In Arabic, the word ‘sadaqah’ (charity) is derived from the root word ‘sidq’, which means sincerity. It implies that giving sadaqah is a sign of sincere faith. There are many forms of sadaqah in Islam but according to the Prophet ﷺ, “The best form of sadaqah is that which is given by a wealthy person
Did you know that other than the last 10 days of Ramadan, there are days in the Islamic calendar that are just as superior? It’s the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah. Dhul Hijjah means “month of the pilgrimage” as Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, is performed from the 8th to the 10th day
Did you know that making du’a to Allah is an act of worship? It’s so rewarding to be a Muslim – we make du’a to Allah to grant us our every wish and in doing so, we also receive rewards from Him. In fact, it’s Allah Himself who asks us to make du’a to Him.
It’s the Hajj and qurban season again, which means you are probably seeing plenty of qurban ads on social media or Google for the past couple of weeks, if not months. It also means that Eid al-Adha is just around the corner! As Muslims look forward to celebrating Eid al-Adha with their family and sharing
Alhamdulillah, we have been blessed with yet another Ramadan this year. As we celebrate Eid in the new normal, let’s continue to keep up the highly rewarded deeds that we have practiced during Ramadan, such as reading the Quran, qiyamullail (waking up before dawn for prayers) and fasting. Related: Tips on How to Celebrate Eid
Offering qurban is sunnah muakkadah upon Muslims. It’s an act of worship that is highly recommended in Islam. Anas bin Malik narrated that he once saw the Prophet ﷺ slaughter two rams with his own hands while mentioning the name of Allah and reciting takbir. [Bukhari]. While it’s sunnah to carry out the slaughtering yourself,
Qurban and aqiqah are both an act of sacrificing a livestock animal for the sake of Allah. They are sunnah muakkadah, i.e. a highly recommended act for those who have the financial means to do it. While these two have some similarities, they are two different acts of worship (ibadah) in Islam. Let’s take a
Eid is a joyous occasion for Muslims. It’s a celebration of victory as we triumph over our worldly desires throughout the fasting month of Ramadan in order to seek the pleasure of Allah. It’s the most significant season for Muslims around the globe, with families getting together and visiting one another. Here are sunnahs of
As of 2021, it is estimated that global crypto owners are close to 300 million worldwide. The number almost tripled from 106 million in January to 295 million in December, reflecting an exponential growth of 178% in crypto adoption. With more and more people holding their wealth in cryptocurrency, the demand for crypto donations have
Did you know that you can double up your sadaqah Ramadan and fasting rewards by offering food to another fasting person when they break their fast? The Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever provides food for a fasting person to break his fast with, then for him is the same reward as his (the fasting person’s), without