Back to basics: the Five Pillars of Islam

Afia R Fitriati sums up the five pillars that make up the foundation of being a Muslim. Every activity of a Muslim can – and should – be an act of worship to God. There are five obligatory duties, also known as the five pillars of Islam, that are required of every Muslim as a framework … Read more

Du’a for the departed

When someone near and dear to us has left this world to meet The Creator, the only thing that we can give to him or her as a token of our love is our supplications. This is especially true if the deceased is one of our parents, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) reportedly … Read more