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 ...

happy Valentine’s Day

New Muslims and the Valentine’s Day Traps

Since in Islam, we do not “date” and intermingle with the opposite sex, how does a new Muslim f ...

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 ...

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, ...

Non-Musim Feasts

Muslims & Non-Muslim Feasts

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

Ka`bah_Hajj

Offering Sacrifice: Refrain from This

Offering the sacrifice during the `Eid is a divine order from Allah to Muslims. But do you know ...

ka`bah_Makkah

Hajj: Why and How?

The sacred month of Dhul-Hijjah is approaching when the journey of a lifetime takes place. What ...

`Arafat_Makkah

Get Prepared for the Lifetime Journey

Have you prepared for your Hajj journey? How do you practically? What do you need to know about ...

celebrations in Islam

What Do Muslims Celebrate?

What holidays do Muslims celebrate and in what way? Do all widespread ‘Islamic’ celebrations ha ...

Son of Arnoud van Doorn

Son of Former Anti-Islam Advocate Accepts Islam

“I saw my father become more peaceful after converting to Islam. That’s when I realized there i ...

pilgrimage_islam

Pilgrimage: The Journey of Different Religions

What does hajj in essence mean and what is it meant to instill in man? How do the adherents of ...