Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and one of the most important acts of worship a Muslim can perform. It is an obligatory annual payment — a form of purification of wealth — that every eligible Muslim must give to those in need. For UK Muslims, understanding Zakat is essential not only … Read more
Sadaqah is one of the most beautiful acts of worship in Islam. Whether it is a smile, a kind word, or a financial gift — every act of charity given sincerely for the sake of Allah is counted as Sadaqah. Unlike Zakat, which is obligatory, Sadaqah is a voluntary act of giving that carries immense … Read more
I’tikaf is one of the most spiritually enriching acts of worship that a Muslim can perform, particularly during the last ten days of Ramadan. It involves secluding oneself in the mosque for the sake of Allah (SWT), devoting all one’s time to worship, remembrance, and seeking closeness to the Creator. What Is I’tikaf? Linguistically, I’tikaf … Read more
Zakat al-Fitr (also known as Sadaqat al-Fitr or Fitrana) is a mandatory charitable payment that every Muslim must give before the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the end of Ramadan. It is a form of Zakat that purifies the fasting person’s fast and ensures that the poor and needy can also celebrate Eid al-Fitr with dignity. … Read more
Laylatul Qadr – the Night of Power or Night of Decree – is the most significant night in the Islamic calendar. It falls within the last ten nights of the holy month of Ramadan and is described in the Quran as being better than a thousand months. For Muslims, seeking Laylatul Qadr is one of … Read more
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and one of the most spiritually significant acts of worship a Muslim can perform. Known in Arabic as Sawm (صوم), fasting in Ramadan is obligatory upon every adult Muslim who is physically and mentally able. It is a time of … Read more
Surah Al-Fatiha (The Opening Chapter) is the first Surah of the Holy Quran and is considered the most important Surah in Islam. Every Muslim recites it in every unit (Rak’ah) of their daily prayers, making it one of the most repeated passages in the world. It is also known by many other names including Umm … Read more
