Being exposed to Islam was an important part of our trip. Visiting the mosques, especially the enormous Blue Mosque, was our first glimpse into how this major religion is practiceD. Our childrens curiosity already had been piqued by the five daily calls to prayer over loudspeakers in every corn...
In re-examining the Qur'an and hadith, Islamic feminists are making cogent arguments that Islam does not condone wanton violence against women, promoting the notion that violence against women is indeed anti-Islamic. This alone will not put an end to violence but it is one among many weapons ...
What is Islam. The word Islam is an Arabic word that means submitting and surrendering your will to Almighty God.
Our mission is simple, to share the real message of Islam with as many people as possible. We believe that by educating people about the true teachings of
ØSome years later he returned to Makkah to forgive his enemies and establish Islam, dying at age 63. II. Basic Muslim Beliefs: The 5 Pillars:"are the framework of the Muslim life: faith, prayer, concern for the needy, self-purification, and the pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are...
Here is a look at the religious event and its meaning to Muslims: Every Muslim who is financially and physically able is expected to complete at least one Hajj. Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The others are declaration of belief, daily prayers, giving to those in need, and ...
Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia that is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it. Some Muslims make the journey more than once. Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, in addition to the profes...
FILE - Imam Souleimane Konaté, left, leads worshippers in Eid al-Fitr prayer in New York on Sunday, June 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr., File) When is Eid al Fitr? Islam follows a lunar calendar and so Ramadan and Eid cycle through the seasons. This year, the first day ...
Muslims are the first victims of Islam. To liberate a Muslim from his religion is the best service that one can render him! — Ernest Renan 22 Islam expect every Muslim to do this duty, and if we realise our responsibility time will come soon when we shall justify ourselves worthy of ...
There can be no doubt that learning theArabic languageshould be one of the top priorities. Indeed, it is one of the basic necessities for a person who wishes to studyIslam. Likewise, the teaching of Arabic is equally a priority for those who wish to impartIslamic knowledgeto others. This ...