….:: 2. Al-Baqarah -The Heifer ::…. [2:197] The pilgrimage is (performed in) the well-known months; so whoever determines the performance of the pilgrimage therein, there shall be no intercourse nor fornication nor quarrelling amongst one another; and whatever good you do, Allah knows it; and make provision, for surely the provision is the guarding of oneself, [...]

It was reported from Abu Qutaadah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was asked about fasting on the Day of Arafaah. He (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said, It expiates for the sins of the previous year and of the coming year.       (Reported by [...]

  Allaah is the greatest. O Allaah, let this crescent moon (month) pass over us in safety, faith, peace, and Islaam, and in agreement with all that You love and pleases You. (O moon!) My Lord and [...]

It was narrated from Umm Salamah (may Allaah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: When you see the new moon of Dhu’l-Hijjah, and one of you wants to offer a sacrifice, let him refrain from (removing anything) from his hair or nails. (Narrated by Muslim) According [...]

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the most beloved to Allah. The Prophet testified to that. He said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days” (Bukhaari) WHAT ACTIVITIES IN THESE 10 DAYS WILL BRING THE REWARD OF JANNAH? Obviously, Hajj is one of the best deeds that one [...]

In brief – What to do in the month of Hajj? Fasting – Keep fast on the 9th day of the month of Hajj (Wednesday, 19th December 2007) Glorification of Allah Almighty – From the Fajr prayer of 9th (Wednesday, 19th December) till the Asr prayer of 13th (23 December) day of the month of Hajj, [...]

Entering Ihram Some pilgrims bypass the designated Meeqat (Station of Ihram) on their route without either being in Ihram or entering into Ihram there, proceeding until they reach Jeddah or some other place, at which they enter into Ihram. This is against the command of Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) that every pilgrim should [...]

Is it permissible to speak the intention out loud for example when I want to slaughter a sacrifice on behalf of my deceased father and I say, “O Allah, it is the Ud’hiyah for my father [name],” or is it sufficient simply to do the deed without saying anything out loud?. The seat of the intention [...]

We would like to point out some things that some people do out of ignorance of the laws of Allaah and the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). These include the following: 1 – The belief of some that it is prescribed to spend the night [...]

Allah Ta’ala has made all living creatures out of water. People require water for almost for everything but not all water carries the same value and significance.Muslims refer to the water of Zamzam as something revered and unique. They crave this mysterious liquid and love to drink it whenever they can. And for those [...]