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
Once again, we inch closer to the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah, the month where Muslims across the globe perform Hajj and offer udhiyah, qurban or korban, the sacrifice of four-legged animals for the sake of Allah. As Muslims, it’s important to understand how qurban works because it could help you on your journey of
Dhul Hijjah is the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. It means “month of the pilgrimage” in Arabic as Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, is performed from the 8th to the 10th day of this month. The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are known to be among the best days for Muslims to
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,
Dhul Hijjah is fast approaching, and faithful Muslims across the globe should take the opportunity to maximise their efforts in doing good deeds as the month is considered one of the most sacred months in Islam. It’s also the month when Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha and offer annual sacrifices or qurban (Korban) to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s
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
Every year from the 10th to 13th of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha by slaughtering healthy four-legged animals that meet certain criteria. The act, called qurban or udhiyah, is to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to sacrifice his son, Ismail, for the sake of Allah. Allah then replaced