he does it in two steps: The adhan is the first step and is the actual call to prayer and acts as a reminder for those outside to go into the mosque to pray. The iqama is the second stage, marking the beginning of prayer, and is typically given more swiftly as it addresses those ...
Dear brothers and sisters, the fourth pillar of Islam is fasting (in Arabic: Siyam or Saum). And it is to fast throughout the month of Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar). This is an act of worship that draws the Muslim closer to Allah, as the Qur’an stated: “Fasti...
“…. one of the things that is most alarming to me is just how easy it is to actually control people. It doesn’t take secret police. It doesn’t take guns. It doesn’t take gulags. The reality is that if you have the ability to overwhelm the media ecosystem with lies, you make...
Sujood (or prostration) is an important movement in Islamic prayer (Salah) that all Muslims preform each time they pray. It’s a beautiful, special act that shows humility and submission to Allah, and is the position that brings a Muslim closer to their Creator. Keep reading to learn all ...