What Are the Nights of Kandil? The 2026 Calendar of Blessed Days and Their Meanings
June 17, 2026 Kandil Nights and Blessed Days Kandil nights are the most precious and blessed nights and days in the Islamic calendar. The name “Kandil Nights” became established when lamps began to be lit on the minarets of mosques during the Ottoman period. The Holy Quran clearly states that not all times are equal, and that some nights are spiritually superior to others: Surah al-Qadr states that a blessed night is better than a thousand months […]
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—is a lunar calendar that determines the religious practices of Muslims, as well as their holy days and nights, festivals, and commemorative nights. Unlike the solar-based Gregorian calendar, this system is based on the moon’s movements; it was officially established during the time of Caliph Umar and marks the year 622, when the Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina […]
Eid al-Adha Guide: Prayer, Sacrifice, and Proper Etiquette
Eid al-Adha Guide: Information on performing the Eid prayer, the Takbirat al-Tashriq, the sacrifice of animals, the distribution of meat, and recommended etiquette has been compiled from Islamic legal sources.
How to Grant Proxy for Sacrifice: The Correct Conditions and a Detailed Guide
May 19, 2026Qurbani Fiqh Qurbani proxy is when a person obligated to perform the sacrifice authorizes another person to perform this act of worship on their behalf instead of performing it personally. According to Islamic law, since the sacrifice is a religious act with a significant financial aspect, granting a proxy for the sacrifice is considered permissible in Islamic jurisprudence. The proxy may be granted through verbal declaration, a written document, or modern means of communication such as telephone and the internet. Sacrifice […]
What Are the Requirements for Sacrifice? A Comprehensive Fiqh Guide
May 15, 2026 Guide to the Jurisprudence of Sacrifice The conditions of sacrifice are among the fundamental jurisprudential topics that every Muslim obligated to perform the ritual of sacrifice must know in advance. Known as “udhiyya” in classical fiqh sources, this act of worship consists of the slaughter of an animal during the days of Eid al-Adha, within specific conditions, for the purpose of drawing closer to Allah the Almighty (takarrub). This guide covers the religious basis of the sacrifice, for whom it is obligatory […]
What Is an Akika Sacrifice, and How Is It Performed? A Comprehensive Guide for 2026
May 18, 2026 Akika Sacrifice Fiqh The akika sacrifice is an animal slaughtered as an expression of gratitude to God for the birth of a child. With deep roots in Islamic tradition, the Akika sacrifice serves as both a spiritual expression of gratitude and a tangible way to share the joy with family, relatives, and those in need. This comprehensive guide provides accurate information about the Akika sacrifice […]
When Does the Sacrifice Period Begin and End? A Detailed 3-Day Guide
May 13, 2026 Eid al-Adha Fiqh The time for sacrificing the animal begins upon the completion of the Eid prayer on the first day of Eid al-Adha (the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah) in places where the Eid prayer is performed, and at the time of Fajr (the break of dawn) in villages and similar places where the prayer is not performed. The sacrifice ritual is one of the fundamental acts of worship in Islam, and the times for its completion vary according to different schools of Islamic jurisprudence. This guide covers the time for sacrificing, its religious basis, and for whom it is obligatory […]
What Are the Five Pillars of Islam? A Comprehensive Guide and Their Significance
May 12, 2026Religious Information The Five Pillars of Islam form the fundamental pillars of a Muslim’s faith and practice. The Five Pillars of Islam are: reciting the Shahada, performing the five daily prayers, giving zakat, observing the Ramadan fast, and performing the Hajj for those who are able. These five fundamental principles form the unshakable pillars upon which the Islamic faith is built and serve as a spiritual path for every Muslim […]
Differences Between Hajj and Umrah: 8 Key Fiqh Comparisons
May 11, 2026Fiqh of Hajj and Umrah The differences between Hajj and Umrah constitute a comprehensive topic for every Muslim seeking to correctly understand these fundamental acts of worship in Islam. Both acts of worship revolve around the Kaaba and include common rituals such as ihram, tawaf, and sa’y. However, there are significant differences in terms of rulings, timing, the scope of rituals, obligatory acts, and conditions. This guide explains the two […]
What Is the Threshold for Sacrifice? Who Is Required to Perform It? A Detailed Guide
Fiqh of Sacrifice May 6, 2026 The act of sacrifice is an important obligation that must be fulfilled by individuals who meet certain criteria in our religion. So, for whom is the sacrifice obligatory, and what exactly are the criteria for being obligated to perform the sacrifice? For a person to be held responsible for performing the sacrifice, they must meet the conditions of the sacrifice threshold, which is accepted as the minimum standard of wealth. (Regarding the definition and nature of the sacrifice […]
