Is Fasting on Ashura Obligatory or Sunnah
The Muharram family group chat lights up every year with the same question. Someone asks is Fasting on Ashura Obligatory or Sunnah, someone else says they heard it’s compulsory, and a third person admits they have no idea and just fasted last year because their mother told them to. By the time Ashura actually arrives, […]
When is the hijri new year?
You check your phone calendar in late June and notice a small note you almost missed: the Islamic New Year already passed. No countdown, no fireworks, nothing on the radio to remind you it was coming. That’s the strange part about the new Hijri year. Unlike January 1st, it never lands on the same date […]
Complete Guide to Ramadan Fasting Rules for Every Muslim
Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam, when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset as an act of worship that strengthens faith, patience, gratitude, and devotion to Allah (SWT). Understanding the Ramadan fasting rules is crucial for ensuring that your fast is valid and conforms to Islamic teachings. Miftah Al-Huda Academy‘s specialized courses explain Muslims […]