 Distribution of Zakat The Holy Quran tell us how the Zakat money is to be distributed. It says: “Alms are for the poor and the needy and those employed to administer the (funds); for those whose hearts have been (recently) reconciled (to the Truth); for those in bondage and in debt; in the cause of …
Tawaf Tawaf means going around the Ka’abah. The Quran says: “Then allow them to complete the rites prescribed for them and circumambulate the traditional House” (22:29) The Prophet PBUH moved around the Ka’abah seyen times, running three circuits and walking the remaining four. The Tawaf starts and ends at the Black Stone. The pilgrims kiss it, …
Terms associated with Hajj 1) Ka’abah Ka’abah, the holiest and most sacred place for Muslims, is that the first house on earth built for the worship of 1 Allah. in step with tradition, it absolutely was constructed by angels, nearly two thousand years before the creation of Adam. When Adam was sent to earth the …
1. Putting on the Ihram and making the niyat of Hajj and reciting the 2. Wuquf-e-Arafat i.e. staying within the plain of Arafat on the 9th of Zil Hajj• 3. Tawaf-e-Ziyarat on the 10th, 11th or 12th of Zil-Hajj after the shaving of the top or the shortening of the hair. These three obligatory duties-are to be performed within the prescribed …
Hajj — Pilgrimage Importance of Pilgrimage: Hajj or the pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia constitutes the fifth act of worship prescribed by Islam. The Quran says: “Pilgrimage there to may be a duty men owe to Allah — people who can afford the journey. ” (3: 97) To create the meaning of this verse clear, it is …
The amount of payment and distribution was defined at Medina in the Second year of Hijrat. The payment of Zakat is compulsory on every adult, free Muslim who owns property to the extend of the prescribed rate called Nisab, provided such property has remained in his ownership and possession uninterruptedly for full one year. Zakat …
Zakat – Obligatory Charity A major pillar on which the structure of Islam stands is Zakat which might be defined as that portion of a man’s wealth which is designated for the poor. The Holy Prophet PbUh, himself described Zakat as wealth which is taken from the rich and given to the poor. he’s reported …
Importance Of Fasting Fasting is one of the five pillars on which the structure of Islam rests. Fasting was made obligatory for Muslims in 2 A.H. It is prescribed for the Muslims in the form of a month long abstinence from food and drink from dawn to sunset accompanied by intense devotional activity. The month …
Importance Of Prayer The importance of prayer in Islam is great as it is the foremost duty of the Muslims; and the chief of the pillars on which the structure of Islam stands. It is the distinguishing feature between a Muslim and non-Muslim. The Holy Prophet PBUH said: “What stands between a man and disbelief …
Shahadat The First Pillar Of Islam Declaration Of Faith Translation: “I bear witness that there is no god except Allah, who is one, who has no partners, and I bear witness that Muhammad is his servant and apostle”. This declaration is the foundation and essence of Islam. It is the expression of this belief which …