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ADAAB OF DRESSING 1. Males are not permitted to wear clothes made from silk, while females are allowed to wear silk clothes. 2. Females are not permitted to wear very…

AQEEQAH 1. The word “Aqeeqah” in Arabic means, “the hair on the head of a new born child.” 2. In Islamic Shariah, ( Islamic Law), Aqeeqah means to sacrifice an…

AZAAN 1. It is Sunnat-e-Mu’akkidah to invite the Muslims to each Fard Salaah through calling out the Azaan. 2. The “Mu’azzin” is the person who calls out the Azaan. 3.…

DEATH AND JANAZAH When a Muslim is in the last stages of his or her life, those present should read Surah Yaseen, Surah Ra’ad and the Kalimah Shahaadah in order…

DUROOD SHAREEF What is Durood Shareef? To recite the Durood Shareef and send Salaams upon Sayyiduna Rasulullah ﷺ is an action that has been commanded by Almighty Allah. Almighty Allah…

FESTIVALS OF ISLAM 1. Youmul Aashurah: 10th of Muharram. 2. Laylatul Me’raj: 27th night of Rajab. 3. Laylatul Baraat: 15th night of Shabaan. 4. Laylatul Qadr: 27th night of Ramadaan.…

GHUSAL Ghusal is an act of washing the whole body from the head to the toe. “Ghusal” means “Bath.” We must use clean running water to have a Ghusal so…

GOOD CONDUCT 1. Islam teaches us to be clean in thought and deed. 2. Every Muslim must greet one another and show respect. 3. You must be kind and respectful…

HAJJ The Importance of Hajj 1. Hajj or Pilgrimage to Makkatul Mukarramah is the fifth pillar of Islam. 2. It is a duty of a Muslim, who can afford it,…

HAJJ, UMRAH AND ZIARAH HAJJ The Hajj Pilgrimage, is one of the Pillars and fundamentals of Islam. It is the completion of surrender and the day of perfection of the…

I’TIKAAF 1. I’tikaaf means to seclude oneself in the Masjid for the Ibaadah of Almighty Allah. 2. The person who performs the I’tikaaf is called the “Mu’takif.” 3. It is…

IQAAMAH 1. The “Iqaamah” is the call to gather the Jamaah (Congregation) for the Fard Salaah inside the Masjid. 2. The “Mukabbir” is the person who recites the Iqaamah. 3.…

ISLAMIC TERMS There are certain Islamic Terms which you should remember and which will assist you to understand facts better. These terms are: 1. ADAA-E-SALAAH: To perform Salaah in its…

JUMMAH SALAAH Conditions for Jummah Salaah There are certain conditions that a person must fulfil before Jummah Salaah becomes compulsory. They are: 1. To be a male. 2. To be…

KINDS OF RELIGIOUS ACTIONS FARD: Fard are those actions ordered by Almighty Allah and are compulsory. Anyone who rejects or denies a Fard becomes out of the fold of Islam.…

LAYLATUL QADR – THE NIGHT OF POWER 1. Laylatul Qadr is to be found amongst the last 5 odd nights of Ramadaan, that is, from the 21st till the 29th…

MASBOOQ 1. If the Masbooq misses one Rakaah of any Salaah then he must not make Salaam with the Imaam but stand up just after the Imaam’s second Salaam. He…

NATURAL ACTS OF CLEANLINESS All natural acts of cleanliness have been termed actions of “Fitrah”, in other words, actions which is the natural acts of a human. All Ambiya (Prophets)…

NAWAAFIL (NAFIL) SALAAH Nawaafil Salaah, even though they are not obligatory, help Muslims to praise Almighty Allah and increase Barakah. It also helps us to create a closer bond with…

QADA SALAAH 1. Qada Salaah is Salaah that is made after the appointed time of that Salaah has passed. 2. It is a great sin to intentionally delay reading Salaah…

QURBAANI Important Points about Qurbaani 1. Qurbaani can be performed from the 10th of Zil-Hajj after Eid Salaah till the Asar Salaah of the 12th of Zil-Hajj. 2. Qurbaani is…

SADAQAH-E-FITR 1. Sadaqah-e-Fitr is compulsory upon all Muslim men and women who are “Saahib-e-Nisaab”. This means that it is compulsory for those that have a little extra money which is…

