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inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

When do you say inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un?

We always hear Muslims say inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un (إِنَّا للهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ), but why do they say it? And, when? Let’s find out.  Innalillahiwainnailaihirojiun Meaning. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un in English means “We surely belong to Allah and to Him we shall return”. In most cases, you hear it when someone passes away, or when someone experiences or goes through a tragedy. Inna lillahi wa Inna ilayhi rajioon is said in many cases like

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hijab

Why do Muslims wear hijab? | Noor Academy

hijab Hijab is a term used in Islam to refer to the practice of modesty and covering one’s body and head in public. The word “hijab” comes from the Arabic root “hajaba,” which means to conceal or cover. The hijab can take many forms, including a headscarf, veil, or full-body covering. It is not only a physical garment, but also a state of mind and a way of conducting oneself with dignity and respect. One clear thing that we all

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hajj

Can a woman go to hajj without a mahram? | Noor Academy

One of the Five Pillars of Islam is Pilgrimage which is a must for every capable Muslim, but can a woman go to hajj without a mahram? Let’s find out. Can a woman go to hajj without a mahram? Yes, recently Saudi Arabia announced that a woman can go to hajj without a mahram (male guardian). The ministry said in a tweet.  “Those wishing to perform Haj will have to register individually. Women can register without a mahram (male guardian)

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isha prayer

What is the last time of isha prayer? | Noor Academy

In this article we will learn everything you need to know about Isha prayer, starting from how to pray it. First, let’s learn how to pray step by step. What is Prayer and how to perform it? We will take about how to pray generally including isha salah. Usually, Muslims pray while standing but it’s not obligatory if someone isn’t capable of standing then he can sit while praying. Praying includes reciting the Quran in Arabic and glorifying Allah. Here

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Battle of Uhud

Battle of Uhud for kids benefit & lesson | Noor Academy

Teaching your kids about the battle of Uhud (Arabic: غزوة احد)is essential as they will learn many lessons from it, so let’s see how to teach them about it.  Why Did the Battle of Uhud Happen? Here is the battle of Uhud story, Uhud was the second battle between the Muslims and the disbelievers. After the Muslim’s victory in the battle of Badr even so they were only 300 men against 1000 Quraish men. That’s why Quraish leaders decided to

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maghrib

How to pray maghrib for kids? | Noor Academy

In this article, we will discuss how to pray Maghrib prayer step by step and everything you need to know about it. What time is maghrib prayer? The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The time for Maghrib lasts until the twilight has faded”. This means that the time of praying starts after the sunset and until the red afterglow of the sun fades from the sky. When is maghrib prayer? Maghrib prayer is performed after

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Moses in Islam

How many miracles Moses performed in Islam? | Noor Academy

In this article, we will learn about the amazing miracles of the prophet Moses in Islam, and all the stories about him mentioned in the Holy Quran. How many miracles did Moses perform in Islam? The number of the famous miracles is nine, and they are as follows: 1- his staff 2- His hand becomes white. 3- The miracle of the locust disaster. 4- The miracle of the louse disaster. 5- Hordes of frogs infesting Egypt. 6- Water turning to

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alhamdulillah

what does alhamdulillah mean? | Noor Academy

what does alhamdulillah mean? alhamdulillah ( Arabic: الحمدالله ) means praise to be to Allah Alhamdulillah meaning There are three parts to the phrase:       Al, meaning “the”.       Hamd, meaning “praise”.       Lillah, meaning “Allah”. Alhamdulillah has more than one translation, but they are all similar, here they are:       “All praise is due to Allah.”       “All praise is due to God alone.”       “All the

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tarawih

How to tarawih prayer? | Noor Academy

How to tarawih prayer? The month of Ramadan is all about doing good deeds, throughout the month we do our best to gain Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. And one important ibadah is tarawih prayer. So, if you don’t know what is tarawih prayer or how to perform it keep reading. What is tarawih prayer? Tarawih (Arabic: صلاة التراويح ) is the special prayer that we pray every day after praying salat al Aisha. The word tarawih itself means “to rest

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tahajjud

What is tahajjud prayer? | Noor Academy

One of the sunnah prayers is tahajjud (Arabic: صلاة التهجد ), and as Muslims, we should follow the profit guidance, so in this article, we will understand everything about tahajjud prayer. It is said that the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon his) used to pray Tahajjud prayer until his feet became sore. Someone once asked: “O the Messenger of Allah! Why do you strain yourself though Allah declared in the Qur’an that you were forgiven of all your sins?”

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