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#The Takbir#:

There are two types of takbir in Dhul-Hijjah: unrestricted takbir and restricted takbir. Unrestricted takbir is applicable at any time or place, from the first of Dhul-Hijjah until the days of `Eid. Hence, a man can make takbir in the roads, markets, in Mina, and also when people meet each other. All these are occasions for unrestricted takbir.

Restricted takbir, on the other hand, is restricted to the time following every obligatory prayer, especially if it is offered in… Continue

#Benefits of the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah#:

The first days of Dhul-Hijjah are the days of Hajj, which include the Day of `Arafah, the peak of Hajj; it is the focal point when the pilgrims gather in the plain of `Arafah. Such a mammoth gathering of Muslims supplicating to Allah is bound to have all-pervasive effects on the whole world; Allah has promised an answer for those who gather on the plain of `Arafah. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) exhorted the non-pilgrims to… Continue

In the Name of Allah,
the Most Gracious,the Most Mercy

And (remember) when the Lord of Ibrâhim (abraham) [i.e., Allâh] tried him with (certain) Commands, which he fulfilled. He (Allâh) said (to him), "Verily, I am going to make you a leader (Prophet) of mankind." [Ibrâhim said, "And of my offspring (to make leaders)." (Allâh) said, "My Covenant (Prophethood, etc.) includes not Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers)." (Al-Baqarah 2:124)

And who can be better in religion than one who submits his… Continue

Prophet Ibrahim
~~The father of the Prophets, And A Great Role Model~~
May Peace And Blessings Of Allah Be Upon Him And His Family

#The birth of a Great Prophet#

Ibrahim was born in a house of idolaters, in the kingdom of Babylon. His father Aazar was a well known idol sculptor that his people worshipped. As a young child, Ibrahim used to watch his father sculpting these idols from stones or wood. When his father was done with them, Ibrahim would use them as toys, riding on their backs,… Continue

Eid-ul-Adha....A Festival of Sacrifice.
And A Reason Why An Animal Is sacrificed On This Day...........

Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated by Muslims all around the world on 10th of ZilHaj(12th Month of Islamic Calendar).
At the end of the Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), In 2009, Eid al-Adha will begin on approximately November 27th, and will last for three days.

Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated by Muslims in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim(pbuh)(Abraham) and his readiness to surrender to Allah's will by sa… Continue