The Kaba in the City of Makkah
History of Kaba Prophet Ibraaheem (Abraham) was commanded by Allah to leave his second wife, Haajar (Eng. Hagar), and their newly born son, Ismaa’eel (Ishmael),
Guided Umrah & Sacred Visits
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Virtues of Umrah
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) says: “The performance of `Umrah is expiation
Talbiyah
Immediately after making niyyah utter the words of Talbiyah three times and as often afterwards as possible. If you don’t remember it, you can say
How to perform Umrah
Umrah Overview ( Intention & Virtues) The Umrah or (Arabic: عمرة) is a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, performed by Muslims that can be undertaken
Preparation for Ihram – Nafl Salah
After you have donned the Ihram garments, it is Sunnah to perform two Rakats of Salah al-Ihram before making the intention to enter into the
Ihram – Preparation and Purification
Preparation The preparations for Ihram are as follows; comb your hair, shape the beard, trim your mustache, cut your nails, and remove unwanted body hair.
Miqat
Miqat refers to the boundary where it becomes necessary for pilgrims to adorn the Ihram garments and impermissible to pass except in the state of
What is Umrah?
In Arabic, the word ‘Umrah is derived from I‘timaar which means a visit. However, ‘Umrah in Islamic terminology, means paying a visit to Ka’bah, performing
Virtues of the Talbiyah
Jabir ibn Abdullah I narrates: There is no Muhrim who exposes himself to the sun all day for the sake of Allah, reciting the Talbiyah
Ihram
The literal meaning of Ihram is to make haraam (forbidden). When a haji pronounces the Niyyah (intention) of Hajj and Umrah and utters Talbiyah, certain halaal (permissible) things become haraam for
Fasting Ramadan – Virtues and Rulings
Abu Umamah, may Allah be pleased with him, asked the Messenger of Allah, upon whom be peace, to tell him of an action by which he may
Prophetic Supplications for Fasting
1. Frequent supplication when fasting and breaking fast. The Prophet mentioned among the three whose supplication isn’t rejected by Allah: “the fasting person until they break their
Gifts to those who Fast
At this stage I can not find a better gift or greater masterpiece than to present to those who fast gifts from the Prophet of
Dua For Traveling
Allaahu ‘Akbar, Allaahu ‘Akbar, Allaahu ‘Akbar, Subhaanal-lathee sakhkhara lanaa haathaa wa maa kunnaa lahu muqrineen. Wa ‘innaa ‘ilaa Rabbinaa lamunqaliboon. Allaahumma ‘innaa nas’aluka fee safarinaa haathal-birrawattaqwaa,
Benefits Of Umrah
1. Get a chance to be the guest of Creator of this whole Universe: Umrah gives you a chance to become the holy guest of
Umrah Guide & Umrah Book
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Umrah Overview
Umrah Overview ( Intention & Virtues) The Umrah or (Arabic: عمرة) is a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, performed by Muslims that can be undertaken
16 things you can do on the Night of Power in Ramadan
Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) is described in the Quran as, “better than a thousand months” (97:3). Any action done on this night such
The Virtues & Etiquette of Jummah Prayer
It is recommended to recite Surat al-Kahf completely the night before Friday, and it is also recommended to do so Friday itself, before Maghrib time. Ibn Abidin said,
Fasting the Six Days of Shawwal
What is the ruling on fasting six days of Shawwal? Is it wajib (obligatory)? Praise be to Allah. Fasting six days of Shawwal after the obligatory fast
Top Tips Towards an Unforgettable Hajj
They say it is the journey of a lifetime. Yet I see so many people, brothers and sisters, confused, angry, frustrated or just simply ignorant.
Tahara (Cleanliness)
Tahara 1. Tahara- Cleanliness 2. إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ التَّوَّابِينَ وَيُحِبُّ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ Most surely Allah loves those people who refrain from evil and keep themselves pure
The City of Makkah
Makkah is the blessed city which is the most beloved land in the sight of Allah (swt) and the chosen location of His House. It
Facts and Virtues of the Ka’bah
The Ka’bah, also known as Baytullah (The House of Allah) is the first house built for humanity to worship Allah (swt). The small, cubed building
Advice and preparation for Umrah
Do your Homework well The very first thing that every pilgrim needs to prepare long before leaving for Umrah is to prepare him/her self well
Facts and Virtues of Hajar al-Aswad (The Black Stone)
The picture above shows the Hajar al-Aswad (The Black Stone), which is set in the eastern corner of the Ka’bah. Tawaf begins and ends facing this
Deeds that equal the reward of Hajj
Since Hajj is among the most virtuous deeds in Islam, and not everyone can afford it (especially on a continuous basis) Allah Ta’ala has attached
