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.

`Eid Al-Fitr: Prayer and Celebrations

`Eid Al-Fitr: Prayer and Celebrations

The first morning after Ramadan is the beginning of a very unique, jolly day with religious and social rituals for all Muslims. So, what do we do on that day?
The Faith Revival (28): The Ultimate Gift

The Faith Revival (28): The Ultimate Gift

When someone gives you a gift, you cherish it. So how do you care for the ultimate gift from Allah – faith?
The Faith Revival (23): Unreasonable Goals

The Faith Revival (23): Unreasonable Goals

Sometimes the most detrimental thing to your iman is setting unrealistic expectations for yourself. Set reasonable, achievable goals to avoid crushing your faith.
The Faith Revival (24): The Guardian of Faith

The Faith Revival (24): The Guardian of Faith

There is nothing that can foster faith in Allah SWT like a meaningful relationship with the Qur’an.
The Faith Revival (26):  Friends of Faith

The Faith Revival (26): Friends of Faith

Stabilize your faith in righteous company and environments that encourage you to grow closer to Allah.
The Faith Revival (27): Bend, Don’t Break

The Faith Revival (27): Bend, Don’t Break

The “tree of faith” is like a palm tree – deep firm roots, branches high in the sky, and constantly producing fruit.
The Faith Revival (25): Fortress of Faith

The Faith Revival (25): Fortress of Faith

Remembrance of Allah (dhikr) is a fortress for you from Satan. Remember Allah in the moments when Satan is most likely to threaten your faith.
How to Spend the Last Ten Days of Ramadan

How to Spend the Last Ten Days of Ramadan

Ramadan is coming to a close, but we still have a chance to make use of it during the last few nights and days….
The Faith Revival (22): Why Do People Leave Faith?

The Faith Revival (22): Why Do People Leave Faith?

Once faith enters into the hearts, there is no way a person would easily give that up. So why would someone leave their faith? The answers are complex.
Ramadan with the Qur’an – Day 21: Surat Al-`Alaq

Ramadan with the Qur’an – Day 21: Surat Al-`Alaq

In his introductory comments to a more detailed interpretation of Surat Al-`Alaq, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan stresses the importance of understanding the context in which its verses were revealed.