Birr – Virtuousness and Taqwa – God-Consciousness
“Help one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwa” Al-Ma’idah 5:2 Birr and Taqwa together present a holistic Islamic way of life. Birr focuses on belief cores,...
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Belief
Belief
Mufuna – Promise Keeping
Mufuna: The Pillar of Integrity in Islamic Teachings The Muslim is a promise-keeper, his word is bond. “Mufuna,” derived from the Arabic word “الموفون” (Al-Mufuna),...
Belief
Infaq – Giving
Infaq, the Islamic practice of generosity and charitable giving, is a fundamental aspect of Muslim life and a key component of ‘Birr‘ or righteousness as...
Belief
Sabr – Patience + Perseverance
Chapter: Sabr – The Pillar of Steadfastness in Islam In the realm of Islamic teachings, Sabr, or patience with perseverance, stands as a towering virtue,...
Good Deeds
Muharram Fasting – Ashura Day
Fasting of the month of Muharram: Muharram is one of the sacred months of the year. Fasting this month is highly recommended. Muharram is one...
Good Deeds
Good Acts and Behavior
This image lists some of the attributes a Muslim has or strives for:
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Tazkiyah: Purification/Sanctification
Tazkiyah (Purification/Sanctification): is the essence and core of faith, encompassing the entire spectrum of a believer’s life. It is not merely a part of Islamic...
Good Deeds
Honor Parents
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: I asked, “O Messenger of Allah, which deed is best?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said,...
Good Deeds
5 Pillars of Islam
Shahada (Faith testification) The declaration of faith in one God (Allah) and recognizing prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as His messenger. Salah (Prayer) The ritual prayer required of every...
Good Deeds
Eid Occasion and Prep
The Arabic word عيد (ʿīd) means ‘festival’, ‘celebration’, ‘feast day’, or ‘holiday’. There are two Eid celebrations in Islam. The ‘lesser’ Eid el-Fitr holiday and...
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Good Deeds (as-salihat)
Question What exactly are good deeds (as-salihat)? I know some but maybe not all of them. Answer Praise be to Allah. Good deeds are those...
Good Deeds
Salam Greeting
Whenever a Muslim meets another Muslim, we say “Salam alaikum” which means “peace be unto you.” We also make this pronunciation when we enter any...
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5 Daily Prayers
For the 2 rak’ah Fard (obligatory) minimum possible part of prayer in Qur’an, go here. The prophet of Islam upon his holy spiritual journey to...
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Wudhu (ablution)
Wudhu or ablution puts the Muslim in a spiritual holy state. It is a good state to be all day but is compulsory before observing...
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Iqamah (Call to prayer)
Iqamah Iqamah is another call to prayer that is said just before the actual start of Salah. Iqamah is exactly like the Adhan, except that after “Hayya alal Falah” the following is...
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Jihad (Striving)
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: I asked, “O Messenger of Allah, which deed is best?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said,...
Good Deeds
A Glorious Routine for the Believer
Based on the things Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ has said He loves in the generous Quran, here is a road map for the believer: 1. Tahajjud:...
Belief
Ibadah (Worship/Humble Dedication)
The Arabic word “Ibadah” (عبادة) holds a broad and profound meaning within the Islamic tradition, extending far beyond the English translation of “worship.” At its...
Good Deeds
Durood Ibrahim (Abraham)
Salat al-Ibrahimiya (Arabic: صلاة الابراهيمية; The Prayer of Ibrahim), commonly known as Durood Ibrahim in South Asia is a prayer upon the Prophet ﷺ that...