THE ISLĀMIC APPROACH TO TRAVEL PREPARATION

THE ISLĀMIC APPROACH TO TRAVEL PREPARATION

In the Name of Allāh.

Continuing our discussion on TRAVELING IN ISLĀM, it is essential to recognize that a Muslim should not be secretive about certain matters, including bank account details, ATM pins, personal investments, and debts, both what one owes and what is owed to them.

Thus, an important part of PREPARATION for any journey involves managing these financial aspects, particularly through the …

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THE MOST HONOURABLE BOOK

Did you know that the QUR’ĀN is the most esteemed Book, revealed in the most revered LANGUAGE (ARABIC), to the most dignified MESSENGER (MUḤAMMAD [ﷺ]), through the most honorable ANGEL (JIBREEL), in the most sacred LANDS on earth (MAKKAH and MADĪNAH), and that its revelation commenced during the most sacred MONTH of the year (RAMAḌĀN)?

Allāh states: “And this is a blessed

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EXCEPT AFTER THE TWO…

In the Name of Allāh.

The blessed day of Jumu’ah is a moment of communal prayer and grace in the Masjid, the House of Allāh. But despite its importance, some Muslims still make mistakes when performing the rites and rituals on this holy day.

One of the mistakes that should be avoided is failing to offer the two voluntary Rak’at of prayer upon entering the Masjid, known as …

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VALUING DEEN OVER DUNYĀ

What an example of some Muslims who value worldly knowledge over knowledge of the Deen, who prioritize the Dunyā over the Ākhirah, and who place more importance on the fleeting pleasures of this life than on the eternal reward of the Hereafter.

Why is it that some Muslims possess extensive worldly knowledge yet remain unaware of their Deen? Some may struggle to read the Qur’ān fluently, yet we often …

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A CANCER FOR THE SOUL

In the Name of Allāh.

Understanding the true essence of pride is something that can only be comprehended through Allāh and His Messenger. Consider this narration: ‘Abdullāh Ibn Mas’ud reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) stated, “No one who has the weight of a seed of arrogance in his heart will enter Paradise.” When a man questioned, “But a man likes to have nice clothes and nice shoes,” the Prophet replied, …

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