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Witr prayer (وتر) is a special, highly recommended salah in Islam that holds immense spiritual value. It is the final prayer of the night and is often prayed after Isha or following Tahajjud. This article will walk you through the importance of Witr prayer, its method (witr ka tarika /

Who Were the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? The Companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, known as As-Sahabah (Arabic: الصحابة) or Sahaba Ikram, were the noble men and women who believed in Islam during the Prophet’s lifetime and supported him through thick and thin. They were the first generation of

What Is Istighfar? | Meaning of Astaghfirullah Istighfar (Arabic: اِسْتِغْفَار) comes from the root word “غ-ف-ر” which means to cover, forgive, or shield. In Islamic terminology, Istighfar means seeking forgiveness from Allah (God) for one’s sins, shortcomings, and mistakes, with sincerity and remorse. The most commonly used phrase of Istighfar

Hijri calendar (Islamic lunar calendar) and its importance The Hijri calendar, also known as the Islamic lunar calendar, is important to Muslim life. It calls the shots on sacred months, fasting, Hajj, Eid and even beyond. With Muslims increasingly relying on digital methods of tracking dates and events, Hijri calendar

The Prophet Al-Yasa (AS) is mentioned in the Quran amongst the list of the rightly guided prophets. He was continuing the mission of Prophet Ilyas (as) as his successor to bring Bani Isra’il back towards the worship of only Allah. He lived in prosperity, but also inspiritual decay, and despite

Prophet Yunus (AS) is one of Allah’s honorable Prophets mentioned in the Qur’an. His story is one of divine mission, human struggle, sincere repentance, and Allah’s infinite mercy. His own unique experience, being swallowed by a whale, is an eternal lesson to humankind as a reminder to be patient, have

Written by: Nadiya Khan It’s 2:30 a.m., June 14, 2025. A young woman sits by her window, heart heavy with worry. Her child is sick. The doctors have spoken, but her soul needs something more: comfort, hope, connection. She searches, not for medicine, but for a dua. Her fingers type

Hey. Really, come closer for a sec. You feel that? That shift in the air around late May or early June for Muslims? The black clothes appearing, the sombre tones in the mosque, maybe free water stalls popping up? It’s not just a “religious thing.” It’s the pulse of Muharram.

One of the lesser-known prophets mentioned in the Quran is Prophet Dhul-Kifl (AS). The fact that he is counted among the righteous and the patient servants of Allah indicates his great virtue and importance, even though little is mentioned about him. His name, Dhul-Kifl, means “the one who was given

You know that deep quiet just before dawn, when the whole world holds its breath? That’s when magic happens between you and Allah. Tahajjud isn’t just another prayer – it’s your secret meeting with the Divine. No distractions, no noise – just your raw, unfiltered whispers in the dark. That’s