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The rise of social media has fundamentally reshaped how young Muslims in North America connect with their faith. This article explores the phenomenon of “Digital Dawah,” the act of inviting others to Islam through online platforms, and its multifaceted impact on their religious lives. A New Frontier for Dawah Traditionally, Dawah involved face-to-face interactions. Today,…
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When someone cannot fast in Ramadan (due to ill health, travelling or menstruation for example) they should make up the missed fasts when they are able to do so. However, if they will not be able to make up missed fasts (due to old age or chronic illness that is unlikely to improve) they should…
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What is Zakat? Zakat (zakaat, zakah), or almsgiving, is one of the five pillars of Islam. This means that Zakat is mandatory for Muslims, along with the other four sacred pillars of Islam. For every sane, adult Muslim who owns wealth over a certain amount – known as the Nisab – he or she must…
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What is Salah (salat)? Salah (salat) is the Arabic term for the ritual prayer that is obligatory for Muslims to perform five times a day. It forms one of the five pillars of Islam. The five prayers are: Aside from the five obligatory prayers, Muslims may offer Sunnah and Nafl Salah. The Sunnah Salah (prayers) are ones…
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The Dua for Guidance and Wisdom (Istikhara): In the vast journey of life, where decisions shape destinies, there exists a prayer that serves as a compass, guiding believers through the complexities of choice – the “Dua for Guidance and Wisdom” or “Dua for Istikhara.” In Arabic, it is a heartfelt plea: “اللهم اهدني وسددني,” and…