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How to Maintain Spirituality After Hajj? 5 Tips for Life After Hajj
Hajj is a profound spiritual journey for Muslims. It is a perfect time for self-reflection, repentance, and seeking forgiveness from Allah. It’s mentioned in the Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim that Allah makes one innocent, like a newborn, after performing Hajj. So, after cleansing your sins, it’s important to maintain spirituality. It’s true that we’ll…
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What is the Day of Ashura: History, Significance, Do’s & Don’ts
The 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura, is a special and meaningful day for Muslims. It’s a day full of history, blessings, and important reminders. On this day, Allah saved Prophet Musa (AS) and his people from Pharaoh. It shows us how Allah’s help and mercy can be. But Ashura isn’t just about what happened…
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The Descendants of Ibrahim (AS): Pre-Prophethood [Seerah Ep 1]
Assalamualaikum warahmatullah, Dear GTAF Family, Alhamdulillah, we are going to start a new series of blog posts on the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This will highlight the events of the life of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ from the Prophetic Timeline by MRDF. In this series, we will classify the life journey of Allah’s…
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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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