Faith Eid al-Adha: The Festival of Sacrifice and What It Is Really Celebrating What Is Eid al-Adha? Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the day after…
Faith The Most Important Day of the Year: Understanding the Day of Arafah What Is the Day of Arafah? The Day of Arafah falls on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, the day before…
Faith The Story of Ibrahim and Ismail: How a Father’s Dream Dictated the Sunnah of Qurbani What Is Qurbani? Qurbani comes from the Arabic word ‘Qurb,’ meaning closeness or nearness. To perform Qurbani is, literally, to…
Faith Understanding Hajj and Its Significance in Islam Every year, millions of Muslims from every corner of the globe leave behind their homes, their comforts, and their worldly…
Faith The Significance of Dhul Hijjah in Islam The Month That Closes the Islamic Year Every year, without announcement or fanfare, Dhul Hijjah arrives. It is the twelfth…
