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Dating in Islam

Being a Muslim we all know that there is no concept of dating as it is practiced in the West. In Islamic culture men and women do not practice intimate relationships or any pre-marital relationship. It is strictly forbidden in Islam and only allowed the relationship between man and woman is of husband and wife. In Islam choosing a life partner is one of the major decisions of one's life and cannot be taken lightly, but adopting the methods of the west while choosing life partner is not allowed in Islam. If you want to choose your life partner, do it with careful investigation and involve your family in this important matter. How to meet your Future Spouse? If you want to meet a girl or a boy with the intention of getting married, then arrange this meeting in the presence of family members. Meeting a girl alone is totally discouraged in Islam and it is said that if a boy and girl are alone, and then the third one will be Satan. To avoid these sorts of interactions and meet

How to Convert to Islam and Become a Muslim?

Islam and Muslims The Arabic word 'Islam' means 'entry', and also is stemmed from an acceptation 'peace'. Because of this, the religious beliefs of Islam teaches that in order to attain real satisfaction and also surety of heart, one has to submit to God and live according to His Divinely revealed Legislation. Islam is not a brand-new religious belief since 'entry to the will of God', i.e. Islam, has actually constantly been the only acceptable religion in the view of God. Consequently, Islam is real 'natural religion', as well as it is the same timeless message revealed through the ages to all of God's prophets and also messengers. The major message of all the prophets has always been that there is just one True God and He alone is to be worshipped. These prophets start with Adam as well as consist of Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, John the Baptist, and Jesus, peace be upon them all. God says in the Holy Quran: “We did

Guidelines to Become a Successful and Patient Wife

It legit requires patience and tolerance to run any successful relationship. Especially when talking about being in a marriage, our Islam exactly means “Understanding, Compromise, and Patience” which is indeed the key to receive kind treatment from your spouse. Allah and His ultimate guide “Qur’an” both instruct wives and their husbands to behave nicely with each other and to maintain a good communication. To be a successful and patient Muslim wife, we feel honored to highlight some important tips to improve the wife/husband relationship. 5 Guidelines That Will Help Out Every Muslim Wife These general guidelines will help you to become the right Muslim wife in the light of Quran and Hadiths. 1.      Invest Love and Harmony These three elements together outgrow a strong relationship mentally and physically. Husband and wife are the natural counterparts of each other.  To attain husband’s satisfaction; a wife should better fulfill the place of a companion and dish out mo

This is the Best Age to Perform Hajj

Muslims have this false impression about performing Hajj when one is free, old and is discharged from all responsibilities. That is not factual as young age is the best time to go on pilgrimage and to perceive greatest rewards from Allah. Question why young age? When Young, Perform Hajj Being young is a rare chance to seek forgiveness from sins and for turning to the Creator to accomplish Paradise. Sometimes it’s difficult for the ones who study full time or do not have enough means financially or are trapped on loans. Hajj in these case, do not become an obligation. But if a young person spends on needless traveling, vacation or any other trip then he/she can easily make it up to the House of Allah. Hajj becomes an obligation when you’re physically and economically well. Life Doesn’t Give You One More Chance Life is totally unpredictable. We do not know what will happen next or whether we would be breathing next second or not. Taking life for granted is a human nature. At

The Pillars of Umrah

During Umrah and Hajj, there are many religious acts carried out in order to fulfill the pilgrimage. Some of them are Pillars which are obligatory and some are recommended. It is important that you understand these and fulfill the pillars in order for it to be accepted. The Pillars of Umrah are 1. Ihram the Hajj clothes 2. Tawaf circumbulation of the Ka'bah 3. Sa’ee going between Safaa and Marwah 4. Shaving or Trimming your Hair. Any other action, such as praying two rakah behind Makam –e- Ibrahim, drinking Zam- Zam water are recommended (mandoub). After arranging for your residence, proceed to the Haram Sharif to perform Umrah. THE RITES OF UMRAH: The only rites of Umrah are: ·        Ghusl for Ihram ·        2 rak’ahs for Ihram ·        Entering the state of Ihram ·        Tawaf of Ka’bah ·        Two Rakat After Tawaf ·        Sa’yee between the hills of Safa and Marwah ·        Shaving or clipping o the hair

Muslim Departing For Hajj From America

The moment of the year is here. It's just one week remaining now to fulfill the holiest deed. You can see the excitement level of the Muslims departing from America for Hajj. May Allah bless them and accept their pilgrimage!

