Islam is the youngest of all religions that ever existed. It emerged on the world globe during 622 CE when Holy prophet PBUH migrated from Makkah to Madina along with his companions and followers. With the establishment of Baghdad city and the Abbasid Caliphate in late 8th century, the golden period of Islam started to […]
People at the initial stage of learning Islam are told about the five basic and important pillars of this religion. These pillars are Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj. Though these pillars set the base line of Islam but there are two other pillars, Peace and Justice which serve as support system of Islam. […]
The holy month for Muslims begins after the sighting of the moon and the witnesses check the genuineness of the moon sighting. The Muslims consider moon sighting really important especially during Ramadan and Eid. Universal moon sighting and local sighting are the two concepts on which Eid is based. The moon sighting in Saudi […]
Who Made Us? Islamic Answer to One of the Biggest Questions In the life of every man there comes a point at which one raises the big question: “Who made us?” And “Why are we here?” Who has made us so? Atheists speak of a Big Bang and evolution, while others speak of God. Those who say, “I […]
The most acclaimed orphan in Islamic society is, without uncertainty, the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. His father passed on before he was conceived and when he was eight he had lost both, his mother and the grandfather who named him. He was consequently raised by his uncle Abu Talib who protected him […]
Quranic Surahs have amazing spiritual and physical advantages. Some Quranic Surahs and their advantages are explained below: Surah Fatiha: Surah Fatiha is the first “opening” Quranic Surah of Holy Quran. It is also called Umm Al-Kitab (the Mother of the Book), as per most of the researchers. This surah comprises of seven verses. The holy […]