Islamic New Year 1448: Lessons from the Hijrah
The Islamic New Year 1448 begins with Muharram. Reflect on the Hijrah of the Prophet ﷺ, the generosity of the Ansar and how to start the year with good intentions.
Teaching Children About Charity: Habits of Giving That Last a Lifetime
Practical, faith-based ideas for teaching children about charity in Islam, from the Sunnah of sharing to small family habits that make giving second nature.
Feeding the Hungry: A Beloved Act of Worship in Islam
A Sunni perspective on feeding the hungry in Islam: the immense reward, the Prophetic teachings, and how your donation provides meals to families in desperate need.
Waqf: The Forgotten Sunnah of Lasting Charity
A Sunni guide to Waqf (Islamic endowment): its meaning, its history from the Companions, and how a Waqf creates lasting charity that benefits the Ummah for generations.
Sponsoring an Orphan: A Sunnah Beloved to the Prophet ص
A Sunni guide to caring for orphans in Islam: the Prophet’s ٣ promise to orphan sponsors, the immense reward, and how to sponsor an orphan today.
Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr): Purifying the Fast and Feeding the Poor
A Sunni guide to Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr): its purpose, who must pay, how much to give per person, and when to give so the poor can celebrate Eid.
Laylat al-Qadr: Seeking the Night of Power
A Sunni guide to Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power better than a thousand months: when to seek it, what to do, and why charity on this night is so rewarding.
The Sacred Month of Rajab and the Miracle of Isra and Mi’raj
A Sunni guide to the sacred month of Rajab and the night journey of Isra and Mi’raj: their significance, recommended worship and the gift of the five daily prayers.
Rabi al-Awwal and the Mawlid: Honouring the Birth of the Prophet ص
A Sunni guide to Rabi al-Awwal and Mawlid an-Nabi: the blessed month of the Prophet’s birth, how to honour it through salawat, gratitude and charity.
The month of Ramadan
Ramadan is a unique month filled with blessings. We have many opportunities to earn good deeds by fasting during the day and praying at night. During this month, Allah (swt) increases the reward for every good deed, showing us the special blessings of Ramadan. The Quran was revealed during Ramadan. The Quran is our main […]