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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…

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8 Tips for Dhul-Hijjah Days… #7 Is Really Easy

Have you missed some of the precious time of the previous Ramadan? Do you feel you could have done more in that blessed month? Are you disappointed with your performance…

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`Eid Al-Adha: Muslim World to Celebrate Feast on June 28

`Eid Al-Adha is expected to start on June 28, after Saudi officials have confirmed that the moon of Dhul-Hijjah was sighted on Sunday, June 18. “The crescent moon has been…

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Eid Al-Adha Expected on June 28: Astronomical Calculations

Awaiting the moonsighting tonight, `Eid Al-Adha will start on June 28 according to astronomical calculations. For the calculations, Dhul-Hijjah, the tenth month of the hijri calendar and the month of…

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Pondering the Best Deeds of Dhul-Hijjah

Many of you may have already read your share of articles about the virtues of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah, but try to trust me when I say; this…