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The Month of Muharram 2025: Virtues and To-Do Lists
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic (Hijri) year, and it’s not just any month. It’s one of the four sacred months in Islam and is known as “the month of Allah.” Just imagine how special that is! This blessed month is a great chance to do more good deeds like fasting, praying, and…
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What is Qurbani: Know the Qurbani Basics, Virtues & Rules
Qurbani is a significant Islamic rite observed during Eid al-Adha every year. It reminds us of the great sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and the spirit of submission to Allah. As we prepare for Qurbani this year, many of us ask a few vital questions: what is Qurbani, who has to give Qurbani, what kind…
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11+ Good Deeds That Have the Same Rewards as Hajj
Hajj is a significant act of worship for Muslims. It is one of the five pillars of Islam, and every Muslim wants to perform Hajj at least once in life. According to hadith, the reward of an accepted Hajj is nothing but Jannah. If you can’t do Hajj now, you will be happy to know…
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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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