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              Hadith 1: Who is a Muslim?    Arabic Text: عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ:   “الْمُسْلِمُ مَنْ سَلِمَ الْمُسْلِمُونَ مِنْ لِسَانِهِ وَيَدِهِ.” Translation : Abdullah ibn Amr (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,   “A Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand other Muslims are safe.” (Bukhari and Muslim) Key Lessons:    1. Safety in Words and Actions:  A Muslim’s identity is defined by protecting others from harm—whether through speech (backbiting, insults) or physical actions.   2. Accountability:  Every word and deed is a reflection of faith. Ask: Do my interactions leave others feeling secure or uneasy? 3. Universal Respect:  This principle extends beyond Muslims to all humanity, aligning with the Quranic command to “ speak good to people ” ( Quran 2:83).   --- Hadith 2:  The Bluepri...

1. Make the Intention (Niyyah) You don't have to say it out loud; just resolve in your heart that you're performing wudu to purify yourself for prayer. 2. Say Bismillah Say “ Bismillāh ” before beginning. 3. Wash Hands (x3) Wash both hands up to and including the wrists, three times, starting with the right hand. 4. Rinse Mouth (x3) Rinse your mouth three times using your right hand. Swish the water thoroughly. 5. Rinse Nose (x3) Sniff water into your nostrils (not too forcefully), then expel it using your left hand, three times. 6. Wash Face (x3) Wash the entire face three times — from the hairline to the chin and from ear to ear. 7. Wash Arms (x3) Wash the right arm up to and including the elbow three times, then the left arm likewise. 8. Wipe Head ( Masah ) (x1) Wet your hands and wipe over the head once — starting from the front hairline to the back, then back to the front. 9. Wipe Ears (x1) Using the same wet hands, wipe the inside of the ears with the index fingers and th...

Jummah (Friday) is a special day for Muslims — kind of like a weekly Eid. Here's what you should ideally do to make the most of it: Before Jummah Prayer: 1. Take a Ghusl (ritual bath) – Sunnah to purify yourself. 2. Wear clean, nice clothes – Dress well, ideally in white. 3. Apply perfume – For men; avoid strong scents in public for women. 4. Read Surah Al-Kahf – Highly recommended between Thursday night and Friday before Maghrib. 5. Make lots of du'a – There's a special hour on Friday when du'as are accepted (many scholars say it's the last part of the day before Maghrib). 6. Send Salawat (blessings) upon the Prophet (ﷺ) – The more, the better. At the Mosque: 1. Go early to the masjid – The earlier you go, the greater the reward. 2. Pray two rak’ahs upon entering – Tahiyyat al-Masjid. 3. Listen attentively to the Khutbah (sermon) – Don’t talk or even respond to others during it. 4. Pray the Jummah prayer (2 rak’ah) – Replaces Dhuhr on Fridays. After the Prayer: 1. ...

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