Islamic Lessons

The new year marks the hijra of the first Muslim community. That first community struggled and strove to keep the...

If greatness of historical events is measured by their constructive influences and decisive resultant effects on the motion of life...

Many of my students initially believe that the Hijri calendar is a religious obligation and that it began automatically as...

Assalamu Alaykum. My friend just became a Muslim, what should I do to help? Please explain.  Thank you for your...

Just imagine for a moment that your neighbor and best friend drew you aside and told you in all seriousness...

Someone asked: "As-salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible to preserve some meat of one's Udhiyah (sacrificial animal in Eid Al-Adha) until...

Jamarat are three stone pillars in the tent city of Mina. Pelting or stoning of these pillars is an obligation...

Allah has sent a ram as a sacrifice to ransom for Prophet Ibrahim’s son Ismail (Peace be upon him). We...

The days of Tashreeq are the days following the Eid day. These are the appointed days Allah mentioned in chapter Al-Baqarah: Celebrate...

Someone aske this question: "Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum! I have the habit of fasting every Monday and Thursday. I heard...