Kabah_Makkah

The Ka`bah: History and Significance

Why and how was the Ka`bah built? How does it relate to the meaning and history of Islam? What ...

Qur'an identity

The Qur’an and Our True Identity as Muslims

What does it mean to be Muslim? Put differently, what does make one worthy of being Muslim? Wha ...

Prophet Ibrahim & His Journey to Truth

The Story of Hajj: Prophet Ibrahim & His Journey to Truth (Part 2)

No sooner had Ibrahim made the declaration that he would never worship the deities which his pe ...

A Brief Guide to Hajj By E Da`wah Committee (EDC)

Hajj is a life-time journey; if conducted properly, it will erase all sins of the pilgrim. So, ...

How Should I Be Spending These 10 Days Of Dhul-Hijjah?

Why are these 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah important? What are some of the thing I can be doing durin ...

The 5 Places of Miqat by E-Da`wah Committee (EDC)

Miqat is a place at a distance outside Makkah, which pilgrims must not cross before they are in ...

Prayer

Prayer: Between Worship and Day-to-day Life

Why is prayer so important? What is its true meaning and significance? Why is it a lifelong wor ...

Is It Okay to Do More Than One Hajj?

The Prophet (peace be upon him) performed one Hajj in his life time. Should that not be an indi ...

Are There Any Specific Du`aas the Prophet Made During Hajj?

Hajj is upon us in a few days and a lot of people wonder if there are any specific du`aa’s the ...

Ihram

What Is the Significance of Wearing Ihram?

What Is the Significance of Wearing Ihram? What is the wisdom behind doing this? Is there any s ...

The Benefits of Hajj

What Are the Benefits of Hajj?

What Are the Benefits of Hajj? What does it teach about God? How does it affect one's inner sel ...

The Story of Hajj: How Did It Begin? (Part 1)

The origin of Hajj is rooted in the Prophet Ibrahim’s life. That story is very instructive, and ...

chain of belief

A New Muslim and a True Change of Heart

Can just the uttering of verbal pledge transform one from kufr to iman, or guarantee a change o ...

deep-rooted tree

How to Live & Develop as Muslim

To be and remain Muslim is an unfailing process of belief and conduct. But, where does the cycl ...

muslim prayer

Who Is the Muslim and How to Be One?

You could be a slave of God or of someone or something else. That’s to serve God according to H ...

boat lead the way

Accepting Islam: Accepting the Prophet’s Leadership

It doesn’t take long to testify that there’s no God but Allah and Muhammad is His Messenger, bu ...

book

Through Knowledge You Become Muslim

How knowledge is critical to the preservation of religion in our hearts and on the ground as we ...

prayer beads

What Makes Me a Muslim?

In addressing your Muslim identity, there are some questions you needs to ask: What makes a Mus ...

Kabah_Makkah

Hajj: From Abraham to Muhammad, and In-between

What did Abraham’s ancestors do with his message, teachings? What did happen with the Ka’bah, t ...