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The month of Dhul Qa'dah is upon us! Here are a couple of things to know and do: Dhul Qa’dah is the 11th month of the Islamic (lunar) calendar, and Hajj was made obligatory as one of the five pillars of Islam in this month in 8 AH.

Who are the 9 people Allah loves and how can you earn that beautiful status? 👇🏽 1. Those who are God-conscious (Al-Muttaqin)

"But yes, whoever fulfills his commitment and fears Allāh - then indeed, Allāh loves those who are mindful of Him." [Qur'an 3:76]

Here are 15 duas for protection from the Qur'an and Sunnah 👇🏽 1. In the Name of Allah with Whose Name there is protection against every kind of harm in the earth or in heaven, and He is All-Hearing and All-Knowing [Tirmidhi]

Everything you need to know about Zakat 🧵

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Here's a 10-point guide to paying your Zakat this Ramadan w/@NZF_org_uk 👇🏽 AD 1. What is Zakat?

Zakat literally means "that which purifies". It's the third pillar of Islam and a compulsory payment for Muslims to purify and redistribute our wealth.

Zakat is 2.5% of your total wealth but not everyone has to pay it.

Here are 9 things you can do while on your period this Ramadan 👇🏽 1. Keep doing wudhu, it carries a lot of barakah

When the Messenger ﷺ was in the state of major ritual impurity and intended to eat or sleep, he would perform wudū, the way he would for prayer. (Muslim)

Here are 11 duas and supplications to know for exams and deadlines 👇🏽 1. Rabbishrah li sadri wa yassir li ‘amri Wah-lul ‘uqdatam-min-li-saani Yaf-qahuu qawlii

O my Lord! Open for me my chest; Ease my task for me; And remove the impediment from my speech, so they may understand what I say (20:25-28)

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Here are 6 reason why communal worship is important in Islam 👇 1. The Prophet ﷺ said, “The reward of the prayer in congregation is twenty seven times greater (than that of a prayer offered by a person alone).” [Bukhari]

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Here are 7 ways to engage with the Qur'an during Ramadan if you can't read or understand Arabic 👇 1. Find a good translation that works for you

Use a word-to-word translation to understand the definitions of specific words and to remember the meanings of frequently-used words in the Qur’an. Use several different translations to truly grasp the meanings of each verse.

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Allah’s 99 names and how to use them in duas 👇🏽 When you're in desperate need of help, distressed or under great difficulty, call upon Al-Mujeeb (The One Who Responds) 🤲🏽

The Prophet ﷺ said, “Allah is conscientious and generous. He is shy to return the outstretched hands of his servant empty and disappointed.” (Tirmidhi)

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No nearby mosque in your area to pray tarawih or unable to make the journey? Here's a detailed guide on how to pray Tarawih at home 👇 What is tarawih?

Tarawih prayers are Sunnah prayers performed after Isha Salah during the month of Ramadan. They have been emphasised in Ahadith and can also be called “qiyam al layl” (night prayers).

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Here are the duas to know for Ramadan 👇🏽 1. When you see the crescent moon signalling the beginning of Ramadan:

Allahumma ahillahu alayna bil-amni wal-iman was-salaamati wal-islam rabbi wa rabbuka Allah.

Oh Allah, make it a start full of peace and faith, safety and Islam, my Lord and your Lord is Allah.

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7 reasons why donating to charities that charge an admin fee can be a good thing w/@IslamicReliefUK 1. Admin costs are a necessary cost as a means to increase the impact of donations which allow us to fulfil our spiritual duties. Without admin costs, those we intend to help may not receive the aid they need, when they need it.

#faithandfemininity On Islam and Womanhood with @rumaysah_ hosted by @fatimasflavors 🧵

twitter.com/i/spaces/1mrGm… All of our relationships are set up as a triangle, us, them and Allah. When we enact an injustice on someone, we are also enacting that upon Allah and this is something we should remember as a guide in our relationships.

[Thread] It's Hajj season!

Lady Zainab Cobbold, a convert, was the first documented British Muslim woman to perform Hajj.

This is a thread about her extraordinary journey to Islam 👇 Born into aristocracy as Lady Evelyn Murray in Edinburgh in 1867, her father frequently took her and her family on trips to Algiers and Cairo where she spent the majority of her childhood.

There, she learned Arabic and visited local mosques with her friends.

[THREAD] Here are 8 of the best films and documentaries on Hajj 🎬

Grab yourself some popcorn, get together with family and friends and journey to Mecca through your screen in these blessed days of Dhul Hijjah 🕋 1. The Great Journey (Le Grand Voyage)

A Moroccan immigrant in France asks his adolescent son to drive him across seven countries so he can perform Hajj. What they come to understand about one another has implications far greater than the journey itself.

How you can engage with the Qur'an this Ramadan if you can't read or understand Arabic - a short thread 🧵 1. Find a good translation that works for you

Many websites allow you to choose between different Qur'an translations or include the different translations side-by-side. Some good examples include:

- qurano.com
- recitequran.com/1:1
- corpus.quran.com