Dhul Hijjah

How many intentions for Hajj can you think of? You might be surprised...

  Living in a ‘civilised’ world we have grown used to international laws that govern and ensure the ‘rule of law’ is upheld and maintained.  Human life is sacrosanct and human rights are paramount. The International Criminal Court was established in ...

FAQ’s: 10 Days of Dhu’l-Hijjah [part 2] *for part 1 of this Dhu’l-Hijjah series FAQ’s please click here Q1: What is udhiyah? It refers to the act of slaughtering an animal (a camel, cow, sheep or goat) for the sake ...

  Sacrifice is an offering whereby that which is offered is given to your Lord while you are in total submission and obedience. With that said what does giving a sacrifice mean to you? The greatest illustration of sacrifice is ...

Allah the Most High & Exalted says: “By the Dawn; By the ten nights” [Surah Al-Fajr:1-2] This oath substantiates the greatness and sacredness of these ten nights in the eyes of Allah. This is an extraordinary oath; it is very ...

In the Quran, the Al-Mighty took an oath by two aspects of His creation, both being great in their stature, both being symbols of Allah, and both being signs to reflect on: “By the dawn, and by the ten nights”[1] ...

Announcement High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia has announced the 1st day of Dhul-Hijjah 1437 occurring on Saturday 3 September 2016. This puts the Day of ‘Arafah on Sunday 11th and Eid al-Adha on Monday 12th September 2016, inshaAllah. Brand New ...

  “Here I am Allāh, Here I am to serve you here I am…” Hajj is the fifth pillar in Islām and is one of the greatest deeds one can accomplish in his or her lifetime. There is also another ...

Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah is a confirmed Sunnah for those who are not performing Hajj. It was narrated from Abu Qataadah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be ...

All praise is due to Allah, and prayer and peace of Allah be upon the master of all the Messengers. It is Allah’s favor upon us that He made seasons for His righteous worshippers to increase in their pious deeds. ...