Islam

Ghusl is bathing the whole body with water. You must clean your body from any impurities, if any.  Make the Niyyah (intention) in your heart that this act of Ghusl is for the purpose of preparing for Salah. It is recommended to make Ghusl in the following order: make Wudu, wash the head including the hair, wash the right side of your body from the shoulder to the foot three …

In Islam, breastfeeding holds significant importance and is encouraged based on teachings from the Quran and traditions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him):Allah has stated the child’s right to be breastfed in Surat al- Baqarah “The mothers shall give suck to their children for two whole years, (that is) for those (parents) who desire to complete the term of …

Muslim Names with Islamic meanings For Muslims, a proper Islamic name is not just a label or a social convention, but a symbol of identity as a Muslim. The name chosen should reflect the parent’s aspirations for their child and reflect Islamic values and beliefs. Many Islamic names have meanings that are rooted in the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, peace …

In Islam, is it allowed to donate your organs to people that need them, when they die?Is Organ Donation HaramOrgan donation is not haram so long as the donation will not lead to the death of the donor. For more, see the resolutions of the Islamic Fiqh Council of the Organization of the Islamic Conference on the different forms of …

When is Muharram? Muharram, also known as Muharram-ul-Haram, is the first month of the Hijri calendar and thus marks the beginning of the Islamic year. It is the only month which Allah’s name has been attached to – the Prophet Muhammad (saw) referred to it as ‘the Sacred Month of Allah’ – and is thus a highly blessed month. It is one of the …

Why is it called Ashura? “Ashura” comes from the Arabic word for the number ten, and the word Muharram comes from the Arabic word haram, meaning forbidden.  According to Islamic tradition, the month of Muharram was one of the most sacred months of the calendar, during which warfare was forbidden.  As we welcome the new Islamic year, we should take the time to reflect …