Therefore, marriage must be entered into whole-heartedly and taken very seriously by each of the two partners, and both of them must be committed to making their marriage a success. A marriage is truly successful and prosperous only when it is mutually rewarding. Allah suggests that both partne...
It’s an Islamic holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month when devout Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is a time of increased worship, charity, and good deeds. Eid al-Fitr means the feast, or festival, of breaking the fast. ...
and hath enjoined on me Prayer and Charity as long as I live; "(He) hath made me kind to my mother, and not overbearing or miserable; "So Peace is on me the day I was born, the day that I die and the day that I shall be raised up to life (again)."...
Additionally, there are 25 smaller minarets ranging from 100 feet to 117 feet in height.The mosque has been named Nakhoda meaning Mariner after the founder of the mosque (Abdur Rahim Osman) who was shipping prince. On any day you would find muslims reverently cleaning the pool and praying in...
At its very basic level, 'to fast' means no drink or water from dusk till dawn however many Muslims see the month as the one time during the year when they try to exert themselves in their religious devotions. Mosque attendance rockets, the Quran is read and memorised more, charity donati...
To emphasize all aspects of good manners such as honesty, telling the truth, charity, co-operation and modesty. To emphasize contentment, i.e. being satisfied with yourself. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, 'The real richness is the richness of the soul'. Hard work, the Prophet Muhammad...
Unlike tossing a coin into a bucket, you can track exactly where your money goes on the Portal website. Happily, there are plenty of places to help your fellow humans by tucking into a wholesome lunch, each with their own charity alignments. Also try Melbourne’sFeast of Meritin Richmond,...
Jabal Haroun – Aaron’s Mountain – is the holiest site in Petra and one of the holiest in Jordan, venerated by Muslims as the resting place of Prophet Haroun, as well as by Christians and Jews (Haroun is Aaron, brother of Moses). Some local resistance to tourists casually climbing the...
Child marriage; creationism; jihad; just war; the purpose of our lives; immigration; charity; abortion; the role of reason and the senses in appreciating truth: where else are these subjects explored in the curriculum? Slotted into the unloveliest of moments in school, registr...
“Here, there are Hindus, Christians, Buddhists and Muslims. We pray,” Papa said, “to God and Allah and Jesus and Mohammed. The meaning of life is to love all. The purpose of life is to serve all.” It was a simple prayer, reminding me that life need not be complicated unless ...