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Jun 20, 2020

Hajj

 

Illustrating the step-by-step journey of Hajj

Performing Hajj and ^Umrah once in a lifetime is obligatory upon the Muslim who is free, accountable, and can afford to reach Makkah and return to his homeplace. This includes that one has in excess of his debts, appropriate lodging and clothing, and what he is obligated to spend on those whom he must support from his departure until his return.
Jun 20, 2020

the inhabitants of Eilah

What occurred to the people of the Sabbath?

The Jews, before the advent of the Prophet ﷺ, used to conceal the story of the people of the Sabbath from among the inhabitants of Eilah and what occurred with them, due to the rebuke and humiliation it entailed for them regarding what befell some of their ancestors from the Children of Israel, involving destruction and transformation.
Jun 19, 2020

Beneath the mizab

Pray in the righteous' place of worship

  It is the component fixed atop the roof of the honoured Ka^bah above al-hatim on the northern side. The mizab measures 2.58 metres in length, of which 58 centimetres are embedded within the wall. Its width is 25 centimetres, and its height is 23 centimetres.
Jun 19, 2020

wraparound garment

To what does the Shadharwan refer?

  The Shadharwan is a slender structure affixed to the wall of the Ka^bah. Its height above the ground varies, ranging from approximately two and a half hand spans in some areas to one and a half hand spans in others.
Jun 19, 2020

the Battle of al-‘Ahzab

The Muslims dug a trench as a defensive measure against the cavalry

  Allah, ta^ala, said: ﴿وَلَقَدْ سَبَقَتْ كَلِمَتُنَا لِعِبَادِنَا الْمُرْسَلِينَ * إِنَّهُمْ لَهُمُ الْمَنْصُورُونَ * وَإِنَّ جُنْدَنَا لَهُمُ الْغَالِبُونَ﴾
Jun 19, 2020

Fasting

A comprehensive guide to understanding and observing fasting during Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is a great opportunity for tone to gain a great deal of reward. Reward is earned by performing this obligation in worship and obedience to Allah, and by performing many of the recommended (sunnah) deeds. Let the person not waste his time during this blessed month.
Jun 19, 2020

Before the Battle of Yarmouk

Georges turned his shield and joined the ranks of the Muslims

  Allah said: ﴿وَاللَّهُ يَدْعُو إِلَىٰ دَارِ السَّلَامِ وَيَهْدِي مَنْ يَشَاءُ إِلَىٰ صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ﴾ And Allah invites to the abode of peace and guides whom He wills to a straight path
Jun 19, 2020

a white sapphire from Paradise

It turned black when touched by the idolaters

The Black Stone, which graces the corner of the honoured Ka^bah, stands as one of the most revered relics in Islamic history. Originally a white sapphire from Paradise, it turned black when touched by the idolaters.
Jun 19, 2020

good character

Treat women with kindness and compassion

  The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "اللَّهُمَّ إني أُحَرِّجُ حَقَّ الضَّعيفَينِ المرأةِ واليتيم" "O Allah, I constrict and make it forbidden for anyone who wrongs the two vulnerable ones: women and orphans."