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.

The Faith Revival (4): He Is Not A Believer When…

The Faith Revival (4): He Is Not A Believer When…

There are certain actions that are so unbefitting of a believer, that belief departs from the doer of those deeds. We may have low points in faith, but we should never allow that to push us to major s
Ramadan with the Qur’an – Day 4: Surat At-Takwir

Ramadan with the Qur’an – Day 4: Surat At-Takwir

Ramadan with the Qur’an – Day 4: Surat At-Takwir (the 18th chapter of the Qur’an) On Judgment Day we are not only accountable for what we know we did in this life, but also for the consequ ...
Ramadan with the Qur’an – Day 5: Surat Al-Infitar

Ramadan with the Qur’an – Day 5: Surat Al-Infitar

When we stand before Allah on the Day of Reckoning, we will know what we had “sent ahead”: the good deeds we did in this life that will be waiting to vouch for us when we most need them. Every decisio ...
The Faith Revival (5): Even If Abu Dharr Doesn’t Like It

The Faith Revival (5): Even If Abu Dharr Doesn’t Like It

There is hope for the major sinners, as long as they turn back to their Creator. Allah doesn’t want you to be weighed down by your past in a way that you can’t meaningfully progress in the future. ...
The Faith Revival (1): Faith Is Refuge

The Faith Revival (1): Faith Is Refuge

Before exploring different methods of reviving and protecting our faith, it's important to understand the meaning of faith itself.
Avoid These Mistakes during Ramadan

Avoid These Mistakes during Ramadan

There are some common mistakes made during Ramadan that could ruin our month of blessings, so do your best to avoid them.
Ramadan’s First Night: Open the Gates of Blessings

Ramadan’s First Night: Open the Gates of Blessings

What virtues does the first night of Ramadan have? At whom will Allah look in that blessed night? Why? What did the Prophet say about it?
All About Ramadan 1438-2017

All About Ramadan 1438-2017

Islam aims to transform the whole life of man into a life of worship. Fasting is the second act of worship that Allah enjoins upon the Muslim that help us come to that life of total worship.
Approaching Ramadan

Approaching Ramadan

As we eagerly anticipate the beginning of the Blessed Month of Ramadan, the staff of Zaytuna Institute wishes all of our volunteers, friends, and supporters an accepted and purifying fast.
The Faith Revival: Upcoming Ramadan Series with Omar Suleiman

The Faith Revival: Upcoming Ramadan Series with Omar Suleiman

This Ramadan, you have a true chance to revive your faith. Join Sh. Omar Suleiman each day as he covers different verses, duaa`s (supplication), hadiths, and sayings on protecting, renewing, and stren