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Start of Qiyam ul Layl (Night Prayer) in Saudi Arabia in Ramadan 2026 (English) The last 10 days of Ramadan (last Ashra) started with the Maghrib Prayer today, 9th March 2026, in Saudi Arabia and the surrounding countries. With this, Qiyam ul Layl (standing of the night), also known as Salat ul Layl (prayer of the night) will start in Masajid from tomorrow, 10th March 2026. The exact time of the start of Qiyam ul Layl can vary from masjid to masjid, for example, Qiyam ul Layl will start at 2:30 am in Masjid Al Iman, Riyadh. You can check the exact time in the masjid near your location. Continue Reading: Start of Qiyam ul Layl (Night Prayer) in Saudi Arabia in Ramadan 2026 (English, Urdu)

Fitrana (Sadaqa e Fitr) (Zakat al Fitr) in Pakistan in Ramadan 2026 Table of contents Darul Uloom Naeemia, Karachi Darul Ifta, Jamia Farooqia, Karachi Markaz Ahlo Sunnat Wal Jamat, Sargodha Dawat-e-Islami, Karachi Q&A Glossary of Key Terms Darul Uloom Naeemia, Karachi The minimum amount of Sadqa-e-Fitr for the current year has been fixed at Rs 300 per person by Darul Uloom Naeemia, Karachi. It is also advised to pay the amount to the poor before the day of Eid-ul-Fitr so that they can also celebrate the festival. The most deserving people for ‘Sadqa-e-Fitr’ are close relatives, followed by neighbors and the poor. Serial # Item Name Quantity Amount (PKR) 1. Kishmish (Raisin) – Premium Quality 4kg Rs 7,200 2. Khajur (Dates) – Premium Quality 4kg Rs 2,800 3. Jow (Barley) 4kg Rs 1,160 4. Ghandum ka Chakki wala Atta (Millstone Wheat Flour) 2kg Rs 300 Darul Ifta, Jamia Farooqia, Karachi The minimum amount of Sadqa-e-Fitr for the current year has been fixed at Rs 260 per person by Darul Ifta, Jamia Farooqia, Karachi. Serial # Item Name Quantity Amount (PKR) 1. Kishmish (Raisin) 3.5kg Rs 3,850 2. Khajur (Dates) 3.5kg Rs 2,100 3. Jow (Barley) 3.5kg Rs 950 4. Ghandum (Wheat Flour) 2kg Rs 260 Markaz Ahlo Sunnat Wal Jamat, Sargodha The minimum amount of Sadqa-e-Fitr for the current year has been fixed at Rs 250 per person by Markaz Ahlo Sunnat Wal Jamat, Sargodha. Serial # Item Name Quantity Amount (PKR) 1. Kishmish (Raisin) 3.5kg Rs 4,200 2. Khajur (Dates) 3.5kg Rs 1,950 3. Jow (Barley) / Jow (Barley) Flour 3.5kg Rs 1,050 4. Ghandum (Wheat Flour) 1.75kg Rs 250 Dawat-e-Islami, Karachi The minimum amount of Sadqa-e-Fitr for the current year has been fixed at Rs 300 per person byDawat-e-Islami, Karachi. Serial # Item Name Quantity Amount (PKR) 1. Ajwa Khajur (Ajwa Dates) 4kg Rs 19,200 2. Kishmish (Raisin) 4kg Rs 7,200 3. Khajur (Dates) 4kg Rs 2,600 4. Jow (Barley) / Jow (Barley) Flour 4kg Rs 1,100 5. Ghandum (Wheat Flour) 2kg Rs 300 Q&A Q: According to Darul Uloom Naeemia, what is the recommended timing for paying Fitrana, and why? A: The institution advises paying the amount before the day of Eid-ul-Fitr. This timing ensures that the poor and needy have the funds necessary to celebrate the festival alongside the rest of the community. Q: Which specific food item represents the highest monetary value for Fitrana according to the Dawat-e-Islami calculation? A: The highest monetary value listed is for Ajwa Khajur (Ajwa Dates). According to Dawat-e-Islami, the cost for 4kg of this item is Rs 19,200. Q: Who are identified as the most deserving recipients of Sadqa-e-Fitr in the provided guidelines? A: The most deserving people for Sadqa-e-Fitr are first one’s close relatives. They are followed in priority by neighbors and then the general poor. Glossary of Key Terms Term Definition Ajwa Khajur A specific, premium variety of dates used as a high-value commodity for calculating Fitrana. Fitrana / Sadaqa e Fitr A form of compulsory charity given to the poor at the end of Ramadan, before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer. Ghandum Wheat; specifically referenced as “Ghandum ka Chakki wala Atta” (millstone wheat flour) in the context of minimum Fitrana amounts. Jow Barley; one of the primary commodities used to determine the rate of Sadqa-e-Fitr. Khajur Dates; a common commodity used for Fitrana calculations, often categorized by quality (e.g., premium). Kishmish Raisins; a commodity used to calculate higher-tier Fitrana amounts. PKR / Rs Pakistani Rupee; the currency used to denote the Fitrana amounts in the provided text. Ramadan 1447H The Islamic lunar year corresponding to the 2026 Gregorian calendar year. Zakat al Fitr An alternative name for Fitrana or Sadaqa e Fitr, denoting the obligatory charity related to the breaking of the fast. Continue Reading: Fitrana (Sadaqa e Fitr) (Zakat al Fitr) in Pakistan in Ramadan 2026 (English, Urdu)

