Hajj (الحج)

Hajj (حَج), is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and of supporting their family during their absence from home. In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, the “House of Allah”, in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, alongside Shahadah (oath to Allah & Muhammad “The messenger of…

SUBHANALLAH WALHAMDULILLAH WALA ILAHA ILLALLAH WALLAHU AKBAR

An important lesson in Sahih Muslim 2698 was given by the Prophet (ﷺ).   The Prophet said, “Is one of you unable to earn one thousand hasanahs [good deeds] every day?” Amongst those who were sitting, one asked “How can one of us earn one thousand hasanahs? He responded: “By saying one hundred tasbeehs; one thousand hasanahs will be recorded for him, or one thousand vices will be blotted from his record.” 100 praises = 1000 reward. This is the mercy of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala a 10x increase or 1000%…

Kevin de Bruyne: Wife predicted Man City Champions League triumph

Belgian midfielder substituted in 1-0 win over Inter Milan in Istanbul   Rodri’s 68th-minute goal helps secure famous treble for Citizens While reluctant to accept his wife Michele was right, Kevin de Bruyne said she told him Manchester City would win the Champions League back in August. A 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in Istanbul sealed a famous treble for the club after they earlier lifted the Premier League and FA Cup. City’s pursuit of a first European title has been riddled with heartbreak since De Bruyne joined them in…

Karim Benzema presented in front of thousands of Al-Ittihad fans

  35-year-old striker was introduced amid enthusiastic chants from Al-Ittihad supporters JEDDAH: Over 50,000 Al-Ittihad fans turned out to catch the first glimpse of Karim Benzema wearing his new black and yellow, number 9 jersey at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday, as part of the Saudi League champions’ official team presentation. The former Real Madrid forward and Ballon d’Or holder signed for three seasons to play for Al-Ittihad, in a contract worth an estimated €200m a year. The 35-year-old striker was introduced amid enthusiastic chants from Al-Ittihad supporters. With fireworks exploding…

The Status of Father in Islam

When a child is born, he sees only two people by his side who are with him at all stages of life, are willing to help him until death takes them apart, want his success in everything, and are open to any harm for the sake of his success. They give him the basic teachings of life and try to prepare him in the best way to enter society. Their names are the first words a baby utters: mom and dad. In this topic, we are going to talk about…

City Walk Jeddah bids farewell

  City Walk had 10 subzones representing different thematic experiences JEDDAH: The second City Walk Jeddah ended on Wednesday after 45 days of shows, activities and performances from international stars. The event opened on April 24 to provide entertainment with the theme “Together All Year.” Organized on an area of 282,000 square meters, the City Walk had 10 subzones representing different thematic experiences such, Anime Village, BBQ Yard, DJ Station, Horror Village, Splash, Wonder Wall, and Roller Disco, Fashion Village, Movie Land and Carnival. The Movie and Carnival zones featured…

How Saudi’s elite clubs can avoid mistakes of Chinese Super League

  Fleeting success of Guangzhou Evergrande, Tianjin Quanjian, Jiangsu Suning and others because spending was unsustainable Source of investment in Kingdom’s league more secure than China’s individual-based backing As rumors swirl linking a host of footballing superstars with a move to the Saudi professional league, including arguably the greatest player of all time, Lionel Messi, fans of Asian football would be forgiven for feeling a sense of deja vu. While the names are different, the sudden splurge from a nation looking to develop both its football, and standing within it,…

Madinah municipality completes preparations for 2023 Hajj season

Municipality hired over 9,900 people, provided 800 machines to improve the quality and safety of food RIYADH: Authorities in Madinah said they are fully prepared for the launch of their operational plan for the 2023 Hajj season, with the aim of providing the best possible services to pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The municipality said it has hired more than 9,900 people and provided more than 800 items of equipment to help control and improve the quality and safety of food by monitoring markets, commercial centers, cafes,…

Lawyer and diplomat Abda Sharif named as UK’s new ambassador to Yemen

    Her previous diplomatic posts include spells as Britain’s deputy ambassador to Lebanon and as head of the UK’s mission in Benghazi, Libya Following the start of the war in Yemen in late 2014, the UK closed its embassy in Sanaa and transferred its ambassador and staff to Riyadh AL-MUKALLA: British authorities have appointed lawyer and diplomat Abda Sharif as the UK’s new ambassador to Yemen. She will take up her post in September and succeeds Richard Oppenheim, who will move to another diplomatic role, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth…

Al-Ittihad sign former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema

      The current Ballon d’Or holder will join on an initial three-year contract JEDDAH: Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad have agreed terms to sign Karim Benzema, it was announced on Tuesday. The Ballon d’Or holder, regarded as one of the finest strikers of the modern era, will join on an initial three-year contract, the club said. The French superstar underwent a medical in Madrid and is set to be unveiled by the Jeddah giants later this week. Benzema won 24 trophies with Real Madrid, including four La Liga titles,…