First of all, the center of the admiration of al-Madina al-Munawwarah is the blessed and august presence of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Allah’s peace be upon him).

With Hajj time just over a month away it is important to remember the significance of this momentous undertaking. Please note that the dates provided below are tentative, approximate projections.

Asma al-Nabi, which refers to the names and attributes of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), comprises one of the rich genres of our classical literature that is in fact intertwined with religious culture.

Allah Ta’ala in His infinite Mercy has favoured us in so many ways. Such blessings that we cannot possibly enumerate nor show sufficient gratitude to the Almighty. Amongst the many blessings include a very special GIFT – Laylatul Qadr- The Night of Power.

“Fasting in Ramadan develops in a person the real spirit of social belonging, of unity and brotherhood, and of equality before God.

Have you ever wondered why it is difficult to concentrate in your prayer? Or why your faith throughout the year is not on a high like it is during Ramadan or through Hajj? Maybe it is because we usually jump straight from a phone conversation into Takbir or because we just go with the flow […]

Sha’ban is the name of the (Eighth) month, and it is so called because in this month the Arabs used to disperse (tasha’aba) in search of water, or it was said that they dispersed to carry out raids and forays. Or it was said that it is so called because it sha’aba (branches out or […]

It is reported in authentic Ahadith that The Messenger of Allah (Allah’s peace be upon him) used to fast in most of the days of the month of Sha’ban.

Imam Shu’bah ibn Hajjaj was riding his horse when Abdullah intercepted him. Abdullah was a known street urchin. Not only he was given to a life of sin, he was also unabashed about it. Imam Shu’bah knew that trouble was ahead when Abdullah stopped him.

Sayyidi Habib `Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah protect him and benefit us by him) describes the state the believer should be as the blessed month of Rajab enters. Summarised from a Khutbah delivered in Masjid al-Rawdah, Tarim, on 27th Jumada al-Akhirah 1433 / 18th May 2012.