Hajj
Ibn al-Mubarak’s Hajj story will leave you amazed
ABDULLAH ibn al-Mubarak (d. 181H) is one of the finest examples of excellence to have lived in our history. He was a scholar, worshipper, soldier,…...
29 Aug 2016
Islam
Hajj
Misconception: ‘It’s Hajj-e-Akbar if 9th (Arafah) falls on Friday!’
“Alhamdulillah, the 9th day is Friday! We’ll get to perform Hajj-e-akbar!” “Hajj-e-akbar mabrook!” “Performing Hajj-e-akbar has greater rewards than an ordinary Hajj…” THESE are some…...
Bushra Wangde
29 Aug 2016
Hajj
What to do in the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah
Photo by Syed Akif. Source: Internet WHENEVER I think of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, I think of a sale. In Dubai, one…...
Salmah Shahnawaz
29 Aug 2016
Hajj
Hajj of the Prophet ﷺ and his farewell sermon
HOW often do we desire to see the face of our beloved Prophet ﷺ? How often are we, when we travel to Makkah or Madina,…...
Zara Andleeb
26 Aug 2016
Hajj
Dear Haji, Let’s Reflect on Why We Perform Hajj
SOON In-sha Allah you will embark on a journey that words cannot describe. Ordained by Allah thousands of years ago, from the time of Prophet…...
Faraz Omar
22 Aug 2016
Ramadan
Istiqamah: How To Remain Steadfast After Ramadan
THE word istiqamah comes from the Arabic root word قام (qaama) which means to rise, to stand upright. The word مستقيم (mustaqeem) is derived from…...
28 Jun 2016
Leaving from I’tikaf
Question: When does a person leave I’tikaf,? Is it after sunset on the night prior to Eid or after Fajr on the day of Eid?…...
26 Jun 2016
Conditions of I’tikaf
Question: What are the conditions of I’tikaf, and is fasting one of them? Is it permissible for the person in I’tikaf to visit a sick…...
26 Jun 2016
Is I’tikaf Restricted To Ramadan?
Question: Does I’tikaf have a fixed time or is it restricted to Ramadan, or is it permissible in other than Ramadan?…...
26 Jun 2016
I’tikaf
Question: We would like to know what is meant by “I’tikaf” and its ruling?…...
26 Jun 2016