Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aqiqa ?

At the birth of a child, the Aqiqah (Akika) is performed as part of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and is a virtuous act in Islam . It involves the sacrifice of livestock, such as goats and sheep. It usually takes place on the seventh day after a baby’s birth. However, there’s nothing wrong with doing it at a later time.

The sacrifice is then divided between the family members who are carrying out the sacrifice. It’s then handed out to the poor and needy.

Why We give Qurbani ?

A sacrifice that each of us needs to make every year, during the month of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of our holy calendar, as The Prophet Ibrahim (as) did long ago. And which we celebrate in Eid al-Adha, our four-day celebration of Ibrahim’s sacrifice.

For he had a dream. A dream that Allah (SWT) demanded Ibrahim (as) demonstrate the strength of his faith – and prove it. A proof that demanded he showed his faith was greater even than his love for his son Ismael – by killing him. Could he make this ultimate and sacrifice? But Ibrahim (as), while desperately torn, was prepared to prove his faith to Allah, and to make that sacrifice. A sacrifice that even his son Ismail (as) argued he should do. So Ibrahim (as) climbed with his son, to the top of Mount Arafat, and tied the boy’s hands, ready to sacrifice him

What is Wudu ?

Wudu (or Wudhu) is a cleansing ritual or ablution that is an important part of purity and cleanliness in Islam before performing worship. It follows a process to wash hands, mouth, nostrils, arms, face, ears, hair and feet

What is Athan?

The Azan is the Islamic call to prayer, recited by a muezzin, traditionally from the minaret of a mosque, to announce the five daily prayers and Friday worship.

The azan is always in Arabic and serves to call Muslims to prayer and is a fundamental part of Islamic tradition. Modern mosques often use loudspeakers or digital apps to broadcast the call to prayer

What is Quran ?

The Holy Quran is a compilation of the verbal revelations given to the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa over a period of twenty three years. The Holy Quran is the Holy Book of the Muslims.

It lays down for them the law and commandments, codes for their social and moral behaviour, and contains a comprehensive religious philosophy. The language of the Quran is Arabic.