The Great Battle of Badr took place on the 17th of Ramadan. In the name of Allah, the Beneficient, the Merciful. The battle of Badr was the most important among the Islamic battles of Destiny, this great battle took place on the seventeenth of Ramadan, two years after the Hijra. This was the first battle that the [...]

Itikaf Itikaf means seclusion and staying in the mosque with the intention of worshipping and becoming closer to Allah. Every Ramadan, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would retreat himself in Itikaf for the last 10 days. The year he died, he observed Itikaf for twenty days. (Bukhari) As the month of blessings and mercy is coming [...]

1. In Ramadan, the Maulvis of Madrasas from all over come with receipt books seeking Zakat. Though I have no means to verify their authenticity I give them from my Zakat share. What if someone comes with fake receipt books and does not deliver it to the Madrasa? Does my Zakat liability remain in such [...]

Three grades of fasting It should be known that there are three grades of fasting: ordinary, special and extra-special. Ordinary fasting means abstaining from food, drink and sexual satisfaction. Special fasting means keeping one’s ears, eyes,tongue, hands and feet-and all other organs-free from sin. Extra-special fasting means fasting of the heart from unworthy concerns and worldly thoughts, in total [...]

Assalaamu’alekum Dear Brothers/Sisters in Islam - Attached please find a document (from its source) that has a wide collection of Du’as. I hope it is something useful. To print this document please click on the “iPaper” link and then the “Print” option.

For millions of Muslims, banks are institutions to be avoided. Islam is a religion which keeps Believers from the teller’s window. Their Islamic beliefs prevent them from dealings that involve usury or interest (Riba). Yet Muslims need banking services as much as anyone and for many purposes: to finance new business ventures, to buy a [...]

Fasting during Ramadan was ordained during the second year of Hijrah. Why not earlier? In Makkah the economic conditions of the Muslims were bad. They were being persecuted. Often days would go by before they had anything to eat. It is easy to skip meals if you don’ have any. Obviously fasting would have been [...]

Mercy is a favor from Allah which He places in the hearts of whomsoever He wills. Verily, Allah will have mercy on His servants who are merciful. Allah is the Most Compassionate the Most Merciful. He loves the merciful and calls to mercy. He orders His servants to enjoin patience and mercy. A person may [...]

Allah, the Most High says, “O you who believe! Fasting has been ordained for you as it was ordained for those before you, so that you may attain Taqwa.” [Al Qur’an 2:183] A common question that Muslims are often asked, mainly by non-Muslims is ‘why do you fast?’ or ‘What do you achieve through fasting?’ Many [...]

Arsh: The throne of Allah Ta’ala. Banu Isra’eel: Literally means the children of Isra’eel. It refers to the progeny of Hadrat Ya’qub (alayhis salaam). Barakah: Literally means "blessings". It refers to the experiencing of abundance in things which are apparently insignificant or little, both in value and [...]