Islamic Lifestyle

BY OYEWUNMI KAFAYAT OLASEYI Tawheed: توحيد, meaning "unification or oneness of Allah. Tawheed is the most important component of the Muslim submission oath. The statement of belief in God's oneness is the first element of the shahada (Islamic declaration of religion). Attributing divinity to something or anybody else is shirk,…

BY OYEWUNMI KAFAYATOn the Day of Resurrection, all of humanity will be restored to their former bodily shape. On this planet, everything God created will come to an end at some point. Every human being, from the beginning to the end of time, will be resurrected and judged according to their actions. "Day of Judgment" is the name given to this day.…

BY OYEWUNMI KAFAYATWudu (Ablution) is a form of cleansing performed before salat prayer as well as devotion on its own.The term wudu is an Arabic word that means "beauty" or "cleanliness." As a result, before beginning to pray, a person must first beautify his inner world and thoroughly cleanse his body.Ablution (wudu) helps in the worshiper's…

BY OYEWUNMI KAFAYAT Nifaq is an Arabic word, literally means hypocrisy, It means adopting a two-pronged policy, is an undesirable trait in which a person presents an outer appearance while acting in ways that are incompatible with his inner condition. For example, one may offer the impression of friendship and devotion while pretending to be…

BY OYEWUNMI KAFAYAT Every act of worship that is conducted in accordance with Allah's commandments and approval, and for Allah's sake, is rewarded. Fards, however, receive the biggest prices. Five daily prayers are the most significant fard. The daily prayers, which are said five times a day and constitute a continuous prayer, serve to…

                                                  BY OYEWUNMI.O.KAFAYAT Human beings have the tendency to forget things and commit sins over and over again. Allah has given us the power to repent by going to Him and praying for forgiveness. Our mountains of evil deeds pale in comparison to Allah's enormous ocean of mercy. Allah has promised…

BY OYEWUNMI.O.KAFAYAT Tahara (purity) is an important component of Islam. It is accomplished by first purifying the body of physical impurities (such as urine) and then cleansing the body of ritual impurities using Wudu or Ghusl.Every Muslim is required to keep his or her soul, clothes, and surroundings clean, and this is considered one of the…

BY OYEWUNMI.O. KAFAYAT The most essential attribute of the Holy Quran is that it is a fundamental source of guidance for humans in all aspects of life, as outlined by the Quran itself. The Quran gives man the way to ultimate success and reminds him of the major goal of his creation in this world, which is Ibadah, repeatedly over and over. …