Hazrat Alira was born ten years before the Holy Prophetsa was commissioned as a prophet. His father, Abdul Manaf, who was known as Abu Talib, was the leader of Banu Hashim, a clan of the Quraish tribe of Mecca. Abu Talib was the uncle of Holy Prophetsa and father of Hazrat Alira. The Holy Prophetsa was eight years of age when his… Read More »
Islamabad: No other fruit shouts summer quite like watermelon. It could be its refreshing taste or even the burst of color that adds vividness to your plate. There’s more to watermelon than just its flavor; it boasts some commanding health benefits, too. As compiled from Huffington Post, Men’s Fitness and Health magazines, grab more than just a few… Read More »
For any people who fast during Ramadan, doubts arise regarding certain situations and activities that could potentially nullify their fast.Dr Ali Ahmad Mashael, a Grand Mufti at the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, explains what needs to be avoided during the fasting hours and clarifies some common myths that circulate due to lack of knowledge.… Read More »
Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) is described in the Quran as, “better than a thousand months” (97:3). Any action done on this night such as reciting the Quran, remembering Allah, etc. is better than acting for one thousand months which do not contain the night of Qadr.Allah’s Messenger used to exert himself in devotion during the last… Read More »
The Holy Month of Ramadan is now behind us. It was, without a doubt, a glorious month in which Muslims around the world performed the task of fasting for a whole month to obtain piety, Taqwa and blessings of Allah (SWT).As well as fasting,Ramadan is also meant to be spent doing as many good deeds as possible. Now… Read More »
There is no full stop and the desire becomes almost insatiable.On the other hand, if you spend the extra wealth on charity, it becomes a great virtue and a source of Divine pleasure. And if you please Allah, He will bestow His provision more and more on you. The wealth may even be immeasurable and without account. The… Read More »
The Farewell Sermon (خطبة الوداع) undoubtedly stands out as one of the most important speeches in the history of humanity that concisely describes how to live as a Muslim.After praising, and thanking Allah, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:“O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year,I shall ever be… Read More »
There are no excuses anymore. Being charitable has become embedded throughout our everyday lives through shopping, by pursuing our hobbies, at our workplaces, and with our celebrations.You don’t even need money! Just by doing fun things and living your life to the fullest, you and your family can spread good deeds from home to globe.Here are ten wonderful,… Read More »
This is part 2 of my Dua Series. Read part 1, Why I Love Dua As A Muslima to see how I implement duas in my daily life. The Prophet PBUH mentioned that Allah descends to the lowest heaven and says, “Who is calling Me so I can answer him? Who is asking something of Me that I… Read More »
Women’s bodies are always changing. Sometimes changes that seem normal can be signs of cancer, though.The key is to pay attention to your body so you can notice when something’s different, says Robyn Andersen, PhD, of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. “New symptoms indicate something has changed in your body, and you want to know what that means.”So,… Read More »