Reciting Takbeer during the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah and the Days of Tashreeq (11th, 12th, 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah) is a significant Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It carries great virtue and immense reward from Allah Almighty. Here is an explanation of the importance and benefits of Takbeer during […]

The Virtue of Udhiyah (Sacrificial Animal) Udhiyah, or the act of sacrificing an animal, is one of the significant symbols of Allah. Allah says: “That [is so]. And whoever honors the symbols of Allah – indeed, it is from the piety of hearts” (Quran 22:32). The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized the importance […]

The virtue of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah is indescribable and invaluable. These days are one of the great seasons of worship that Allah has favored over all other days of the year. Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “There are no […]

It is reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “The best remembrance is ‘There is no god but Allah,’ and the best supplication is ‘Praise be to Allah.'” This was narrated by Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah from Jabir. Additionally, in the hadith narrated by Ahmad from a man among the companions of […]

Prayer is the pillar of religion and one of its five pillars. It was ordained by Allah Almighty for Muslims as the first act of worship after the declaration of faith (Shahada). Prayer holds the second position after the Shahada among the pillars of Islam, and it is an obligation that cannot be neglected by […]

Tarawih (Arabic: تراويح, romanized: tarāwīḥ), also known as Taraweeh, are special Sunnah prayers involving reading long portions of the Quran, and performing many rakahs (cycles of prostrations required in Islamic prayer), which are performed only in the Islamic month of Ramadan. The entire Quran is recited in the Tarawih prayers at a mosque, typically at the rate of one Juz’ per night.