Category: Acts of Worship
This section gives details on the Islamic acts of worship (salah (prayer), zakah (charity), sawm (fasting), hajj (pilgrimage) and how they are performed.
A Gift for the 27th Night: A Ramadan Du`a’ with English Translation
we would like to present a beautiful du`a’ of Sh. Muhammad Jebril of Cairo, Egypt – said at the completion of his recitation of the Quran in Ramadan – accompanied by an English tr
Islamic Online University Insights: Lectures on I`tikaf
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
[Photos] Eid Celebrations Around the World
Muslims celebrate Eid, following a month-long fast of Ramadan. Here are some photos of Eid celebrations from around the world.
All About Ramadan (1433/2012)
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 w
Major Sins in Islam
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 Su
Doubt Concerning Ablution
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.
Prayers: A Special Connection with God
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.
Why I Spent a Day Fasting This Ramadan and What I Learnt
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
How to Make `Umrah
`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.
Zakah: On What & How Much?
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. Zaki