‎الله اكبر الله اكبر
‎لا اله الا الله والله اكبر
‎ الله اكبر ولله الحمد

‎Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar.
‎Lā ʾilāha ʾillā llāhu wAllāhu Akbar.
‎Allāhu Akbar wali-Lāhi-l-ḥamd

‎Allāh is the Greatest, Allāh is the Greatest,
‎There is no god but Allāh and Allāh is the Greatest
‎Allāh is the Greatest, and to Him is all praise.

Narrated by Abū Hurayrah رضي الله عنه‎: Allāh's Messenger ﷺ said, "There is a compulsory Ṣadaqah (charity) to be given for every joint of the human body (as a sign of gratitude to Allāh) everyday the sun rises. To judge justly between two persons is regarded as Ṣadaqah, and to help a man concerning his riding animal by helping him to ride it or by lifting his luggage on to it, is also regarded as Ṣadaqah, and (saying) a good word is also Ṣadaqah, and every step taken on one's way to offer the compulsory prayer (in the mosque) is also Ṣadaqah and to remove a harmful thing from the way is also Ṣadaqah."

[Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2989]

A young Libyan man named Amer faced unexpected delays at the airport while en route to Ḥajj, due to a security issue linked to his name. While security officers worked to resolve the matter, the other pilgrims boarded the plane, and the doors were closed. Though Amer’s issue was resolved shortly after, the pilot refused to reopen the aircraft door.

Airport staff tried to console him, saying, “Allāh is victorious; sometimes He makes things difficult,” but Amer remained determined: “I intend to perform Ḥajj and In Shaʾ Allah, I will go.”

Moments later, the plane experienced a malfunction and returned to the gate. Even after repairs, the pilot again declined to reopen the door. The officers told Amer, “It wasn’t meant for you,” but he repeated his resolve.

A second malfunction forced the plane back once more. This time, the pilot took it as a sign and declared, “I will not fly without Amer.” Amer was finally allowed to board, and the flight proceeded safely to its destination.

O Allāh, accept my duʿāʾ, grant me what I hope for, and do not turn me away disappointed — indeed, You never break Your promise.

⚽️ PSG Footballer Achraf Hakimi performed sujūd after scoring the opening goal in the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final.

Reminder: Tomorrow is Monday. The Prophet ﷺ used to fast on Mondays.

Abū Qatāda al-Anṣārī رضي الله عنه reported that Allāh's Messenger ﷺ was asked about fasting on Monday, whereupon he said:

‎It is (the day) when I was born and revelation was sent down to me.

‎[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1162e]

Irish MMA fighter Paddy McCorry defeated Israel's Shuki Farage at Cage Warriors 189, during the beatdown he was shouting ‘FREE PALESTINE’ in his opponents face.

McCorry then raised the Palestinian flag in celebration when his victory was announced. His defeated opponent served in the Israeli occupation forces.

It was narrated by Tamīm al-Dārī رضي الله عنه‎ that the Prophet ﷺ said:

“The first thing for which a person will be brought to account on the Day of Resurrection will be his prayer. If it is complete, then the voluntary (prayers) will also be recorded for him (as an increase).

If it is not complete then Allāh will say to His angels: ‘Look and see whether you find any voluntary prayers for My slave, and take them to make up what is lacking from his obligatory prayers.’ Then all his deeds will be reckoned in like manner.”

[Sunan Ibn Mājah 1426]

ʿĀʾishah bint Abī Bakr رضي الله عنها reported Allāh's Messenger ﷺ as saying:

“There is no day when Allāh sets free more servants from Hell than the Day of ʿArafah.

He draws near, then praises them to the angels, saying: ‘What do these want?’”

[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1348]

Mina, the city of tents is ready to welcome millions of pilgrims from across the world as they being their journey of a lifetime to perform Ḥajj.

May Allāh bring us here next year. ❤️

Tomorrow is the Day of ʿArafah.

Abū Qatāda al-Anṣārī رضي الله عنه reported the Messenger ﷺ was asked about the observance of fasting on the day of ʿArafah.

He ﷺ said, “It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the coming year.”

[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1162b]

ʿĀʾishah bint Abī Bakr رضي الله عنها reported Allāh's Messenger ﷺ as saying:

“There is no day when Allāh sets free more servants from Hell than the Day of ʿArafah. He draws near, then praises them to the angels, saying: ‘What do these want?'"

[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1348]

ʿArafah - The day Allāh perfected Islām for us.

The blessed Ḥujjaj arrive at ʿArafat. May Allāh accept their Ḥajj.

لَبَّيْكَ اللهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ
لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ
إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ
لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ
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Labbayka Allāhumma Labbayk.
Labbayk Lā Sharīka Laka Labbayk. ʾInna l-Ḥamda, Wa n-Niʿmata, Laka wal Mulk, Lā Sharīka Lak.
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Here I am, Oh Allāh, here I am.
Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise and blessings are Yours, and all sovereignty, You have no partner.

‎Narrated Abū Hurayrah رضي الله عنه: Allāh's Messenger ﷺ said,

‎"If one says one-hundred times in one day:

‎ لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل قدير

‎One will get the reward of manumitting ten slaves, and one-hundred good deeds will be written in his account, and one-hundred bad deeds will be wiped off or erased from his account, and on that day he will be protected from the morning till evening from Satan, and nobody will be superior to him except one who has done more than that which he has done.”

‎[Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 3293]

‎Transliteration: Lā ilāha illAllāhu, waḥdahu lā sharīka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, wa huwa ʿalā kulli shaiʾin qadīr

‎Translation: There is no god but Allah alone, without any partner. The Kingdom and praise belongs to Him and He has power over everything.

On the Day of ʿArafah, a tradition called 'al-Khalif Day' is observed by the people of Makkah.

The Men who aren’t performing Ḥajj will assist the pilgrims in ʿArafat, whilst the Women and children go to the Masjid al-Ḥarām and perform worship, so the Masjid doesn't remain empty.

Eid Mubarak!

May Allāh accept every sacrifice we’ve made, answer our heartfelt Duʿāʾs, forgive our sins, ease our burdens, and shower us with endless blessings. May this Eid bring you peace, joy, and nearness to Him.