The following hadith by the prophet provides the background of how Makkah and Kaa’ba came into existence. Narrated Ibn ‘Abbâs [On the authority of the Prophet (See Fath Al-Bari, Vol. 7, Page 210)]. “…(Prophet) Ibrâhîm (Abraham) brought her (Hajar) and her son Ismail (Ishmael) while she used to nurse him at her breast, near the Ka‘bah under a tree on the spot of Zamzam, at the highest place in the mosque. During those days there was nobody in Makkah, nor was there any water. So he made them

[Being Your Own Boss – Part 1] How to Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset This is Part 1 of UmmahHub’s series on Being Your Own Boss that reveals the 10 keys to help you become a successful entrepreneur and be the best you can be in business and in life, In sha Allah. To be an entrepreneur and be involved in business consists of exerting significant effort and hard work, which is highly encouraged in Islam; as the Prophet  said: “No doubt, it is better for a person to take a rope and p

by Shaikh Muhammad As-Salih Al-Uthaimeen  In The Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful     Preface Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Universe. May peace and blessings be upon Muhammad, the last of the prophets and messengers, and upon his family and esteemed companions. Hajj is one of the best forms of worship and is one of the most sublime deeds because it is one of the pillars of Islam that Allah sent Muhammad(may the peace and blessings of Allah be

Here are the habits most successful people have in common. 1. They have a definite purpose. "The majority of people in this world could be very successful if they would just make up their minds how much success they want and on what terms they want to evaluate success," Hill writes. 2. They know their motives. Becoming a consultant at a big firm after two years at a top business school is a great goal for some people, but it means nearly nothing if the motive is simply that it's a we

In less than a month, millions of Muslims will be assembling to fulfill one of the five fundamental pillars of their faith: the hajj. It is the largest annual gathering of people that has continued to take place across centuries, and draws people from every corner of the earth, as Allah  states in the Qur’an: “And proclaim to mankind the Hajj (pilgrimage). They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, they will come from every deep and distant (wide) mountain highway (to perform Hajj

We all know the drill when it comes to losing weight, don't we? All you need to do is take fewer calories and burn more. Simple as it may sound, the trick is to make wise and healthy decisions. #MyFit100Days team of experts suggest the following tips and tricks which one should follow in order to lose weight in a healthy and efficient manner. 1. Stay Hydrated - A few simple steps can go a long way to make today healthier than yesterday and pave the way for a fitter tomorrow. Make sure to i

Once the believers are rewarded with paradise (Jannah) by Allah, they would have achieved a state of unbounded happiness. But that will only be the beginning of their happiness as that day they will hear a caller who will call: ‘O People of Paradise! Your Lord – Blessed and Exalted – requests you to visit Him, so come to visit Him!’ So they will say: ‘We hear and obey!’ Until, when they finally reach the wide valley where they will all meet – and none of them will turn down the

I am always fascinated by daily routines. I believe they are the key to leading a successful, productive life. How you live your day, each day, is how you live your life. The small consistent actions of today add up to create the life achievements (or failures) of tomorrow. As part of my fascination with daily routines, I love to read and learn about the daily routines of successful men and women of history: people who achieved tremendous accomplishments and make you realise that you haven’t

People who speak two languages have more grey matter in the executive control region of the brain, a new study has found. Earlier, bilingualism was thought to be a disadvantage because the presence of two vocabularies would lead to delayed language development in children. However, it has since been demonstrated that bilingual individuals perform better, compared with monolinguals, on tasks that require attention, inhibition and short-term memory, collectively termed “executive control”. “

The du’as in this post are those asking Allah for forgiveness. They appear in the Quran in the context when Prophet Moses (Moosa) made those Du’as to Allah. They can be recited to ask forgiveness from Allah for various sins. The verse below refers to the incident when Prophet Musa (peace be upon Him) went to speak to Allah at Mount Tur. While at the mount, Musa (peace be upon Him) asked to see Allah. In earlier scriptures it was reported that Allah said to Musa, “O Musa! No living soul sees M

The sweet potato is not actually a potato, or a yam. It is a nutritionally superior and versatile tuber that has a unique and distinctively sweet flavor. Here are some of the benefits of this delicious vegetable:     High Nutritional ValueSweet potatoes are an excellent source of starch and therefore, energy. They provide some protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and a huge amount of carotenoids, including Beta-carotene. It is these and otherphytochemicals in the tubers that make th

Ramadan has passed! In those past 30 days, all Muslims have written their own story through their unique planning and commitment, their dua and hidden tears, inner peace in their hearts, and their relation with Allah . Today, apart from the good spirit of Eid that fills our hearts with joy, two important questions are certainly on everyone’s minds: Have I done enough? How can I sustain my religious and social productivity after Ramadan?  First of all, let us be honest with ourselves: wh

As the days of Ramadan leave us, we get a feeling of emptiness. Many of us may have achieved a great deal this month whilst others may have been disappointed in how they spent their blessed Ramadan days. The passing of Ramadan so quickly usually leaves the hearts of Muslims around the world saddened. But, what is it that truly saddens us? Is it the end of the iftar party invites? The rumbling belly at lunchtime? Or perhaps something much more important and frightening? The fear of not being ab

Washington DC, July 23 (ANI): A new study conducted on Dolphins has shown that eating foods rich in heptadecanoic acid, a saturated fat present in butter and some fish may help reverse diabetes in humans. Led by the National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF), the research found that that bottlenose dolphins could readily switch in and out of diabetes-like states, and that dolphins – including those in the wild – could develop metabolic syndrome, a subclinical condition called pre diabetes in hu

Worried about how much protein does your body really need and if you are getting enough dose of protein? Read on. Your body needs protein for each and every crucial function. But many of us don't know how much protein they should eat each day, some consume just too little whereas some consume too much of it. Either can be bad for health. When you are consuming too much of it, you are probably taking in more calories and fat than your body needs. This might make you gain weight. And in case

Shawwal is the Islamic month that is immediately after Ramadhan, the first day being 'Eid al-Fitr. What is the ruling on fasting six days of Shawwal? Is it wajib(obligatory)? Praise be to Allah. Fasting six days of Shawwal after the obligatory fast of Ramadhan is Sunnah Mustahabbah, not wajib. It is recommended for the Muslim to fast six days ofShawwal, and in this there is great virtue and an immense reward. Whoever fasts these six days will have recorded for him a reward as if he had fast

Praise be to Allaah. Allaah has set out several rulings concerning Eid, including the following: 1 – It is mustahabb to recite takbeer during the night of Eid from sunset on the last day of Ramadaan until the imam comes to lead the prayer. The format of the takbeer is as follows: Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, laa ilaaha ill-Allaah, Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, wa Lillaahi’l-hamd (Allaah is Most Great, Allaah is Most Great, there is no god except Allaah, Allaah is Most G

  By Muhammad Alshareef I feel compelled to put this together because I’ve seen the following errors being committed even since I was a young boy. In sha Allah, you can help me spread the word by sharing this article with your community, friends and family. What is Zakat ul-Fitr?  Think “Iftar”, Zakat Ul-Fitr is the charity that we pay at the end of Ramadan. Here is the foundational hadith that establishes the obligation of Zakat ul-Fitr: Ibn `Umar reported that the Prophet (sal Allahu al