Prayer: The Basic Duty and Pivotal Concept in Islam
Prayer (Salah) being one of the five pillars of Islam is mentioned many times in the Qur’an as an obligatory duty for every adult Muslim.
Physical Purity: Essential Condition of Prayer
“Allah does not accept any prayer that was not performed while in a state of purity, nor does he accept charity from what has been stolen from booty.”
What Qur’an and Sunnah Say about Those Who Ignore Their Prayers
Prayer is one of the most important acts in Islam. Allah strongly warns those who tamper with their prayers or are heedless. There're several hadiths on ..
How to Offer the Funeral Prayer
The prayer to God for the deceased Muslim is a common collective duty, what does this mean? How is the prayer performed, and who should offer it?
The Ruling on Praying Jumuah through Broadcast
Due to the current lockdown put on most countries, may Muslims follow the Imam performing the Friday prayer through broadcast? Read the answer...
Coronavirus: BBC Begins Broadcasting Weekly Islamic Sermons as Mosques Remain Shut
At a time when Muslims are unable to visit their mosques due to the coronavirus outbreak, many are going virtual for their spiritual needs.
Taking a Closer Look at the Virtues of the Month of Rajab
There are a few sound virtues of the sacred month of Rajab. However, thare are many virtues and acts of worship that are found to be based on weak evidence.
The Obligatory Acts of Wudu’ (the Ablution)
Ablution has certain components which, if not fulfilled according to the correct Islamic procedures, make one's ablution void.
Tarawih Prayer: Its Meaning, Rulings and Manners
What do you know about the Tarawih Prayer? How should we perform it? How many rak`ahs should be prayed in Tarawih? How did the Prophet and Sahabah perform it?
Overview of Night And Witr Prayers
Learn about the virtues of the night prayer, the number of rak'ahs, and when and how to perform it. What is the meaning of and what to recite during witr?
How Can I Enjoy Listening to the Qur’an in Taraweeh When I Don’t Understand What Is Being Recited?
During Ramadan, many of us attend taraweeh (night prayers) at the masjid. Some of us stay until the Imam leads us in witr (a final supplementary prayer). For many of us, this can amount to over two hours of prayer time and for many of us, we understand almost nothing.
The Prophet’s Tahajjud Prayer
How did Prophet Muhammad perform the late night prayer? How did he praise Allah? What du`aa’ did he say?
Performing the `Eid Prayer at Home Due to Coronavirus COVID-19, Allowed?
Is it allowed to perform the 'Eid Prayer at home due to the coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic? If so, how to perform it? Read this article to know the answer.
Ramadan Is Not the End! It’s a New Start!
Those who spared no effort to observe as many acts of worship as they could must be ecstatic with happiness.They have successfully completed their fasting.
All about Eid Al-Adha Rulings during COVID-19 Pandemic
This is all you need to know about the legal rulings on where and how to perform Eid al-Adha prayer, the rulings of udhiyah and the Eid and 'Arafah Days.
The Legal Rulings of Purification in Islam
There are two kinds of purification in Islam: purity of the heart from shirk and ritual and physical purification. Water is the means to the latter kind.
Women’s Prayer in Mosques: Allowed or Not?
Does Islam allow women to attend the mosques to witness congregational prayer and assemblies for remembering God? What do the Qur’an and Sunnah say about that?
Rulings of Istihadah and Postnatal Bleeding
How can a woman distinguish between istihadah and menstruatuon? what are the legal rulings regarding postnatal bleeding and taking medicine to delay period?
What is a Mosque?
What does the word mosque originally mean and where did it come from? Why were mosques built? How have they developed over years?
What Are the Conditions and Obligatory Acts of Wudu?
Every Muslim should know that ablution has certain conditions, obligatory acts, and sunnah practices to be observed while performing it