Summary This year, the Saudi Foundation Day holiday fell on Sunday, making the first weekend of Ramadan a long weekend. We planned to avail it for Umrah in Ramadan 2026. We booked Umrah slots for Saturday, February 21st, from 2 pm to 4 pm. The outline of our plan was: Friday: Travel to Ash Shafa and spend the night there.Saturday: Visit Makkah to perform Umrah, then return to Ash Shafa.Sunday: Depart from Ash Shafa and drive back to Riyadh.Our journey began on Friday morning at around 11 am, which was later than ideal. The roads were empty, which was very unlike Riyadh. The navigation initially showed: Estimated time: 8 hours 16 minutesDistance: 830 kmETA: 7:16pmDue to low traffic, consistent speed and fewer breaks, the ETA was adjusted to 5:48 p.m, which was comfortably before Iftar time. Eventually, we reached the hotel in Ash Shafa at 5:50 pm. The iftar time was 6:25 pm. There was almost a continuous queue of trucks along large portions of the highway. While this caused minor traffic in some areas, overall, the drive remained smooth and calm. Previously: 120 km/h before Riyadh checkpost140 km/h immediately afterNow: 120 km/h continues after the checkpostIt increases to 140 km/h only after crossing Al MuzahmiyahLater, several long stretches dropped back to 120 km/h before returning to 140 km/hKeep an eye on the speed limit signboards. We observed: Multiple police checkpoints (including on the opposite side)Numerous tripod/temporary speed camerasThis route currently has strict enforcement, so maintaining speed discipline is essential. We had originally intended to start umrah after Zuhar, in the hope that we could perform the Tawaf in Mitaf, but after observing the live stream, we realized that Mitaf was full 24/7. Performing Tuwaf on the rooftop after Zuhar was not a good idea, so we planned to leave for Umrah after Fajr to avail cooler weather. We woke up at 4:30 am. Fajr was 5:29 am. It was cold enough in Ash Shafa to require: Full-sleeve/winter shirtJacket needed at FajrWe left Ash Shafa around 5:45 am, traveled via the Hada route and reached the parking outside Makkah by 7:20 pm. This is called Hada Parking or Hada Bus Station. During Ramadan, cars from outside Makkah are not allowed to enter the city, especially if you are wearing an ihram, so we had to park our car in this parking and take a bus to the Haram. This restriction is to manage traffic in Makkah, and it is more convenient than trying to find parking near Haram. The bus ticket price was SAR 18.4 per adult. Kids were free. The prices were the same as last year. Upon entering the parking area, we received one receipt (unlike last year when we received two receipts—one for your car and another for the bus ride). Keep this receipt safe. It was checked while boarding the bus and will be taken back while leaving the parking on your car. Carefully note down the location of your car so that it’s easier to find it upon your return. Fajr temperature in Ash Shafa: 8°CAround Al Hada: 11°CAfter descending toward Makkah: temperature rose into the 20s The buses were ready, and we only had to wait for a few minutes before departure. We left the parking lot around 7:40 am. Unlike last year, the Makkah roads had no traffic, thus this time of the day was much more suitable for traveling to the parking near Haram. We reached this parking near Haram at 8:16 am. It was near the Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba Hotel. This parking is dedicated for buses going to and from Hada parking thus white returning, you will need to return to this parking to take your bus. Continue Reading: Umrah in Ramadan 2026: A Road Trip from Riyadh (English, Urdu)

The Clear Evidence Eid Prayer Time in Saudi Arabia The Eid prayer in Saudi Arabia is held 10 to 15 minutes after sunrise. Thus it is important to reach the Masjid before sunrise to have ample time to find an appropriate praying spot. If the Masjid is expected to be very crowded then it is better to reach the Masjid before the Fajr prayer and then stay there till the Eid prayer. Time of Sunrise in the Biggest Cities of Saudi Arabia The time of sunrise in the biggest cities of Saudi Arabia on the day of Eid ul Fitr 2025 – 1446H (30th March 2025) is as follows: Eid ul Fitr (2025 - 1446H) Prayer Time in Saudi Arabia (English, Urdu)

The Clear Evidence In this short video, Dr. Juan Cole, the Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History at the University of Michigan, talks about what the Qur’an, the scripture revered by the world’s 1.7 billion Muslims, says about peace and why this has never been more important. What the Qur’an, the scripture revered by the world’s 1.7 billion Muslims, says about peace has never been more important. Yet very little attention has been paid to this crucial subject. In my book, “Muhammad: Prophet of Peace amid the Clash of Empires,” I fill this gap. Let us picture the historical Muhammad SAW, who was born about 570 years after the death of Jesus Christ, whom he saw as his predecessor. As a merchant from the small shrine city of Makkah in western Arabia, he frequently traveled to cities like Jerusalem and Damascus in the Eastern Roman Empire. His trade would have been disrupted in the year 603 AD, when the Iranian Sasanian Empire invaded the Roman Near East, kicking off a brutal 26-year-long war. It was a time of both Christianity and paganism. Most people in the Roman Empire had embraced Christianity, but at the fringes of civilization, Bedouin and villagers still worshipped the old Arabian gods. Muhammad’s SAW home town, Makkah, was the site of the Kaaba, a shrine to God. Some may have worshipped only this supreme deity, but most simply added him to a pantheon, with pagan goddesses depicted as his daughters. Arab custom respected a major shrine to a deity—like the Kaaba—as a zone of peace. Muhammad’s SAW clan, the Banu Hashem, were caretakers of the Kaaba and its pilgrimage and in charge of settling feuds. Peacekeeping was Muhammad’s SAW ancestral vocation. The Qur’an speaks, in chapter 97, of the descent on Muhammad SAW of the angel on the night of the first revelation, which occurred around the year 610 AD, or about seven years after the war between the Roman Empire and the Sassanids began. That chapter ends by saying, “and peace it is, until the breaking of the dawn.” 97:5. The revelation brings with it the peace of worship and spirituality. Muhammad SAW began preaching a strict monotheism to Makkan pagans, who were outraged. They harassed and boycotted Muhammad’s SAW early Believers RA. In the face of this persecution, the Qur’an advises Muhammad in chapter 73: “Be patient with what they say and take your leave of them graciously.” 