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Shawwal Fast or Qadha’ Missed Ramadan Fasts? Which Should be Prioritized?
Syawal fasting is amongst the worship that follows Eid Al-Fitr and Ramadhan, it completes the Ramadhan fast and complements it, but Muslimah or even Muslim who missed couple of days of Ramadhan fasting frequently have concerns about two acts of worship: making up missed Ramadan fasts and fasting during Shawwal. With reference to scholarly opinions and reliable sources this article…
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Qana’ah and Ambition: Are They Opposing Concepts in Islam?
We frequently come across two ideas in daily life that appear to be mutually exclusive: ambition and qana’ah (contentment). While qana’ah encourages us to be content with what Allah has given us ambition pushes us to work toward improvement. The relationship between qana’ah and ambition is examined from an Islamic perspective in this article which cites a number of trustworthy…
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Preparing Qurban for Eid al-Adha from the Month of Shawwal: What is the Ruling?
Muslims perform the act of Qurban (sacrifice) as a sign of obedience and thanksgiving to Allah ﷻ on Eid al-Adha one of the most important occasions in the Islamic calendar. According to several hadiths and Islamic teachings qurban is a highly recommended act of worship (sunnah muakkadah) for those who can afford it. What is the ruling on fattening the…
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Eid al-Fitr: Returning to Breaking the Fast and Maintaining Faith After Ramadan
Muslims around the world joyfully celebrate Eid al-Fitr one of the most important Islamic holidays. Nevertheless it is important to comprehend the actual significance of Eid al-Fitr and how we ought to behave once the celebration is over. Eid al-Fitr contrary to popular belief literally means returning to breaking the fast following a month-long fast not returning to purity. Additionally…
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Patience and Gratitude: Two Intertwined Principles
Humans are constantly subject to two conditions in life: happiness and adversity. Islam teaches two key concepts to deal with these circumstances: gratitude (syukur) and patience (sabar). They are complementary and inseparable like two sides of a single coin. True happiness and inner peace for a Muslim are based on the practical principles of patience and gratitude which are not…
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Patience and Giving up: Two Different Concepts Often Misunderstood
The words patience and giving up are frequently used in everyday speech. They have different implications and meanings though. While giving up is sometimes understood as accepting fate without effort patience is a positive attitude that promotes tenacity and effort in the face of adversity. Sadly a lot of people confuse the two which causes misapplication. This article will go…
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How to Calculate Zakat for Employees?
One of Islams tenets zakat is required of all Muslims who fit the requirements. In addition to purifying material wealth zakat also purifies the heart and draws one nearer to Allah ﷻ. Because monthly income must be carefully calculated to determine whether it has reached the nisab (minimum threshold of wealth subject to zakat) and haul (ownership period of one…
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Zakat on Crypto: How to Calculate It?
Cryptoassets like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana have become a common component of many peoples investment portfolios in this quickly evolving digital age. But in addition to managing our money sensibly Muslims must also make sure that it is purified through zakat in compliance with Islamic law. Lets talk more about this. What is the crypto zakat ruling and how do…
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Sunnahs and Etiquettes of Traveling in Islam
Islam places a high vaIslam places a high value on travel or safar since it is both a spiritual and a physical journey. In order to enable Muslims to transform their travels into acts of worship the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gave clear instructions on sunnahs and proper travel behavior. Observing these customs can provide blessings protection and spiritual benefits to…
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Comprehend I’tikaf Fiqh Prior to The Final Ten Nights of Ramadan
Particularly during the final ten nights of Ramadan it is strongly advised to perform i’tikaf. This act of devotion is a way to get closer to Allah ﷻ and has many virtues. In order to ensure that i’tikaf is performed correctly and in line with Islamic teachings it is crucial to comprehend its fiqh (jurisprudence) prior to engaging in it.…
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