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Hajj & Umrah Supplications

By • Oct 20th, 2009 • Category: Deen, Hajj

Nothing but authentic Hajj and Umrah Supplications/Duas If you want to download the mp3 file, right click on the supplication’s name, e.g. “Talbiyah” Talbiyah This clip contains: Talbiyyah for `Umrah for Mutamati’: “labbaikallaahumma bi-`umrah” Adding condition: “allaahumma mahillee haithu habastanee” Not for showing off or seeking reputation: “allaahumma haadhihi hajjah, laariyaa’a feehaa wa laa sum’ah” [...]



A Traveler’s request for Forgiveness

By • Oct 20th, 2009 • Category: Deen, Hajj

A very touching farewell email before Hajj. Assalamoalaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh, Inshallah this mail will find you all in best of your health and Imaan. It has been my honor to have known you and I feel humbled to share with you my upcoming trip to Mecca for Hajj. By blessing and will of Allah swt, [...]



Six days of fasting = 365 days?

By • Sep 19th, 2009 • Category: Deen

Fasting six days of Shawwaal after the obligatory fast of Ramadaan is Sunnah Mustahabbah, not waajib. It is recommended for the Muslim to fast six days of Shawwaal, and in this there is great virtue and an immense reward. Whoever fast…



Eid Etiquettes

By • Sep 19th, 2009 • Category: Deen

“Eid” is an Arabic word referring to something habitual, that returns and is repeated. Eids or festivals are symbols to be found in every nation, including those that are based on revealed scriptures and those that are idolatrous, as well as others, because celebrating festivals is something that is an instinctive part of human nature. All people like to have special occasions to celebrate, where they can come together and express their joy and happiness.



Zakat-tul-Fitr

By • Sep 19th, 2009 • Category: Deen, Uncategorized

Zakaat al-Fitr is a kind of charity (sadaqah) that is obligatory at the time of breaking the fast of Ramadaan. The word zakaat is connected by idaafah (genitive structure in Arabic grammar) to fitr because the occasion of breaking the fast is the reason why this zakaat becomes obligatory.