73:10. Another chapter (41) proclaims, “Good and evil are not equal. Repel the latter with the greater good, and behold, your enemy will become a devoted patron.” 41:34. The chapter (25) called “The Criterion” speaks of “the servants of the All-Merciful who walk humbly upon the earth—and when the unruly taunt them, they reply, ‘Peace.’” 25:63. Some sources allege that Muhammad SAW and the Believers RA supported the Roman Empire and that the pagans sided instead with the Iranian Sasanids. The Qur’an tells Muhammad SAW of the year 622 AD, “Recall when the pagans were intriguing against you, to kidnap you, or murder you, or to expel you.” 8:30. Under pressure, the prophet SAW and his small community emigrated to the nearby city of Madina. Pagan Makkah, however, launched three military campaigns in an attempt to take Madina and crush the new religion of Islam. In each case, the Believers RA and their allies in Madina, who included the city’s Jewish community, repelled these attacks. The Qur’an suggests that one goal of these defensive battles was to protect Roman Christian churches to the north from the pagan marauders. Continue Reading: Video: What the Qur’an Says About Peace - Dr. Juan Cole (English)

The Clear Evidence⁠ Perhaps young girls are also listening. This incident took place in the 1980s. At that time, I was studying in Madinah and had come to India for a week for a specific reason. When it was time to return, I did not get a direct seat. In fact, at that time, there was either no direct flight from Delhi to Jeddah, or if there was, I didn’t get a seat on it. The seat I was assigned required me to first take an American Airlines flight from Delhi to Karachi. From Karachi, I had to switch flights to reach Riyadh, and then from Riyadh, I had to take another flight to Madinah. It was about three in the afternoon when I boarded the plane, burning with a fever and feeling very unwell. My only intention upon taking my seat was to close my eyes and try to rest—I planned to take a tablet, drink some tea, and sleep. But Allah had something else planned. The seat next to mine was occupied by a Sikh gentleman who had been traveling for a long time. He had no one to talk to during his six to seven-hour journey and was eagerly waiting for a new passenger to sit beside him so he could have a conversation. As soon as I arrived, intending to rest, he welcomed me with the intention of talking. I was now stuck. At that time, the Iranian Revolution led by Khomeini was a hot topic. The Sikh gentleman, who was an American national born and raised in the U.S., had limited proficiency in Hindi and preferred to converse in English. The habit of many Indians, especially when traveling, is to pass time by discussing politics. It is quite interesting how, by the time a journey ends, it seems as if all of the country's problems—inflation, electricity shortages, water crises, and gas issues—have been resolved, and everyone parts ways as if the nation’s fate has been decided. This culture is unique to India and not commonly found in other countries. As soon as the Sikh gentleman saw me—a young scholar wearing traditional attire—he started a conversation about the Iranian Revolution. Our elders taught us never to waste time on pointless discussions; rather, it is an art and a science to skillfully steer any conversation towards a meaningful topic. So, while responding to his conversation, I gradually shifted the discussion toward Islam. However, he soon started yawning, showing no interest in religious discussions. Seeing him yawn, I felt relieved, thinking I might finally get a chance to rest. But fate had something else in store. The seat in front of me, near the emergency exit, was occupied by an American air hostess. She had been listening to our conversation. She suddenly spoke up, saying, "It seems like you are discussing Islam. May I join in and ask a few questions?" I agreed and told her she could ask anything, and if I knew the answer, I would respond. She said she had been studying Islam for a year. While she found certain aspects appealing, some things were confusing and difficult to understand. She then asked, "What exactly is the concept of veiling (hijab)? Haven’t you imprisoned half of your population—your women—by imposing this practice?" May Allah guide people to wisdom. Our elders taught us to never respond to a question impulsively. Instead, one should first listen carefully, internally turn to Allah for guidance, and seek divine wisdom before answering. So, as I listened to her question, I silently prayed, asking Allah to guide me toward an answer that would be beneficial. And then, suddenly, an example came to my mind—one I had never thought of before. I told the American air hostess: Continue Reading: ⁠Audio: Aik American Air Hostess ka Waqia - Shaikh Khalil-ur-Rahman Sajjad Nomani (Urdu, English)

