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How to Perform Hajj: Complete Hajj Guideline 2025
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a Fard (obligatory) act of worship for able-bodied Muslims who can afford the journey to the sacred city of Makkah. This spiritual pilgrimage brings us closer to Allah, allows us to seek His mercy, renew our Iman, and much more. The key rituals of…
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The Compelling History of Hajj Pilgrimage
Have you ever wondered where the powerful rituals of Hajj come from? This sacred journey didn’t begin recently; it dates all the way back to Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and was later revived by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Every step of Hajj carries deep meaning, rooted in faith, sacrifice, and submission to Allah. Hajj is one of…
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When is the Day of Arafah 2025: Don’t Miss the Special Rewards 💖
Every year the Day of Arafah is observed on the 9th Dhul Hijjah. In 2025, the Arafah Day is on the 5th of June. Standing on the plain of Arafah is a vital part of Hajj. Millions of pilgrims travel from Mina to Arafah and offer their supplication to Almighty Allah on this blessed day…
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First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah 2025: Significance + 10 Good Deeds to Do
Almighty Allah has gifted this Ummah some noble times to earn more rewards. The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are one of them for many reasons, including the day of Arafah, Hajj, Eid Al-Adha, etc. This period is mentioned as the best days of the year in the hadith books. According to Sunnah, it’s…
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Donate for Laylatul Qadr and Empower GTAF with Monthly Donation
As the blessed last 10 days of Ramadan is beginning, Muslims around the world are preparing to seek the benefits of Laylatul Qadr, a night that is better than a thousand months. Imagine the immense rewards and blessings that can be earned in just one night! With Gtaf, you can donate regularly during the last…
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Introducing SearchDeen: Your Trustworthy Search Engine for Authentic Islamic References
It was narrated from Jabir that : The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Ask Allah for beneficial knowledge and seek refuge with Allah from knowledge that is of no benefit.” Sunan Ibn Majah 3843 Our religion is full of beneficial knowledge, and the ones willing can be fascinated by its vastness and comprehensiveness. And it…
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What We Have Achieved in Year 2022
Over the past year, our organization has made significant strides towards achieving our goals. We’ve taken concrete steps to become more organized, enhancing our performance and efficiency. At the same time, we’ve worked hard to engage more closely with our users to better understand their needs and concerns. Throughout this period, we’ve remained committed to…
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12 Best Apps for Ramadan for Android and iOS (2025) 📲
Smartphones aren’t just distractions—they can enhance your worship when used wisely. Imagine having everything you need for Ramadan in one place: reciting the Quran anytime, tracking your fasting and prayer times, and never missing an important date with a handy Ramadan calendar. With the right Islamic apps, your phone can become your personal Ramadan assistant,…
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Best Quran Study Tool is now available for Windows!
Assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah. Dear GTAF family, we are ecstatic to announce that we have finally launched the much-awaited desktop version of our Quran app, alhamdulillah. We have received numerous requests for this specific release, and we know how you all have longed for a desktop app for quite some time now. It was about…
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Our Achievements in Q3 2022! 🚀
Bismillahir rahmanir rahim. Assalamu ‘alaykum! May Allah reward you for your continuous support. We wanted to share a few of our notable achievements in the last quarter. New Hires: We have added two more Mobile Developers in our team and a Senior Backend Developer. Please welcome Saad, Abid and Sayem into the team. May Allah…
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