Islam

Is Halloween Allowed in Islam? Halloween is a popular holiday celebrated around the world in October. Kids dress up in different witches, goblins, heroes, etc. costumes and go trick or treating around the neighbourhood while adults enjoy halloween parties. Such is its popularity that Muslims living in Western states ask if Halloween is haram in Islam. Can Muslim practise Halloween …

Palestinian health officials have called for a humanitarian corridor to three hospitals in northern Gaza that have come close to collapse after Israeli troops have cut off the area during almost two weeks of a renewed ground assault. Doctors at the Kamal Adwan, al-Awda and Indonesian hospitals have refused to leave their patients despite evacuation orders issued by the Israeli …

Dhikr is one way to keep God in your mind and heart as you go about your day. The word “dhikr” (ذِكْر, also zikr, thikr, zekr, or zikar) is an Arabic word that refers to the act of remembering and glorifying Allah, as well as the prayers used in this act of remembering. Follow along to learn what phrases to …

 A member of the Malaysian Army is carrying an injured Palestinian boy using a wheelchair during the welcoming ceremony for the Palestinian people at Pengkalan Udara Subang (PU Subang), Selangor, Malaysia on August 16, 2024. [Syaiful Redzuan – Anadolu Agency] A number of Palestinians wounded by the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and their companions arrived in the …

Muslims believe the Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the Angel Gabriel over 23 years, and it’s regarded as the direct speech of God As we mark the month of Rabi’ Al-Awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar and the birth month of Prophet Muhammad, Peace be upon him, it’s an opportune time to reflect on his …