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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 …

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 …

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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?

`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?

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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?

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?

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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?

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?

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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.

`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.

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On no other day does the Satan feel so belittled, humiliated, and angry as he does on the Day of `Arafah.

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.

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`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…

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…

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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?

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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