The Clear Evidence Perhaps young girls are also listening. This incident took place in the 1980s. At that time, I was studying in Madinah and had come to India for a week for a specific reason. When it was time to return, I did not get a direct seat. In fact, at that time, there was either no direct flight from Delhi to Jeddah, or if there was, I didn’t get a seat on it. The seat I was assigned required me to first take an American Airlines flight from Delhi to Karachi. From Karachi, I had to switch flights to reach Riyadh, and then from Riyadh, I had to take another flight to Madinah. It was about three in the afternoon when I boarded the plane, burning with a fever and feeling very unwell. My only intention upon taking my seat was to close my eyes and try to rest—I planned to take a tablet, drink some tea, and sleep. But Allah had something else planned. The seat next to mine was occupied by a Sikh gentleman who had been traveling for a long time. He had no one to talk to during his six to seven-hour journey and was eagerly waiting for a new passenger to sit beside him so he could have a conversation. As soon as I arrived, intending to rest, he welcomed me with the intention of talking. I was now stuck. At that time, the Iranian Revolution led by Khomeini was a hot topic. The Sikh gentleman, who was an American national born and raised in the U.S., had limited proficiency in Hindi and preferred to converse in English. The habit of many Indians, especially when traveling, is to pass time by discussing politics. It is quite interesting how, by the time a journey ends, it seems as if all of the country's problems—inflation, electricity shortages, water crises, and gas issues—have been resolved, and everyone parts ways as if the nation’s fate has been decided. This culture is unique to India and not commonly found in other countries. As soon as the Sikh gentleman saw me—a young scholar wearing traditional attire—he started a conversation about the Iranian Revolution. Our elders taught us never to waste time on pointless discussions; rather, it is an art and a science to skillfully steer any conversation towards a meaningful topic. So, while responding to his conversation, I gradually shifted the discussion toward Islam. However, he soon started yawning, showing no interest in religious discussions. Seeing him yawn, I felt relieved, thinking I might finally get a chance to rest. But fate had something else in store. The seat in front of me, near the emergency exit, was occupied by an American air hostess. She had been listening to our conversation. She suddenly spoke up, saying, "It seems like you are discussing Islam. May I join in and ask a few questions?" I agreed and told her she could ask anything, and if I knew the answer, I would respond. She said she had been studying Islam for a year. While she found certain aspects appealing, some things were confusing and difficult to understand. She then asked, "What exactly is the concept of veiling (hijab)? Haven’t you imprisoned half of your population—your women—by imposing this practice?" May Allah guide people to wisdom. Our elders taught us to never respond to a question impulsively. Instead, one should first listen carefully, internally turn to Allah for guidance, and seek divine wisdom before answering. So, as I listened to her question, I silently prayed, asking Allah to guide me toward an answer that would be beneficial. And then, suddenly, an example came to my mind—one I had never thought of before. I told the American air hostess: Continue Reading: Audio: Aik American Air Hostess ka Waqia - Shaikh Khalil-ur-Rahman Sajjad Nomani (Urdu)

The Clear Evidence Sharia as a Path to God - Andrew F. March For many of us in America, “Sharia” is a household word, familiar from the media and political debates. But what is Sharia and how much do ordinary Americans really know about it? We may think of it as “Islamic law” but that doesn’t tell us very much if we know little about the Islamic tradition. I’m not a Muslim myself, but I am a scholar of Islamic law, and I often find myself introducing Sharia to college students whose only knowledge of Islam might come from news reports about distant and confusing events. I tell them that for Muslims, Sharia means the “way” or “path” to God. I also explain that it’s broader than just law, and it refers to the very idea of God communicating with humans through revelation. This is why for Muslims, the Sharia includes God’s messages to previous prophets, from Noah to Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. This shouldn’t be a surprise—Muslims see God’s revelation to Muhammad SAW as a continuation, and completion, of the message revealed to the earlier Jewish and Christian prophets. But while the Sharia is not just law, it is law. It contains rules of behavior. But Muslim legal scholars of the past described the Sharia not so much as a codified rulebook, like our tax code, nor as merely a set of higher principles, like the idea of natural law, but as the ongoing search for God’s prescriptions for human action. Like the Mosaic law, the Sharia is the discovery of the rules that will allow believers to obey God. Muslims understand that these rules of Sharia reflect broader purposes and values. Scholars and theologians have traditionally said that the entire Sharia is designed to protect human welfare, which they define through 6 core universal interests: life, religion, reason, wealth, family and honor. For example, the Sharia prohibits the consumption of alcohol. But scholars don’t