As I was stepping down the wide steps leading to the center of the courtyard where the Ka`bah is located, I could only see ceilings and lots of people but suddenly… I froze.

When I First Saw the Ka`bah

The Farewell Speech outlines five basic principles of the Islamic programme of action, two of them work on the level of the individual and three relate to the structure of Islamic society.

Prophet Muhammad’s Farewell Pilgrimage and Sermon

Ever since she was a child, Aisha had dreamed of going for Hajj. Even though her family was very poor, it never stopped her from dreaming and hoping that one day she would have the wonderful opportunity to go on this blessed journey.

Hajj: A Golden Dream

Hajj is obligatory (fard) only with financial and physical ability. This physiological well-being shall be achieved with perfect healthcare precautions, medical assurances and personal hygiene.

Your Guide to a Safe and Healthy Hajj (+Flash)

Read this poster to learn the rituals of `Umrah.

`Umrah Poster

Read this poster to learn the rituals of Hajj.

Hajj Poster

Watch this series of Shows in which Sheikh Ibrahim Zidan explains how the Qur'an details the rituals of hajj.

Hajj in the Qur’an (1-12)

Murder is indeed a heinous crime that is naturally rejected by all humans. Almighty Allah threatens the murderer with a painful punishment in the hereafter, unless he or she sincerely repents. In this video, Sheikh `Abdur-Rahim Green speaks about this major sin and the system of retribution in Islam.

Murder: A Major Sin in Islam

It is common knowledge that zakah is a pillar of Islam. But, what are the things that we are required to pay zakah on? And what is the sepcific amount to be given? Listen to the answers of Dr. Zakir Naik to these questions.

Zakah: On What & How Much?

When should Hajj be performed, and who should undertake this blessed journey? Watch this short video to learn about this Islamic obligation.

What Is Hajj?

`Umrah is the lesser pilgrimage. It involves ihram, Tawaf (circumambulating the Ka`bah), Sa`i (walking between mounts of Safa and Marwah), and shaving or cutting the hair.

How to Make `Umrah

Over 3000 Muslim athletes competed in the Olympics earlier this summer and at the same time it was Ramadan. Like thousands of my constituents in Leicester, many of those athletes will have observed the fast. With this in mind this year I wanted to make an effort to appreciate Ramadan on a much deeper and indeed personal level.

Why I Spent a Day Fasting This Ramadan and What I Learnt

If someone is in the middle of a prayer, and he has doubt in his ablution, what should he do? Watch this episode of Ask Huda by Dr. Muhammad Salah to know the answer.

Doubt Concerning Ablution

Islam signifies the subjection of all activities in all walks of life to the Law of God Almighty, and leaving nothing to the whims and fancies of anyone else.

Prayers: A Special Connection with God

Ramadan is the month in which Muslims observe the obligatory fast which has been prescribed by God on those who believe in Him as it was prescribed on previous nations. In this Special Folder, we will focus on fasting and its related issues.

All About Ramadan (1433/2012)

In this 8-episode series, Sheikh Abdurraheem Green talks about the major sins which have been forbidden by Allah in the Qur'an and by His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) in the Sunnah and which have been made clear by the actions of the first righteous generation of Muslims, the Companions of the Prophet.

Major Sins in Islam

Muslims celebrate Eid, following a month-long fast of Ramadan. Here are some photos of Eid celebrations from around the world.

[Photos] Eid Celebrations Around the World

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

In Ramadan Reminder Day 23, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi comments on the beautiful names of Allah as reflected in Surat al-Hashr.

Ramadan Reminder Day 23

In Ramadan Reminder Day 21, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi gives some tips on the etiquette of making du`aa' (supplication).

Ramadan Reminder Day 21