All about the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah
The article talks about the excellence of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, their respective wisdom and what to do to make the best use of them.
Category Acts of Worship
This section gives details on the Islamic acts of worship (salah (prayer), zakah (charity), sawm (fasting), hajj (pilgrimage) and how they are performed.
Excellence of the Day of `Arafah
On no other day does the Satan feel so belittled, humiliated, and angry as he does on the Day of `Arafah.
`Eid Al-Adha: A Model for Sharing and Caring
In the early morning of the `Eid day, a Muslim goes out to pray `Eid with his or her fellow brothers and sisters. Every member of the community should share the happiness and attend the gathering of the `Eid.
`Ashura’: History and Significance
What do you know about `Ashura’ ? Why is fasting on that day of great merits in Islam? What did the prophet say about this month and the day of `Ashura’ and where does this significant come from?
The Story of the Rites of Hajj (Pilgrimage in Islam)
This article tells the story of the blessed family of Ibrahim, his wife, Hajar, and his son, Isma’il and how it is related to the rites of Hajj.
Muharram and `Ashura’: History and Blessings
From the blessed months and occasions in Islam is the sacred month of Muharram which includes the virtuous day of `Ashura’. So what are the significance and virtues of these occasions?
The Story of Hajj: Prophet Ibrahim & His Journey to Truth (Part 2)
No sooner had Ibrahim made the declaration that he would never worship the deities which his people worshipped than tribulations and calamities descended on him.
The Ka`bah: History and Significance
Why and how was the Ka`bah built? How does it relate to the meaning and history of Islam? What message did God mean to send through its construction?