just say that this is because God has forbidden it – but also because it is God’s will that humans protect and preserve their reason or intellect, which is necessary for making correct moral decisions. The Sharia also prohibits sexual relations outside of marriage. This is not just because of divine decree, but because it preserves family bonds. At the same time, the Sharia prohibits false accusations of sexual immorality. This protects human dignity and honor, which are necessary for living a good life. So the Sharia should first be understood by its goals and values before its rules. What then are those rules? And if they are not codified, how are they known? Muslim jurists discovered these rules through 4 primary sources: the Quran, the words and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the universal agreement about a matter by the Muslim community (or its scholars), and the careful use of analogy. Law usually refers to the public sphere, but most of the Sharia’s rulings are about private spiritual practice, such as prayer, fasting, charity, and so on. And while rulings on social relations from marriage, divorce, sales, contracts, and inheritance remain a living part of the Sharia, their implementation in modern societies varies from country to country. Sometimes it is based purely on personal conviction—as in the case of American Muslims voluntarily giving to charity or following Islamic finance laws. Importantly, very few of the areas of behavior and social relations the Sharia governs have only a single rule on which all jurists agree. Scholars always accepted and recognized reasonable disagreement, because interpretation could rarely provide complete certainty about God’s intentions. Continue Reading: Video: Introduction to Sharia - Andrew F. March (English)

The Clear Evidence My name is Joram van Klaveren, and I’m a former member of the Dutch parliament who represented the Party for Freedom, the anti-Islamic nationalist party of Geert Wilders. For years I gave everything I had to fight against Islam. I tried to make legislation to shut down all Islamic schools in the Netherlands. I attempted to close all mosques, ban the Quran, and ban Islam altogether from the Netherlands. As a Dutch politician, I opposed Islam in every way possible. But my views drastically changed during a party rally in 2014. “Wilders asked supporters ‘do you want more or fewer Moroccans in the Netherlands?’ Then the crowd shouted back ‘fewer, fewer, fewer.’ Wilders smiled and answered: I’ll make sure that it will happen. Then I thought it’s not about political ideology anymore, but the idea of getting rid of an ethnic group. A lot of people thought he sounded like the Nazi [Joseph] Goebbels. I thought he was crossing a line. Then I left the party,” he said. In 2017, I left parliament and finally had the time to fulfill a long-held desire: to write an anti-Islam book. I wanted a book that would provide conclusive theoretical grounding for all of the objections I held against Islam as a politician. My book would settle the dispute about Islam with a clear conclusion: Islam is a danger to Europe, to America, to the West, and, actually, to the whole world. Before writing my book, my view about Islam was influenced by the conservative Protestant environment of my upbringing, in which other religions, and certainly Islam, were definitely seen as wayward and wrong. I was also influenced by the cultural aversion toward Islam that many Europeans have, which was a result of their historic clashes with the Islamic world. And of course, the fears and worries I experienced during years of studying comparative religion at the university formed my opinions. Remarkably, my studies at the university actually began on September 11, 2001. Many horrors would sadly follow, inside and outside of Europe, from the murder of columnist Theo van Gogh; to kidnappings, anti-Semitic terror, and beheadings; to haphazard stabs, truck attacks, and suicide attacks; to the proclamation of the caliphate by ISIS. There were even Muslims from the Netherlands who travelled as jihadists to Syria. These events confirmed and deepened my negative feelings about Islam and motivated me to join Wilders’ party. I believed that Islam should be fought where possible. But as I began writing my book, I came across information that was at odds with my ideas. I learned that many of my ideas about Islam—stated by orientalists, far-right Westerners, and even by Islamic extremists—had little or no basis in historical Islam. My research often presented me with contexts and interpretations that were very different from those I had propagated for years. A more nuanced image of Islam slowly developed in my mind. Seeking more information, I wrote to various academic authorities on Islam, including Timothy Winter who converted to Islam and became Professor Abdul Hakim Murad of Cambridge University. He pointed out various scholars, books, and facts and advised me to read again and more deeply. One by one, my objections to Islam vanished. Islam was no longer a religion that promoted violence, hatred, and anti-Semitism, or a religion that categorized women and non-believers as inferior humans and stridently opposed democracy. Slowly, my perspective of Islam changed. I also received surprisingly satisfying, Islamic answers to my existing Christian questions about specific dogmas, such as the Trinity, the sacrifice of Christ, and original sin. All that I was learning about Islam influenced my work on the book in such a way that it began to take on the character of a personal search for God. Continue Reading: Video: An Anti-Islamic Nationalist Politician's Journey to Islam – Joram van Klaveren (English)

