The Tahajjud Prayer: A Guide to Performing at Least 2 Rak'ahs Correctly
July 29, 2026 Prayer Illustration. The tahajjud prayer is a voluntary act of worship performed in the late hours of the night after getting up following a short period of sleep after the Isha prayer. Literally meaning “to abandon sleep,” the Teheccüd prayer is also referred to in sources as “salâtü’l-leyl” (night prayer) and is a Sunnah that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) consistently observed throughout his life. In this article, we will discuss what the Teheccüd prayer is […]
How to Perform the Tarawih Prayer: A Complete Guide to 20 Rak'ahs
July 29, 2026: Illustration of prayer. The Tarawih prayer is a form of nightly worship specific to the month of Ramadan, performed after the Isha prayer and considered a strongly recommended Sunnah (sunnah muakkada) in Hanafi jurisprudence. Derived from the root meaning “to rest,” the Tarawih prayer has a distinctive format that includes a brief sitting after every four rak’ahs. This article covers the definition of the Tarawih prayer, its ruling, how many […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Perform Umrah: A Step-by-Step Guide to Umrah 2026
Umrah: Fiqh and Religious Information May 5, 2026 The shortest answer to the question “How is Umrah performed?” is: entering ihram without being bound to a specific time, performing tawaf around the Kaaba, performing sa’y between Safa and Marwa, and shaving one’s head to exit ihram. This act of worship, which serves as a spiritual purification for Muslims, is considered a strongly recommended sunnah to be performed once in a lifetime according to the Hanafi school of jurisprudence […]
What Are the Prayers of Umrah? Prayers for Ihram, Tawaf, and Sa’y (2026)
Umrah Fiqh and Religious Knowledge May 4, 2026 Umrah prayers begin with the intention made upon entering ihram in the holy cities and continue with the remembrances recited while performing tawaf around the Kaaba and sa’y between Safa and Marwa. These prayers are sacred supplications transmitted to us from our Prophet (peace be upon him) that ensure the spiritual reverence with which the act of worship is completed. During your 2026 Umrah journey, these prayers in Arabic and Turkish […]