With growing inflation in the world, we often get tempted to resort to unconventional means for enhancing our business. However, Islam provides Muslims with clear guidelines for how to conduct business. Like all other aspects of life, there are certain do’s and don’t of business that are halal and haram, respectively. Here are some of … Read more
Funeral Prayer (Salat-al Janazah or Namaz-e-Janaza) is an Islamic funeral ritual that is performed to seek forgiveness and blessings for the deceased person. More and more people should join this prayer as it is beneficial for the deceased person. Prophet Muhammad SAW said, “whenever a Muslim man dies, and forty men stand for his Janaza-prayer, … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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