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 Story of Hajj: Prophet Ibrahim & His Journey to Truth (Part 2)

The Story of Hajj: Prophet Ibrahim & His Journey to Truth (Part 2)

No sooner had Ibrahim made the declaration that he would never worship the deities which his people worshipped than tribulations and calamities descended on him.
The Story of Hajj: How Did It Begin? (Part 1)

The Story of Hajj: How Did It Begin? (Part 1)

The origin of Hajj is rooted in the Prophet Ibrahim’s life. That story is very instructive, and illustrative. It teaches us about the true meaning and significance of Hajj….
What Are the Benefits of Hajj?

What Are the Benefits of Hajj?

What Are the Benefits of Hajj? What does it teach about God? How does it affect one’s inner self and other areas of their life?
All About Hajj (1438/2017)

All About Hajj (1438/2017)

Hajj, one of the five main pillars of Islam, gives a specific and practical example of acts of worship in Islam.
How to Make Wudu’?

How to Make Wudu’?

We, as Muslims, have to purify ourselves before offering prayer. In this video, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Naqwi explains how to make wudu’ perfectly.
When Did the Adhan Become the Call to Prayer?

When Did the Adhan Become the Call to Prayer?

When the Muslim community migrated to Madinah, they faced all sorts of new questions – like when exactly is prayer time over here?
Can I Fast 6 Days of Shawwal before Making up My Missed Days in Ramadan?

Can I Fast 6 Days of Shawwal before Making up My Missed Days in Ramadan?

Can I begin to fast my 6 days of Shawwal before making up my missed fasts in Ramadan?what becomes a priority when you have missed fasts this Ramadan?
The Faith Revival (29): Yaqeen is Full Faith

The Faith Revival (29): Yaqeen is Full Faith

Ask Allah for everlasting faith to obtain your biggest fulfillment in this life.
The Faith Revival (30): The End of the Journey of Faith

The Faith Revival (30): The End of the Journey of Faith

Let Islam be your ending, and ask Allah to make the last of your actions the best of your actions.
Eid Al-Fitr: A Day of Joy

Eid Al-Fitr: A Day of Joy

The end of Ramadan ushers in one of two major celebrations in the Islamic calendar. A day of festivities called Eid al-Fitr. In Arabic Eid means something which returns and is repeated every certai