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A common question that arises when calculating Zakat is: how long does Zakatable wealth need to be held in one's possession for Zakat to become compulsory on it.
Allah has commanded, “O children of Adam (mankind), adopt dignified attire whenever you perform Salah.” (Surah A'raaf – Verse 31)
Salah is purposed to create discipline in our lives. Hence, the observing of postures in Salah must be done with calmness and composure. Not completing the postures in the prescribed manner causes deficiency in Salah and diminishes the effect and reward of Salah. Such a person is considered to be a thief of Salah.
Islamic business ethics are guided by principles derived from core teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah. These principles emphasise fairness, justice, honesty, and accountability in all business dealings.
Salah is the most important and profound Ibadah (worship) of a Muslim.
Sajdah (prostration) is the ultimate position of humility for a Believer. In Sajdah, the highest part of the human body, where the intellect resides, meets the ground. The position of Sajdah is the climax of Salah.
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To stand upright in Salah is known as Qiyam. Standing up is an obligatory posture of Salah without which the Salah is invalid, unless one cannot perform Salah standing, or is unable to make Sajdah on the ground.
Hazrat Umm Habibah (RA) narrates that Nabi r said, 'Whoever performs 12 Rakats of Salah in the day excluding the Fardh Salah, Allah will build a house in Jannah for him or a house in Jannah will be built for him.' (Sahih Muslim)
Among the specifications of a Qurbani animal, is the age of the animal. Just as the animal must be from the category of animals permitted for Qurbani
In Islam, the body of a human being must be honoured and respected. This importance is derived from the Holy Qur’an wherein Almighty Allah says: “And verily we have honoured the children of Adam.” (Surah al-Isra, V.70)
The demise of a person is a sad and trying time for those close to the deceased. It is important for those responsible to undertake the responsibility that results from the demise of their family member.
Cleaning the fingers after eating by licking them is a Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Hazrat Ka'b bin Malik (R) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) used to eat with three fingers and when he (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) completed eating he (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would lick his (blessed) fingers. (Sahih Muslim)
To believe that the months of Muharram and Safar bring misfortune or calamity or that a marriage performed in these months will be negatively affected is an un-Islamic belief. The Noble Qur'an states: "No calamity (or harm) can occur, except by the will of Allah". (Surah 64 - Verse 11).
Istikharah is a priceless teaching of Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) – a gift for every Muslim. Istikharah means to seek goodness from Allah Ta'ala in a matter of importance in one's life. Through Istikahrah a person draws from the favours of Allah Ta'ala.
The Azan is the arabic term for the call to prayer. When the Azan for Salah is called out it is mustahab (rewarding) to reply to the Azan by repeating the words after the Muazzin. This practice has been encouraged in a number of Ahadith.
With the advancement of technology, life has become easier. There are apps for almost everything. The Noble Qur'an and other religious books are also freely downloadable.
