Why Should I Fast `Ashura’?
What is special about the day of `Ashura’? What is the significance of fasting on that day? In the video Sheikh Waleed Basyouni provides answers to these questions, reflecting on this hadith …
Read More »`Ashura': History and Significance
What do you know about `Ashura’ ? Why is fasting on that day of great merits in Islam? What did the prophet say about this month and the day of `Ashura’ and where does this significant come from?
Read More »Muharram and `Ashura': History and Blessings
From the blessed months and occasions in Islam is the sacred month of Muharram which includes the virtuous day of `Ashura'. So what are the significance and virtues of these occasions?
Read More »Fruits of Hajj (3/3)
In former articles, we touched on a number of the lessons and messages taken from Hajj. We are going to complete this topic in this article.
Read More »Fruits of Hajj (1/3)
A Muslim does not leave to Makkah in order to show more glorification to the Ka`bah, the black stone or the grave of the Prophet Muhammad. They have come for one and single aim; to glorify the One and Only God, Allah the Almighty.
Read More »After Hajj: A Blessed Life and Embodied Lessons
How does Hajj actually benefit those who perform it? How long does its impact last? How might we act, think or do differently after the soul-searching journey?
Read More »`Eid Al-Adha: A Model for Sharing and Caring
In the early morning of the `Eid day, a Muslim goes out to pray `Eid with his or her fellow brothers and sisters. Every member of the community should share the happiness and attend the gathering of the `Eid.
Read More »Excellence of the Day of `Arafah
On no other day does the Satan feel so belittled, humiliated, and angry as he does on the Day of `Arafah.
Read More »Etiquettes and Rulings of `Eid Al-Adha
`Eid Al-Adha is the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Hijri or Islamic calendar. Learn about the `Eid, its rulings, etiquette and acts of Sunnah…
Read More »Best Days of the Year & the Best Deeds We Can Do
What should we do in the cherished first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah? How could we get the utmost benefits of these days and why?
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