Dr. Bilal Philips, Founder and Chancellor of Islamic Online University presents a series of lectures during his I`tikaf at Masjid Abu Ad-Darda, Doha, Qatar. He explains the principles of I`tikaf in general and other issues such as bathroom and eating etiquettes; purification, the life of some of the Companions of the Prophet, and the significance of the Qur'an and Sunnah.

Islamic Online University Insights: Lectures on I`tikaf

The time is prime to look back on the days of Ramadan that have already passed and see how you can improve them. Are there any aspects where you have so far been lacking? Would you have liked to perform more acts of dhikr, or remembrance of Allah, than you already have?

An Unmatched Night: Don’t Miss

Living with your non-Muslim family as a new Muslim poses many different challenges and in my experience, Ramadan is one of the biggest challenges.
The challenges of course vary from family to family, but can be particularly challenging if they aren't open to your new-found faith or to certain aspects of it.

Managing Ramadan with Your Non-Muslim Family

The last ten nights of Ramadan are very special. These are the nights that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would spend in constant worship. Among these nights is Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power) – a night more blessed than a thousand months.

The Last Ten Nights of Ramadan – Don’t Miss!

Imagine for a moment that it's raining. It is pouring, in fact. And imagine that you are inside your house, watching as it falls. But imagine that there is something very different about this rain. It is unlike any other you've ever seen. On this day, it is not raining water. It is raining something much more precious to you. Imagine that on this day it is raining hundred dollar bills.

Ramadan: Raining with Mercy

It was Muhammad (peace and blessings of God be upon him) who made us raise our eyes from the dust beneath to view the glory of the starry heavens above. It was Muhammad who led us from the depths of darkness to the grandeur of the light of God.

The Prophet in Ramadan

Ramadan in a non-Muslim country can be challenging. But, what challenges does it pose? How can we overcome them, mange time effectively and make best use of the Holy Month?

Ramadan in a Non-Muslim Society

Is it allowed for women to do i`tikaf for the last ten days of Ramadan? If yes, is i`tikaf performed in the mosque or in their houses? Did the Prophet’s wives do i`tikaf?

Women I`tikaf: At Mosques or at Homes?

The Holy Month of Ramadan is fast coming to an end as we are approaching the last ten days of Ramadan and Laylat Al-Qadr . Are you ready for such blessings?

Ramadan Daily: I`tikaf

Finding peace and acceptance with a non-Muslim family is a real test for the new Muslim, not to tell during Ramadan. So, what should be done?

Ramadan and My Non-Muslim Family