
Islam Beyond Five Pillars
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…

Sighting of Moon and concept of Eid
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…

Who Made Us? Islamic Answer to One of the Biggest Questions
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…

Benefits of Most Important Quranic Surahs
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…

The Martyrdom of Imam Hussain
The Martyrdom of Imam Hussain.
The month of Muharram is first month of Islamic calendar year. An important and tragic event took place on the tenth of Muharram that shook the entire Muslim world. It was the murder of Imam Husain (A.S.), his…

History and meaning of Ashura
History and meaning of Ashura.
Muharram, the first month of the Muslim year holds enormous importance for Muslims all around the world. This month provides an opportunity to Muslims to reconnect with past that will always be present for them.…