Terrorism and extortion in the eyes of Islam: The terrible consequences of oppression
One of the main features of a beautiful and benevolent society is that people’s lives, wealth and honour remain safe there. But terrorism, extortion, intimidation, oppression and the unjust seizure of wealth severely destroy that security and peace…
The Holy Quran’s guidance on trade and commerce
Allah has made the Quran the source of guidance for mankind and has made it the storehouse of all knowledge. This knowledge is not limited only to matters of the hereafter; it also contains the knowledge and guidance needed for worldly life. So the Quran…
Dawat-e-Tabligh: The mission left behind by the prophets
Bringing people who have lost their way back to the path of Allah is the work of Dawat-e-Tabligh. This work does not belong to any individual or group; it is the work of the prophets and messengers, the great men sent by Almighty Allah. In the sermon of…
Prayer timings: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Today is Wednesday, 7 October 2026; 22 Ashwin 1433 Bangla year, 25 Rabius Sani 1448 Hijri. Today’s prayer timings for Dhaka and adjacent areas are given below: Zuhr time begins at 11:49am. Asr time begins at 4:01pm. Maghrib at 5:43pm. Isha time…
Taqwa, not outward adornment, is the measure of dignity
It is often seen in our society that people are judged by their outward glitter, clothing, wealth or rank and title. Even at any ceremony, while receiving a service or while shopping, someone is given priority on the basis of these things. Yet Islam has…
Today’s prayer timings, 6 October 2026
Today is Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 21 Ashwin 1433, 24 Rabius Sani 1448. The prayer timings for Dhaka and its adjacent areas are as follows: Zuhr time begins at 11:50am. Asr time begins at 4:02pm. Maghrib at 6:44pm. Esha time begins at 6:57pm. Fajr begins…
Today’s prayer timings, 5 October 2026
Today is Monday, 5 October 2026, 20 Ashwin 1433, 23 Rabius Sani 1448. The prayer timings for Dhaka and its adjacent areas are as follows: Zuhr time begins at 11:50am. Asr time begins at 4:03. Maghrib at 6:45. Isha time begins at 6:58. Fajr begins…
How to turn your heart towards the mosque
The mosque is the house of Allah the Almighty. Here His remembrance and worship take place, His greatness and glory are described, and His oneness (tawhid) and lordship (rububiyyah) are discussed. Allah the Almighty says, ‘In those houses which…
Prayer timings: 4 October 2026, Sunday
Today is Sunday, 4 October 2026, 19 Ashwin 1433, 22 Rabius Sani 1448. The prayer timings for Dhaka and its adjacent areas are as follows: Zuhr time begins at 11:50am. Asr time begins at 4:04. Maghrib at 5:46. Isha time begins at 6:59. Fajr begins…
Pure intention is the soul of good deeds
No good deed will be accepted without pure intention. Whatever act of worship we perform, whatever good deed we do, we should do it solely to please and satisfy Allah, not to please people. This is because worship done for show will not be accepted. The…