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.

Prepare for Ramadan: Your Mind

Prepare for Ramadan: Your Mind

In this video you will learn about the importance of the fasting during Ramadan and how to prepare your mind, heart and spirit for the month.
Prepararation for Ramadan: Your Body

Prepararation for Ramadan: Your Body

Fasting is supposed to make us more righteous, more pious. What should we do to prepare for the month, which is is just on the corner, and get the best out of it?
How Did the Prophet Prepare for Ramadan?

How Did the Prophet Prepare for Ramadan?

What did Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) do in order to welcome Ramadan? Were there special preparations to welcome the month of Ramadan? Watch this video by Dr. Zakir Naik to learn from the Pro
Ramadan Countdown for New Muslims

Ramadan Countdown for New Muslims

Are you overwhelmed? Are you nervous about the countdown to Ramadan? Is this your first time fasting during the Holy Month? How can I get ready?
How to Prepare for Ramadan in Sha`ban

How to Prepare for Ramadan in Sha`ban

To get the best of Ramadan, in sha’ Allah, one needs to prepare well and put the plan before Ramadan knocks the door without being ready to receive it. It is the month of the year, and the actual lose ...
Changing the Qiblah

Changing the Qiblah

Changing the Qiblah was intended as the abolition of the sanctity of space whatever it may be and the confirmation of the sanctity of God Alone wherever the Qiblah direction may be
Changing the Qiblah: A Test for the Believers

Changing the Qiblah: A Test for the Believers

If a certain hardship or test is meant to reflect Allah's wisdom and purpose, passing such a test is indicative of His mercy and compassion. Thus the Muslims could feel content, confident and free of
The Story of Changing the Qiblah

The Story of Changing the Qiblah

An important event which took place some 16 or 17 months after the Prophet (peace be upon him) had settled in Madinah was the change of direction Muslims face when they offer their Prayers. While the
Significance of the Change of Qiblah

Significance of the Change of Qiblah

Two momentous events in the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) bear special significance as regards the institution of Prayer (Salah) in Islam: The Mi`raj (the Prophet's Ascension) and the c
Friday Prayer: Its Rules & Manner

Friday Prayer: Its Rules & Manner

What is the Friday Prayer so special? Why is it obligatory, and upon whom? How important is for the life of a Muslim? How is it offered?