Islamic Lifestyle

For many Muslims, Friday prayer is simply understood as the prayer that replaces Dhuhr on Friday. While that description points in the right direction, it does not fully explain what makes Jumuʿah different from the ordinary Dhuhr prayer performed on other days. Jumuʿah is a distinct act of worship with its own rulings, requirements and…

Every Friday, Muslims gather in mosques for Jumuʿah. The rows are filled, the imam climbs the minbar, the congregation becomes quiet, and the khutbah begins. For some people, this is simply the part that comes before the prayer. They sit, listen for a while, perhaps check the time repeatedly, and wait for the two rakʿahs to begin. But the…

Friday is a day of great significance for Muslims. It is the day of Jumuʿah, the day when believers gather for prayer and remembrance, and a day in which Allah has placed a special period during which a Muslim’s supplication is answered. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ told his companions that there is a particular hour on Friday in which a Muslim asks…

Friday is not simply another day on the Islamic calendar. For Muslims, it is a day with a special place in worship, community, remembrance and spiritual renewal. Every week, Muslims are given an opportunity to pause from the distractions of everyday life, return their attention to Allah, gather for Jumuʿah prayer and remember the purpose of their…

Inheritance is one of the areas of Islam where faith, family responsibility and justice come together in a very practical way. When a person dies, Islam does not leave the distribution of their wealth entirely to family preference, emotion or cultural tradition. The Qur’an establishes specific principles governing who can inherit, what rights…

Marriage is a serious covenant in Islam, but Islam also recognises that not every marriage will continue successfully. When serious problems arise and reconciliation is no longer possible, Islamic law provides a structured process for separation. Divorce is therefore not something Islam treats casually, but neither does Islam deny that there are…

Marriage in Islam is more than a celebration, a social arrangement or the beginning of living together. It is a serious contract that carries rights, responsibilities and accountability before Allah. Because marriage affects the lives of two people and often an entire family, Islam provides guidance on how it should be entered into and how…

Money is part of almost every Muslim's daily life. People save, borrow, invest, buy homes, run businesses, use bank accounts and enter into financial agreements. With modern finance becoming increasingly complicated, one question remains especially important for Muslims: where does Islam draw the line between lawful trade and prohibited…