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Short articles on prayers, voluntary worship, and fasting—topics that align with Tasleem’s smart schedule and special occasions.
Prayers
Fajr Prayer - The Dawn Prayer
The Blessed Dawn Prayer The Fajr prayer is the first of the five daily prayers, performed at dawn before sunrise. It is one of the two 'cool prayers' that hold special significance in Islam. The…
PrayerDhuhr Prayer - The Midday Prayer
The Midday Prayer The Dhuhr prayer is performed when the sun begins to decline from its zenith, marking the middle of the day. It is one of the five obligatory prayers that form the foundation of…
PrayerAsr Prayer - The Afternoon Prayer
The Middle Prayer The Asr prayer is the middle prayer of the day and holds special significance in Islam. It is one of the two 'cool prayers' along with Fajr. The Command of Allah Allah says:…
PrayerMaghrib Prayer - The Sunset Prayer
The Sunset Prayer The Maghrib prayer is performed immediately after sunset, marking the end of the day and the beginning of the night. It is the shortest of the five daily prayers but holds great…
PrayerIsha Prayer - The Night Prayer
The Night Prayer The Isha prayer is the last of the five daily prayers, performed after the twilight has completely disappeared. It marks the end of the day's obligatory prayers. The Command of Allah…
PrayerTahajjud Prayer - The Night Vigil
The Best Voluntary Prayer Tahajjud is the night prayer performed after sleeping and before Fajr. It is the best of all voluntary prayers and was the regular practice of the Prophet ﷺ. The Command of…
PrayerDhuha Prayer - The Forenoon Prayer
The Charity Prayer Dhuha (Duha) is a voluntary prayer performed in the forenoon, after sunrise and before Dhuhr. It is also known as 'Salat al-Awwabin' (the prayer of the oft-repenting). The Virtue…
PrayerJummah Prayer - The Friday Prayer
The Blessed Day of Jumu'ah Friday is the most blessed day of the week, described by the Prophet ﷺ as 'the best day on which the sun has risen' (Muslim 854). It is the weekly Eid of Muslims, a day of…
Fasting
Fasting Mondays and Thursdays
The Beloved Days for Voluntary Fasting Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays is a highly recommended Sunnah that the Prophet ﷺ regularly observed and encouraged. The Practice of the Prophet ﷺ 'Ā'ishah رضي…
FastingFasting Ayyām al-Bīḍ (13th–15th each Hijri month)
The White Days of Every Month The 13th, 14th, and 15th of each lunar month are known as Ayyām al-Bīḍ (the White Days), named so because of the brightness of the full moon during these nights. The…
FastingSix Days of Shawwāl
The Blessing of Six Days of Shawwāl After completing the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to fast six additional days in the month of Shawwāl. The Great Reward The Prophet ﷺ said:…
FastingFirst Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah & Fasting Day of 'Arafah
The Most Beloved Days to Allah The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are among the most sacred and blessed days in Islam, during which righteous deeds are especially beloved to Allah. The Virtue of These…
Fasting10th of Muharram ('Āshūrā')
The Day of 'Āshūrā' The 10th of Muharram, known as 'Āshūrā', is a day of great significance in Islamic history and holds immense reward for those who fast. Historical Significance This is the day…
FastingRamadan Fasting
The Blessed Month of Ramadan Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the month in which the Quran was revealed. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The Command…