Acts of Worship Articles

What Happens After Returning From Hajj?

Discovering Islam Team 22 June, 2024 Many Muslims make only pilgrimage trip during their lifetimes. In the days and weeks after Hajj, many pilgrims thus take advantage of their travel…

Articles History

The Caliph who Invented the Islamic Calendar

Discovering Islam Team 21 June, 2024 The Hijri or Islamic calendar is based on a lunar month of 29 to 30 days, with the day starting at sunset. They ask…

Articles Faith and Spirituality

Beyond Hajj: 6 Ways to Maintain Your Hajj For Life

Yacoob Manjoo 20 June, 2024 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…

Acts of Worship Articles

What is Jamarat? The Three Stone Pillars

Discovering Islam Team 17 June, 2024 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…

Acts of Worship Articles

What is Special About the Days of Tashreeq?

Yaser Birjas 16 June, 2024 The days of Tashreeq are the days following the Eid day. These are the appointed days Allah mentioned in chapter Al-Baqarah: Celebrate the praises of Allah during…

Acts of Worship Articles

The Spirituality of Hajj: ‘Arafah

Dr. Spahic Omer 15 June, 2024 After the sunrise of the 9th of Dhul Hijjah pilgrims depart for ‘Arafah where they remain until sunset. ‘Arafah is a large plain to the…

Acts of Worship Articles

Eid Celebration around the World

Eid al-Adha is celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. The celebration varies by region…

Acts of Worship Articles

Hajj 1445 in Pictures Pilgrims on Arafah: Seeking Allah’s Forgiveness & Pleasure

15 June was the Day of Arafah. This is the time when millions of Muslims stand before Allah the supreme Creator, seeking His forgiveness and pardon. Although, not everyone is blessed to…

Acts of Worship Articles

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,…

Acts of Worship Articles

More Than 2 Million Pilgrims Ascend Mount Arafat in Hajj Climax

AboutIslam & News Agencies 15 June, 2024 More than 2 million of white-clad pilgrims ascended Mount Arafat, east of the holy city of Makkah, on Saturday, June 15, in the…