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Establishes strong links of high moral standards and ethics to the Deen (System) of Islam. Briefly discusses main pillars of Islam. Including Tawheed (Believe in Oneness of Allah), Salah (prayers), Zakat (Charity), Sawn (Fasting), Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah) and their relationship with building good ethics, moral standards and character building. It explains the meaning of uttering words “la illah illa allah” and the responsibilities after a person proclaims shahada. It then further creates a clear connection between every pillar of Islam and its impact on our character, and how slowly these pillars transforms an ignorant person to highly personified and civilized human being.

Relationship between Pillars of Islam & development of excellent moral & character: Good Moral and Ethics are deeply rooted into Islamic Teachings, both in أصل الدين and فروع. The Prophet (ﷺ) said “I have been sent to perfect the noble qualities of character” [Muwatta Malik]. Islamic Shariah focuses heavily on Tazkiya Nafs (تزكية النفس – cleansing of inner self) and character building. This article attempts to explain 5 main Pillars of Islam and then relate them to Good Character building and Ethics. Five Pillars include Tawheed (Believe in Oneness of Allah), Salat (prayers), Zakat (Charity), Sawm (Fasting), and Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah).

Israa’ & Mi’raj (الإسراء والمعراج) refers to the famous event of Nightly Journey and Ascension of Prophet Mohammad (ﷺ) to Heavens.

Someone asked if we must not cut nails and hairs during first 10 days of Dhul-Hajjah. Read to learn more.

Inheritance in an integral part of Islamic Shariah Law and its application in Islamic society is a mandatory aspect of Divine teaching of Islam.

Primary Heirs or Obligatory Heirs are referred to as Ashab-ul-Furud (أصحاب الفروض) means “possessors of obligatory share”.  These are the family members with fixed shares whose share is exclusively set by Quran. Hence, they are called Quranic heirs or Obligatory shares.