You're booking a trip to Makkah. The travel agent asks: "Hajj or Umrah?" You pause. "Um... what's the difference?" You know both involve the Ka'bah. Both involve ihram. Both are Islamic pilgrimages. B … read more

You've paid for your Hajj package. Saved for years. Got your visa. Booked your flight. Bought your ihram. Packed your bags. Your checklist is complete. Passport. Medications. Comfortable shoes. Money … read more

Every Eid al-Adha, the same conversations happen in almost every Muslim household. Someone bought a goat that turned out to be too young. Someone performed the sacrifice before the Eid prayer without … read more

Every Eid al-Adha, we sacrifice animals. Every Hajj, we circle the Ka'bah. Every prayer, we send blessings upon Prophet Muhammad and "the family of Ibrahim." But who was Ibrahim? What did he do that m … read more

It is morning time. You hear the phrase "Allahu Akbar" being said outside. Your neighbors are dressed up nicely. There is an aroma of meat in the air. Your friend, who is not a Muslim, asks, "What is … read more