"Great emphasis has been placed on cleanliness and it is mentioned numerous times in both the Quran and the Hadith to show its paramount importance in Islam. The reason why it is so important is that it is a pre-requisite, a condition for prayer. Before a person can engage in certain types of prayer like Salaat, Tawaaf or reading the Quran, a person must be in a state of Purity. Being in a state of physical purity also safeguards people from many illnesses and diseases."
Male hygiene - An Islamic perspective
11th March 2017
"Great emphasis has been placed on cleanliness and it is mentioned numerous times in both the Quran and the Hadith to show its paramount importance in Islam. The reason why it is so important is that it is a pre-requisite, a condition for prayer. Before a person can engage in certain types of prayer like Salaat, Tawaaf or reading the Quran, a person must be in a state of Purity. Being in a state of physical purity also safeguards people from many illnesses and diseases."
Funeral Rites in Islam
11th March 2017
"Upon the death of a family member, most families in the UK struggle with understanding and managing the end to end process of burial. This book is unique in this regard as it provides a step by step guide for the end to end process in light of the legal framework of England. Thus, this book is extremely beneficial for Muslims across the UK."
Practical Islamic Burial Programme (Sisters)
1st April 2015
"... The bathing of the deceased should preferably be done by the deceased's immediate family and relatives. Hence, they should learn the necessary knowledge to perform this duty."
Practical Islamic Burial Programme (Brothers)
10th March 2015
"In the light of the Holy Qur’aan and Sunnah remind yourself of the inevitable journey by learning the Sunnah method of bathing (Ghusl), shrouding (Kafn) and burying a deceased."
Zakaat - A detailed explanation
12th August 2012
"Allah has created man of the best nature and endued him with the power and ability to exploit the treasures of the earth to his advantage and to harness the forces of nature to his needs, and set up, for this purpose, a marvellous mechanism of thought, feelings and actions within him. ..."
Sunnah of Eid day explained
12th August 2012
"1. To rise early in the morning.
2. Take a full bath.
3. Clean the teeth.
4. Wear the best clothes that one has.
5. Wear perfume.
..."
Sadaqatul-Fitr explained
12th August 2012
"Sadaqat‐ul‐fitr is an obligation for every Muslim, male or female, who owns 613.35 grams of silver or its equivalent, either in the form of money, ornaments, stock‐in‐trade, or in the form of some goods or commodities beyond one's normal needs. Every person who owns such an amount has to pay Sadaqat‐ul‐fitr, not only on behalf of himself but also on behalf of his minor children. ..."
The month of Ramadan
22nd June 2012
"Fasting in the days of Ramadan is obligatory (Fard) on every Muslim. The one who does not believe it to be obligatory is not a Muslim, and the one who, without a valid excuse, does not fast in a day of Ramadan is a sinner. ..."
The month of Rajab
28th May 2012
"Rajab is the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar. This month was regarded as one of the sacred months (Al‐Ashhur‐al‐hurum) in which battles were prohibited in the days of the Holy Prophet. It is also a prelude to the month of Ramadan, because Ramadan follows it after the intervening month of Sha'ban. ..."
An Islamic perspective on April fool's Day
26th March 2012
"The love of blindly following the west has given currency to several of their customs in our society. One of them is the tradition of celebrating April fool. To play a prank on another, or to poke fun at him by deceiving him with a lie is not only considered acceptable on the first of April, but is also admired as a commendable act and a mark of excellence. He who deceives more people than others, and deceives them with more flair and finesse and with more gall and grace has taken full advantage of the custom of April fool. ..."
What to do after a death. Brief guide for Muslims
12th March 2012
"When someone in the family, a relative or a friend dies, there are many decisions and arrangements that have to be made, often at a time of personal distress. Quite often people are not familiar with what to do - either with the religious requirements or the legal practicalities in order to bury one’s loved ones as soon as possible. ..."
An Islamic perspective on Valentine's Day
4th February 2012
"... Islam is a religion of peace, love and unity. In Islam, there is no special day to express gratitude and love. In fact, every day is a day to express love to one’s wife, children, parents, elders etc. Islam has ordered us to be kind and just with our family members and close ones to the extent that even animals deserve love and affection. ..."
Rabi-ul-Awwal
31st January 2012
"Rabi'ul‐Awwal is the most significant month in the Islamic history, because humanity has been blessed in this month by the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, Sall‐Allahu alayhi wa sallam. Before the birth of the Holy Prophet, Sall‐Allahu alayhi wa sallam, not only the Arabian peninsula, but also the so‐called civilized nations of Rome and Persia were drowned in the darkness of ignorance, superstitions, oppression and unrest. ..."
Muharram
4th December 2011
"Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijrah Calendar. It is one of the our sanctified months about which the Holy Quran says, "The number of the months according to Allah is twelve (mentioned) in the Book of Allah on the day He created heavens and the earth. Among these (twelve months) there are four sanctified. ..."
Virtues of the 10 Days of Zil-Hijjah
31st October 2011
"The first ten days of Zil‐hijjah are among the most magnificent days in Islamic calendar. Every Muslim should avail of this wonderful opportunity by performing during this period as much Iba'dah (acts of worship) to Allah as he or she can. ..."
What to do after a child is born
6th September 2011
"It is the desire of married couples to experience parenthood. When Allah Ta’ala fulfills this wish we should forever remain grateful to him and express our gratitude by following the holy sunnats of our beloved Prophet Sallallahu A laihi Wasallam. We should try our utmost to begin the newborn’s life in the way which the Prophet Sallallahu A laihi Wasallam has demonstrated. This will bring blessings and barakah throughout the life of the newborn insha Allah. ..."