SAJDAH SAHW “Sajdah Sahw” are the 2 Sajdah that are performed at the end of the Salaah to correct a mistake made during Salaah. When does Sajdah Sahw become Waajib?…

SAJDAH TILAAWAH 1. There are certain Ayah (Verses) of the Holy Quran, for which it becomes Waajib upon a person to make Sajdah. This rule applies for both the reader…

SALAAH 1. THE IMPORTANCE OF SALAAH 2. THE IMPORTANCE OF PERFORMING SALAAH WITH CONGREGATION (JAMAAH) 3. THE PROHIBITION OF WEARING FOLDED CLOTHES IN SALAAH 4. THE EASY WAY TO PERFORM…

SALAAH – BASICS The Benefits of Salaah The Holy Quran says: “Establish Salaah to remember Me (Allah).” (20:14) Before we explain how Salaah should be read, we will list some…

SALAATUL MAREED 1. If a person is sick and cannot stand and read Salaah, he or she may sit and read Salaah. The head should be bent a little for…

SALAATUS SAFAR (QASR) 1. Muslims, with the intention of travelling 106 kilometres or more and intend staying at their destination for less than 15 days, must shorten their Salaah. 2.…

SAUM (Short Articles) 1. ITS MEANING AND IMPLICATION 2. RAMADAAN – Suhoor (Sehri); Days of Ramadaan; Sawm (Fasting); Iftaar; Nights of Ramadaan; I’tikaaf; Last Night of Ramadaan 3. FASTING MERITS,…

SAUM – BASICS The Benefits of Saum 1.Saum or Fasting is a great Blessing given to us by Almighty Allah. 2. Saum is the fourth pillar of Islam. 3. Saum…

SHORT SURAHS Translations of verses from “Kanzul Imaan” by A’la Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza (alaihir rahmah) Surah FateehaSurah IkhlaasSurah KausarSurah Naas And Surah FalaqSurah LahabSurah NasrSurah KaafiroonSurah Ma’oonSurah QuraishSurah FeelSurah…

TAHAARAH As Muslims we must always be in a state of “Tahaarah” or “Cleanliness.” The Holy Quran says: “Surely Allah loves those who turn to him and those who care…

TARAWEEH SALAAH 1. Taraweeh Salaah is Sunnat-e-Mu’akkidah for both males and females during the Month of Ramadaan. 2. Taraweeh Salaah consists of 20 Rakaah with Salaams after every 2 Rakaah.…

AYYAMMUM “Tayyammum” or “Dry Ablution” can be done in place of Wudu or Ghusal. Conditions for Tayyammum Tayyammum can only be made under the following conditions: 1. If there is…

THE ADAAB OF EATING AND DRINKING 1. Make sure that the food or drink is Halaal. 2. Wash your hands properly first and do not forget to read the “Bismillah”…

THE DAYS OF EID Eid-ul-Fitr: Eid-ul-Fitr occurs on the 1st of Shawaal. It is a day of joy for those who have kept Fast during the Blessed Month of Ramadaan.…

THE FIVE MAJOR IMPURITIES There are 5 major impurities (things that are not clean or pure) that we Muslims should be aware of. These are :- Urine Excreta Blood Matter…

THINGS THAT ARE HARAAM The flesh of animals which: 1. Kills other animals with their paws and teeth, such as lions, tigers, cats, dogs, and other animals. 2. Have curved…

WITR SALAAH What is Witr Salaah? 1. Witr Salaah is Waajib. 2. There are 3 Rakaah in Witr Salaah. 3. Witr Salaah is read after Isha Salaah till “Subha Saadiq”…

WUDU Wudu (Ablution) is the key to Salaah and it is essential that we perform Wudu first before we begin Salaah. These are the steps to take when making Wudu:…

ZAKAAH (Short Articles) 1. Verses from the Holy Qur’an 2. Ahadith-e-Mubarakah 3. Major benefits of giving Zakaah 4. Zakaah is obligatory upon a person if 5. Types of Wealth on…

ZAKAAH – BASICS Important Points on Zakaah 1. Zakaah is Fard upon all Muslim adults, who are free from debts and who have possessed wealth for full 12 months. This…