What does wudu’ (ablution) mean? What do the Qur’an and Sunnah say about its status? What is the proof that it is a recognized fact of the religion?

Allah has chosen certain days over others. The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the most blessed that no good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these days. What is specific ab

Like no other days in the Islamic calendar, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah have a very special status. What should we do in these cherished great days? How could we get the utmost benefits of th

There are five conditions that must be fulfilled as prerequisites for performing Hajj. What are they? And is it to be performed every year?

Every act of worship in Islam has a meaning, a purpose and a significance, and of  great spiritual, moral, and physical benefits. Hajj, one of the five main pillars of Islam, gives a specific ...

Allah has made an obligation on Muslims to perform Hajj to Makkah. Why is Hajj an obligatory act of worship? What is the condition on whom performing Hajj is obligatory? Why do we perform hajj?

Why do we need prayer? What is the meaning behind that standing between the hands of God? How does prayer meet man’s need for divine guidance?

Committing shirk is the greatest major sin. Why? What is shirk? What does Allah say about it in the Qur’an? What is the punishment for those who commit shirk?

In the final episode of the Prayers of the Pious series, Sheikh Omar Suleiman reflects upon the du`aa’ of Umar (ra) and praying for guidance.

Can you change what has been decreed? Today’s episode covers `Umar’s (may Allah be pleased with him) prayer to be written amongst those who have been blessed.