One of the most popular aspects of Islam is the Adhaan, or the Islamic call to prayer. Even though most non-Muslims may not know what the words mean, they almost certainly would recognize the sound. ...
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Times When It's Forbidden To Pray
Here are some times when it is forbidden to pray: From dawn until sunrise. From sunrise until the sun has risen to the height of a spear above the horizon; nowadays this is regarded as equivalent to twelve minutes after sunrise, but to be on the safe side one should make it a 15-20 mins.
Improve Your Focus and Concentration in Prayer
How many times have you made Salah only to find yourself thinking about your kids, your job, your schoolwork, or even worse, something you saw on TV? Do you find it difficult to have khushoo in prayer? You're not alone. One of the biggest problems many Muslims ...
What is Ramadan?
What is Ramadan all About? What is Ramadan, you ask? Let me answer your question with another question. What would you think if someone told you not to eat for most of the day? You’d probably think you could do that. It’s not that big of a deal to go 8-10 hours with no food.
The Five Pillars of Islam
Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him, has stated: “Islam is built upon five pillars.” He then went on to quote the five pillars of Islam, those being: Shahadatayn (two testimonies), Salah (prayer), zakah (charity), sawm (fasting), and hajj (pilgrimage). You will see how these five pillars help to strengthen the soul, guide the heart, ...
