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Salat al Eid (Al fitr and al Adha)
Manifestations of the Festival There are two festivals (‘Eids) for the Muslims; ‘Eidul-fitr (lesser ‘Eid) observed after the month of Ramadan and ‘ei...
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Fasting (sawm): Its Rulings and Merits
Definition of Fasting Literal meaning: To abstain from and avoid the consumption of a particular thing. Fasting in the context of Shari’ah means:...
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Rules of zakat in Islam and its conditions
Definition of Zakah Literal meaning:To ‘grow’ (in goodness), ‘purify’ or ‘bless’. It is taken from the word (Zaka). Zakat in the context of the Shar...
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Zakat on products from the earth
Definition of produce from earth Produce reaped from the earth Anything that is produced from the earth which can be of use / consumed. Produce f...
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Zakat on gold and silver
Definition of the two currencies The two currenciesGold and silver, and whatever can be used in their place e.g. currency notes that are in circulati...
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Zakat on merchandise
Definition of merchandise Merchandise Anything that is prepared for purchase and selling with the intention of making a profit. It is so named be...
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Zakat on cattle
Definition of cattle Cattle Camels, cows and sheep/goats The Ruling of Zakat on Cattle It is mandatory. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Any owner of c...
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Other Types Of Zakat
Zakat on Debts DebtDefinition: It is owed money to be paid by a debtor. Ruling concerning Zakah to be paid on a debt owed by the payer of Zakah If...
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People to whom Zakat is paid and how it is paid
People to Whom Zakat is Paid People to whom Zakat is paid are those that are entitled to it, and these are the eight categories of people that Allah...
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Zakat ul fitr
Definition of Zakat al-Fitr Zakah al-FitrA sadaqah (alms) prescribed by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ upon concluding the fast of the month of Ramadan. I...
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Voluntary charity (alms)
Definition of voluntary alms VoluntaryAnything given as a means of getting closer to Allah, the Most High, in ways other than what is obligatory. Fr...
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Explanatory Introduction to Hajj ( the Pilgrimage)
Makkah: Historic Past and Present MakkahA name derived from the semitic word Bakk which means valley. Moreover, the name Makkah has been used as Bak...
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Rulings Regarding Hajj and Umrah
Al-Hajj Definition of Al-Hajj Al-Hajj, literal meaningIntention and Orientation Al-Hajj in the context of Shari‘ahIt is a religious ritual that ent...
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Al-Mawaqeet
Definition of Meeqat Al-Meeqat literal meaningThe boundary between two things. Al-Meeqat in the context of the Shari‘ahSomething defined and schedul...
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Ihram for Hajj and Umrah
Definition of Ihram Ihram literal meaning:Prevention Ihram in the context of Shari‘ah:The intention to start the religious rites and at the same tim...
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Rites of Hajj and Talbiyah
An-Nusk Definition of An-Nusk Hajj and ‘Umrah rites An-Nusk literal meaning:Worship An-Nusk in context of the Shari‘ah:The words and actions of the...
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Description of Hajj and Umrah
Description of Hajj The one who comes with the intention of performing Hajj either performs Hajj Tamattu’, Qiran, or Ifraad. The one performing tamat...
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The Pillars of Hajj, its obligatory aspects, and s...
The Pillars of Hajj 1- Ihram: The Prophet ﷺ said: “Deeds are according to intentions and every person will be rewarded according to his intenti...
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The Pillars, Obligations and Supererogatory Acts o...
Pillars of ‘Umrah 1- Ihram: Due to the Prophet’s statement ﷺ: “Deeds are according to intentions and every person will be rewarded accordi...
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Fidyah (Ransom) and Hady (Sacrifice)
Firstly: Fidyah Definition of al-Fidyah FidyahIt is an obligatory payment to be paid by the pilgrim on Hajj or ‘Umrah as a result of omitting an obl...
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