Historical records on the clocks of Makkah (Mecca) are scarce. This paper brings together various scattered information from descriptions found in primary sources and from sketches found in old pilgrimage certificates, guides, and prayer books and from tiles.  Also, from paintings and photographs made by Muslim and non-Muslim visitors. The author identifies a domed room that housed timing devices, referred …

It is obligatory to perform a full-body purification ritual, Ghusl, before prayers and after the menstrual period or sexual intercourse. In Umrah pilgrimage, the act of Ghusl plays an important role. It is an important part of preparing oneself to visit the house of God. How to perform purification bath in Islam lays out the right way to wash oneself before entering into the state of Ihram for Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage and also before starting with Eid and Jumma prayers.

Motivational speaker Mrs. Sabarimala from the Tamil Nadu state of India has embraced Islam. She says that she started reading the Qur’an after seeing so much hate against Muslims in her country. “I asked myself why is there so much hate against Muslims in this country? I started reading the Qur’an as a neutral person. Now I know the truth. …

Authorities say 250,000 people gathered for prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark Laylat al-Qadr, or Night of Power. Islamic authorities in Jerusalem say 250,000 people gathered to attend prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark Laylat al-Qadr, as the holy month of Ramadan continues. The faithful congregated at the mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites, on Wednesday evening, close …

Sri Lanka’s first World title winner M.J.M. Lafir is being remembered on his 41st death anniversary, he is the man won the first ever World title for our country, that was the prestigious trophy in the World Amateur Billiards Championship in 1973 in Bombay in a round robin contest against Indian Satish Mohan. Lafir also scored the highest break of …