Preparations for Hajj… How to Get Ready!

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. All Muslims who fulfill certain conditions must perfo ...

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By Experiment: Hajj… A Journey towards Tolerance

How much impact does the Hajj experience have on one’s life, outlook, relationships, emotions, ...

How to Make Hajj (1/3)

The first steps in Hajj are to put on the clothing of ihram and then to make the intention of i ...

Hajj: It Is All About God’s Oneness

“Tawheed” (the Oneness of God) was the message with which all the messengers and prophets were ...

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Fruits of Hajj (1/3)

A Muslim does not leave to Makkah in order to show more glorification to the Ka`bah, the black ...

Post Ramadan

New Muslims Filling Post-Ramadan Emptiness

Should we wait till next Ramadan to be better Muslims and become spiritually elevated? What sho ...

`Eid Al-Fitr

`Eid Al-Fitr: Etiquettes and Prayer

What are the Sunnahs of `Eid? What are the etiquettes of `Eid? How to perform `Eid Prayer? ...

The Last Ten Nights of Ramadan

The Last Ten Nights of Ramadan – Don’t Miss!

The last ten nights of Ramadan are very special. These are the nights that the Prophet Muhammad ...

Last Ten Days of Ramadan

Last Ten Days of Ramadan & Zakat al-Fitr ...

Ramadan is the month of mercy.

Ramadan: Raining with Mercy

Imagine for a moment that it's raining. It is pouring, in fact. And imagine that you are inside ...

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Ramadan Nutrition and Workout Plan for Success

I am frequently asked, "How can I workout and eat properly while fasting?" Most people see the ...

Pillars of Islam

The Five Pillars of Islam

Learn about the main and central obligations upon which the whole religion of Islam is establis ...

Avoid These Mistakes during Ramadan

Avoid These Mistakes during Ramadan

There are some common mistakes made during Ramadan that could ruin our month of blessings, so d ...

Approaching Ramadan

Approaching Ramadan

As we eagerly anticipate the beginning of the Blessed Month of Ramadan, the staff of Zaytuna In ...

Ramadan

Three Top Tips to Prepare for Ramadan

If you want to improve yourself, get closer to Allah, develop your relationship with Him and wi ...

Islam requires of its followers total, undivided loyalty.

The Story of Changing the Qiblah

An important event which took place some 16 or 17 months after the Prophet (peace be upon him) ...

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How Did the Prophet Prepare for Ramadan?

What did Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) do in order to welcome Ramadan? Were there specia ...

Non-Musim Feasts

Muslims & Non-Muslim Feasts

Islam places great importance on kind treatment and social ties, not to mention one’s family an ...

shura in Islam

Shura: The Meaning of Democracy in Islam

Are democracy and democratic practices something known to Islam? Is it compatible with Islamic ...

Happiness

Contentment: Belief & True Happiness

How much and how often do we keep our minds on money, position, worldly pleasures and satisfact ...