Imam Hussain (RA) is the second grandson of Holy Prophet (Saww), son of Bibi Fatima (RA) and Hazrat Ali (RA). He is the third Imam in line while Imam Ali, the first and Imam Hassan as the second Imam for the believers. Since Imam was born in the time of Hazrat Muhammad (Saww) he was [...]
Every religion has special months, events and the new year beginning period. Similarly, the Islamic New Year Calendar is based on the Lunar System which decides when the new year will be starting. The Lunar Calendar is 11 or 12 days shorter than the Solar Calendar. The expected Gregorian Date on 1st Muharram 1441 is [...]
What do you understand by the terminology ‘Bidah’? There may be different interpretations of the word but the literal meaning remains the same. The word roots from the word Al Badah which means creating something new which does not exist in first place. Another meaning states that innovation is specifically related to customs, actions and [...]
We often come across sayings like ‘Sadness is Shayatan’s doing’, ‘a believer is never sad’ and ‘why are you sad?’ such remarks are mere words and do not help when there is need of practical, logical and rational implementation. There is no doubt, cure for everything, it’s just that we are not aware of it at [...]
Love is something that cannot be described in mere words. Words have the power to communicate, but the wrong selection of words can lead to the destruction of families, one’s soul and generations. Therefore, to capture a heart, the words can only play a significant role if one can feel real and pure love. SalamPlanet [...]
Quran is a spiritual book, containing guidance for mankind. Every verse is meaningful and is light for Muslims going through dark times. Revealed on the last Prophet Muhammad (Saww), the Quran is ultimate guidance for Muslims in every corner of the world. Each line of the Quran is unique and has immense importance. Not a [...]
Every religion has something that is most sacred to its followers. This is essential for any religion to survive and keep its wisdom alive. Islam is a unique religion in the sense that its teachings have been the same since day one! The Holy Book (Quran), The Holy Sites (Kaaba, Masjid al-Har’am, and others) and [...]
Kaaba, meaning a cube in the Arabic language is the site of worship for millions of Muslims around the world. Hajj is obligatory upon all able-bodied Muslims to perform and without performing a tawaf around Kaaba, the pilgrimage isn’t considered valid. This is JUST ONE of many significances of Kaaba. Why is the Kaaba important? [...]
Every year, the world witnesses the huge gathering of Muslims on one of their holiest sites – The Mecca! The sole reason for a huge gathering is to reconnect with the creator and ask for His forgiveness. Salam Planet knows that many of you (regardless of the religion) have the question ‘What is hajj and [...]
Millions of Muslims from all over the world come to Mecca annually in anticipation of Hajj – the Muslim Pilgrimage. It holds great importance in the lives of Muslims and has been made obligatory upon financially, able-bodied Muslims to perform Hajj once in their life. It is in accordance with the Sunnah of Holy Prophet [...]
