The Deeds Most Beloved to God: The Gates to Goodness

From God’s mercy, there’re some deeds through which we get closer to Him, earn His good pleasur ...

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Worship in Islam: Why Obligatory?

Why is worship obligatory upon Muslims? What does worship teaches us? What are its impacts on i ...

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Believers and Best Types of Worship

The status of worship in your heart and your dedication to it shows what a kind of believer you ...

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Son of Former Anti-Islam Advocate Accepts Islam

“I saw my father become more peaceful after converting to Islam. That’s when I realized there i ...

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Pilgrimage: The Journey of Different Religions

What does hajj in essence mean and what is it meant to instill in man? How do the adherents of ...

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Hajj 2013: In Pictures

Millions of Muslims converge yearly to Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj, one of the worl ...

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Former Anti-Islam Advocate, Arnoud van Doorn, in Hajj

A new Muslim now, the once strident Islamophobe, who produced an offensive film about Islam and ...

Malcolm X’s Letter from Makkah

Read what Malcolm X had to say after he performed Hajj in Makkah and how hajj changed his way o ...

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Hajj: A Different Level of Existence

He left everything behind to accompany Him alone, focus on Him, feel His presence in such a sac ...

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Murad Hofmann’s Journey to Makkah

How was Murad Hofmann’s Hajj? How did Hajj quench his thirst; meeting God? What did he find the ...

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Sunnah Acts in Hajj

There are some specific Prophetic acts related to performing Hajj. What do you know about these ...

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Hajj: For Every Act There Is a Benefit

What real-world benefits are there behind performing Tawaf or any other rite of Hajj? What does ...

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Hajj: Its Meaning and Position from the Qur’an

How is Hajj described in the Qur’an, in what context? Why does the Ka`bah, although a structure ...

Ka`bah-Makkah

My Lifetime Journey

Can you imagine being in the company of God, feeling His touch on your heart and soul? Can you ...

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Worship in Islam: Its Meaning and Necessity

How worshipping God is viewed in Islam? Why do we humans need prayer, fasting, etc.? Can’t I be ...