Tag Archives: Dhul Hijjah

Islamic Months

The Islamic calendar is based on the year prophet Muhammad () and his fellow Muslims (known as Sahabah, the Companions) emigrated to Madinah in the year 622 C.E. (Christian Era). The emigration took place after thirteen years of persecutions by … Continue reading

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Fatwa on differing on Eid Al-Adha

  Muslims all over the world should follow the hujjaaj in Eid-ul- Adhaa. This is the only opinion that can unite all of the Muslims. The Fuqahaa (RA) (scholars of Fiqh), did not discuss the issue of “ikhtilaaf ulmataali” (the … Continue reading

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Eid al-Adha History & Origin

Two of the most important Islamic holidays of the year are Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. While the former marks the end of the long fasting month of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Adha marks the end of Hajj, the sacred pilgrimage to the holy city … Continue reading

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Rulings of Udhiyah (Sacrifice)

Praise be to Allaah and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allaah, Muhammad, and upon his family and companions. Udhiyah is one of the great rituals of Islam, in which we remember the Unity of Allaah, His blessings … Continue reading

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Virtues of the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah

  Praise be to Allaah Among the great seasons of worship are the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah, which Allaah has favoured over other days. It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet … Continue reading

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How the three types of Hajj differ

Al-Qiran The pilgrim enters into Ihram for Haj and Umrah at the same time at a Meeqat during the months of Haj. He or she will not come out of the state of Ihram until the Day of Sacrifice (10th … Continue reading

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