Below are links to a few articles from our archives related to Hajj & Umrah If you have any Hajj pictures and articles that you would like to see published, you can submit them here Hajj means in the Arabic language ‘to set out for a place’. However, from the shar’i meaning it is ‘Setting out to Al-Bait Al-Haraam in order to perform certain specific prescribed acts of worship in a particular prescribed period of time – for whoever is able to find a means to do it.’ The … [Read more...]
Slip on Ihraam Shoes for Men
October 15, 2010 By
The subject of Ihraam with men always ends up with the footwear. Traditionally slops (aka beachthongs) have been used and still very popular. However in recent times various sandals with straps in obscure places have come out to add some comfort to the men doing lots of walking. The subject of Ihraam with men always ends up with the footwear. Traditionally slops (aka beachthongs) have been used and still very popular. However in recent times various sandals with straps in obscure … [Read more...]
Beautiful & Simple Umrah/Hajj Posters
October 12, 2010 By
View them, download them and make sure you send this link to all your friends and family that are leaving for Hajj in the coming weeks. The brothers & sisters from IslamicPosters.co.uk have outdone themselves with these beautiful and easy to follow Umrah/Hajj posters. All the important rituals, locations and steps are covered which I’m sure will help the first timer and the experience pilgrim tremendously! (click to enlarge) Umrah Guide: (download a hi res 300dpi copy here, 5meg) Hajj … [Read more...]
No Matter What, We’re Still Believers
October 6, 2010 By
Yahya ibn Mu’adh was once asked, ‘When does a slave reach the ranks of Ridha (being pleased with Allah)?’ He said: “When he acts upon 4 principles with which he deals with his Lord: That he says: ‘(O Allah), if You give me, I shall accept and if You prevent me, then I shall be content. If You were to leave me, I shall still worship You, and were to call me I shall indeed answer.” [Hilyat al-Awliya'] Being pleased with Allah `azza wa jall no matter what happens is from the … [Read more...]
Hajj Monorail Update
September 30, 2010 By
MAKKAH: The first phase of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro (Makkah Metro) project is expected to be completed before this year’s Haj, the Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) said on Thursday. SRO President Abdul Aziz Al-Hoqail said this will enable Haj pilgrims to use 35 percent of train service. The first phase will connect the holy sites of Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina. This will reduce the traffic congestion, specially on the day of Arafat, to a large extent. “While the entire project … [Read more...]
Why we shouldn’t worry about Pastor Terry Jones and his likes
September 14, 2010 By
Say: "If both humanity and jinn banded together to produce the like of this Qur'an, they could never produce anything like it, even if they backed each other up." [The Quran, 17: 88] A few days ago, I was watching the news when I saw a report about Pastor Terry Jones who is planning to burn the Qur'an on 9/11. At first, I got really sad and upset and I wanted to cry at the thought that the beautiful words of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala were going to be burnt. I wonder if Terry Jones ever … [Read more...]
Muslims prepare for Eid celebration as Ramadan ends
September 9, 2010 By
One last post before Ramadan leaves us, Zoopy.com filmed a short video where they spent a day with a young Muslim woman to find out more about this holy month. … [Read more...]
Ramadan will be leaving
September 8, 2010 By
Bismillah Slaves of Allah, surely the month of Ramadan will be leaving us, and only a little remains of it. So whosoever amongst you has done good, then upon him is completing it with good. And whosoever amongst you has neglected this month, then let him end it with the best, for deeds are by their endings. Enjoy what remains of these few last nights and days, and commit to righteous deeds that will bear witness for you in front of The All-Knowing King, and when this month ends, say goodbye … [Read more...]
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