The call to prayer is a profoundly familiar sound, echoing five times a day from local mosques. However, we often listen to it passively without observing the proper etiquette. In Islam, answering the Adhan is highly recommended and holds immense spiritual blessings. Many questions frequently arise regarding this practice: Can a menstruating woman reply to … Read more
Have you ever felt doubtful during your prayer, wondering if your movement rising from bowing was calm enough? Or perhaps you have frequently asked yourself whether the congregation (ma’mum) should also recite “Sami’allahu liman hamidah”, or simply remain silent and listen to the imam? A profound understanding of the meaning of prayer (Salah) requires us … Read more
The issue of providing a salary or financial compensation for a muezzin (the one who calls to prayer) frequently becomes a heated topic during mosque committee (DKM) meetings. On one hand, there is a strong desire to have someone who performs the adhan sincerely, seeking only the pleasure of Allah. On the other hand, a … Read more
In performing the worship of fasting (al-ṣawm) during the holy month of Ramadan, a believer is tested not only by enduring hunger and thirst but also by controlling the surges of biological desires. The very essence of fasting is al-imsāk, a total effort of restraining oneself from all invalidators from the break of dawn until … Read more
For cat lovers or “paw parents,” playing with beloved pets is a moment of immense joy. However, there is one classic problem that frequently causes concern: shedding hair everywhere. You find it on the sofa, the bed, and often clinging to the clothes you intend to wear for worship. This condition naturally raises a significant … Read more
In the rigorous performance of the fast (al-Ṣawm), a believer is summoned not merely to endure hunger and thirst but to exert profound discipline over their base desires. The spiritual essence of fasting lies in al-Imsāk—a mechanism of comprehensive self-restraint from everything that invalidates the fast, extending from the precise moment of dawn until sunset. … Read more
Prostration (Sujud) is not merely the physical act of placing one’s forehead on the floor. Within Islamic prayer, it represents the most sacred moment where a servant is intimately close to their Lord. However, we often find ourselves wondering: are we performing a proper Sujud? Are the supplications we recite accurate? Understanding the correct methodology … Read more
Have you ever felt that time is too short while your desire to increase worship is immense? In our daily lives, we are often faced with choices. During Ramadan, for instance, should one prioritize Tarawih prayers or ensure the completion of the Ba’diyyah Isha (post-Isha sunnah)? Or in the morning, is the Dhuha prayer more … Read more
Have you ever wondered if the Dhuhr prayer time has officially begun just by looking at the sun directly overhead? In our modern era, digital schedules are incredibly helpful. However, understanding the natural signs used to determine prayer times is a fundamental and invaluable skill. Relying on nature is not merely a backup plan for … Read more
The holy month is fast approaching. For Muslims, ensuring that their acts of worship are legally valid is a primary priority. One of the most fundamental pillars of fasting in Ramadan is the intention (niyyah). Without the correct intention, a person’s fast may be deemed invalid, reducing their effort to merely enduring hunger and thirst. … Read more