Tag: quran
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Noah’s Ark and Mount Judi
Dear brothers and sisters in faith and humanity, In our fourth and last article of the four-part series “Muharram – Another Chance To Seek Allah’s Forgiveness”, we will discuss the story of the Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him) and his perseverance. It is another story that unites Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. As we approach…
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The Martyrdom Of Imam Hussain (RA)
Dear brothers and sisters in faith and humanity, In our third article of the four-part series “Muharram – Another Chance To Seek Allah’s Forgiveness”, we will discuss the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his ultimate sacrifice. On the morning of the Ashurah (10th) of Muharram, the first lunar month of…
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The Split Of The Red Sea
Dear brothers and sisters in faith and humanity, In our second article of the four-part series “Muharram – Another Chance To Seek Allah’s Forgiveness”, we will discuss the Splitting of the Red Sea. The Red Sea is a type of tropical sea and is 2250 km in length. It is situated between the continents of…
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The Sacred Month Of Muharram
Muharram is the first month of the new Islamic year and marks the emigration (hijrah) of Muslims from Makkah to Madina, establishing a base in 622 CE. Muharram, alongside Al-Haram, Allah’s House in Makkah, derived the same from the Arabic root h-r-m, meaning sacred and sanctified. The month of Muharram holds many significant virtues which…
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Changing The Kiswah Cloth
After 11 months of careful and talented craftsmanship, the new Kiswah cloth follows a ceremonial and sacred process on the first day of Muharram of each lunar year calendar. The Kiswah cloth is designed and woven using black silk intricately decorated with silver and gold thread to display Quranic verses at the King Abdulaziz Complex…
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The Hajj Vibes FREE Puzzle Book
Be inspired to learn about the importance of the rituals of Hajj (pilgrimage) with a variety of different puzzles and modes, making Hajj a fun, creative, and learning journey for all children with diverse learning abilities.
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Day Six to Day Ten Reflections And Virtues of Hajj
Day Six The hadith emphasises that on the Day of Arafah, when many of the Hajj pilgrims stand on the plains of Arafah and recite this dua, it is highly significant. “Laa ilaaha ill-allaahu, waḥdahu laa shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, wa huwa ‛alaa kulli shay’in qadeer” There is no God but God alone, who…
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Making The Most Of The First Ten Days Of Dhul Hijjah
Day One till Day Five Reflections And Virtues of Hajj Day Five till Day Ten Reflections And Virtues of Hajj
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Reflections Day 1 till Day 5 – Making The Most Of The Ten Days Of Dhul-Hijjah
Day One Dear brothers and sisters in Deen and those who are in humanity, I hope you are well, The first of the best ten days of one of the most sacred months of the lunar (moon) calendar of Dhul Hijjah has reached us. It is a moment where we increase His Remembrance by ordaining…
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What’s Happening With Hajj Right Now!
Enjoy the journey, especially with your children, family, and friends! Day 1 – Mina (8th Dhul Hijjah) Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) Muzdalifah (after sunset on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah) Stoning the Jamarat (10th Dhul Hijjah – Eid al-Adha) Sacrifice & Completion – 10th Dhul Hijjah Tawaf Al-Ifaadah Days of Tashreeq (Dhul Hijjah…