Islamic Knowledge Archive

Importance of Wudu | Significance and Benefits in the Light of Quran and Hadith

Wudu (Ablution) is an Arabic which means the specific action of washing certain body parts. In these body parts hands, mouth, face, arms, nostrils, arms, and feet included.  In religion Islam, wudu has great importance. Muslims are required to perform wudu before offering the prayer five times a day. We want to make sure that

Sharia: Understanding Islamic Law -The Religion of Peace

Sharia is an Islamic law. It is the religious legal system that conducts social, political and moral duties of believers or faithful Muslims. It is also known as “Lord’s law”. Sharia is derived from the Quran, the sacred book of Islam, which Muslims consider the actual words of Allah Almighty the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Belief on Prophethood in Islam| Number of Prophets mentioned in Quran

Allah Almighty has sent Prophets for the guidance of humankind in different times and places. Prophets were means to communicate Allah Almighty’s message to mankind. Allah Almighty sent His guidance through Prophets. Belief in these Prophets whom Allah Almighty chose to convey His message to mankind is a part of our Islamic faith. Allah Almighty

The Importance of Balanced Diet- Prescribed in Quran and Hadith

A balanced diet is “a diet which consists of a variety of different types of food and also provides adequate amounts of the nutrients that necessary for good health.” Following a balanced diet is important for us to keep body healthy and fit. In Holy Quran, Allah Almighty gives the divine order to people about

Worship in Islam- Greatest Acts of Worship

Worship is defined as: “inclusive term for all that Allah Almighty loves of external and internal sayings and actions of a person.” Worship is not just offering prayer, fasting and giving charity. Worship is everything that an individual says or does for the pleasure of Allah (SWT). The purpose of worship in Islam is to invoke

Top Leadership Qualities from Quran and Sunnah

“Imam” is an Arabic word which means “Leader”. Imam is the leader of a country who runs administrative tasks of a country. Leader posses some qualities of leadership including qualities of personal character and the ability to motivate others towards the realization of specific goals are on top of the list. Leadership qualities can easily

About the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) Miracle of the Isra Night | Shab-e-Miraj

Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is the last prophet of Allah Almighty. There are so many miracles which took place in the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) one of them which is most renowned is the miracle of the Isra night. It is the miracle where Prophet Muhammad (SAW) escalated to heaven at night and met

Story of the Prophet Musa (AS): A Story of Optimism

Prophet Musa (AS) is the most commonly mentioned prophet in Holy Quran. Prophet Musa was born at the time of Fir’aun also known as Pharaoh. In religion, Islam Musa (AS) is loved and respected because He (AS) is the Prophet and Messenger too. Muslims believed in all Messengers of Allah Almighty and Holy Books which

A Short Biography of Hazrat Aisha (RA) – The Mother of the Believers

Hazrat Aisha Siddiqa (RA) is known as the mother of the believers. She (RA) was born in Makkah in the year 614 CE. Hazrat Aisha (RA) is the daughter of the beloved companion of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW), Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA). She (RA) was the third and youngest wife of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Her

Importance of Saying Salaam | Benefits of “As-Salaamu Alaikum”

“Salaam” is an Arabic word; its literal meaning is ‘peace’. It also used for harmlessness, benefit, and protection from the evils. Salam is a name of Allah Almighty its meaning is “May the blessing of His name descend upon you.” Hence when someone greets Salaam to another it is as if he/she is saying to