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The courtyard of a complex established by a waqf in the Ottoman Empire: a mosque, a medrese with arcades, and a soup kitchen
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How Did Waqfs Function in the Ottoman Empire? Waqf Deeds, Endowments, and Charitable Institutions

How were waqfs established in the Ottoman Empire, and what sources of income sustained them? A brief guide using the examples of the vakfiye, the trustee, the akar, the monetary waqf, and the Fatih Complex.
How to Perform the Tarawih Prayer — A Guide to 20 Rak'ahs
Blog, Islamic Jurisprudence, Ramadan

How to Perform the Tarawih Prayer: A Complete Guide to 20 Rak'ahs

July 29, 2026 Prayer: The Tarawih prayer is specific to the month of Ramadan; it is performed after the Isha prayer and...

July 29, 2026
When Does Ramadan Begin? — Its Date and Significance
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When Does Ramadan Begin? A Comprehensive Guide to Its History and Significance

July 29, 2026: The answer to the question “When does Ramadan begin?” is based not on the solar calendar but on the Hijri (lunar)...

July 29, 2026
Ashura Day — Its Significance and Religious Observances
Blog, Blessed Days

Ashura Day: Its Significance and Religious Practices

July 29, 2026: Ashura Day Ashura Day falls on the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar...

July 29, 2026
What Are the Nights of Kandil? The 2026 Calendar of Blessed Days and Their Meanings
Blog, Islamic Jurisprudence

What Are the Nights of Kandil? The 2026 Calendar of Blessed Days and Their Meanings

June 17, 2026: Nights of Kandil—Blessed Days The Nights of Kandil are the most precious and blessed nights in the Islamic calendar...

June 17, 2026
What Is the Islamic Calendar? The 12 Islamic Months and Their Meanings
Blog, Islamic Jurisprudence

What Is the Islamic Calendar? A Complete Guide to the 12 Islamic Months and Their Meanings

June 1, 2026 Islamic Calendar Religious Information The Islamic calendar—also known as the Hijri calendar—...

June 1, 2026
Eid al-Adha Guide — Prayer, Sacrifice, and Proper Etiquette
Blog, Sacrifice

Eid al-Adha Guide: Prayer, Sacrifice, and Proper Etiquette

Eid al-Adha Guide: How to Perform the Eid Prayer, the Takbirs of Tashriq, Sacrificial Slaughter, Distribution of Meat, and Recommended Practices...
May 24, 2026