Meaning and Conditions of the Acceptance of Worship
In the Islamic system, each and every human act can be transformed into an act of worship. In fact, God commands the believers to dedicate their whole lives to Him.
Category: The Faith
Purpose and Spirit of Worship in Islam
How do we, Muslims, worship God, and why? How do the acts of worship translate our relationship with God? And what are the best practices that bring a believer closer to the Lord?
Prayer: a Special Obligation in Islam
The article talks about the significance and status of Prayer in Islam and what it means for a Muslim.
Scientists: Fasting Triggers Stem Cell Regeneration & Fights Cancer
Researchers at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore have found evidence that fasting for one or two days a week can prevent the effects of Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease.
Fasting: An Act of Worship
We abstain from food, drink, and sexual intercourse from dawn to sunset for the sake of God and in obedience to Him. We thus make a clear statement that our real submission is to God and not to the temptations of our bodies however strong they may be.
Prayer: A Source of Healing and Comfort
The article sheds light on the positive impact of prayer on the life of the Muslim and the whole community and its being a source of comfort. Read more..
Prayer: The First and Foremost
The article discusses the advance of prayer upon other Islamic acts of worship being the mainstay of Islam and the first enacted worship.
Facts You May Not Know about Prayer
Enjoy watching this interesting video by Sheikh Abdur Raheem McCarthy to know more about the significance, virtues, facts, rulings and merits of prayer.
Spiritual Virtues and Benefits of Fasting
Fasting trains the will to avoid desires and keep away from sin; it helps a person to overcome his own nature and to wean himself away from his habits.
Between Charity and Zakah
Enjoy watching this video by Sheikh Mufti Menk as he talks about the concept of charity in Islam and the difference between it and Zakah.