“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 […]
What is Zakat?
We all know that Islam consists of five pillars. Five foundations, upon which our connection to Allah (SWT) is built. These are often seen to be ranked by level of importance: First, the essential Shahadah: a wholehearted belief and outward demonstration of belief in one God, Allah, and his final Messenger (SAW). Second, is a […]
The Importance of helping the Orphan in Islam
“The best house among the Muslims is the house in which orphans are well-treated. The worst house among the Muslims is the house in which orphans are ill-treated.” [Bukhari] The status of the orphan in Islam is a lofty one. Our beloved Messenger (SAW) was an orphan – his father passed away before his birth, […]
The Rights of the Orphan in Islam
Much of what Islam teaches relates to the nurturing of the community as a whole. Visiting the sick, taking care of the traveller and being hospitable and generous to your neighbour are just a few examples of how each Muslims should take a degree of responsibility for the maintenance of the community. The beloved Prophet […]
Ramadan 2022
Ramadan is the most anticipated month of the year in the Islamic calendar. For Muslims it represents a time for spiritual reflection and growth. A chance to help those in need and to spend more time focused on loved ones. It is characterised by a fast during daylight hours, for those who are of age […]
How does Islam empower women?
One of the most succinct and significant messages of Islam came on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, 10 years after the Hijrah of our beloved Messenger (SAW). This was of course, during the ‘Farewell Sermon’ delivered on Mount Arafat. This address was given not only to the people present, but the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) said […]
Great Women in Islam and their Charity
We all know the status of giving in Islam. In fact, a 2013 poll in the UK showed that Muslims are amongst Britain’s most generous givers. The Times newspaper reported, ‘More than seven out of ten Muslims give to charity,’ and in addition they were the religious group that topped the poll giving, ‘an average […]
Spotlight on Women’s Projects
Here at MyTenNights we are honoured to work with so many charities who continually support women’s projects in such a successful way. The sign of a strong and flourishing community is one where its women are thriving. And so by supporting these projects we can contribute and ensure women in need are taken care of […]
5 ways to improve your prayers during Ramadan
Every time you finish praying, have you ever wondered, “What score did I get?” If that seems like an odd question, did you know that the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, once said, “A person may offer a prayer and nothing of it is recorded for them except one-tenth of it, one-ninth of it, […]
7 tech hacks every Muslim needs
Tech has completely transformed our lives over the past 10 years. Whether you’re in love with it or hate it, no one can deny that technology has provided us with some super useful tools, especially during Ramadan. So, we’ve put together 7 tech hacks that will help us transform our Ramadan this year. 1) Sleep […]