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IMPORTANT DUA FOR HAJJ AND UMRAH

By OYEWUNMI KAFAYAT OLASEYI The two most important Islam pilgrimages are Hajj and Umrah. Hajj is sometimes referred to as the big pilgrimage or the Pilgrimage, whereas 'Umrah is referred to as the minor pilgrimage. Hajj and 'Umrah both entail a pilgrimage to Makkah that includes rituals such as ihram, circumambulating the Ka'bah,…
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THE THREE FORMS OF HAJJ IN ISLAM

BY OYEWUNMI KAFAYAT OLASEYI Hajj is known as the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, which every adult Muslim must make at least once in his or her lifetime. The Hajj is the fifth of the Five Pillars of Islam, which are important Muslim traditions and institutions. The pilgrimage rite begins on the 7th of…
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REPENTANCE: ACT OF FORSAKING SIN

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.
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WUDU: PURIFICATION OF THE MIND AND HEART

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
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NIFAQ (HYPOCRISY): DARK SPOT OF THE SOUL

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
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