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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar and is regarded as the holiest month in Islam. It is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth for Muslims around

February 9, 2026 0 Comments

In recent decades, global religious demographics have shifted in notable ways. Among the world’s largest religious communities, Islam has emerged as the fastest-growing major religion, according to extensive demographic research by the Pew

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Sha‘ban is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar and holds great spiritual value as it comes just before the blessed month of Ramadan. It is a time of preparation, reflection, and increased

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Shab-e-Barat (شبِ برات), also known as Laylat-un-Nisf min Sha‘ban, is a blessed night in Islam that falls on the 15th night of the Islamic month of Sha‘ban. It is widely observed in South

January 31, 2026 0 Comments

Makkah holds the highest and most sacred position in Islam and is the spiritual center of the Muslim world. It is the city chosen by Allah as the place of the Kaaba, the

January 31, 2026 0 Comments

Madina (Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah) is the second holiest city in Islam, located in Saudi Arabia. It is the city where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ lived, preached Islam, and is buried. Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah is a

January 31, 2026 0 Comments

Dam (دم) in Hajj and Umrah refers to a compensatory sacrifice—usually a sheep or goat—that a pilgrim must offer if they miss an obligation (wajib) or break certain rules during Hajj or Umrah.

January 31, 2026 0 Comments

Hajj Akbar (الحج الأكبر) means “the Greater Hajj.”In Islam, this term refers to the main and complete form of Hajj, and it is most commonly understood to be the Day of Arafah (9th

January 30, 2026 0 Comments

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is a sacred pilgrimage to Makkah that every Muslim must perform once in a lifetime, if they are physically and financially able. It

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Umrah is a special journey to Makkah that is very important in Islam. It is often called the lesser pilgrimage. Muslims can perform it at any time of the year, and it brings

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