Question: Someone used to fast the six (days) of Shawwaal. If he (then) becomes ill or something prevents him from fasting or he just becomes lazy from fasting in a particular year, is there any sin upon him, because we have heard that whoever fasts them (six days of Shawwaal) in (any particular) year then it is […]
Fatwa of Fasting
Question: I began fasting the six (days) of Shawwaal, however I was unable to complete them because of extenuating circumstances and work. Now I have two days remaining, so what do I do O Eminence (Shaykh), do I make these days up or is there any sin upon me? Response: Fasting the six (days) of […]
Fatwa Of Fasting
Question: Is the fasting of the six days (of Shawwaal) a must after the month of Ramadhaan immediately after the day of ‘eed, or is it permissible (to do so) after ‘eed by (a number of) days in the month of Shawwaal or not? Response: It is not a must for him to fast immediately […]
The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
The Prophet (saas) practiced only that which was revealed to him. One of the most important characteristics, frequently mentioned with regards to the Prophet (saas) in the Qur’an, is that he only practiced what Allah revealed and asked of him, with no concern about what others might think. Important figures and members of other religions […]
History Of Islam
Islam began when man’s career on earth began—more precisely at the time of man’s creation and his descent. Allah created Adam and Eve and enjoined them to worship Him and live a life of obedience to the Divine Will. The Islamic way of life can be revived and reconstructed again and again with the help […]
Salah (Prayer)
Salah is the name for the obligatory prayers that are performed five times a day, and are a direct link between the worshipper and God. There is no hierarchical authority in Islam and there are no priests. Prayers are led by a learned person who knows the Qur’an and is generally chosen by the congregation. […]
Hajj ( Pilgrimage)
The pilgrimage to Makkah (the hajj) is an obligation only for those who are physically and financially able to do so. Nevertheless, over two million people go to Makkah each year from every corner of the globe providing a unique opportunity for those of different nations to meet one another. The annual hajj begins in […]
Zakah ( Charity)
The financial obligation upon Muslims. An important principle of Islam is that everything belongs to God, and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust. The word zakah means both “purification” and “growth.” Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need and for the society in general. Like […]
Monotheism
Islam is based on the belief in one God{Allah}which is the monotheism.That is the basic belief of Islam.We derive these details from two main sources in our religion,the holy Qura’an which is the word of Allah and the Sunnah which is the saying of the prophet Mohammad {peace be upon him}{salalahu alaihi wasalam}.We can also […]
What is Islam?
Islam is a verb and a noun at the same time. The first meaning of “Islam” is the verb from the root “aslama” (a verb), meaning to: “surrender; submit; obey; sincerity and in peace.” The second meaning of “Islam” is the noun form from the same root, and it describes the last and final form […]