The Clear Evidence As-salāmu alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Today we will be speaking about a very interesting topic, and that is the husband-wife relation. I think a lot of people have a lot to learn. Because what happens is, life is full of learning. If we don't learn, we will not be able to lead a life that is fruitful. All of us, as we grow, and whilst we are young and still growing, we have a dream. And the dream is, one day I will get married, and one day I will do this. You know, if it's a female, she would say, one day I will marry such and such a prince of mine. And the male will say, well, one day I will have the princess, and this is what will happen, and this is the type of person. We need to know that this entire thought needs to be harnessed. And we need to think very carefully what type of a person we want to marry. The reason is, that decision will determine the rest of our lives, whether we will lead a life of happiness or a life of doom. The decisions of marriage are by far the most important decisions that one could make within one's social circle and even for the rest of life. So it is important for us to know what the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, teaches us regarding making this choice. Firstly, he says that a woman can be married for some reasons. Some of these reasons are, لِمَالِهَا وَلِجَمَالِهَا وَلِحَسَبِهَا وَلِدِينِهَا She can either be married for her wealth. Some people look at wealth, wow, wealthy family, let me get married. And sometimes they look at the status in society, wow, you know, good lineage, or should I say, high status in society, prestigious people, let me get married. Sometimes they look at the looks. This person is very good looking, very pretty girl, you know, very handsome man, let me get married. And there is something that people look at which is religion, character and conduct. So the Prophet says, فَظْفَرْ بِذَاتِ الدِّينِ تَرِبَتْ يَدَاكَ Become successful by selecting the one who has religion, character and conduct. And this is why the Prophet, may peace be upon him, says, إِذَا جَاءَكُمْ مَن تَرْضَوْنَ دِينَهُ وَخُلُوقَهُ فَزَوِّجُوهُ إِلَّا تَفْعَلُوهُ تَكُنْ فِتْنَةٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَفَسَادٌ عَرِيضٌ When someone comes to you with a proposal, and you are happy with their level of character and conduct, as well as religion, then do not disagree or deny them. Let them get married to your daughter. If you don't allow them, there may be lots of fitna and fasad. What is fitna and fasad on earth? Fitna meaning corruption, problems, disruptions, difficulties, calamities. So many things can happen. So this is the teaching of Muhammad, may peace be upon him. We need not reject proposals without a reason. Some people will reject it solely because they've had a problem with someone. Solely because they had one raw deal where they were wrong sometimes. And their daughter has to suffer. The son has to suffer. They lose out on good proposals. As we all know today, to get a good person to marry is like hunting for a needle in a haystack. Perhaps not as difficult as that, but for a lot of people it may be just that. And it is very, very risky because sometimes we've picked up part of the hay, and we think it's a needle. And in the same way, we think we have a good man or a good wife, and it only turns out later on that they're not as good as we thought they were. So it's important for us, once we've made the decision, each one of us should be, the main aim in our lives should be to please our Maker, to please our Creator. We need to be constantly conscious of that. If that is the case, we will be able to lead a happy life. Continue Reading: Video: Marital Relationship - Dr. Mufti Ismail Menk (English)

The Clear Evidence “So I came from behind, and I scared him, right? And he freaked out.” “Two coffees for you.” “Yeah, two coffees, put it here, please.” “Where are you from, sir? India or Pakistan?” “Bangladesh.” “Same thing, different smell. Don’t tell me you put curry in a coffee, sir.” “No.” “Are you on a student visa or work visa? Don’t make me tell immigration. Man, how do you get a job here? You should be in a service station.” (laughing) “Now you're moving up these days, huh? You know, if you were Indian, I was gonna sing a song for you. Watch, watch. I will sing it…” “Would you like anything else?” “Two sugars, please, sir. Bye-bye.” (laughing) “What’s wrong with you, man?” “What’d you do that for?” “Did what?” “How rude was that!” “Relax, man. We’re just having a laugh. What’s wrong with you?” “You are very offensive.” “What do you mean offensive? Come on, man. I’ll prove it to you, he didn’t get offended. Hey, cricket boy, come here, man! Did you get offended?” “No, that was okay, it’s fine.” “I told you, man. Relax, he didn’t get offended.” “Brother, did you get offended?” “Actually, that was a bit offensive.” “I told you he was insulted.” “I thought we were having a laugh.” “It’s one thing to laugh, but it’s another thing to laugh at someone else’s expense. You should know better than that. Allah says in the Quran, ‘Do not insult one another and don’t call each other by insulting nicknames.’ That’s exactly what you did.” “I should know better, man.” “The Prophet of Allah never, once in his life, did he ever mock or make fun of anyone.” “I’m gonna go say sorry to the man.” “Yeah, I think you should.” Continue Reading: Video: There’s Nothing Funny about Bullying - Mohamed Hoblos (English)

