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Sha’ban is a month in the Islamic calendar, noteworthy as the one sandwiched between Rajab and Ramadan. The noble Prophet (SAW) narrated in a hadith: “That (Sha’ban) is a month between Rajab and Ramadan which is neglected by many people. And it is a month in which an account of the deeds (of human beings) […]

Thursday 17th March 2022 (at Maghrib) will mark the night of 15th Sha’ban. It is believed that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) stated: “Shaban is my month, Rajab is Allah’s month, and Ramadan is the month of my Ummah.” [Suyuti] The night of ‘Nisf Sha’ban’, or the 15th of Sha’ban is often a subject of debate […]

Allah (SWT) mentions in the Glorious Quran: “Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve (lunar) months in the register of Allah (from) the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred. That is the correct religion (i.e. way), so do not wrong yourselves during them.” [Qur’an 9:36] Here […]

One of the most praiseworthy characteristics of the blessed month of Rajab, is the miraculous night journey which is believed to have occurred on the 27th day of the month. It is known in arabic as “Al-Isra wal Miraj” and is referenced in both the Quran and Hadith of the Messenger (SAW). Many Islamic countries […]

During Ramadan the aim of Muslims is to grow spiritually and become closer to Allah (SWT). A major part of this is harboured through fasting and abstaining from daily pleasures, such as eating, drinking and spousal relations from sunrise to sunset each day. Fasting is such a focus of Ramadan, as removing these connections to […]

Ramadan is a time to increase our worship. This could be in the form of additional sunnah and nafl prayers or through an increase in the money we donate to the needy. One of the simplest ways we can connect to our Creator continuously throughout the month, is to recite and memorise some new du’as. […]

Islam has five primary obligations, more commonly referred to as ‘pillars of faith’ that each Muslim should fulfil in their lifetime. The third most important of these, is to pay a portion of your excess wealth every year to the poor and needy, known in Arabic as ‘Zakat.’ There are some criteria which clarify a person’s obligation however, […]

Thank you to all those who have helped support our tremendous MyTenNights journey since 2015. Back then, our aim to empower people to make good of their money, finally became a reality with the ‘£1 Ramadan Challenge.’ This viral project proved what we suspected about donors being ready for change and innovation in the way […]

Most of us are familiar with the Arabic terms ‘Zakat’ and ‘Sadaqah’. Both are referred to in the Quran as blessed ways of giving in charity. However, are the terms interchangeable? Can we give some money with the intention of Sadaqah and have it count as part of our compulsory Zakat? Actually, not. The meanings […]

“Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds and establish prayer and give Zakah will have their reward with their Lord, and there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.” [Qur’an 2:277] This Quranic verse from Surah Al-Baqara teaches us much about the third pillar of Islam. Firstly, it links belief in […]