Friday is a blessed day in which the Muslims offer salat prayers in congregation and listen to the Kutba, which discuss the ways towards becoming a perfect Muslim. The significance of this day can be gauged from the verse in which Allah states: “O you who have believed, when [the adhan] is called for the … Read more
Calculate Nisab values using our Zakat calculator. Check Gold and Silver prices Live Zakat is Payable If you have 88 grams (7.5 tola) of Gold or 612 grams (52.5 tola) of silver or Money equivalent to 88 grams of Gold or 612 grams of silver. Know more Zakat (Alms) – The Third Pillar of Islam … Read more
There are six kalmias that Muslims know and learn since their childhood. Apart from the six basic kalmias, Iman e Mufassal and Iman e Mujmal are the two concepts/kalima mentioned in scholarly works, particularly in the volumes of ‘Aqeedah (Islamic Creed). So long as the definitions convey the same meaning as that provided by scholars, … Read more
Tasbeeh is a form of zikr that involves the glorification of ALLAH SWT. Salatul Tasbeeh is a prayer/namaz taught to the ummah by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In this prayer, there are Tasbeehat that are to be recited many times for the glorification of ALLAH and to gain His mercy. Salatul Tasbeeh holds great rewards for … Read more
Salat ul Ishraq is a nafl prayer that why it is an optional prayer. The time for Ishraq namaz starts fifteen to twenty minutes after sunrise. Although, Ishraq is an optional prayer, however, ALLAH grants enormous rewards to those who offer it. It consists of two rakats but one can pray more in even numbers. … Read more
Tahajjud prayer The word “Tahajjud” comes from the Arabic phrase “Tahajjada,” which means “to stay up at night with the Quran.” Therefore, Tahjjud, which is one of the highest and noblest deeds a Muslim may perform, is considered to be an act of worship performed in the third half of the night. This prayer is … Read more
What are the five pillars of Islam and what do they mean? 5 pillars of Islam called Arkān al-Islām in the Arabic language. Islam has 5 Obligations that every Muslim must fulfill which are Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Fasting, and Hajj. These five pillars of Islam define the identity of Muslims. Following are the five pillars … Read more
What is Hajj? Hajj is the 5th pillar of Islam. It is a visit to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, which every adult Muslim must do at least once in his life. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islamic practices and institutions, known as the five pillars of Islam. The Hajj pilgrimage … Read more
What is Fasting In Islam, fasting is generally customary to abstain from food, drink, smoking, and sexual activity. During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, fasting is between the dawn and evening azan. One should do fasting for the whole month of Ramadan. Fasting is also called Sawm or Raza, It’s the Fourth Pillar of … Read more
What is Zakat in Islam? Zakat is the Third Pillar of Islam. The word Zakat means ‘purity, progress, blessings, and praise’ and in practice, it means to give money or food to the poor. Zakat is a form of charity or tax given in Islam as a religious obligation which according to the Quranic hierarchy … Read more