The whole concept of wealth is considered in Islam as a gift from Allah. Allah, who provided wealth to the person, made a portion of it for the poor. So, the poor have a right over one’s wealth. Zakah reminds Muslims that everything they have belongs to their Lord. People are given their wealth as a trust from Him, and Zakah is intended to free Muslims from the love of money.

The Third Pillar of Islam: Compulsory Charity (Zakah)

The first part of this testimony states that Allah has the exclusive right to be worshipped inwardly and outwardly, by one’s heart and limbs. In Islamic doctrine, not only can no one be worshipped apart from Him, absolutely no one else can be worshipped along with Him. He has no partners or associates in worship. Worship, in its comprehensive sense and all its aspects, is for Him alone.

The First Pillar of Islam: Testimony of Faith

Having specific times each day to be close to Allah helps Muslims remain aware of the importance of their faith, and the role it plays in every part of their lives. Muslims start their day by cleaning themselves and then standing before their Lord in prayer. The prayers consist of recitations from the Qur'an in Arabic and a sequence of movements: standing, bowing, prostrating, and sitting.

The Second Pillar of Islam: Prayer

The Shahada is the Muslim profession of faith and the first of the ‘Five Pillars’ of Islam. The word shahada in Arabic means ‘testimony.’ It must be recited by every Muslim at least once in a lifetime with a full understanding of its meaning and with an assent of the heart.

The Testimony of Faith

The Shahadah is the key to the gates of Paradise, but in order for it to work, be accepted by God, it needs to have the right ridges. Learn about them here…

The Conditions of the Shahadah to Be Accepted by God

Prayer is one of the righteous deeds people is recommended to perform when there is an eclipse. This sign is a warning to people to repent, pray, etc.

Eclipse Prayer

There are 15 verses of the Gracious Quran the Prophet (PBUH) prostrated upon reciting. Muslims are recommended to do the same during and outside the prayer.

Prostration of Recitation (Sujud At-Tilawah)

The supererogatory prayers may be performed before and/ or after obligatory congregational prayers. They make the person more beloved by Allah...

The Supererogatory Prayers

The word "Muslim" means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of their race, nationality or ethnic background. Becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process that requires no pre-requisites. One may convert alone in privacy, or he/she may do so in the presence of others.

How to Convert to Islam and Become a Muslim

Islam encourages its followers to start, step by step, to learn those teachings so that they can worship Allah correctly and gain the great reward specified for them.

Excellence of the Five Pillars of Islam

This article discusses the rites and rituals a pilgrim need to carry out on the first two days of Hajj, namely, the Tarwiyah and 'Arafat Days.

Rites of Tarwiyah and ‘Arafah Days, the First Two Days of Hajj

The state of Ihram has some regulations that must be obeyed by the pilgrim such as the Ihram clothing, perfumes, marital relations, hunting, etc.

The Prohibited Acts of Ihram for Hajj or Umrah

On their journey to Makkah, pilgrims hope and pray that their hajj will be accepted. They want to be rewarded, gain Paradise and the pleasure of Allah...

The Requirements Of The Accepted Hajj

Hajj is a life-time journey; if conducted properly, it will erase all sins of the pilgrim. So, what do you know about its rituals?

A Brief Guide to Hajj By E Da`wah Committee (EDC)

“Thus Hajj-Pilgrimage to the (Sacred) House (in Makkah) is owed to God, as an obligation upon all people who are able to attain a way to it.

The Virtues of Hajj And `Umrah

There are certain circumstances that allow you to combine prayers. They include travel in the first place, heavy rain, snow, strong wind, etc.

Everything about Combining Prayers

The Duha Prayer is recommended to be observed as an act of thankfulness to Allah for health and wellness. It also brings about Allah's protection.

The Forenoon Prayer (Salat Al-Duha)

Are you new to Islam and don’t know how to pray and make your Salah valid? How to perform Ablution? This is a beginner’s step-by-step guide to prayer …

The Story of Salah or Prayer and How to Perform it!

Due to the concept of “La Ilaha Illa Allah” Allah brought the creation into being, and due to this concept He created Paradise and Hellfire. So what does this concept mean?

The Meaning of La Ilaha Illa Allah (Tawheed)

To lighten the burdens of travel, Islam allows its followers to shorten the Prayer during their travels so long as the prerequisites are met.

Five Prerequisites for Shortening the Prayer