The Clear Evidence Etiquettes and Rulings of Sleeping Peace and blessings be upon you.All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the noble Prophet, his family, and his companions. Today, my discussion is on the etiquettes and rulings of sleeping. A person typically sleeps for six to eight hours daily, which is a physical necessity. As Allah Almighty states in the Holy Quran:"We made your sleep a means of rest." (Surah Nuh) If a person follows the sleeping habits of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), then one-third or one-fourth of their life can turn into worship. The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to recite various supplications before sleeping, but the most crucial teaching regarding sleep is the timely performance of the Isha and Fajr prayers. In a hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:"Whoever prays Isha in congregation, it is as if they have worshipped for half the night. And whoever prays Fajr in congregation, it is as if they have worshipped the entire night." (Sahih Muslim) Other hadiths clearly state that women should offer their prayers at home, as advised by the Prophet (peace be upon him). The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would perform ablution (wudu) before sleeping, just as he did for prayer. He would place his right hand under his right cheek and lie on his right side. Before sleeping, he would recite the following supplication: "O Allah, in Your name, I die and I live." Since sleep is a temporary state of unconsciousness akin to death, when the Prophet (peace be upon him) woke up, he would recite: "All praise is due to Allah, who gave us life after He caused us to die, and to Him is the resurrection." The hadiths encourage sleeping early after Isha. The Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions used to sleep early and wake up in the later part of the night for Tahajjud prayer. Today, the habit of staying up late has made it difficult for many to wake up for Fajr prayer. The Prophet (peace be upon him) was once informed about a man who sleeps until morning, missing Fajr prayer. He (peace be upon him) said:"Satan urinates in the ears of such a person." (Bukhari & Muslim) Avoid sleeping on the stomach: The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade sleeping on the stomach. (Abu Dawood)Sleeping on the back is permissible: A hadith in Sahih Bukhari confirms that it is allowed to sleep on one's back.Extinguishing lamps before sleeping: The Prophet (peace be upon him) advised turning off lamps (or in today’s terms, switching off lights, stoves, and securing doors and utensils) before sleeping. (Sahih Bukhari)Reciting protective verses before sleeping: The Prophet (peace be upon him) instructed reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas, Ayat-ul-Kursi, and the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah before sleeping. (Bukhari & Muslim)Sleeping after Fajr and between Maghrib and Isha is disliked.Scholars have considered sleeping between Maghrib and Isha undesirable, though it is not forbidden. However, avoiding it is preferable.Taking a nap (Qailulah) during the day is Sunnah, and modern science acknowledges its benefits.May Allah grant us true love for the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the ability to follow it. Ameen.Continue Reading: Video: Sone k Aadab - Etiquette of Sleeping - Dr. Mohammad Najeeb Qasmi (Urdu)

The Clear Evidence Junior Jinnah Introduction 🌙 For the past 10 years, Junior Jinnah Trust (JJT) has been a lifeline for orphans and zakat-eligible children, providing them with free quality education, character-building, and hope for a brighter future. With 18 ALP campuses, JJT is not just educating children—it is transforming lives through knowledge and care. The Prophet ﷺ said, ‘Whoever relieves a believer’s distress, Allah will relieve his distress on the Day of Judgment’ (Muslim). Support JJT by volunteering with your time or donations and be a source of light for these Orphan children. Junior Jinnah Trust is an authoritative and registered organization under Pakistan’s Trust Act 1882. JJT provides students with: Free tuition with Quality Learning Materials.Free Text Books & Note BooksNo charges of Local and Board ExamsBags, stationary, uniform kits (for specific cases) Junior Jinnah’s Key Achievements in 2024: ✅ 1,900 out-of-school children enrolled✅ 23 Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) Centers/Schools✅ 300 students graduated from the Digital Skills Program, transitioning to employment.✅ 1,250+ students graduated from ALP/ Formal education programs.