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The best 10 days of the year are fast approaching..these are nothing but the first 10 days of the Dhul-Hijjah

These are the most virtuous days of the year and we have to strive hard with more nafl prayers , fasting, zikr , quran recitation and sadaqa and other ibadah.Listen to the excellent lecture The Merits of the 10 Days of Thul Hujjah

“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.

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.

Honoring the guest is mandatory in Islam. Muslims, due to their religious values and duties, are known as the most hospitable people. Guests should be honored the moment they arrive, and they should honored most at the time of their departure.

In general, fruits and vegetables are good for our health. Living in western countries with laws and regulations that govern the farming sectors we assume that most of our fruits and vegetables are free of any pesticides and contaminants.  The Environmental Working Group released a list of fruits and veggies that can still contain pesticides [...]