The Virtues of The 15th of Sha’ban and Fasting on the 15th
The fifteenth night of Sha’bān is commonly referred to as Shabbe Barā’ah or Lailat al-Barā’ah, which means the night in which Allāh’s decision of forgiveness...
The etiquettes of dua
These etiquettes are narrated in the Hadith. For reasons of brevity, only the following summary and reference of each Hadith is mentioned instead of the...
What do I need for Hajj or Umrah – checklist
Those embarking upon Hajj or Umrah are embarking upon a Journey of life time – a Journey like none other! They must prepare mentally, physically,...
Medical Advantages of Sajdah (prostration)
Sajda(Prostration) is a unique position or stance in the regular prayers, which a Muslim is supposed to offer at least five times a day. Although...
The fiqh of the six fasts of Shawwal (in depth)
The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Fasting Ramadan and following it with six days from Shawwal is like continual...
How many times do I say "Allahu akbar" in 'Eid salaah?
What’s the wisdom behind the extra takbeer in ‘Eid salaah? Some scholars are of the opinion that it is there to explicitly express gratitude for...
An introduction to Sadaqah al-fitr
Sadaqah al-fitr is composed of two words: sadaqah and fitr. Sadaqah literally means charity. One of the exquisite features of the Arabic language is that...