Author: Jaamiu Oye

Assalaamu Alaikum my brothers and sisters in Islam. Imagine hearing the Adhan, the beautiful call to prayer, echoing through the air when it is called. How does it make you feel and do you even know the etiquette of adhan? For us Muslims, the adhan is a call that reminds us of our ultimate purpose in life: to worship Allah. It is not merely a call or sound but a divine invitation guiding us towards the remembrance of Allah. The Adhan, often recited melodiously, is far more than a practical announcement for prayer times. It is also a sign among…

Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. My dear brothers and sisters, today, we are going to learn about the inspiring life of Bilal ibn Rabah (may Allah be pleased with him). The story of Bilal Bin Rabah (may Allah be pleased with him) is one that echoes deeply in Muslim minds across generations. As a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), Bilal’s life displays unyielding faith, determined perseverance, and the triumph of truth over oppression. Born into slavery and subjected to unbearable suffering for embracing Islam, Bilal’s steadfastness became a symbol of strength in the face of adversity.…

All praises are due to Allah, we praise Him and ask Him for His Peace and blessings upon our prophet Muhammad. Brothers and sisters in Islam, we are taught the importance of remembering Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) at every moment of our lives, and remembering Him after waking up from sleep is no exception. This is what will lead us to the dua after waking up from bed that we need to recite. Let’s think about this, waking up from sleep is actually a new gift of life from Allah after taking our soul in the previous night and…

Have you ever wondered about the best way to end your day in remembrance of Allah? The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us a beautiful dua to say before sleeping that ensures our protection, peace, and blessings. By the end of this article, you will be able to learn the authentic bedtime dua to say before sleeping. Allah has told us that He made the night as sleeping for us, and how do we make the best of it? “And of His signs is your sleep by night and by day and your seeking of His bounty. Indeed in that…

Have you ever felt fear gripping your heart as you wake up from sleep, unable to close your eyes peacefully again because of the overwhelming sense of fear from your sleep? Perhaps it was a nightmare that jolted you awake or a sudden fear that seemed to come out of nowhere. Worry no more because you are going to know the recommended dua for fear during sleep today in shaa Allah. Fear during sleep is a common experience for many people. These moments can leave us feeling helpless and uneasy, making the night seem long and lonely. It’s natural…

All praise belongs to Allah and may His peace and blessings be upon our prophet Muhammad. Many wonder if there are any recommended dua for seeking knowledge. Of course, we have a lot of recommended authentic dua for knowledge that you can recite to ask Allah for beneficial knowledge and increase your knowledge. As Muslims, we should know that the act of seeking knowledge is intertwined with reliance upon Allah’s guidance. We acknowledge that He is the All-Knowing and asking Him to bestow upon us beneficial knowledge and increase our knowledge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckMaXuVSKxM While studying and acquiring knowledge requires effort,…

All praises are due to Allah, we praise Him and ask Him for His Peace and blessings upon our prophet Muhammad. Brothers and sisters in Islam, there is no doubt that the Nawafil prayers also known as voluntary prayers that we normally observe before or after the obligatory prayers hold special benefits and bountiful rewards. Despite the numerous benefits and rewards associated with these Nawafil prayers, many Muslims neglect their performance. These can be attributed to several factors such as a lack of understanding of the benefits involved or busy lifestyles. Alhamdulillah, most Muslims are good at keeping the…

All praise belongs to Allah and may His peace and blessings be upon our prophet Muhammad. People are curious to know the reason why Muslims don’t celebrate New Year Festival and we are going to discuss the root of the matter here today in shaa Allah. At the beginning of time, there wasn’t anything like the New Year celebration until the time of ancient Rome when the first month of the year, January, was named after Janus. The month signified new beginnings, making it a time to honor Janus. Romans would offer sacrifices, food, and wine to Janus in…

Questioner: Assalaam Alaikum. Please I have a question that I need answers for from the Quran and Sunnah. My question is, “Can Muslims celebrate New Year festival”? Answer: Wa alaikumus salaam warahmatullahi wabarakaatuh. Praise be to Allah and may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad. As we are in the season of New Year Festival, questions often arise from people that, can Muslims celebrate New Year festival? The answer is NO. It is not allowed for Muslims to celebrate the New Year Festivals. There are some reasons that prohibited Muslims from celebrating the New Year festivals. Let’s take…

All praise belongs to Allah and may His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad. In Islam, the concept of dua is fundamental. Dua can be a way to ask something from Allah and a way to seek His protection. The dua before entering the bathroom that you are going to learn today and some etiquettes around it are the duas for seeking refuge in Allah against the evils and harms of the devils. As we all know that the bathroom is a place where we bathe and also relieve ourselves, it is regarded as a place of…