The word 'Athan' literally means 'announcement.' In Shari'ah, it translates to 'call to prayer' – a special announcement in specific words signaling the time of Salah.
The Athan, also spelled Azaan, was introduced in the first year after Hijrat and...
The Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), said, "When a Muslim or a believer washes his face (in the course of ablution), every sin he contemplated with his eyes will be washed away from his face along with water,...
Raising children is a huge responsibility. It requires a lot of hard work and sacrifice. Parents continuously learn how to discipline and teach their kids through trial and error. No manual or rules are set in stone because each...
Alternative Ways for Muslim Couples to Celebrate Valentine's Day
Valentine's day is celebrated enthusiastically throughout the world every year, especially by the youth. And in today's social media-driven world, Muslim youth often find themselves in a dilemma over whether to...
Prophet Yusuf عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ, also known as Joseph, is one of those Prophets who are mentioned in Quran by name. There is a complete surah in the Quran, Surah Yusuf, comprising 111 verses. This is a unique surah of...
The historic Masjid Al Aqsa is perhaps the most contentious place today. Built centuries ago in the Land Of Prophets, this has been one of the Holiest places of worship for the Muslims. They rank it the third holiest...
Islam teaches us the lesson of peace and harmony. It tells us to care for those in need and consider ourselves blessed for being a helping hand. Similarly, Islam also tells us to develop traits and adapt habits that...
The Land of Prophets is said to be the present-day Middle East or, more precisely, Palestine. It is the home of so many Prophets sent by Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى to invite the people to the right path. Prophet Zakariya...
Most people don’t know that Jesus holds a special place in the Islamic faith. While Islam and Christianity have distinct beliefs, Muslims regard him as one of the most important prophets in the history of Islam. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) has...
Islam is fast becoming the most followed religion in the world. It is estimated that by the year 2050, the Muslim population will be equivalent to the population of Christians. At the moment, there are nearly 1.8 billion Muslims...
