Zakah

Zakah: On What & How Much?

It is common knowledge that zakah is a pillar of Islam. But, what are the things that we are re ...

Ramadan: The Month of Fasting and Spirituality

Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam. It is observed by Muslims during the month of Ramadan, ...

The Third Pillar of Islam: Compulsory Charity (Zakah)

The whole concept of wealth is considered in Islam as a gift from Allah. Allah, who provided we ...

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Generosity in Islam

Moral standards are universal, and one of the most important aspects of Islam is adherence to h ...

Q & A on Zakah

All of us need to get knowledge regarding such an important obligation in Islam as zakah. Watch ...

Zakah & Sadaqah: What Is the Difference?

Zakat and Sadaqah are forms of charity given by Muslims. The two are different in their own res ...

What is Islam? Explanation of the religion of Islam.

A Glimpse of Islam

Sheikh Yusuf Estes sheds light on the religion of Islam and its pillars. He also explains the m ...

poor

Rights of the Poor and Needy in Islam

What rights do the poor and needy have in Islam? Why are we, Muslims, entitled to pay prescribe ...

Peace, Security and Other Basic Human Rights in Islam

Peace, Security and Other Basic Human Rights in Islam

The right of security and protection to a person and all his family is the most basic of all hu ...

Five Pillars of Islam

The Five Pillars of Islam: Their Meaning and Priority

What are the Five Pillars of Islam and what is the origin of this expression? Which comes first ...

The Prophet On Charity and Its Virtues

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Save yourself from Hell-fire even by giving half a date- ...

Objectives of Fasting and Ramadan

Objectives of Fasting and Ramadan

Discussing the objectives of our actions is an important thing because to do so is to discuss t ...

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The Friends of Allah: Who and How?

What might we do to attain a higher position in our relation with Him? And why do we need to ge ...

Closeness to God

Dhikr: Closeness through Worship

How can one get closer to God through specific acts of worship? Is it through obligatory or sup ...

Worship- A Lifelong Service

Worship: A Lifelong Service

What is the real `ibadah (worship) for which God has created you and which He has enjoined upon ...

Pillars of islam

The Four Pillars and the Social Message of Islam

What do the pillars of Islam have to do with the social relations? What message do they have fo ...

supplication

Supplication: Its Virtues and Etiquettes from the Sunnah

What are the benefits of supplication? What did the Prophet say about supplication and its meri ...

du`aa' after prayer

For More Meaningful Effective Worship

Everyone’s continuance intention to do good and be better every day can transform these actions ...

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For Valid Acts of Worship

Why are we obliged to worship God? How do we properly meet such obligation? What guarantees a v ...

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Fasting From One’s Desires

While Muslims all over the world wait eagerly for the yearly coming of Ramadan, yet, harder sti ...