What is Salatul Witr ? Salah in odd Raka'at which is offered between Isha and Sehr time is called Salatul Witr. This Salah consists of odd number of Raka'at i.e. one, three, five and so on. Is Salatul witr is Obligatory?…
What is Taqwa ? Taqwa means abstinence, fear of Allah and piety. Taqwa is the state of heart and mind that brings fear of Allah. Taqwa prepares the faithful to obey the Commandments of Allah spontaneously. It springs from the hea…
What is Ayadah ? Visiting a sick person and consoling him is called Ayadah . However, a visit and a few words of consultation are not sufficient. It is also necessary to look after the sick and provide financial assistance, if ne…
Who is worker A person engaged to work on wages or a salary is called an employee, a labourer, a servant or a worker. Plight of workers The people who are financially weak usually work for someone else to earn their livelihood. A…
Animals for the benefit of mankind All animals of the world are created for the benefit of human beings. The Qur'an says, "And the cattle He has created, from them you have warm clothing, and numerous benefits and thereo…
All creatures depend upon Allah Allah has bestowed upon us the wealth of Islam. So we are called Muslims. However, those many that are deprived of this wealth of Islam are called Non-Muslims, Non-Muslims are human beings like Mus…
Meaning of Tahajjud Tahajjud means rising at night by breaking sleep. Tahajjud is Salah that is offered after waking up from sleep at night. This name is given because a person goes to bed, sleeps for a while and then gets up for…
What is Heaven? A thick garden is called Jannah (Heaven). Jannah will be the final abode of a Mo'min (true Muslim). The word Jannah has been mentioned in the Qur'an at several places with additional adjectives to highligh…
Death and After Death is an undeniable fact. No one has ever dared to deny it. Each and every living creature has to taste death. The Qur'an says: كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَآئِقَةُ الْمَوْت "Every soul shall have a taste of death.&…
Allah has blessed us with a tongue and the ability to speak. While speaking we should bear in mind that we speak the truth. Allah commands us in the Holy Qur'an: "O believers! Be mindful of Allah, and say what is right.&…
