the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessing be upon him) said: “There will come upon the people a time when holding onto the religion will be like holding onto hot coal.” It appears that we are entering again those times that the prophet ( SAW) described... ... more

The fourth pillar of Islam is fasting. Allah prescribes daily fasting for all able, adult Muslims during the whole of the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the lunar calendar, beginning with the sighting of the new moon. ... more

The Last Ten Nights of Ramadan - Don't Miss Them! ... more

The religion of Islam is based upon the Quran (the Word of God) and the Sunnah (teachings and attributes of Prophet Muhammad). Part 2: Sunnah: The Secondary Source of Islam ... more

It is not permissible to celebrate the birthday of the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم or somebody else. In fact, it must be stopped, as it is an innovation in the religion. ... more

The purpose of this article isn’t to criticize the genuine passion to do something good, or to demotivate anyone from Islamic activism, but rather encourage myself and everyone else to get our priorities correct in achieving any aim. ... more

The Prophet (Peace and Salutations upon him) encouraged haste in burial of the deceased. This includes the entire process from ghusl to burial, but in particular it refers to carrying the body of the deceased from the Janaaza to the burial. ... more

A piece of cloth which is thick enough not to be transparent is used to cover the awrah (private parts of the deceased). The deceased will be lying on a rail that allows water and impurities to escape... ... more

Fasting in the month of muharram is highly desired, especially on the tenth day, aashooraa. ... more

Muhammad (prayers and peace of Allah be upon him) was a very simple person and spent all his life in simplicity. He was very unceremonious and informal in his habits. ... more