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Qiyamul lail is also called the night prayer. It’s one of the prayers that were mentioned in the holy Quran more than once. Allah said in the holy Quran: “And during the night wake up and pray, as an extra offering of your own, so that your Lord may raise you to a [highly] praised status.” (17:79)  “You [Prophet], enfolded in your cloak! Stay up throughout the night, all but a small part of it, half, or a little less, or a little more; recite the Qur’an slowly and distinctly: We shall send a momentous message down to you. Night prayer makes a deeper impression and sharpens words” (73:1-6)  In this article we will understand everything about it, starting from its meaning all the way to how to pray for it. Let’s get started. Qiyamul lail meaning. The word Qiyam means standing and “ qiyam al layl ” literally means “standing during the night”. Night prayer is a two Rakat prayer that we perform at night. Just like the prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) used to do. Qiya...

As life gets harder on us, we should ask for Allah’s help to keep going on the right path. Therefore, we will learn about the best Dua for wealth and barakah.    Even when life gets hard you shouldn’t stop giving out Zakah, give money to the ones who need it. Allah says: مَّن ذَا الَّذِي يُقْرِضُ اللَّـهَ قَرْضًا حَسَنًا فَيُضَاعِفَهُ لَهُ أَضْعَافًا كَثِيرَةً ۚ وَاللَّـهُ يَقْبِضُ وَيَبْسُطُ وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُون “Whoever gives a goodly loan to Allah, he will multiply it for them abundantly, Allah is the one who withholds and gives, and to him is your final return.”   I read a story before about a woman whose life was so hard, she had to work day and night to give a decent life to her kids. Her salary wasn’t enough; however, she gave out zakah, and whenever she found someone who needs money she would help right away. Do you know what she said? She said that every day I would return home and find that what I made throughout the day is more than enough.  Allah h...

In this article, we will learn how to wish for wedding in Islam , as marriage in Islam is a big thing and important. So, let’s see how to wish for a blessed wedding. Marriage is a bond between two people that were brought together by Allah. To congratulate a newly married couple, you should wish them a happy life together and ask Allah to bless their marriage and guide them to the right path. There are many ways to wish a happy wedding in Islam, and here we will show you the best way to do so. Let’s get started.  Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) used to say the following to congratulate someone upon their marriage: “May Allah bless you, shower His blessings upon you, and join you together in goodness.”   What do you say to a married couple in Islam? Here are some of the best wedding wishes in Islam: May Allah bless you, shower His blessings upon you, and join you together in goodness. May Allah bless you and your partner on this ne...

The battle of Hunayn , when did it occur? Why? And what should we know about it? We will learn all of that and more. Hunain meaning. The word Hunain or “Hunayn” refers to a valley near Makkah where ghazwa Hunain occurred. There are other names for the battle, as it’s called Yawm Hunayn (the day of Hunayn), Waq’at Hunayn, and Waq’at Hawazin. Battle of Hunayn date The battle took place on the 8th year of migration to Madinah, on the month of Shawwal. Battle of Hunayn location The battle was fought in Hunayn which is a valley between Mecca and Ta’if. Battle of Hunayn facts. Here are some important facts that you should know about the battle of Hunayn :       The battle of Hunayn took its name from its location, as it was fought in Hunayn which is a valley between Mecca and Ta’if.       The battle is also called Yawm Hunayn (the day of Hunayn), Waq’at Hunayn, ghazwa Hunain, and Waq’at Hawazin.       The battle took place on the 8th y...

We say sallallahu alaihi wasallam as means to send prayers upon the prophet (peace and blessing be upon him). Allah instructed us in the holy Quran to send Salwat (prayers) upon the prophet in the following verse of surah Ahzab: إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ۚ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا “Allah s.w.t and His angels send Selawat on the Prophet s.a.w: O you who believe! Send your Selawat upon him and salute him with all respect” (Surah Al Ahzab, 33:56) From this verse, we can see clearly that Allah and the Angels send prayers to the prophet. And we should do the same. Now let’s see the benefits of sending prayer to the prophet. And who to do so. Why do we say sallallahu alaihi wasallam?       We say sallallahu alayhi wa sallam to send blessings and peace upon the prophet. whenever we mention the prophet or his name, we should send prayer upon him. But why do we say salallahu alayhi wasalam? It’s ...