Islamic Knowledge Archive

Tahajjud Prayer: How to pray, when to pray and its Benefits

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) mentioned that Salah is the 2nd pillar of Islam and it is obligatory on every Muslim to offer Salah five times a day. Salah is one of the most important parts of every Muslim’s life.  It is of two types: first is the obligatory Namaz, which is to be offered

40 Rabbana Duas

Dua is basically “to call out, to summon.” Dua should be made at all times and in all circumstances. We should make a habit of making Dua because this habit gets us close to Allah Almighty. Dua itself becomes a source of joy and comfort because indeed in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find

5 Questions Allah will Ask

This life which we are living will be ended one day it is the belief and faith of Muslims. Everything is short-lived whether its human or any other creature living on this earth will not live forever. We all should go back to Allah Almighty one day or the other, sooner or later. We should

Promises of Allah in Quran

A promise is a declaration or an assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen. Allah Almighty is the creator of this world. Allah has revealed a Holy Book Quran for all mankind. Quran is the book of guidance for all mankind. Allah (SWT) spoke of His creation through Quran.

Life History of Hazrat Usman Ghani (R.A)

Hazrat Usman (R.A) belonged to a noble family of Quraish a tribe of Mecca. He was born in 573 A.C. He (R.A) was from the “Umayyah” family of Quraish that was a well reputed and honorable family of Mecca during the pre-Islamic days. His inherited name was “Abu Amr” but he (R.A) was commonly known

Virtues of Understanding Quran

Millions of Muslims in the world recite Quran daily in their prayers. Holy Quran is the 4th and the last Holy Book of Almighty Allah revealed on Prophet Muhammad (SAW). We as a Muslim should read Quran with understanding so that we can understand its deep meaning. When we know its meaning what Allah has

Istikhara: The Prayer of Endeavoring Guidance

Istikhara means “directly ask Allah to guide one to do the right action concerning to some deed in which there could be a job, marriage decision and some others includes.”  Or we can say “asking Allah to guide us to the good or right answer” is Istikhara. This prayer is a very important volunteer prayer

Islam is the Complete Code of Life

Islam is a constituent part of life. It tells us how to manage all activities of life in a sound and ethical way. Everyone can easily understand the Quran and follow the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), to the best of his or her ability. Allah assured that He will accept the deeds that each

Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Friends & Family Tree: Background and Immediate Family

Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet of Allah. He (PBUH) was born in Mecca on 12th Rabi-ul-Awal in 570. He (PBUH) was the son of Abdullah bin Abdul Muttalib and Aminah the daughter of Wahb Ibn Abdu Manaf of the Zahrah family. Muhammad’s (PBUH) father died before his birth. After few months according to

Download MP3 Surah Al-Mulk

Surah Mulk is the 67th chapter of Holy Quran has 30 verses in it. Reading Quran has many benefits and a person who reads Quran will get a reward from Allah Almighty. Every chapter of Quran has its importance and its own significance. Quran as a whole is a book of guidance. Similarly, recitation of