Religious Giving

“There are no days during which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these days (first ten days of Dhul- Hijjah).” Ibn Majah   Even better than Ramadan? Yes. The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are even better than the days of Ramadan. Just as we make sure to...

What is Qurbani/Udhiya? The word “qurbani” means sacrifice in many languages, and the word “udhiya,” in Arabic, refers to the specific animal that is sacrificed on Eid ul-Adha. This sacrifice is made by the head of the household on behalf of the family. It can either...

While it is rightly understood as a prescribed part of Ramadan to be paid by the devout, it is easy to approach it as one would their taxes, as a matter of duty and obligation as the days of fasting and nights of prayer come to a close, and sometimes, as a last minute...