7 Tips for Hajj Preparations
Tabassum M shares a few ideas that will hopefully make your Hajj easier, Allah willing.
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Six Habits to Continue After Hajj
“Let not your proclamation of Labbayk Allah-humma Labbayk (Here I am at Your service, O Allah) just end up as a lip service.” Ruhaifa Adil suggests six characteristics learned during the hajj which you can incorporate in your lifestyle after you have returned.
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5 Eid-ul-Adha Sunnahs to Follow
What does Eid-ul-Adha signify? Is it all about wearing one’s best clothes, and holding barbecues? In her enlightening article, Amina Oke informs us about five Sunnah practices for Eid day pertaining to Eid prayer, sermon, sacrifice, and moderation.
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Animal Sacrifice in Islam: An Act of Worship, Not Cruelty
It is very important for all Muslims who practice the sunnah of animal sacrifice every year on Eid Al-Adha, to publicly educate the masses about the fact that Islam condones the most moderate and correct take on the treatment and consumption of animals.
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Six Ways to Be Like Ibrahim (as) this Dhul-Hijjah
Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) was known as a friend of Allah (Khaleelullah). Do you sometimes wonder how it is possible for us living in the 21st century to be like him, emulate his example, and imbibe some of his character traits?
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Educating Your Child About Hajj
Part of nurturing religious faith in our children as early as possible is to ensure that the way we educate them about hajj (or about any of the 5 pillars of Islam), during the first 7 to 10 years of their lives, is done in a fun, creative, interesting, and informal manner, without making it a boring or tedious task for them.
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In the footsteps of Ibrahim (alayhi salam) – the Haneef
Each year the days of Hajj and Eid ul-Adha come to remind us of the legacy of Ibrahim (alayhi salam) – the haneef (monotheist). Let’s try and reflect over his legacy and see if we can adopt some of these praiseworthy characteristics.
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