Islam

Eid Al-Adha is the second joyous festival of the Islamic year, one that coincides with the sacrifice Muslim pilgrims perform in Mina. It involves sacrificing an animal for Allah's...

This article explains how Muslims can fulfill the once-in-a-lifetime obligation of Hajj, with practical tips about how to make matters easier for themselves during the entire journey....

The recent increase in the number of Muslim women willingly adopting the full Islamic dress code, excessive media focus on Islam and Muslims, bans on hijab and naqabs in some Western...

Most enlightened, devout Muslim women are left wondering why their husband will be granted Hoors - fair, wide-eyed maidens - in Paradise. This article tries to explain why, even...

Muslims face situations that are trials of their faith, called "fitnahs", where it becomes difficult for them to adhere to Islam. This article outlines the major trials that are...

Learning tajweed or improving Qur'an recitation skills is now easy due to the availability of online resources. Most Muslims, however, are still unaware of how they can develop...

A guide to performing Tayammum, or dry ablution.

Wudu is the Islamic process of cleansing specific parts of the body for religious rituals. It is a form of ablution, sometimes translated into English as 'partial ablution' (Ghusl,...

After the culmination of the month of worship - Ramadan - the first day of the next month, Shawaal, is the day of `Eid Al-Fitr. "`Eid Al-Fitr" means "the festivity...

Globally, a crescent is sighted by eager eyes, and hands are raised in earnest supplication. The month of piety and abstention has arrived!

Discussing a third, absent person negatively with others is a common habit among all and sundry, but more so among women. Women are emotional by nature, so when someone wrongs...

Traditionally, occupations such as cooking, sewing, fashion designing and interior decorating were considered the exclusive terrain of women. Today, however, they have all witnessed...

Nowadays, trends of materialism, globalization, consumerism and the rat-race to "keep up with the Joneses" leave individuals in every age group short of time and stressed out....

This article provides guidelines to help make Muslim friendships conform to Islam's standard of righteousness.

As Muslims, we should be careful about who we choose as our best friend; we should be able to judge a friendship to see it's impact on our deeds, and eventually, our Hereafter.

The Quran is a book that should be recited, read, studied, discussed, and pondered. Studying it in a group ensures that Muslims are bound together in social love and harmony. It...

There are some actions one can easily do in order to feel close to Allah again. Luckily, for a Muslim, they are not difficult to do.

The turbulent East is shaking from years of social unrest and insecurity. What are the "normal" people who live ordinary lives in these countries to do?

This will discuss and explain various aspects of Islamic prayer.

Islam and its followers are facing the challenge of "Islamophobia": globally, non-Muslims are afraid of this religion, more so of its followers, because of the vile actions of...

Learning how to strive for excellence and how to appreciate what comes at the end.

A brief introduction and guide to what the 5 pillars of Islam are, and how to incorporate them into your life effectively.

The two major sects in Islam are the Sunni sect and the Shiite sect. They are called Sunnis because they follow the Sunna of the Prophet Mohammad, which means his sayings and doings....

Islam is considered by Muslims to be a very simple and straightforward religion. There is no religious hierarchy and the practice of Islam is composed of five pillars, which...