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.
Qur’anic Gems: Juz’ 24
In this episode, Nouman reflects on the verse number 53 of Surat Az-Zumar (the 39th chapter of the Qur’an).
Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 29
Oh God, I testify that there is no god but You, I seek Your forgiveness and to You I repent.
Salvation in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
The E-Da`wah Committee, owned by Al-Najat Charity Society in Kuwait, presents this short video on the concept of salvation in the three Abrahamic religions; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Abraham: The Muslim Prophet
How was Abraham “ a Muslim”? What did he come to tell about God and Islam, and instill in us humans? How does the Qur’anic story of Abraham compare to that of the Bible?
The Ka`bah: History and Significance
Why and how was the Ka`bah built? How does it relate to the meaning and history of Islam? What message did God mean to send through its construction?
Hajj: From Abraham to Muhammad, and In-between
What did Abraham’s ancestors do with his message, teachings? What did happen with the Ka’bah, the notion of monotheism? Did pilgrimage continue to be practiced? How long did this last?
Zakah and Social Justice
Zakah spreads tranquility and peace in society because it secures the weak and their dependents with the guarantee of certain provision, shelter, and access to essential communal facilities.
My Lifetime Journey
Can you imagine being in the company of God, feeling His touch on your heart and soul? Can you imagine a tremendous overwhelming feeling of peace reshaping your whole life?
Prayer: The Healthy Structure of Your Life
In Islam prayers are required five times a day. How are they distributed throughout the day? Why are they prescribed in a specified time range?
Hajj: For Every Act There Is a Benefit
What real-world benefits are there behind performing Tawaf or any other rite of Hajj? What does hajj have to do with other acts of worship? How does Hajj experience reshape one’s outlook on life? < ...