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The respect and esteem which Makkah and the Holy house enjoyed suggested to some distant provinces in Arabia that they should construct Holy houses in order to attract some of the people away from Makkah. The Ghassanids built such a house at al Hirah and Abrahah al Ashram built another in Yemen. Abraha was the…

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, We have some exciting news to share with you all. Alhamdulillah, the dream feature Word by Word Translation of the Dua & Zikr (Hisnul Muslim) English App [v1.10.3 for Android] has been launched successfully! We believe this is a game-changer for your Dua experience. We’re grateful to Allah for making us the…

When Muhammad ﷺ was born in the city of Makkah in about 570, neither of the great powers of the region gave Arabia a second thought. Persia and Byzantium were both locked in a debilitating struggle with one another, which ended shortly before Muhammad ﷺ passed away. Though the southern lands of Arabia benefitted from…

The word Safar derives from the Arabic wordسفر, which refers to travelling, journey, tour, etc. Travelling is considered an opportunity to explore the world, seek knowledge, and engage in trade or business. Islam encourages going on a journey as long as it is done safely and lawfully.  Allah’s Messenger ﷺ teaches us several dua for…

The Quraysh had settled in Makkah towards the end of the fifth century. Their ancestor Qusayy (the fifth grandfather of the Prophet), his brother Zuhrah and his uncle Taym had settled in the Makkan valley besides the Sanctuary (Haram). Makhzum, the son of another uncle, and his cousins Jumah and Sahm settled there with Qusayy,…

The battle of Karbala is one of the most heartbreaking events in Islamic history. The history of Karbala reminds us of the martyrdom of the Prophet’s ﷺ grandson Hussain ibn Ali (R), and his family members and companions. This event took place at the 10th Muharram in 61 Hijri. We are writing a blog on…

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…

Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala designates certain moments, days, and months of the year as being more virtuous than others. Ashura is such a significant day in the Islamic calendar. Do you know what Ashura is? It is the 10th day of the first Islamic month, Muharram. This day carries both historical and religious significance. Prophet…

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…

The month of Muharram marks the beginning of the Hijri year. It is one of the four sacred months in the Islamic calendar and holds great significance to Muslims. This month is referred to as the month of Allah. Imagine how special this month is! During this blessed month, we should engage in more righteous…