What Is the Difference between Shaf` and Witr?

What is the prayer that is offered before the witr prayer?

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Why Does Allah Allow Suffering and Evil in the World?

Sufferings occur to teach us that we must adhere to Allah’s natural and moral laws. It is so ...

An Introduction to the Family Structure in Islam

We live in a world of constant change stemming from the technological revolution which recen ...

An Introduction to Islamic Civilization

When we look up the word civilization in the Websters online dictionary we get: “A soc ...

How Can I Make up for the Missed Witr Prayer?

What is meant by the Witr prayer? What is its ruling? How could you offer the Witr prayer? H ...

Tawheed: Its Meaning and Categories

Tawheed is to single out Allah (Exalted be He) in what is distinct to Him and obligatory for ...

Diligence: The Way to Success

There are norms and laws in the universe that man is not permitted to contradict. Instead, h ...

Muslim Women and Morality: The Qur’anic Code

Allah addresses His Messenger Mohammad through a Qur’anic didactic dialogue to guide the bel ...

Who Should Lead the Congregational Prayer?

What are the necessary qualities for an Imam to have in order to lead a congregational praye ...

Your First Steps in Islam: Belief in the Books of Allah

One must believe that Allah revealed Heavenly Books to His Messengers in order to convey the ...

Dealing with Challenges after Accepting Islam

Accepting Islam brings with it difficulties/obstacles, so what mindset do we use to tackle w ...

Cheating and Deception

Muslim society is based on purity of feeling, love, sincerity towards every Muslim, and fulf ...

Adaptation to Weather Extremes

Can you imagine the special situation required of our bodies to adapt to extreme changes in ...

Delaying Prayer for a Qur’an Program: Permissible?

What are the virtues of offering prayer on their times?

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Who Is Muhammad? (Part 3) The Prophet at Madinah

The Message that Makkah and Taif rejected, found responsive hearts in Yathrib, a small oasis ...

Should I Cut Ties with Relatives Who Are Not Supportive of My Islam?

For new Muslims, it can be hard to be around their family who are not Muslims. What if a sis ...

Seven Meanings of God’s Name Al-Fattah

In Arabic, the word “Fataha” means, “to open something closed”. Your relationship with God’s ...

Fitrah: The Predisposition in Humans to Worship One God

Because of all these powerful forces fighting against the Fitrah God chose certain righteous ...

What Should You Do between the Two Khutbahs of Jumu`ah Prayer?

Is there a specific supplication or dhikr to be said during the sitting of the imam between ...

What Should You Do Between the Two Khutbahs of Jumuah Prayer?

Is there a specific supplication or dhikr to be said during the sitting of the imam between ...