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July 6th, 2022

What Are the Benefits of Sadaqah?

Along with prayer and divine supplication, sadaqah (charity) is one of three acts of worship that are considered significant in Islam.

June 28th, 2022

Why Is the Islamic Hijri Calendar Special?

Within the Islamic Hijri calendar are times considered especially blessed for Muslims. With the right timing, Muslims can make their charity have the same impact as days, months or even years’ worth of devotion.

June 27th, 2022

What Does the Quran Say About Udhiyah?

In at least nine places in the Quran, with multiple mentions in more than a dozen verses, God commands or exhorts Muslims to offer Udhiya.

June 17th, 2022

Can You Do Qurbani for the Deceased?

Can You Do Qurbani for the Deceased? Within its proper conditions and guidelines, offering qurbani, also known as the udhiyah sacrifice for the dead is considered a kind of sadaqah jariyah, or ongoing charity.

June 9th, 2022

Qurbani FAQs Answered

What exactly does the practice of qurbani entail? And how can we as Muslims properly practice this esteemed tradition?

June 7th, 2022

Why Are the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan Special?

Ramadan’s last ten nights. The best ten nights. Ramadan is a month of excellence, and its last ten nights are the most excellent nights in Islam’s Hijri calendar.

May 27th, 2022

Why Are Islamic Aid Organizations Needed?

What is the tradition of giving humanitarian aid in Islam? How do Islamic aid organizations successfully carry out this tradition?

May 25th, 2022

What Is the Night of Power?

Laylat Al-Qadr, the Night of Power, comes in Ramadan, is seamlessly bound to the Quran and its Revelation to the Prophet Muhammad, on him be peace. We tell you what the Night of Power is and how it got its name.

May 17th, 2022

Do You Need to Pay Charity Before Eid al-Fitr Prayer?

There is one type of charity all Muslims should pay, and it’s due before Eid al Fitr prayer. Zakat al-Fitr, sometimes referred to as sadaqat al-fitr, or fitrah, can be paid as food or as money.

May 16th, 2022

How Much Do You Donate for Qurbani?

Your qurbani donation can be male or female livestock. A sheep or goat counts as a sacrifice for one person. Cows and camels equal a sacrifice for seven.

May 12th, 2022

When Are the Last Ten Days of Ramadan 2023?

How will we know when the last ten days of Ramadan 2023* are? And what are the traditions behind what makes them so special?

May 9th, 2022

How Do You Prepare for Dhul Hijjah 2022?

Dhul Hijjah, the Islamic lunar “Month that Holds the Hajj-Pilgrimage” (as its name means) – is exceedingly blessed for at least five major reasons
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