Islamic Lifestyle

For many of our pilgrims, today is more than simply another Friday. It is their first Jumu'ah after arriving in the blessed land for Hajj. Some may have attended hundreds of Friday prayers throughout their lives, but there is something deeply different about standing for Jumu'ah while surrounded by the atmosphere of the sacred cities.…

For many pilgrims visiting Madinah, one of the most emotional moments of the journey is visiting Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and sending salam upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Many Muslims wait years for this opportunity. Some imagine the moment throughout their lives, while others make dua for Allah to grant them the chance…

One of the challenges many pilgrims experience after arriving in Makkah is physical fatigue. Excitement, long travel hours, changes in routine, walking long distances, crowded environments, weather conditions, and emotional energy can quickly affect the body. Many pilgrims arrive with strong enthusiasm and immediately try to do as much as…

For every pilgrim visiting Makkah, entering Masjid al-Haram is one of the most memorable experiences of the journey. It is the Sacred Mosque surrounding the Kaaba and one of the holiest places in Islam. Millions of Muslims around the world dream of praying there and spending time within its walls. Because of its significance, every…

One of the realities every pilgrim quickly experiences in Makkah is the presence of large crowds. During Hajj and peak Umrah periods, thousands and sometimes millions of people gather in the same areas for worship. Pilgrims often move together for Tawaf, prayer, transportation, and other activities throughout the journey. For some…

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has adjourned the substantive hearing in the ongoing UI–ISI Hijab appeals to Thursday, May 21, 2026, following the presence of multiple pending applications before the court. This development was disclosed in a statement released by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Oyo State Chapter, on Tuesday, May…

Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Makkah with the hope of performing Hajj or Umrah and standing before the Kaaba. For many, it is a journey they planned for years. Some save money for a long time, some make continuous dua for the opportunity, and others wait patiently until Allah opens the door for them. However, there is an…

One of the most common scenes in Masjid al-Haram is seeing pilgrims become emotional when they first look at the Kaaba. Some begin crying immediately. Some stand silently with tears in their eyes. Others become overwhelmed and struggle to explain what they feel. For first-time pilgrims, this often raises a question: Why does this happen?…