by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | August 5, 2019 | Acts of Worship, New Muslims | 0 Comments

This article discusses the meaning of Udhiyah, its legal ruling, the prerequisites, the time for offering it and how it can be distributed.

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 31, 2019 | Acts of Worship, New Muslims | 0 Comments

This article difines the word Ihram and discusses its kinds and the recommended acts that should be observed before entering the state of Ihram.

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 30, 2019 | Acts of Worship, New Muslims | 0 Comments

This article tells the story of the blessed family of Ibrahim, his wife, Hajar, and his son, Isma’il and how it is related to the rites of Hajj.

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 29, 2019 | Acts of Worship, New Muslims | 0 Comments

The article talks about the excellence of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, their respective wisdom and what to do to make the best use of them.

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 25, 2019 | Family, New Muslims | 0 Comments

This article talks about the life of our Lady, Khadijah, her qualities, merits and her help and support to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and Islam.

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 22, 2019 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims | 0 Comments

By Dr. Salih Al-Fawzan There are certain times for Hajj, and certain locations for entering the state of ihram. First: The Fixed Times of Hajj The times specified for Hajj are mentioned by Allah, Exalted be He, when He says: “Hajj is [during} well-known months, so whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself therein [by […]

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 21, 2019 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims | 0 Comments

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 and practical example of acts of worship in Islam.

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 21, 2019 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims | 0 Comments

Hajj is a life-time journey; if conducted properly, it will erase all sins of the pilgrim. So, what do you know about its rituals?

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 17, 2019 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims | 0 Comments

By Editorial Staff On their journey to Makkah, pilgrims hope and pray that their hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah) will be accepted. They want to be rewarded, gain Paradise and the pleasure of Allah and to be saved from the Hellfire. To achieve this, they need to meet the requirements of Hajj. What are the requirements […]

by Yusuf Abdul-Alim | July 15, 2019 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims | 0 Comments

By Editorial Staff Definitions The Hajj, Pilgrimage The Arabic word ‘Hajj’ literally means to repair to, betake oneself or set off for a place. In the technical usage of the term, it means to repair to the Sacred House in Makka and perform the rites of the Pilgrimage. Allah says, “Thus Hajj-Pilgrimage to the (Sacred) […]