Question: I hope you can help me. I became a Muslim a couple of years ago. My family are finding it hard to accept my ibada (worship). But recently I have made a fuss about my salat and insisted I ...

As the call for Maghrib prayer echoed through Makkah on Friday, August 29, Umrah pilgrims prepared to bow in worship—only to be greeted by a blessing of heavy rain. Led by Sheikh Maher Al Muaiqly, the ...

RIYADH, Sept 11: Following widespread protests, a suggestion to restrict women from praying in the mataf of Ka’aba in Makkatul Mukarrama seems to have been shelved for now. “The presidency (committee ...

The barrier around the Holy Kaaba that was set up at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic has now finally been removed as the pilgrims can once again touch and kiss one of Islam's most revered relics – ...

There can't be a better treat for the worshippers at the Holy Kaaba than a sudden downpour during peak summers. Every year, millions of pilgrims from across the world perform Haj and Umrah under the ...

Beyond that long string of tweets carrying intense arguments fired at all sides was the slap from the inimitable Tarek. Chennai: “We pray for the total destruction of the RSS and the complete defeat ...

MAKKAH: After the Saudi government relaxed COVID-19 limitations including the holy sites, Muslims are gathering in Grand Holy Mosque (Khana-e-Kaaba) to offer Jumma (Friday) prayer today. However, ...

The mats bearing the images of the Kaaba which were seized by religious officials are actually mini prayer rugs and not floor mats, says supermarket chain Aeon BiG Sdn Bhd. The mats bearing the images ...

ISLAMABAD: Imam-e-Kaaba Dr Sheikh Abdullah Awad Al Juhany who arrived in Islamabad on Thursday is due to lead Friday prayers at Faisal Mosque of the federal capital after giving a sermon. The Imam ...