The faithful gather for prayers inside mosques in Muslim-majority countries such as Indonesia, Pakistan andTurkey. They gather outside in New York’s Times Square and in the Gaza Strip. Ramadan this year comes as the Middle East remains inflamed by the ongoingIsrael-Hamas warinG...
After wudu, in sujood and after obligatory salah are three times when dua are accepted. With food out of the question, you now have plenty of time to spend on these actions during your lunch break. If your day is super busy, utilize the moments around your obligatory prayers to connect ...
Ramadan. The atmosphere is electric with devotion, as families and friends come together for iftar, the evening meal that breaks the fast, and join in communal prayers that strengthen the bonds of the Muslim community. In Medina, Ramadan is not just a time of fasting; it's a period of ...
This year, Eid will come just after theIsrael-Hamas warcrosses the somber milestone of having stretched on forhalf a year.During Ramadan, as Muslims around the world savored thetraditions of their diverse communities, advocacy, prayers and charity for Palestinians in Gaza were high on the minds...
TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The fasting month of Ramadan is a time for reflection, prayer and socializing for American Muslims, however, this year’s ceremonies are not similar to those in past years.
“O People! listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers, fast during month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat .Perform Haj if you can afford it.” “All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has an...
Salat: pray five times per day facing the direction of Mecca, Zakat: give support to the needy, Sawm: fast during Ramadan, and Hajj: make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once during one's lifetime. During Ramadan, observant Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Fasting is not only abou...
The primary countries are Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and sometimes Libya and Mauritania are included. 13 What is the significance of Maghrib in Islam? It marks the sunset, signaling the end of the day's fasting during Ramadan and is one of the five daily prayers. 12 Is the Maghrib prayer...
Muslims living in countries with excessively long daylight hours are advised by religious scholars to adhere to the fasting times of the nearest Muslim-majority country. HOW DO MUSLIM-MAJORITY COUNTRIES OBSERVE RAMADAN? Many Muslim-majority countries curb the sale of alcohol during the...
(holy) day of the year in Islam. All Muslims who are not participating in Hajj usually fast on this day as it is the sunnah (tradition) of the prophet (PBUH). The hujaj (pilgrims) then go to Muzdalefa area on the evening of that day; they do their evening and night prayers ...