Madinah Ziarats (Sacred Sites)
Masjid Nabawi ﷺ Masjid al-Nabawi (Arabic: المسجد النبوي; “The Prophet’s Mosque”) was built by the Prophet ﷺ shortly after his migration from Makkah to Madinah in 1 AH (622 CE). It was originally a small mosque built from mud bricks and palm fronds but has undergone several expansions throughout history making it one of the largest mosques in […]
Jabal al-Nour (Mount Hira)
Jabal al-Nour (Arabic: جبل النور; “The Illumined Mount”), also known as Jabal Hira (Arabic: جبل حراء; “Mount Hira”), is a mountain in Makkah where the Prophet ﷺ would spend time worshipping and reflecting. He received the first revelation in the Ghar-e-Hira (Arabic: غار حراء); “The Cave of Hira”) situated near the summit of the mountain. […]
Virtues Of Makkah
Narrated A’ishah رضی اللہ عنھا: A’ishah said The Apostle of Allaah (ﷺ) entered Makkah from the side of Kuda’ the upper end of Makkah in the year of conquest (of Makkah) and he entered from the side of Kida’ when he performed ‘Umrah. ‘Urwah used to enter (Makkah) from both sides, but he often entered […]
Virtues of Madinah
Narrated Anas رضي الله عنه: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Medina is a sanctuary from that place to that. Its trees should not be cut and no heresy should be innovated nor any sin should be committed in it, and whoever innovates in it an heresy or commits sins (bad deeds), then he will incur the […]
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 the reward of optional Hajj to certain other deeds for the benefit of all. Now that the Hujjaj have begun to depart, those who have been left behind can take […]
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 sacred stone. Throughout the ages, countless people including many of the Prophets (upon them be peace), the Prophet Muhammad (saw) himself, the Sahabah (may Allah be pleased with them), pious personalities […]
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 may not rival other famous buildings in terms of size but its impact on history and human beings is unmatched. It functions as the Qibla, the direction to which all […]
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 and clean ﴿ 2:222 ﴾ 4. 5. Maida 6 المايدہ 6. وضو 7. Wash the right hand up to the wrist (and between the fingers) three times, then similarly for […]
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. So here are some points of sincere advice for all of my brothers and sisters going for Hajj this year to help you make it an unforgettable journey! 1. Educate […]
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 of Ramadan is Sunnah Mustahabbah, not wajib. It is recommended for the Muslim to fast six days of Shawwal, and in this there is great virtue and an immense reward. Whoever fasts […]
