knowing your direction
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Hajj Reflections 5 – the sacrifice of Ismail and sacrificing your will to Allah’s

Yawm At Tarwiyah On the 8th of Dhul Hijja when Hajjis go to Mina, it is known as the Yawm At Tarwiyah. This name originates from: 1. The process of filling bottles with water to take to Mina. Therefore, when someone is thirsty and then drinks until they are full they are Irtawa i.e. full. 2….

Hajj Reflections 3 – Ikhlas and Taqwa
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Hajj Reflections 3 – Ikhlas and Taqwa

Makkah Al Mukarramah: The time and the place Allah Almighty described the Ka’ba: ‘The first house established for mankind is the one at Bakka; blessed, and guidance for all people. (3:96) The majesty of Makkah and sweetness of Madinah Bakka is the old name for Makkah. The root word for Bakkah means to break something….

Eid – Feeling Gratitude for Allah’s Favours
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Eid – Feeling Gratitude for Allah’s Favours

Why We Are Thankful at Eid, and the Benefits of Feeling Thankful    Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful. hardship (2:185) In Surah…