Significance of Sehri in Ramadan

Ramadan – It is also called as Ramzan and is the ninth month of the Hijri calendar which starts from Moharram, Safar, Rabiul Awwal, Rabius Sami, Jamadiul Awwal, Jamadus Sami, Rajab, Shaban, and Ramzan There are several other three-month being Shawwal, Zidat, and Zilhijja.  Ramadan is celebrated as the month of praying, fasting, Quran recitation, and…

Second Stage (Ashra) of Ramzan – Forgiveness (Maghfirat)

Ramzan– It is also called as Ramadan and is considered as one of the most sacred or holy months for Muslims across the world. Muslims perform fast (Roza), pray (Namaz), and give charity (Zakat) to poor people to seek blessings and forgiveness (Maghfirat) from Almighty Allah in the holy month of Ramzan. The Holy Quran…

Important Practices of Ramzan

Introduction – Ramzan is also called as Ramadan, and is the ninth or sacred month of the Islamic calendar, which is based on a 12-month lunar year of about 354 days.  The days in a lunar year are less than 11 days as compared with the solar year thus each lunar month shifts or moves…

First Stage (Ashra) of Ramzan – Mercy (Rahmat)

Introduction – Ramzan is also known as Ramadan, and is considered one of the most sacred months of the Islamic Calendar. It is also one of the five pillars of Islam and is the ninth month of the Hijri calendar starting from Moharram, Safar, Rabiul Awwal, Rabius Sami, Jamadiul Awwal, Jamadus Sami, Rajab, Shaban, and…

Three Important Stages (Ashra) of Ramzan

Introduction – Ramzan is also called as Ramadan and is considered one of the most sacred months for Muslims across the world. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed as a month of fasting by Muslims worldwide. Holy Quran is the holy book for Muslims, and it is the source of…

Important facts about Masjid al-Qiblatayn

Introduction – Masjid al-Qiblatayn is also one of the important mosques for ziarat in the city of Medina in Saudi Arabia. The name of Masjid al-Qiblatayn means that ‘’Mosques of the Two Qiblas’’ and the Arabic word Qibla represents ‘’direction of prayer’’. Masjid al-Qiblatayn was built by Sawad Ibn Ghanam ibn Ka’ab in 623 CE…

My Visit to Masjid al-Qiblatayn in Medina, Saudi Arabia during Umrah

The name of Masjid al-Qiblatayn means that ‘’Mosques of the Two Qiblas’’ and the Arabic word Qibla represents ‘’direction of prayer’’. Masjid al-Qiblatayn is situated at the northwest of Medina close to Al-Aqiq Valley and is characterized by Islamic architectural design in bright colors with two minarets and two domes. It is believed that Prophet…

Important Facts about Masjid Quba

Masjid Quba – It is considered as the first mosque in the Islamic History, which was constructed by Prophet Muhammad in 622 CE and was later completed by his companions. Later, it was constructed in the village of Quba at a distance of about 6km (3.7 miles) from Medina. Masjid Quba is also the second…

Important Facts about Riaz Ul-Jannah

Introduction—Riaz Ul Jannah is the most sacred place in the Masjid al-Nabawi for Muslims in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. In Arabic, the word “Riaz Ul Jannah” means the “Garden of Paradise” and is one of the most sacred and holiest places on Earth for the Muslim Community. Riaz Ul Jannah is located inside…

Several Important Practices of Ramadan

Ramadan –It is a very important month for Muslims across the world and is also called as Ramazan.  Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar and is observed by Muslims as a month of fasting all around the world including in India. As per Islamic belief, Ramzan is one of the five pillars of…