Islamic Lifestyle

There are times when a Muslim can pray five times a day, read the Qur’an, make dhikr and still feel that something is missing. You are doing the right things, but the excitement is no longer there. Salah becomes something you simply need to complete. Qur’an becomes another item on the daily routine. Dhikr becomes repetitive. You make dua,…

For many Muslims, Friday begins when the time for Jumu'ah prayer approaches. People finish work, close their businesses, leave their homes and head towards the mosque shortly before the prayer begins. But the Sunnah gives us a very different picture of how Friday should be approached. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged Muslims to…

Friday holds a special place in Islam. It is the day of Jumu'ah, a day of congregational prayer, remembrance of Allah, sending blessings upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and seeking the special mercy of Allah. Because Friday has so many established virtues, many statements about its blessings circulate among Muslims. Some are authentic,…

Most Muslims know that there is a khutbah before the Jumu'ah prayer. But many people do not realise just how seriously Islam treats the instruction to listen when the imam is delivering it. The khutbah is not simply a speech that happens before the prayer. It is part of the Jumu'ah gathering, and the congregation has been given a…

There is a small Jumu'ah etiquette that many Muslims have heard about but may not fully understand: when the mosque is crowded, you should not climb over or step across people in order to reach a preferred place. It can seem like a minor issue, especially when someone arrives late and sees an empty space further towards the front. But the…

Friday is familiar to every Muslim. We know it as the day of Jumu'ah, the day when Muslims gather for the weekly congregational prayer. We know about the khutbah, the two rak'ahs of Jumu'ah and the encouragement to send abundant salawat upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. But there is much more to Friday than the prayer itself. The Prophet ﷺ gave…

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Friday, 14 August 2026, as the first day of Rabi’ul Awwal 1448 AH. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the…

There is something interesting about human nature: when life is difficult, we often notice our blessings more clearly. A person struggling financially may appreciate a small amount of money. Someone who has been sick may become deeply grateful for good health. A person who has experienced loneliness may value ordinary moments with…