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...
The jizya is money paid by non-Muslims so that they can keep practicing their religion. Under Islamic law, if the money is not paid,the people are to be killed or enslaved. In short, if the Islamic State is enforcing jizya on “infidels,” demands for its return are on the increase...
Why is Shavuot celebrated? What is the 9th Muharram in the Islamic calendar? Why do Jews celebrate Sukkot? Why did Hanukkah start? Why is Hanukkah important? Why do Jews fast on Yom Kippur? What day is Hajj in the Islamic calendar? How is Rosh Hashanah celebrated? Why does the Jewish ca...
In Islam, Muslims have to fulfil five obligatory duties bestowed upon them —Shahadah(profession of faith),Salat(prayer),Siam(fasting),Zakat(charity), andHajj(pilgrimage). As you see, fasting is one of the five pillars of belief for all Muslims. And, fasting is obligatory during the month ...
This is basics of the introduction. But what about "MARRIAGE"? How do you proceed? Consider the most necessary things for Islamic Marriage and then use 'hikmat' (wisdom) in application. If you already know your potential spouse (husband/wife to be) and you have already met face to face...
The above is a cautionary tale of the power and importance of calendars in driving economic, political, and social interest. In this article, I want to share why calendars are important, why the Islamic lunar calendar matters (beyond calculating Ramadan, Eid, and Hajj), and how to align you...
Five Pillars of Islamic Faith | Definition, Order & Rules from Chapter 8 / Lesson 8 165K This lesson explains the Five Pillars of Islam in order and discusses their significance to all Muslims. Related to this QuestionWhy did Mansa Musa go on the Hajj? Why was Mansa Musa important? Wh...
Surah Al-Hajj: {54} "That those who have been given knowledge may know that it is the truth from your Lord, and so they may have faith in it, and their hearts may be humbled before Him. Indeed Allah guides those who have faith to a straight path." ...
The reason I feel lukewarm about my trip to Egypt. This post has languished in my drafts folder for months, and even now I am hesitant about publishing it. But I'll come clean while I still have the courage: I didn't love Egypt. This is hard for me to wr
Lynsey Addario talks about her experience working within these communities across the U.S. during a years-long reporting project.