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You don’t have to be in Makkah to be part of the Hajj season. The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are among the greatest days of the Islamic calendar, and Allah has opened their rewards to every believer, whether or not they are performing Hajj. “By the dawn, and [by]

The Qur’an, the final revelation, didn’t all come down at once. It was revealed gradually over 23 years, corresponding with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life, hardships, and mission. “And [it is] a Qur’an which We have divided so that you might recite it to the people over a prolonged period.

Prophet Zakariya (AS) was a righteous and elderly messenger of Allah, and he is mentioned in the Qur’an as an example of fidelity of prayer, modest humility, and unwavering faith in divine providence. Despite the old age of Zakariya (AS) and the barrenness of his wife, Zakariya (AS) still prayed

Prophet Ishmael (AS) was the son of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Hajar (AS), and his life epitomised patience, sacrifice, and steadfastness in faith. He is associated with some of the immense tests, from being left in the barren land of Makkah as a baby to being tested in sacrifice by

The Quran has repeatedly emphasized the importance of Umrah. Umrah is renowned as the lesser pilgrimage. The Quran teaches Muslims to pay sincere attention to this devotional act to purify their soul, achieve closeness to Allah, and seek forgiveness from Allah. For Muslims, performing Umrah is a devotional act that

The final Tawaf has been completed. Ihram has been removed. The stoning is over. Yet, the true Hajj is just beginning — not in Makkah, but in the life that follows it. A sincere Hajj is a rebirth. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever performs Hajj and does not commit obscenity

Prophet Sulaiman (AS) was both a Prophet and a king, endowed by Allah with wisdom, justice, and a miraculous control over the jinn, animals, and the winds. And Prophet Sulaiman (AS) was the son of Prophet Dawud (AS), who inherited from him both kingship and divine knowledge. In magnificence and

A Night Hidden in Plain Sight With the end of Ramadan approaching and the anticipation of sighting the Shawwal crescent moon, joy for Eid starts to build. But in that hopefulness, many forget about a night of immense reward. Lailatul Jaiza, the Night of Reward. Unlike Laylat al-Qadr, whose nature

A Meal That Unites Hearts In a world that is becoming more and more individualized, Ramadan comes as a divine pause, a reminder to get back together with all the softness and compassion and shared blessings that come from it. Amongst the most beloved and enriching aspects of this sacred

Planting Seeds of Faith Early Ramadan is a month of spirituality, worship, and taqwa of Allah. Though fasting in particular and long prayers may prove to be tough for younger children, the importance and beauty of the month can still engage them at some level. If guided with love and