A Beginner’s Guide to Islamic Banking

Islamic Banking

Islamic banking is a confusing concept for people unfamiliar with Muslim culture. At face value, a bank that doesn’t take interest on loans looks inconceivable. However, several principles guide Islamic banking, which makes it a sustainable and profitable institution. Here is a beginner’s guide to Islamic Banking. What is Islamic banking? Also known as Shariah-compliant … Read more

How to Give Ritual Bath (Ghusl) to the Deceased (Mayyah)

How to give Ghusl to dead in Islam - Procedure Giving Ritual Bath Ghusl to the Deceased

Physical cleanliness is an important part in Islam. It is said to be the half of the Imaan. There is a procedure and certain steps need to be followed for Taharat in Islam depending upon the situation in the lives of a Muslim. Similarly, when a Muslim dies, there is a ritual and procedure to … Read more

Benefits of Reciting Surah Ikhlas

Benefits of Reciting Surah Ikhlas

Quran is a gift of ALLAH SWT for all mankind, and each word of the holy Quran has enormous blessings and rewards for those who recite it. Every surah and ayah of the Quran contains wisdom and the message of ALLAH SWT to show the right path to humankind. Likewise, there are various benefits of … Read more

Ayat e Karima – La ilaha illa anta Subhanaka Inni Kuntu Minaz-zalimin

Ayat-e-Karima-La-ila-ha-illa-anta-Subhanak-Inni-Kuntu-Minaz-zalimin

ALLAH (S.W.T.) guided us through the Holy book Quran which contains solutions to all our worries and difficulties. La ilaha illa anta subha naka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin is one of the powerful Duas from the Quran, also known as Ayat e Karima. This ayah is mentioned in Surah Anbiya, ayah number 87. La ilaha illa … Read more

Story of Harut and Marut

Story of Harut and Marut

Harut and Marut were angels sent to Babylon to teach magic to humans and test their faith in ALLAH SWT, however, they would not teach magic to anyone until they had informed them of the nature of their work and warned them about it. Most of the people continued practicing and earning sorcery, thus falling … Read more

Story Of Prophet Musa (a.s.) and al-Khidr (a.s.)

prophet musa and al-khidr

The beautiful story of Prophet Musa and Al-Khidr is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Kahf. Al-khidr is not mentioned by name in the Holy Quran, however, he is described as a righteous servant of ALLAH SWT who has been given the knowledge of the unseen and is named by various Islamic scholars as Al-Khidr/Khizr. … Read more

How To Perform Wudu (Ablution)

How To Perform Wudu

Wudu is a ritual way of purifying oneself by cleansing the parts of the body with pure and clean water. It is mandatory to perform Wuḍūʾ before salah/prayers. ALLAH SWT mentions in the Holy Quran: “For ALLAH loves those who turn to Him constantly and He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean.”(Quran 2:222). … Read more

How to Perform Ghusl (Purification Bath) in Islam

Ghusl-Purification-Bath-in-Islam

One of the most important aspects of Islam is Purity/Taharat. Prophet Muhammad SAW said:  “Cleanliness is half the faith (Emaan).” Sahih Muslim. Many Ahadeeths and ayahs indicate the importance of cleanliness and Taharat in Islam. Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said that “Every … Read more

Halal And Haram Food In Islam

Halal-and-Haram-food

ALLAH SWT created us in the best form and has provided us with his countless bounties. ALLAH SWT refers to the Ummah as the best of nations and sent for us complete guidance in the form of the Quran and our beloved Prophet Muhammad SAW. Prophet Muhammad taught the Ummah, the way of living in … Read more

Story Of Prophet Isa Alaihissalam

Prophet Isa alaihissalam

Prophet Isa alaihissalam ibn Maryam alaihissalam was the penultimate prophet and was sent for the guidance of Bani Israel. As we read in the story of Maryam alaihissalam that Maryam alaihissalam was a special child as her mother Hannah dedicated her child(Maryam) for the worship of ALLAH SWT and serving the Holy House even before … Read more