How to Perform SA’EY?

Perform Istilam of Hajar-e-Aswad. Before starting Sa’ey, do Istilam of Hajar-e-Aswad again the ninth time or point towards it, saying: "Bismillahi Allahu Akbar Wa Lillah Hil Hamad." Now Proceed towards Safa. It is a Sunnah to be in the state of ablutions during Sa’ey. Start of Sa’ey at Safa. Climb the hill of Safa and make intention ( niyyah ) for Sa’ey: " O Allah! I perform Sa’ey between Safa and Marwah to please You. Make it easy for me and accept it from me." Now recite: "Inn-as-Safa wal -Marwah min Sha’a’irillah.“ (Indeed Safa and Marwah are among the Signs of Allah.)

Kaaba, Black Stone

The Ka'bah (Black Stone) is the most Sacred House of Allah in Makkah. Millions of pilgrims circle the sacred Kaaba at the center of Haram and over a billion face it five times a day. Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, “The black stone came down from paradise and it was whiter than milk, but the sins of the sons of Adam turned it black” 

Hajj 2018 Economy Package at Affordable Price

Time for you to meet your Creator (Allah).  Executive Hajj Packages by Dawn Travels are now available as we are unlocking our very first affordable 'Economy Hajj Package 2018" which is right now in the full swing due to its perfect price. Book your Hajj right away by calling to +212 244 1818.

What does the Hajj symbolize?

We all have heard over the years that Hajj is an important component of the Islamic belief. However, a common question typically asked is what precisely does the Hajj symbolize? Well, the answer does not tell to one exact thing, but a number of things. These contain the following: Re-enactment of the life experiences and trials faced by the Prophet Ibrahim- There is no other example in the history of mankind that can parallel with the sacrifices that the Prophet Ibrahim made. Lessons taught by the Holy Prophet PBUH- The plain of Arafat is where the Holy Prophet delivered his last sermon. It is here that he preached the proclamation of God as well as announced the completion of his mission of Islam. Concepts relating to the unity and equality of mankind- This concept can also be reiterated as the greatest profound message of the Islamic religion. There is no superiority of one believer over the other, be it race, color, creed or social status. Reminder for the Day of Ju

Things You Should Know About Taraweeh Salah

‘Taraweeh Salah’ prayer is often referred to as special evening prayer of Ramadan which is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H)  How ‘Taraweeh Salah’ is carried out? Taraweeh in Ramadan is performed at night after Isha prayer where Muslims line up in a sacred place to observe a number of Raka’at and listen and reflect on the recitation of Holy Quran’s Surahs to illuminate oneself of the maximum knowledge our Quran shares and monitor it in a true spirit to get the true narrations. Origin of ‘Taraweeh Salah’ Taraweeh is an Arabic word which is the plural word of ‘Taraweeha’ which means to ‘Rest’. It means to rest between every four Raka’at. The first rest we get after the first four Raka’at and the second rest is after the next four Raka’ats. However, this Salah is not mandatory; this has been a Sunnah (optional) from the times of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) which is still followed by millions f Muslims in Ramadan around the globe. There’s a Hadith which indicates that Prop

Reward of Doing Umrah in the Blessed Month of Ramadan

Have you ever thought of doing Umrah during Ramadan?  Why so many of us want to do so? The moment comes when your inner you desperately want to perform this responsibility during the most sacred month and no one would want to miss this obligation as it’s multiple the reward of this Holy responsibility. Not only this but ‘Umrah in the month of Ramadan is equivalent to Hajj’ Is that really true? One of the scholars has shown his opinion for this untouched yet vast meaningful debate, Is it less costly during Ramadan?                                                                            Precisely, Umrah in Ramadan is a wish of every Muslim because most of the people perform to avail cheap Umrah packages which makes the affordability reasonable and economical. Only the last 10 nights of the months are expensive. The chance to get blessed with the more blessings of Allah is higher than usual months. The reward of Visiting the House of Allah Every yea

Hajj Economy Package 2018

Book your comfort economy Hajj Package from Dawn Travels, one of the best Travel Agency in New York, USA. Our economy Hajj journey will begin from August 13th, 2018 to August 29th, 2018 is only $5495. We are also providing high-class accommodation in well-furnished apartments in Azizia, accommodation in North American camps at Mina and accommodation in Elaf Taiba Hotel in Madinah or similar near Haram. 

