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For Muslims around the world, Friday is unlike any other day. It is the only day of the week with a special congregational prayer that adult Muslim men are required to attend, and it is a day filled with unique virtues…

If you listen to Muslims speaking or read Islamic books, you will notice something unique. Whenever the name of Prophet Muhammad is mentioned, Muslims often say "Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (ﷺ)," which means "May Allah's peace…

One of the questions frequently asked by non-Muslims and even some young Muslims is why there are no authentic paintings, statues or physical images of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Unlike many historical figures whose likenesses…

One of the first things many people notice after the death of a Muslim is how quickly the funeral takes place. In many cases, the deceased is buried within a few hours or by the following day. To someone unfamiliar with Islam, this may…

Every year, Muslims welcome months such as Muharram, Ramadan, Dhul-Hijjah and Rabi' al-Awwal. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which begins in January and ends in December, the Islamic calendar follows a completely different…

Cities often keep the same name for hundreds or even thousands of years. Madinah, however, is one of the few cities whose name became closely associated with a major turning point in history. Before the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ migrated…

Many Muslims dream of entering the Ka'bah at least once in their lifetime. However, those who have performed Hajj or Umrah quickly discover that the door of the Ka'bah is almost always closed. This naturally leads…

When Muslims look at the Ka'bah, they usually notice its black Kiswa, the Black Stone, and its golden door. However, there is another important feature that many pilgrims overlook a golden gutter projecting from the roof of the Ka'bah.…

Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Makkah to perform Hajj and Umrah. During Tawaf, many pilgrims try to reach one particular corner of the Ka'bah where the Black Stone (Al-Hajar al-Aswad) is located. Some kiss it, some…

Millions of Muslims visit the Ka'bah every year during Hajj and Umrah. As they perform Tawaf around the Sacred House, one feature immediately stands out: the door of the Ka'bah is not at ground level. Instead, it is positioned about…