Fasting

Several hadiths of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) show that there are several steps to be taken on Eid al Fitr in order to have a perfect Eid.  These steps were either said or practised by the Prophet during his lifetime on Eid al…

“Zakat expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect and for bringing hearts together and for freeing captives and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the traveller – an…

Abu Ad-Darda’ (May Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet said: “Shall I not inform you of the best of your actions, the purest in the sight of your Lord, which raises your rank to the highest, which is better for you than…

The word ‘charity’ can be termed as an act of kindness, which can be in form of cash or kind. It is mentioned several times in the Qur’an as a form of kindness, which includes helping the poor or the needy, supporting orphans, widows,…

Islam is not only a religion but also a complete way of life. It teaches us how to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to Allah (SWT) and beneficial to us and society. Being a true Muslimrequires adhering to the principles of Islam…

Taraweeh was one of the spiritual practices of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W in the month of Ramadan through his prophethood life on earth. The popular reports from his companions indicate that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to offer 20 rakats of…

“The one who fasts has two moments of happiness: when he breaks his fast and when he meets his Lord.” – Prophet Muhammad Iftaar, an Arabic word, means meal eaten by Muslims in the evening for breaking fast. Iftar, for someone who is…

 “Break your fast by eating dates as it is purifying,” — Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Date fruit is termed, according to nutritionists, as one of the most edible and world’s healthiest food. It is one of the healthiest and highly nutritious…

“So now have sexual relations with them and seek that which Allah has ordained for you (offspring), and eat and drink until the white thread (light) of dawn appears to you distinct from the black thread (darkness of night), then complete…

'I said: O Messenger of Allah, “Which deed is best?”. He (Peace Be Upon Him) said: “Take to fasting, for there is nothing equal to it."'- Abu Umamah said.  (An-Nasai: 2224) The above quote narrated by Abu Umama shows that…

As Muslims around the world started Ramadan, a lot of people, Muslims and non-Muslims, especially in the West, have been asking why Fasting is made compulsory for Muslims in the lunar month of Ramadan and how important is this month to…

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has disclosed that the 2020 Eid-el-fitr will hold on Sunday as fasting during the month of Ramadan will end on Saturday May 23, 2020. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Council…