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Beyond Hajj: 6 Ways to Maintain Your Hajj For Life

Hajj is now over, and as the pilgrims return home to their loved ones; they take back with them a multitude of precious memories from the journey, lessons they’ll hope…

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Hajj 1444: Pilgrims ‘Stone the Devil’ as Hajj Culminates

More than 2.5 million pilgrims continued on Thursday, June 29, the symbolic stoning of the devil braving intense heat. The first day of the three-day stoning ritual began Wednesday, June…

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Eid Al-Adha Around the World: In Pictures

Eid mubarak to all dear brothers and sisters! We hope that you are having a blessed holiday season with your family and loved ones. Take a look at this image…

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The Day of ’Arafah: All Your Questions Answered

  Mufti Muhammad Ismail *Please note: the meaning of the word ’Arafah refers to the Day of ’Arafah, while the word ’Arafat refers to the Plains of ’Arafat outside Makkah. …

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3 Most Important Things to Do on the Day of Arafah

Arafah, Time, and Setting Up our Day   Among the ways of Allah is that He chooses. From among the many planets, stars and galaxies, He chose the earth to…

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How Much Halal is Your `Eid Qurban?

Allah has sent a ram as a sacrifice to ransom for Prophet Ibrahim’s son Ismail (PBUH). We sacrifice qurban in the name of Allah and distribute their meat among families,…

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Celebrating Eid on a Budget – Tips for Housewives

Eid ul-Adha is round the corner. Muslims around the world are preparing for the celebration as they wait to receive news from their loved ones performing the Hajj this year….

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Considering Alternatives to the Animal Sacrifice

In modern times, the killing of millions upon millions of animals for food has become a big, profitable business that is no longer moral or ethical. Eid-ul-Adha is a very…

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5 Ways to Seize the Day of Arafah

For Muslims, there is nothing more spiritually powerful and fulfilling in the month of Dhul-Hijjah than to follow the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by increasing good deeds, asking Allah…

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What is Jamarat? The Three Stone Pillars

Jamarat are three stone pillars in the tent city of Mina. Pelting or stoning of these pillars is an obligation in Hajj in remembrance of steadfastness of Prophet Ibrahim against Satan….