First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah: Special Season of Worship

Like no other days in the Islamic calendar, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah have a very speci ...

A Brief Guide to Hajj (Poster)

Through this e-Book, we briefly introduce you to the types of Hajj, and- both in words and pict ...

The Obligation of Hajj-The Fifth Pillar of Islam

The Obligation of Hajj: The Fifth Pillar of Islam

Allah has made an obligation on Muslims to perform Hajj to Makkah. Why is Hajj an obligatory ac ...

zakah

Zakah: Great Wisdom and Many Reasons

Now a Muslim, why am I obliged to pay zakah? Why has it been prescribed at all? If it is about ...

The 5 Places of Miqat by E-Da`wah Committee (EDC)

Miqat is a place at a distance outside Makkah, which pilgrims must not cross before they are in ...

Things That Invalidate Your Sadaqah

Things That Invalidate Your Sadaqah

It is unlawful for the one giving sadaqah to remind the recipient of his generosity, to reproac ...

Give Sadaqah Even If You Have Nothing

Give Sadaqah Even If You Have Nothing

Sadaqah is not restricted to any special deed of righteousness. The general rule is that all go ...

After Hajj

After Hajj: A Blessed Life and Embodied Lessons

How does Hajj actually benefit those who perform it? How long does its impact last? How might w ...

Hajj 2013

For an Accepted Hajj and Lasting Blessings

Back from Hajj? What should and shouldn’t you do? How do you develop the goodness Hajj instille ...

Hajj-Makkah

Hajj: The Transforming Journey

Hajj is an entirely matchless experience for those whom Allah favored to perform it. How does h ...

the kabah

Hajj: Unity Towards the Centre

Close your eyes and visualize what it must be like to see people from countless communities and ...

Who Is Obliged to Perform Hajj

Who Is Obliged to Perform Hajj?

There are five conditions that must be fulfilled as prerequisites for performing Hajj. What are ...

Sadaqah: Its Virtues and Benefits in Qur’an and Sunnah

What is the difference between zakah and sadaqah? What are the benefits of sadaqah? How does it ...

Is It Okay to Do More Than One Hajj?

The Prophet (peace be upon him) performed one Hajj in his life time. Should that not be an indi ...

Are There Any Specific Du`aas the Prophet Made During Hajj?

Hajj is upon us in a few days and a lot of people wonder if there are any specific du`aa’s the ...

Ihram

What Is the Significance of Wearing Ihram?

What Is the Significance of Wearing Ihram? What is the wisdom behind doing this? Is there any s ...

Virtues of the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah… Don’t Miss

Allah has favored over other days, the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are a great season of wors ...

The Benefits of Hajj

What Are the Benefits of Hajj?

What Are the Benefits of Hajj? What does it teach about God? How does it affect one's inner sel ...

The Story of Hajj: How Did It Begin? (Part 1)

The origin of Hajj is rooted in the Prophet Ibrahim’s life. That story is very instructive, and ...

Hajj_Makkah_tolerance

By Experiment: Hajj… A Journey towards Tolerance

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