Sujood

Sujood

Just as Allah has made the human face the most noble aspect of his physical creation, He has made lowering that same face to the ground in sincere humility the most noble aspect of prayer. (Adapted from Abi Abdillah Muhammad ibn Abd Al-Rahman Al-Bukhari's Mahasin...
Standing in prayer

Standing in prayer

When you stand in prayer and clasp your left arm with your right, imagine that you are making a symbolic statement, that by clasping your arm you're restraining yourself from any motions other than what your Sustainer has commanded. You could have, instead of...
Zakah

Zakah

Zakah is essentially giving away money that isn't yours, except it doesn't actually leave your possession. How is it giving away money that's not yours? Because Allah has simply lent you that money for a short time so you may use it to obtain everlasting...