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The Obligatory Acts of Wudu’ (the Ablution)

The Obligatory Acts of Wudu’ (the Ablution)

Ablution has certain components which, if not fulfilled according to the correct Islamic proced ...

Taking a Closer Look at the Virtues of the Month of Rajab

Taking a Closer Look at the Virtues of the Month of Rajab

There are a few sound virtues of the sacred month of Rajab. However, thare are many virtues an ...

How to Offer the Funeral Prayer

How to Offer the Funeral Prayer

The prayer to God for the deceased Muslim is a common collective duty, what does this mean? How ...

Five Times when Prayer (Salah) Is Reprehensible!

Five Times when Prayer (Salah) Is Reprehensible!

There are five times a day when voluntary prayer is reprehensible. Scholars hold different opin ...

The Ruling on Praying Jumuah through Broadcast

The Ruling on Praying Jumuah through Broadcast

Due to the current lockdown put on most countries, may Muslims follow the Imam performing the F ...

Juristic Rulings on Congregational Prayer Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Juristic Rulings on Congregational Prayer Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

What is the legal ruling regarding performing congregational prayer at mosques especially durin ...

Coronavirus: BBC Begins Broadcasting Weekly Islamic Sermons as Mosques Remain Shut

Coronavirus: BBC Begins Broadcasting Weekly Islamic Sermons as Mosques Remain Shut

At a time when Muslims are unable to visit their mosques due to the coronavirus outbreak, many ...

AMJA Declaration Regarding Coronavirus and Congregational Prayer

AMJA Declaration Regarding Coronavirus and Congregational Prayer

The outbreak of coronavirus disease is getting bigger. So, can Muslims suspend the congregation ...

Prayer: The Basic Duty and Pivotal Concept in Islam

Prayer: The Basic Duty and Pivotal Concept in Islam

Prayer (Salah) being one of the five pillars of Islam is mentioned many times in the Qur’an as ...

Physical Purity: Essential Condition of Prayer

Physical Purity: Essential Condition of Prayer

“Allah does not accept any prayer that was not performed while in a state of purity, nor does h ...

What Qur’an and Sunnah Say about Those Who Ignore Their Prayers

What Qur’an and Sunnah Say about Those Who Ignore Their Prayers

Prayer is one of the most important acts in Islam. Allah strongly warns those who tamper with t ...

Wudu’: (Ablution): Its Status and Virtues from Qur’an and Sunnah

Wudu’: (Ablution): Its Status and Virtues from Qur’an and Sunnah

What does wudu’ (ablution) mean? What do the Qur’an and Sunnah say about its status? What is th ...

That’s Why We Pray..

That’s Why We Pray..

Why do we need prayer? What is the meaning behind that standing between the hands of God? How d ...

Praying on Time: Between Deep Faith & Fashionable Identity

Praying on Time: Between Deep Faith & Fashionable Identity

Anywhere on earth prayer can be performed. An American Muslim sister tells her experience with ...

`Eid Al-Fitr: Prayer and Celebrations

`Eid Al-Fitr: Prayer and Celebrations

The first morning after Ramadan is the beginning of a very unique, jolly day with religious and ...

Significance of the Change of Qiblah

Significance of the Change of Qiblah

Two momentous events in the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) bear special significa ...

Changing the Qiblah: A Test for the Believers

Changing the Qiblah: A Test for the Believers

If a certain hardship or test is meant to reflect Allah's wisdom and purpose, passing such a te ...

Ghusl on Friday: Recommended?

Ghusl on Friday: Recommended?

Why should the Muslim perform ghusl before going to Friday Prayer? Is it obligatory or preferre ...

Nawafil (Supererogatory) Prayers: Their Significance and Rulings

Nawafil (Supererogatory) Prayers: Their Significance and Rulings

What are nawafil prayers, and why are they legislated? Should it be offered in one's house or i ...

Prayer: Between Worship and Day-to-day Life

Prayer: Between Worship and Day-to-day Life

Why is prayer so important? What is its true meaning and significance? Why is it a lifelong wor ...