Islamic Lifestyle

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 have been preserved in art, Muslims have never relied on images to remember their Prophet. Instead, Islam adopted…

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 seem unusual. Why don't Muslims wait for several days, as is common in many parts of the world? The answer…

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 system. But have you ever wondered who introduced the Hijri calendar and why the Muslim world adopted it?…

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 to an interesting question: Why is the Ka'bah rarely opened, and who is allowed to enter it? The answer…

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. This feature is known as the Mizab al-Rahmah, which means "The Gutter of Mercy." Although it may appear to…

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 touch it, while others simply raise their hand towards it from a distance. This often raises an important…

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 two metres above the ground, making it impossible to enter without a staircase. This has led many Muslims to…

Among the companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ were people who made mistakes, faced difficulties, and experienced moments of weakness. Their stories are valuable because they show us how a believer should respond after making a mistake. One of the most powerful examples is the story of Ka'b ibn Malik رضي الله عنه, a…