There are 12 months in the Islamic calendar, each one with its own unique meaning and significance. Learn more about the meanings here.

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The Islamic calendar is made up of 12 months, the sixth of which is called Jumada al-Thani (also known as Jumada al-Akhir). Though not the most significant month, several important…

Jumada Al-Awwal is the fifth month in the Islamic calendar and signals the beginning of the summer season. “Jamad” itself means “dry or rainless”; however, …

Rajab is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar. It is one of the four sacred months designated by Allah (SWT), making it of special significance along with Dhul al-Qadah, Dhul …

Death is often a frightening thought, but one that we should not be scared of. When you truly understand death you will no longer have to be scared of it.

Even though death is not a conversation that many may want to have with their families and friends, it is also an internal conversation many don’t want to have with themselve…

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK BY TOUCH OF KHAYR - VOLUNTEER CAMPAIGN ‘For indeed, with [every] hardship there is relief. Indeed, with [every] hardship there is …

When a person dies, all of their savings, assets, and possessions (known as their ‘estate’) are distributed in accordance with their wishes. Most people have a will in …

Safar is the second month of the Islamic calendar and follows the month of Muharram. One translation of Safar is “empty”, alluding to the emptying of houses as the mont…

There are certain days in the year which are more virtuous than others. One such day is the 10th of Muharram which is known as the day of ‘Ashura. Following are 10 virtues of…

Eid ul-Adha is just around the corner. Why not celebrate with Muslim Aid by making your Qurbani donation to our appeal? Learn more here.

There are a number of auspicious days during the Islamic year, but there is one day that is considered the holiest of them all, and that is the Day of Arafah which falls during Dhu…

In the lunar calendar, Dhul Hijjah occurs at the end, making it the last month of the Islamic year. This month is extremely important as Allah (SWT) has immensely blessed it. The b…

The 12th lunar month is known in Islam as Dhul Hijjah and is the holiest of all the months. Within this month the Hajj takes place, as do Qurbani and Eid al-Adha. The Prophet Muham…

Eid ul-Adha is here and as well as the sacrificing of animals for Qurbani and the stitching of clothes, there are many other traditions that are carried out by Muslims. Some of the…

There are four specifically sacred months in the religion of Islam: the first month of Muharram, the seventh month of Rajab, the 11th month of Dhu al-Qadah, and the 12th month of D…