Islam

Saudi Arabia’s Hilwah Al-Jouf: A timeless bond between people and dates across generations

  Hilwah Al-Jouf cultivation, in particular, is a source of pride for date farmers and an important element of the region’s economy. (SPA) With nearly one million palm trees, Al-Jouf region produces more than 43,000 tonnes of dates each year, including the popular Hilwah Al-Jouf RIYADH: Generations of Al-Jouf natives have been associated with palm trees, underlining the deep connection …

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What Is The Meaning of Rizq?

And what does the Quran teach us about increasing it?   As Muslims, we understand the significance of rizq (provision or sustenance) in our lives. It’s a concept deeply intertwined with our faith, reflecting Allah’s provision for His creation. However, in our journey to seek more rizq, it’s essential to align our efforts with the teachings of the Quran. We’re …

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Things You Should Know About Hijama Cupping Therapy

Hijamah refers to the extraction of blood from the body by means of cupping using a suitable vessel. Cupping in Islam has real benefits in treating many diseases. Linguistic meaning of cupping  Technical meaning of cupping History of cupping How cupping is done Praise be to Allah. Linguistic meaning of cupping  The word hijamah (cupping) comes from the word hajm which means …

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Hijama in Islam

The following is an excerpt taken from a book entitled: Cupping, a practice of the Prophet & a miraculous way of treatment’ Compiled by Shihab al-Badry Yasin: Wet Cupping (Hijama) is one of the remedies from the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam). Not only did he have hijama performed on himself, but he also recommended it as a beneficial treatment …

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The Wisdom in Fasting the Day of ‘Ashura – Shaykh ‘Abdullah ibn Salih al-Fawzan

The Wisdom in Fasting the Day of ‘Ashura Shaykh ‘Abdullah ibn Salih al-Fawzan Ibn ‘Abbas (رضي الله عنه) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) came to al-Madinah and found the Jews fasting the Day of ‘Ashūrā and he asked about that. They said, “This is the day on which Allah gave victory to Mūsā and Banī Isrā’īl over Fri’awn, therefore, we fast …

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How to do tayammum?

Tayammum (Arabic: تيمم) is an Arabic word that means an aim or purpose. Tayammum is derived from “amma,” meaning ‘to repair. ‘ In Islamic law, Tayammum means to wipe the face and hands of a person with the purpose of purification for prayer by using soil, purified sand, or dust. Also it is a act of dry ritual purification using purified …

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