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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …