First 10 Days of Zul Hijjah
What is the meaning of Zul Hijjah? Zu al-Hijjah (ذُو ٱلْحِجَّة) is one of the four blessed months in the Islamic lunar…
Islamic Ideology
Practical, encouraging articles for learners, parents and memorizers, written by the teacher who teaches them.
Zilkad month & it’s activities
The month of Zilqad is the 11th month of Hijri. It is also the second month of 3 months of Hajj. Zilkad…
Qurbani: Act of Sacrifice
Animals Qurbani, also known as Udhiyah (اضحية), is the Islamic practice of animal sacrifice, performed during the festival of Eid al-Adha (عيدالاضحى).…
ISLAM & TERRORISM
One of the distinctive characteristics of the times we live in is the overwhelming presence of violence in our societies. Whether it…
Fasting in Muharram
Fasting in Muharram The blessings and benefits that come along with fasting are bountiful and our beloved Prophet (saw) wholeheartedly welcomed each…
Origin of Hijiri Calendar
Muslims celebrate the Hijri New Year (considered an official holiday in some Islamic countries) on the first of the Islamic calendar’s month of Muharram…
Muslim – Jewish Relation
Jews and Muslims have had a close but tense relationship since Islam’s earliest days, when Jewish tribes in seventh-century Arabia, principally in…
Who is Allah اللّهَ
The Arabic word Allah literally means “The God”. Believers in Islam understand Allah to be the proper name for the Creator as…
Qurbani Meat Distribution
Qurbani is an obligation that we are commanded to perform by Allah (SWT). Therefore, it is vital that we follow the Qurbani…
Five Pillars of Islam
Islam has five primary obligations, or pillars of faith, that each Muslim must fulfill in his or her lifetime. They are as…