✅ 30,000 school meals provided to children for better nutrition✅ Signed 6 MOUs with organizations for better partnership✅ Hosted Leaders’ Summit on Education (150+ participants, including CEOs and industry leaders). For Volunteering Contact: [email protected] +92-332-311-1345+92-332-548-8876 For Donations: SAMBA BANK LIMITEDJUNIOR JINNAH TRUSTA/C#: 2000848908IBAN# PK27SAMB0000002000848908Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad Education is a basic human right, yet for those living in poverty, it becomes a luxury. Instead of attending school, children born into poverty are forced to work and help their families earn a livelihood. Deprived of their childhood and education, these children become vulnerable to economic, social, and psychological exploitation. Unless this vicious cycle is broken, it continues from one generation to the next. Junior Jinnah Trust (JJT) was established as a nonprofit NGO in 2014 with a clear vision—raising generations that will bring positive change to the world. The Junior Jinnah School System is the flagship program of the trust, dedicated to providing state-of-the-art education to children from impoverished communities. The goal is to equip future generations with the tools they need for a better and more prosperous life. The initiative began in Burmatown, a community of laborers just outside Islamabad. In just five years, JJT grew from a single campus with 100 students to two campuses serving 750 students. To maximize the number of beneficiaries, the school operates in two shifts, ensuring education is accessible to as many children as possible. JJT offers three modes of education: Regular Schooling – From Kindergarten to Class 8.Self-Study Distance Learning – A program utilizing mobile phones for education.Fast-Track Program for Girls – A two-year accelerated program for older girls with no prior schooling, preparing them for standard matriculation exams.During the COVID-19 pandemic, instead of witnessing dropouts, the school saw an increase in student enrollment due to the flexibility of these programs. Half of JJT’s students are girls, and over 80% come from financially struggling families who cannot afford education and qualify for zakat and sadaqah assistance. JJT covers over 50% of students’ educational costs, providing them with free books, notebooks, and uniforms. For orphans, JJT bears the full cost of their education and expenses. Continue Reading: Junior Jinnah Trust - Free Education for Underprivileged Kids (English, Urdu)

The Clear Evidence “When I finished matric I was confident I would get an exemption and qualify to go to university. I was confident I was going to get a bursary too but my problem was at home the situation was quite bad. My mother lost her job two years before my matric,” he said in the clip. Zondo continues to say that by the time he finished Grade 11, his mother had exhausted all her savings. “Somehow I felt that the community had seen how my mother struggled to raise us on her own and expected me to look for work after matric to support her. I wanted to go and do law and was determined but I felt I couldn’t do that unless I made arrangements to ensure my mother and siblings would have something to eat.” That was when he approached Bux and asked for a loan. “Very interestingly he didn’t ask many questions and agreed to help me. He said he can’t give me money but will give me a voucher to give to my mother for groceries. Each month my mother would collect groceries up to the value of R20 at his shop until I finished my degree.” The oral agreement continued for three years and in the clip, an emotional Zondo said he was touched by Bux’s humility when he refused to accept repayment for the loan. “When I asked him what arrangements we could make so I repay him, he said don’t worry. Do to others what I have done to you. I thought that was very important and in my own small way I try to do that,” said the judge. Bux said he remembered the young and energetic Zondo. “He often visited my shop and from all the students I interacted with, he was the only one who wanted to be an attorney.” Bux said he was touched when Zondo approached him for the loan. “I told him if I gave him money it would probably get used somewhere else so I would rather give him grocery vouchers for a certain amount for his family to collect monthly.” Bux said he had been happy to help where he could. “When he came back to repay it [the amount] as per our oral agreement I said to him” ‘Raymond the best way you can repay me is by helping another struggling student’,” he said. When the video surfaced, Bux said he saw Judge Zondo’s face and immediately remembered him. “I remembered his face as a youngster. He hasn’t changed much. I was touched and overwhelmed with emotion when I watched the video. When we help people, we do not expect anything in return.” He said he had not expected the story to have received as much attention as it did. “You know, I helped him because it was the right thing to do. As a Muslim, helping others is important. But you do it because you want to, not because you want recognition and for everyone to know.” Continue Reading: Video: The story of a boy, who was helped by a stranger Muslim, when his family had nothing to eat (English)

The Clear Evidence The last 10 days of Ramadan (last Ashra) started with the Maghrib Prayer today, 20th March 2025 in Saudi Arabia and the surrounding countries. With this, Qiyam ul Layl (standing of the night), also known as Salat ul Layl (prayer of the night) will start in Masajid from tomorrow, 21st March 2025. The exact time of the start of Qiyam ul Layl can vary from masjid to masjid, for example, Qiyam ul Layl will start at 2 am in Masjid Al Iman, Riyadh. You can check the exact time in the masjid near your location. Continue Reading: Start of Qiyam ul Layl (Night Prayer) in Saudi Arabia in Ramadan 2025 (English, Urdu)