Islamic Lifestyle

There is a side of Islamic character that we do not talk about enough: knowing how to leave another person with their dignity intact. Islam teaches us to pray, give charity, speak truthfully, honour parents, maintain family ties and help those in need. But Islamic character also appears in quieter decisions. It appears when we discover…

Privacy is one of those things many people value for themselves but sometimes forget to respect in other people's lives. We want our private conversations to remain private. We do not want people reading our messages, discussing our family problems, sharing our pictures without permission or telling others things we…

Giving advice is part of caring for people. A Muslim sees something wrong and wants to help. A parent advises a child. A friend warns a friend. A husband advises his wife. A wife advises her husband. A teacher corrects a student. A brother or sister reminds another Muslim about something that may benefit them. Advice can…

Disagreement is part of human life. Muslims will not always think alike, agree on every opinion, interpret every situation in exactly the same way, or make the same choices. Families disagree. Friends disagree. Scholars have differences of opinion. Communities disagree about issues. Even people who love one another deeply can see the…

There are moments in life that are difficult to explain with words. For many Muslims, the first time they see the Ka'bah is one of them. You may have seen it thousands of times on television, in photographs, on social media and in videos of Masjid al-Haram. You may have watched pilgrims performing Tawaf and imagined what it would…

Umrah is a beautiful act of worship, but it is possible to complete the rituals correctly and still miss some of the deeper lessons of the journey. A pilgrim can enter Ihram, perform Tawaf, complete Sa'i, shave or shorten the hair and return home having fulfilled the basic requirements of Umrah. Yet the journey can become even more…

For a first-time Umrah pilgrim, arriving in Makkah can be an overwhelming experience. After months or even years of planning, saving and making Dua, you finally find yourself in the city that millions of Muslims turn towards every day. The first sight of the Ka'bah can be emotional. For some people, the reality of standing inside…

For many Muslims, performing Umrah for the first time is an experience they have imagined for years. The thought of finally seeing the Ka'bah, entering Masjid al-Haram, making Tawaf and standing in front of the House of Allah can be deeply emotional. Some people spend months preparing financially and spiritually for the…