Surah Kahf

Surah Kahf is the 18th surah of the Holy Quran that comprises 110 verses. This is the Makki surah and is positioned in 15-16th para. The title of this surah means ‘the cave.’ The prime theme of this surah revolves around 4 stories that link to each other. The stories are about the people of the cave, the companion of two gardens, Musa & Kidhar, & Dhul Qarnayn. All these incidents mentioned in Surah Kahf  highlight the traits of temptation (Fitnah) that one must avoid for living a better life. This…

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal (Crown of the Palace), is an ivory-white marble mausoleum in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan(1628–1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally…

Salmah’s سلمى closet by Salma Haya

Dear readers, Salma Haya has some amazing closet for you all. Hurry up, go to her Facebook page SALMA HAYA and grab yours. Below are some details which may be helpful to you. Salmah’s سلمى closet by Salma Haya After Eid Sale Peekaboo Abaya with hidden lace sleeves. This was in style last year in Mecca & Media during our Hajj trip. It inspired me to redesign this for my Studio & our tailors recreated. Just a few Peekaboo pieces left from my samples . Regular price Rs3000 been reduced to…

Surah Al Fatiha

Al-Fatiha, is the first surah of the Quran. It consists of 7 ayah which are a prayer for guidance and mercy. Al-Fatiha is recited in Muslim obligatory and voluntary prayers, known as salah. Quranic chapter titles are not considered by Muslims to be part of the divine revelation of the Quran. The primary literal meaning of the expression “Al-Fatiha is “The Opener/The Key”, which could refer to this Surah being the first in the Quran, the first chapter recited in full in every rakat of salah, or to the manner in which it serves…

Fasting 6 days in Shawwal

Ramadan has left us now. Many of us are feeling overwhelmed with sadness and it is very understandable. We will miss waking up early for suhoor, we will miss doing iftar, we will miss the taraweeh prayer together in mosque!!! However, prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraged us to fast 6 days after Ramadan. As soon as Eid ends, we may start fasting….in the month of Shawwal.   Fasting the 6 days of Shawwal is not obligatory, but voluntarily carried out in hope of its reward. Plus, you do not have to…

Dubai

Dubai:City in the United Arab Emirates  Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks. From luxury hospitality and cutting-edge architecture to world-class shopping, culture and nature, Dubai is the best of the best.  

The month of Shawwal

Shawwal: A month to continue the goodness. Shawwal is the 10th month of the Islamic (hijri) calendar and begins its first day with Eid Al-Fitr. It is renowned for the six days of Shawwal, which are six supererogatory fasts that hold immense reward. It is often regarded as a precious time to reflect on and continue the goodness that we have become habituated to in the preceding month: the blessed month of Ramadan. Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days of Shawwal, it will be as if he fasted for…

Jabar Noor

Jabal an-Nour (جَبَل ٱلنُّوْر,), Mountain of the Light’ or ‘Hill of the Illumination’) is a mountain near Mecca in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. The mountain houses the grotto or cave of Hira’ (غَار حِرَاء, Cave of Hira’), which holds tremendous significance for Muslims throughout the world, as the Islamic prophet Muhammad is said to have spent time in this cave meditating, and it was here that he received his first revelation, which consisted of the first five ayats of Surah Al-Alaq from the angel Jibra’il (as is pronounced in certain Quran recitation schools and some Arab tribes; also known as Gabriel). It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Makkah.…

The last few days of Ramadan.

  We are nearly reaching the ending of Ramadan. Let’s make our best these days!! Let’s increase our prayers, Duahs and zikr. Keep giving Sadaqa….zakaat for those who are able to. Some might be here next Ramadan and some might be already dead. So, as from today itself, LET’S FOCUS IN ASKING FORGIVENESS!!!! Let’s all raise our hands and make DUAH!   #DUA IDEAS FOR LAYLATUL QADR: Ya Allah grant me Ultimate Success – safety from the Fire and entry into Jannatul Firdous Ya Allah make me and my family…