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Hajj: A Different Level of Existence

Hajj: A Different Level of Existence

He left everything behind to accompany Him alone, focus on Him, feel His presence in such a sac ...

Sunnah Acts in Hajj

Sunnah Acts in Hajj

There are some specific Prophetic acts related to performing Hajj. What do you know about these ...

Hajj: For Every Act There Is a Benefit

Hajj: For Every Act There Is a Benefit

What real-world benefits are there behind performing Tawaf or any other rite of Hajj? What does ...

Hajj: Its Meaning and Position from the Qur’an

Hajj: Its Meaning and Position from the Qur’an

How is Hajj described in the Qur’an, in what context? Why does the Ka`bah, although a structure ...

Hajj: From Abraham to Muhammad, and In-between

Hajj: From Abraham to Muhammad, and In-between

What did Abraham’s ancestors do with his message, teachings? What did happen with the Ka’bah, t ...

Changing the Name of a New Muslim: Custom or Religious?

Changing the Name of a New Muslim: Custom or Religious?

As a new Muslim, is there a problem with keeping my original name? Do I have to change my name, ...

Mosques and Meeting the Needs of New Muslims

Mosques and Meeting the Needs of New Muslims

How could the mosque responsibly contribute to the socio-cultural and emotional needs of new Mu ...

Why Must the Slave of Allah Perform Prayer?

Why Must the Slave of Allah Perform Prayer?

Why are we called to prayer? Why did God put that pressure on it? Have you ever heard the Adhan ...

Islamic (Ruthless) Method of Slaughtering Animals

Islamic (Ruthless) Method of Slaughtering Animals

Why do we, Muslims, slaughter the animal that way; cutting the throat instead of doing it with ...

How to Make `Umrah

How to Make `Umrah

`Umrah is the lesser pilgrimage. It involves ihram, Tawaf (circumambulating the Ka`bah), Sa`i ( ...

Questions & Answers on Tarawih and Ramadan

Questions & Answers on Tarawih and Ramadan

Is Tarawih Sunnah or obligatory? Some people pray Tarawih very quickly, how is it to do so? Is ...

Ramadan Reminder Day 6

Ramadan Reminder Day 6

In Ramadan Reminder Day 6, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi explains the blessings of the Night Prayers - Tar ...

Six Tips to Boost New Muslims’ Faith After Shahadah

Six Tips to Boost New Muslims’ Faith After Shahadah

As a convert to Islam, you can easily remember the moment that you discovered that Islam was th ...

The First Pillar of Islam: Testimony of Faith

The First Pillar of Islam: Testimony of Faith

The first part of this testimony states that Allah has the exclusive right to be worshipped inw ...

The Second Pillar of Islam: Prayer

The Second Pillar of Islam: Prayer

Having specific times each day to be close to Allah helps Muslims remain aware of the importanc ...

Belief in the Divine Decree

Belief in the Divine Decree

Allah’s foreknowledge is infallible. He is not indifferent to this world or its people. He is W ...

The Ka`bah: History and Significance

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 ...

Who Do Muslims Worship: God or Allah?

Who Do Muslims Worship: God or Allah?

Isn’t Allah the God of Muslims? How could we differentiate between the God of Islam and that of ...

Hamzah ibn `Abdul-Muttalib: The Lion of Allah & Martyr of Martyrs (Part 1)

Hamzah ibn `Abdul-Muttalib: The Lion of Allah & Martyr of Martyrs (Part 1)

There were people among the non-believers who yearned to declare their belief in Muhammad, but ...

Prophet Muhammad: The Perfect Family Man

Prophet Muhammad: The Perfect Family Man

Islam stresses the importnace of a strong family relationship where every member knows their du ...