A Quick Guide on Preparation for Hajj

Hajj is the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim which is adopted by Prophet Muhammad PBUH and his ummah. Muslims are circumambulating the nucleus of Islam since the dawn of Islam with the same zeal and zest. In the reign of our beloved Prophet people living around Kabah used to make arrangements for Hajji’s residence and food. Now, this responsibility has been taken by the government of Saudi Arabia and made certain rules. Let’s discuss the necessary steps that must be taken before leaving for the journey of life. Hajj Prerequisites It is a beautiful act of worship which is to be performed with pure devotion and peace of mind. To attain the right frame of mind, there are certain things that must be done: Make the intention pure solely for the Creator of the heavens and earth Impressing others and showing piety for getting fame in society must not be the goal of it. The expenses must be met with halal money The money earned from doubtful or illegitimate means must not be

Prayer Salat Masjid al Haram

Disconnect yourself from the world for a few minutes. Calm yourself down and relax. Try to capture the calmness in your mind and then prepare it by thinking about your prayer (salat).

Student / Senior Citizen Umrah Package

The students living abroad away from families, earning on own, paying for studies may have the hardest time to collect money for Umrah. The older citizens are retired above the age of 60 and have savings and pensions to spend, aiming to perform Umrah and earn as many rewards in old age as possible. The international link tours have solved, students and senior residents’ problem to perform Umrah ritual at affordable costs and link yourself with your ALLAH. The student and senior citizens package contain the 3 nights vacation in Makkah and 2 nights visit Madinah. The stay is enough to do Umrah, implore, and tour all the significant places in just 5 days. The package will also deliver transport facilities. The facilities and leadership will be available 24 hours, especially students, are guided well by the Umrah ritual with books in different languages that will help them learn and recite duas properly and accurately. The students will have their life experience that one does no

Buy Affordable Umrah and Hajj Offers Online

Hajj is measured to be the major Muslim pilgrimages crossways the world. Hajj took place in the last month of the calendar that is the Islamic calendar. It is amongst the most blessed Muslim pilgrimage in this world. Umrah also visits by the Muslims when they leave to Hajj and it is located in Makkah. As we all recognize that Hajj is the main pilgrimage whereas Umrah is measured to be a slight pilgrimage by the Muslims. Hajj has an extremely strong significance in the Islamic and every Muslim would worship to leave there at once in this lifetime.   There are varied Hajj and Umrah offers by Tour Operators that gives state of the art facilities which includes 3, 4 and 5-star accommodation also. The offers are attractively and cautiously designed for valuing lovers of the Almighty- Allah that which all civilization, as well as a rite, has been done on the way to Hajj pilgrimage. Because Hajj is done during exacting days of the year and Umrah can be done during any time of the yea

How Long Does Umrah Visa Take?

Umrah is the name if the visit that Muslims pray to the Holy shrine of the Kaabah, the house of Allah. It is a very immensely rewarded form of worship. There is no fixed time for performance of Umrah. It can be performed at any time of the year. Following are the components of Umrah: - Being in the state of Ihraam which is assumed at the place of Meeqat. Performing Tawaaf around the Holy Kaabah seven times. Performing Saee between the hills of Safa and Marwa seven times. Having hair cut or trimmed. When people decide to go for Umrah, they have a question in their mind that is how long does Umrah visa take. It basically depends on where are you applying from. Under normal circumstances, it takes about two weeks to process an Umrah visa if you are applying from the USA. People contact an approved travel agency that deals with Umrah packages and the agency completes all the formalities concerning the visa processing on your behalf. However, you should provide with the n