Why All the Hype of Adhan?

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By Editorial Staff What is Athan? What does it mean? Why do Muslims care about the call to prayer? Why those words in particular? Why did Prophet Muhammad command Muslims to repeat the words of the call to prayer when … Read More

Adhan during Coronavirus Pandemic: Is the New Formula Valid?

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After closing mosques and suspending Friday and congregational prayers to stop the spread of coronavirus, the muezzins add the phrase Sallu fi Buyutikum (Pray at your homes) instead of Come to Prayer and Come to Prosperity. Is there any evidence for this formula in the sources?

Islamic Guidelines Pertaining to Funerals During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Question: What guidelines should we observe with regard to Islamic funerals in the present Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis? Answer: In responding to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, … Read More

Changing the Qiblah: A Test for the Believers

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If a certain hardship or test is meant to reflect Allah’s wisdom and purpose, passing such a test is indicative of His mercy and compassion. Thus the Muslims could feel content, confident and free of worry about the past and the future.