Islam – Questions and Answers

Sujood ash-Shukr: Rules, Regulations – The Prostration of Thankfulness

In the name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. Sujood ash-Shukr is a prostration which is performed for Allaah, in order to show Shukr (thanks and gratitude) to Him for a specific blessing. When is it performed? No doubt every blessing is from Allaah. He said, {Whatever you have of blessing – it is from Allah} [16:53] However …

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Sunnah Days to Fast Throughout the Year (Nafl Fasting)

With the end of Ramadan comes the beginning of nostalgia. We count down the days until next Ramadan, and often feel at a loss.   While Ramadan is a special time, there are ways to incorporate the blessings of fasting on regular basis. The Prophet, peace be upon him, would fast, not continuously, but periodically, throughout the year. Fasting is another …

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The Islamic calendar: How does it work and why is it lunar?

For Muslims, a month starts when a new moon is sighted. Here Middle East Eye explains why the Islamic calendar is different to the one most people are used to A new crescent moon marks the start of a new month in the Islamic lunar calendar (AFP) More than 1.8 billion Muslims around the world follow the Islamic calendar in …

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Halloween in Islam: Should Muslims Celebrate?

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 …

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Who is your Mahram and Non-Mahram? by Hasan Ekici

No matter how modern and liberal the world gets, or which religion you follow, women will always need the protection of men. This is not because they are the weaker sex by any means, but because this world is a dangerous place, and woman, the most precious creation of Allah SWT, is vulnerable. She must be protected from those who …

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