Articles by Imam Baianonie

Zakat ul Fitr

The Social & Welfare Committee collects Zakat-ul-Fitr during the month of Ramadan. You may pay online by selecting Zakat-ul-Fitr from the donation dropdown menu, or by using a marked envelopes deposited...
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A Prayer for Newlyweds

Chosen by Mohamed Baianonie, Imam at the Islamic Center of Raleigh, NC   All praises and thanks to Allaah, the Lord of all that exists, and peace and blessings upon...
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Islamic Rules and Basis for Determining the Beginning and End of Ramadaan

By Mohamed Baianonie, Imam at the Islamic Center of Raleigh, NC Rajab 23, 1407 H., March 23, 1987. Just as fasting the month of Ramadaan is a pillar of Islaam,...
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Rules of the Fasting of Ramadaan With Evidences

(Prepared by Mohamed Baianonie, Imam of the Islamic Center of Raleigh, NC) The blessed month of Ramadaan is just around the corner. We should prepare ourselves to receive this month with sincerity...
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Rules of the Fasting of Ramadan

Prepared by Mohamed Baianonie, Imam of the Islamic Center of Raleigh, NC Allaah ﷻ says in the Qur’aan what may be interpreted as, “O’ you who believe, fasting is prescribed for...
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Umrah Guide

Step by Step Guide for Umrah Prepared by Mohamed Baianonie, Imam at the Islamic Center of Raleigh Al-Ihraam (Clothing) Ihraam is mandatory (waajib) clothing to be worn during Umrah. The...
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Differences in Fiqh Made Easy Part I and II (pdf)

A 218 page book on the various fiqh differences in At-Tahaarah (Purification) & As-Salaah (Prayer) Differences_in_Fiqh_Made_Easy_Part_I_&_II
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Friday prayer and Eid prayer occurring on the same day

Friday prayer and Eid prayer occurring on the same day If the day of Eid occurs on Friday, then Friday prayer is no longer an obligation upon those who performed...
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Basic rules of Islamic funerals

Basic rules of Islamic funerals In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful “Every soul shall have a taste of death; and only on the Day of Resurrection shall...
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How Do I Pray?

Prepared by Mohamed Baianonie Imam of the Islamic Center of Raleigh Raleigh, NC, USA Acknowledgements All praise and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of Al-‘Alamin (all that exists) and...
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Zakaat-ul-maal

Imam Baianonie's article on Zakaat-ul-maal has been updated with the current market valuations for gold and silver for a more accurate calculation of nisaab. Zakaat-ul-maal Article
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