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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….

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First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah – The Greatest Days of the Year

What is a good life? Goodness and having a good life is simply being able to be happy, settled, tranquil, and not full of anxiety, fear and worry. What Allah tells us…

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What is Mina? The Tent City

Mina – a valley situated 5km east to the Holy city Makkah. Also know as “Tent City”, as there are more than 100,000 air conditioned tents permanently situated by the…

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Why Do People Going to Hajj Dress in White?

Hajj has great significance in Islam and Ihram is one of the prerequisites of Hajj. It is a special clothing for Hajj. It is white in color and every Muslim man and…