn…