The first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah, Idd al adha

In shaa Allah, Idd al adha is upon us (31st July, 2020). Four of the twelve Hijri months (Islamic calendar) are considered sacred that is Rajab (7), Dhūl-Qa'dah (11), Dhul-Ḥijjah (12) and Muḥarram (1). "Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the register of Allah [from] the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, …

Photographs in Islam

Photographs have long been a point of conflict for Muslims. Being that they are an enjoyable treat for all, many argue on their prohibition in the diin. The truth is photographs are prohibited for a believer i.e. a person who believes in the oneness of Allah and that the Prophet (peace be upon him) is …

Ramadhan Gone too Soon; Hello Eid :)

Today is Eid! I have been in an Eid mood. Who hasn't? It's that time of the year Alhamdulillah. It comes twice a lunar year. Eid Ul Fitr especially comes with mixed feelings. It finds us nostalgic because just when Ramadhan ends and you are praying taraweeh, reading the Quran, giving sadaq  with a smile …