Islam

Yearly, monthly, daily, hourly, worshippers from around the world meet at the heart of Islam, the Kaaba. Positioned inside ­Mecca’s Grand Mosque, the ­Kaaba is Bait Allah, or the House of God, and represents the qiblah, the direction that Muslims face to perform their five-times-daily prayers. One of the greatest venerations for the Kaaba is the amount of care, respect, …

Always Compassionate {It is by Allah's grace that you have dealt gently with them. Had you been harsh and hard- hearted, they would surely have broken away from you. Therefore pardon them and pray for forgiveness for them and consult with them in the conduct of public affairs. When you have resolved about a course of action, put your trust …

By Sadaf Farooqi Abu Hurairah narrated that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "When a man dies, his good deeds come to an end except three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, and righteous offspring who will pray for him." (Muslim) Commenting on this hadith, Imam An-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "The scholars said, the meaning …

Tips for Parents In this time of the year,  many Muslims around the world are preparing for Hajj journey. And it's a good opportunity for parents to teach their kids about Hajj rituals and its significance. Again, Onislam’s Family & Society tries to provide you with a very simple way for teaching your kids about Hajj rituals, through this creative …

Maybe many of us were not yet born when these photos were taken. Hajj journey was very different from now and much harder of course… Watch these videos and share your thoughts through the comment box. Hajj in 1953      Old Photos of Hajj: "100 Years Old Video of Hajj?"   An Old Video of Hajj (ِِِAround 80 years ago- …