Sawm
Sawm is the Islamic practice of fasting and the fourth of the Five Pillars of Islam. During Ramadhan, Muslims who are required and able to fast abstain from food, drink and marital intimacy from dawn until sunset, with the intention of worshipping Al...
View DetailsWhat is the Qur’an, and Why is it Important?
The Qur’an is the holy book of Islam. Muslims believe it is the word of Allah, revealed in Arabic to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through the Angel Jibril عليه السلام. It provides guidance on faith, worship, morality and our responsibilities towa...
View DetailsIslamic Teachings & Quran
Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah and the fifth of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is an obligation once in a lifetime for adult Muslims who meet its conditions and are physically and financially able to undertake the journey. During d...
View DetailsWhat is Zakat, and Why is it Important?
Zakat is an obligatory act of giving and the third of the Five Pillars of Islam. Muslims who meet its conditions give a prescribed share of their qualifying wealth to those entitled to receive it. It reminds us that wealth is a trust from Allah. W...
View DetailsWhat is Salah, and Why is it Important?
Salah is the Islamic prayer and the second of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a daily act of worship through which Muslims remember Allah, seek His guidance and express their gratitude. Through recitation, bowing and prostration, Salah brings tog...
View DetailsWhat is the Shahada, and Why is it Important?
The Shahada is the Islamic declaration of faith and the first of the Five Pillars of Islam. It expresses the belief at the heart of a Muslim’s life: worshipping Allah alone and following His Messenger, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. ...
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