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Prayer Is Everything

Salat is the major act of worship that a Muslim offers five times a day regularly. A Muslim must offer Salah and there is no excuse to delay or neglect it….

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Five Prerequisites for Shortening the Prayer

Shortening the Prayer means to perform the regularly four-rak’ah prayer, namely, the Dhuhr (Noon), ‘Asr (Afternoon) and ‘Isha’ (Evening) Prayers, as only two-rak’ah prayer during travel. The Legal Ruling Concerning Shortening the Prayer The majority of scholars including…

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Muslim Airmen Reflect on Challenges, Rewards of Serving in Air Force

In the latest edition of Air Education and Training Command’s “Real Talk” series, three Muslim Airmen gathered Aug. 19 to share their personal experiences of how their faith informs their service….

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Foreign pilgrims happy to perform Umrah anew after long hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic

RIYADH: Foreign pilgrims have expressed their happiness about being able to perform Umrah after a months-long hiatus due to the pandemic. The first group of fully jabbed foreign Umrah pilgrims…

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What Are the virtues of Fasting ‘Ashoora?

I heard that fasting the day of ‘Ashoora’ expiates for the past year, is this true? Does it expiate for everything, even major sins? What is the reason for venerating…

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Why a hijabi Muslim convert challenged Germany’s neutrality law

Rights groups and legal experts fear that a recent European court ruling on wearing hijab in the workplace can be a precursor to a full hijab ban in some European…

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Air Force JAG officer sparks policy change by wearing a hijab

DEARBORN, Mich — By her own admission, Capt. Maysaa Ouza is not a typical U.S. Air Force officer. The 29-year-old JAG officer (or Air Force attorney) grew up in Dearborn,…

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Sunnah Days to Fast Throughout the Year

By Heraa Hashmi With the end of Ramadan comes the beginning of nostalgia. We count down the days until next Ramadan, and often feel at a loss. While Ramadan is…

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MUSLIMS ACROSS ITALY CELEBRATE EID AL-FITR

Muslims in Palermo pray on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, with the Mayor of the city in the foreground. (AN Photo/Francesco Bongarrà) ROME: Thousands of Muslims in Palermo gathered in the…

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NIGHT OF POWER When is Laylatul Qadr 2021?

LAYLATUL QADR is the most important night of the year for Muslims the world over. Otherwise known as Laylat al Qadr, it is considered a special night in the Islamic calendar that…