Thanks Be to You, Allah
A simple ilahi that recalls gratitude with every breath and humility with every step, bringing peace and tranquility to the heart.
ISLAM
Our faith, our spiritual values and our understanding of community unity
At BBTD, we care about keeping Islam alive in a spirit of peace, good character, mutual aid and social solidarity, and passing it on to future generations. This page presents prayer times, the Holy Qur'an, selected hadiths, Islamic books we recommend, our ilahis and religious content that touches everyday life.
PRAYER TIMES
The peace and order of daily worship
Prayer (salah) is one of the five pillars of Islam and the most fundamental act of worship that every Muslim performs five times a day. The Almighty states in the Holy Qur'an, "Establish prayer" (Al-Baqarah, 43), drawing attention to its importance. The five daily prayers draw a person closer to their Lord and reinforce feelings of patience, gratitude and humility.
Our brothers and sisters living in Brussels can easily follow prayer times using the official calendars of the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet). Not missing the prayer times is one of the most important habits that strengthens the discipline inherent in worship and devotion to Allah.
π Fajr (Dawn) β The time of the morning prayer, beginning before sunrise; it also marks the start of the fast.
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Dhuhr (Midday) β The obligatory four-rak'ah prayer performed after the sun passes its zenith.
π€ Asr (Afternoon) β The time between midday and evening, beginning when a shadow reaches twice its object's length.
π Maghrib (Sunset) β Performed at sunset; it is three rak'ahs and the shortest prayer time of the day.
π Isha (Night) β Begins after twilight fades; the day is completed with four obligatory rak'ahs.
THE HOLY QUR'AN
The sacred book that guides our lives
The Holy Qur'an is the final divine book sent by Allah to humanity through the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). With its universal principles encompassing faith, worship, morality, law and social life, it speaks to all times. The Qur'an shows the way to goodness, justice, mercy, patience and the right path.
Reading the Qur'an and striving to understand its meaning brings great reward to every Muslim. Our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "The best among you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it." Our association organizes Qur'an courses and recitation programs to keep our community's connection with the Qur'an alive.
Teaching our children and young people to read the Qur'an is the most valuable legacy and the finest gift we can leave them.
A verse from the Qur'an β Surah Al-Imran, 103
"And hold firmly to the rope of Allah (the Qur'an) all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you β when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers."
HADITHS
The illuminating words of our Prophet (peace be upon him)
Hadiths are the valuable reports containing the sayings, actions and approvals of our Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (peace be upon him), and they form the second fundamental source of Islam. Hadiths are the most reliable guide showing us how to reflect the verses of the Qur'an in our daily lives.
The hadiths that teach us good character, compassion for our family, respect for our neighbors, mercy toward those around us and being beneficial to society have been passed down through generations and have reached us today.
"The best of people are those who are most beneficial to people." (At-Tabarani)
"Make things easy and do not make them difficult; give glad tidings and do not repel people." (Bukhari, Muslim)
"A believer is one from whose hand and tongue people are safe." (At-Tirmidhi)
"He is not a true believer who eats his fill while his neighbor is hungry." (Al-Hakim)
"A good word is also charity." (Bukhari, Muslim)
ISLAMIC BOOKS
Works that deepen our knowledge and understanding
Islamic books allow us to learn our religion from authentic sources within a sound scholarly framework. Classical and contemporary works written in the fields of tafsir, hadith, seerah, fiqh and ethics guide Muslims' daily lives.
Our association's library contains Islamic resources in Turkish, Arabic, Bulgarian and French. Books suitable for every age group are available for the benefit of our members and guests.
π Tafsir books β Works explaining the meaning and interpretation of Qur'anic verses (ElmalΔ±lΔ± Hamdi YazΔ±r, Ibn Kathir, etc.)
π Seerah resources β Books describing the life and exemplary conduct of the Prophet
π Worship guides β Practical works that correctly teach fundamental acts of worship such as prayer, fasting, pilgrimage and zakat
πΏ Islamic ethics β Works on good character, patience, gratitude, mercy and family life
π¦ Children's and youth books β Age-appropriate stories and educational books that instill Islamic values
ILAHI ARCHIVE
Ilahis that touch the heart
Ilahis are among the finest examples of the musical tradition through which Muslims have expressed their love of Allah, their longing for the Prophet and their spiritual feelings for centuries. You can listen to the ilahis below directly on our page.
Ya Rasulallah β Love of the Prophet
A naat expressing the deep love and longing felt for the Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (peace be upon him), leaving every listener with a heartfelt emotion.
Ramadan Ilahi β Welcome, O Ramadan
A traditional ilahi that welcomes the blessed month of Ramadan and reinforces feelings of unity and togetherness; suitable for family gatherings and religious programs.
RELIGIOUS CONTENT
Spiritual topics that touch everyday life
In the religious content section, values that guide our community's daily life, such as patience, gratitude, mercy, family health and social solidarity, are addressed. Our content is prepared in simple and accessible language and speaks to everyone, from children to adults.
Prepared with the needs of our Muslim community living in Belgium in mind, this content aims to build a bridge of identity, faith and culture, strengthening the spiritual bond of our generations.
π Ramadan and fasting β The virtue of fasting, healthy fasting, iftar and suhoor prayers
β¨ Sacred nights β The spiritual significance of Mawlid, Raghaib, Mi'raj, Barat and the Night of Qadr
π€ Social ethics β The rights of neighbors, mutual aid, tolerance and the values of living together
π¨βπ©βπ§ Family and child education β Parenting from an Islamic perspective, instilling love of religion in children
π Friday sermons and summaries β The week's key religious topics and current spiritual messages
CONTACT
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You can contact us about our religious activities
You can reach us for information about BBTD's prayer times, Qur'an courses, ilahi programs, religious gatherings and educational activities, or to contribute. Our doors are open to everyone.