8. MUSLIMS WORSHIP THE KA’BAH ?
8. MUSLIMS WORSHIP THE KA’BAH ? Question:When Islam is against idol worship, why do the Muslims worship, and bow down to the Ka’bah in their prayer?Answer:Ka’bah is the Qiblah i.e. the direction Muslims face during their prayers. It is important to note that though Muslims face the Ka’bah during prayers, they do not worship the […]
7.HIJAAB FOR WOMEN ?
7.HIJAAB FOR WOMEN ? Question:Why does Islam degrade women by keeping them behind the veil?Answer:The status of women in Islam is often the target of attacks in the secular media. The ‘hijaab’ or the Islamic dress is cited by many as an example of the ‘subjugation’ of women under Islamic law. Before we analyze the […]
6.POLYANDRY ?
6.POLYANDRY ? Question:If a man is allowed to have more than one wife, then why does Islam prohibit a woman from having more than one husband?Answer: A lot of people, including some Muslims, question the logic of allowing Muslim men to have more than one spouse while denying the same ‘right’ to women. Let me […]
5.POLYGAMY ?
5.POLYGAMY ? Question:Why is a man allowed to have more than one wife in Islam? i.e. why is polygamy allowed in Islam?Answer:
Hajj
Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city of Islam. Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and of supporting their family during their […]
13.Umrah
What is the Umrah? Umrah is an act of worshipping Allah by entering the state of Ihram, circumambulating the House, running between Safa and Marwa, and having the head shaved or trimmed. How do I enter into the state of Ihram? : A Muslim enters into the state of Ihram at the place specified by […]
The Hajj Guide
Muslims from across the globe dream of and plan for Hajj, a spiritual pilgrimage to Makkah. Preparation is key. This Hajj guide helps you get ready for the incredible journey. Hajj is a religious obligation, but more than a mere duty. The unforgettable journey takes five days to complete, not counting travel time or a […]
Sawm
The Fourth Pillar of Islam is Sawm, or fasting. Fasting takes place during the daylight hours in Ramadan, which is the holy month in the Islamic calendar. Using a lunar calendar means the month of Ramadan shifts 11 days earlier each year. Sawm is directly mentioned in the Quran: “eat and drink until the whiteness […]
Benifits of Fasting
The fast is meant to allow Muslims to seek nearness and to look for forgiveness from Allah, to express their gratitude to and dependence on him, atone for their past sins, and to remind them of the needy. During Ramadan, Muslims are also expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam by […]
Types of Sawm
There are 2 types of Islamic fasting: mandatory fasting and voluntary fasting. “…whoever is present during the month, let him fast it…” Quran 2:185This is the type of fasting that cannot be voluntarily broken, and if it is then a Kaffarah must follow. To make up for the intentionally broken fast, 60 days must be […]