I do believe that there are lessons that we can draw from the way that non-Muslims celebrate their holiday. These are lessons that we can apply to our own two historically Islamically legitimate holidays - the two Ids. Read More »
I want to challenge myself and my readers to really make ‘Īd al-Aḍḥa a sacrifice. For the next year when you really want something: a cup of coffee, a new phone, a new purse, a trip, something you really care about, slaughter your nafs and put that money aside. Read More »
Here are all the fabulous submissions which made the cut for the MM Photo/Instagram contest. They are absolutely amazing! Makes me miss Ramadan and 'Īd so much. Our staff will be choosing the 10 finalists and then you , our readers, will vote for your favorites, inshā'Allāh. JazakAllah khayr for ... Read More »
It is among the peculiarities of the injunctions of the Sharī‘ah that on the last day of Ramadān fasting is fard while on the first day of Shawwāl it is forbidden to fast. The last day of Ramadān is the day of perfection of Allāh’s blessings and the completion of one’s duties. The first day of Shawwāl is the one in which all the Muslims are Allāh’s guest. In fact, all the creatures of Allāh are His guests, always, but it is a day of special hospitality and feast and it is a grave sin to refuse the invitation. Read More »
Gift-giving is a highly-refined and deeply intricate art, and fortunately for you, here's a quick 5-step guide to show you the tips and tricks that’ll make your Eid gifts unforgettable this year. Read More »
It's important for us to not exhaust ourselves in the last 10 nights of Ramaḍān to the point that we are too tired to keep our guard up on ‘Īd and the days soon afterward. These are the days we're the most vulnerable in and need to keep most vigilant. Read More »
The fast of ‘Ashūrā’ was prescribed before the fasts of Ramaḍān. The Jews observed it and so did the people of Arabia before the dawn of Islam. It is related by Imam Bukhāri on the authority of Ibn ʿAbbās that when the Prophet came to Madīnah he found that the Jews observed the fast of ‘Ashūrā’. He enquired about it from them and was told that it was the day on which God had delivered the Children of Israel from the enemy and Moses used to keep a fast on it as an expression of gratitude to the Almighty. The Prophet thereupon, remarked that Moses has a greater claim upon me than upon you,' and he fasted on that day and instructed his followers to do the same. Read More »
'Īd Mubarak to all my brothers and sisters around the world. May Allāh accept from me and you. I hope you all had a very happy 'Īd al-Fitr 2011. Below is a Khutba I would like to share in hope that it will bring benefit to each and everyone of ... Read More »
Assalamualaikum wa rehmatullahi wa barakatohu! Muslim Matters wishes you a very special and joyous 'Īd! Taqabbal-Allahu minaa wa minkum! May Allāh accept (deeds, Ibadah) from us and from you. Āmīn! Wherever in the world you are celebrating 'Īd, today or tomorrow, we hope this day is filled with peace, well ... Read More »
Many of us can attest to the fact that the spirit of celebration during ‘Eid-ul-Adha is subpar, to say the least, when compared to the Muslims’ spirit during ‘Eid-ul-Fitr. In fact, the underlying reason for this phenomenon may not be as secretive as we think. Read More »
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