The Practice of the Sacrifice The Adha ^Id is one of the great days of the year on which the pilgrim fulfils the obligations of Hajj. It is also recommended for the pilgrim to offer a sacrifice on that day, with the intention to gain rewards from Allah, the Exalted....
Read More إقرأ المزيدIndeed the honoured and sacred Ka^bah is the first house and mosque built on the face of this earth, and Prophet Adam peace be upon him was the first to build it. However, at the time of Prophet Nuh ^alayhis-salam, the Ka^bah collapsed during the great flood which had...
Read More إقرأ المزيد“The warmth of the sun spreads across the desert. An excitement fills the air. A blanket of people, clothed mainly in white, covers the land. Islamic praises pound in the ears, drumming out the realization one has arrived at the site so many pious Muslims have...
Read More إقرأ المزيدToday we will be talking about the story of the well known blessed water, Zamzam. For a period of time, Prophet Ibrahim resided with his wife Sarah in Palestine. At 70 years of age, Sarah was an infertile old lady who was so keen to see her 86 years old husband...
Read More إقرأ المزيدHow to perform Umrah? The first integral step for the person intending to travel to Makkah to perform the Umrah is to establish the intention in his heart to enter into the actions of Pilgrimage (Umrah). It is this intention and not just donning the...
Read More إقرأ المزيدThe evening after the ^Id, the pilgrim goes to Mina and spends the night there. The next day is the first of the Tashriq days. After the zawal time of the first Tashriq day, the pilgrim goes to throw seven (7) pebbles at each of the three (3) jamrah stations....
Read More إقرأ المزيدFor a period of time, Prophet Ibrahim resided with his wife Sarah in Palestine. At 70 years of age, Sarah was an infertile old lady who was so keen to see her 86 years old husband Prophet Ibrahim become a father. For that reason, she offered him Hajar her...
Read More إقرأ المزيدUpon entering the haram of Makkah, (the boundary lines of Makkah defined by Prophet Ibrahim) it is sunnnah to say: O Allah, this is the place to which You granted a special status and made a place of safety. اللهم هذا حرمك وأمنك So protect me from Hellfire. فحرمنى...
Read More إقرأ المزيد1.To use perfume: It is sinful for the man or woman to use perfume after entering into the state of ihram, although, it is sunnah to do so prior to entering this state. Lady ^A’ishah reported that she used to put perfume for the Prophet before he made the...
Read More إقرأ المزيدPerforming Hajj and ^Umrah once in a lifetime becomes obligatory upon the Muslim when he is free, accountable, and can afford to reach Makkah and return to his homeplace. This includes that one has in excess of one’s debts, appropriate lodging and clothing, and what...
Read More إقرأ المزيدThere is consensus among the scholars that it is sunnah to visit the grave of the Prophet, Sallallahu ^alayhi wa sallam, both for he who lives in al-Madinah and he who travels there for the express purpose of visiting the Prophet’s grave, and doing so is a great act...
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