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Islam
Islam is a monotheistic faith and the world's second largest religion. Followers of Islam, called Muslims, believe that God revealed His will to Muhammad and other prophets, including Moses, Abraham, Adam, and Jesus.
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Why was Jerusalem important to the christians and the Muslims?
My religious knowledge is rather limited but I do think that the Muslim claim to Jerusalem arises because it is believed to be where Muhammad descended into heaven. The veracity of their claim to the city however may be questionable as real fervency to own Jerusalem may have been the result of the Muslim General Salahadin who inspired a zeal to capture the city during the crusades.
How many mosques are there in Japan?
There are more than 60 mosques in Japan. I personally know; and already visited; one mosque in Tokyo. Refer to links below.
Why might it have been important for muhammad to return to mecca after the hijrah?
Answer:
To cleanse the House of God built by Abraham and Ishamel from the idol worshipping it was used for, and rededicate it to the worship of the One God Alone. In fact, the House of God in Mecca, we Muslims believe, is the "second Jerusalem" that the Bible foretells.
The valley of Mecca is in a miraculous location on Earth. You Tube has a videos about the miracle of Mecca - the fact that it's location on the Earth corresponds to the Golden Mean - in every direction. You would have to search for the name of the video, but it's quite remarkable.
Who built mecca masjid ul haram?
the location of Ka'aba (and of course the whole masjid) was known since Adam's era
but, the first one to build the Ka'aba (which is the main of the masjid itself) was Ebraheem (Abraham) and his son Esmael (Ishmael)
What is Islam?: The name of the religion is Islam, which comes from an Arabic root word meaning "peace" and "submission." Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one's life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart, soul and deed. The same Arabic root word gives us "Salaam alaykum," ("Peace be with you"), the universal Muslim greeting.
Who is a Muslim?: A person who believes in and consciously follows Islam is called a Muslim, also from the same root word. So, the religion is called "Islam," and a person who believes in and follows it is a "Muslim." * What is the difference between Muslim, Moslem and Islamic?
How Many and Where?: Islam is a major world religion, with over 1 billion followers worldwide (1/5 of the world population). It is considered one of the Abrahamic, monotheistic faiths, along with Judaism and Christianity. Although usually associated with the Arabs of the Middle East, less than 10% of Muslims are in fact Arab. Muslims are found all over the world, of every nation, color and race. * Muslim population of the world
Who is Allah?: Allah is the proper name for Almighty God, and is often translated merely as "God." Allah has other names that are used to describe His characteristics: the Creator, the Sustainer, the Merciful, the Compassionate, etc. Muslims believe that since Allah alone is the Creator, it is He alone that deserves our devout love and worship. Islam holds to a strict monotheism. Any worship and prayers directed at saints, prophets, other human beings or nature is considered idolatry. * More about the nature of God * "Names" of Allah
What do Muslims believe about God, prophets, the afterlife, etc.?: The basic beliefs of Muslims fall into six main categories, which are known as the "Articles of Faith": * Faith in the unity of God * Faith in angels * Faith in prophets * Faith in books of revelation * Faith in an afterlife * Faith in destiny/divine decree
The "five pillars" of Islam: In Islam, faith and good works go hand-in-hand. A mere verbal declaration of faith is not enough, for belief in Allah makes obedience to Him a duty. The Muslim concept of worship is very broad. Muslims consider everything they do in life to be an act of worship, if it is done according to Allah's guidance. There are also five formal acts of worship which help strengthen a Muslim's faith and obedience. They are often called the "Five Pillars of Islam." * Testimony of faith (Kalima) * Prayer (Salat) * Almsgiving (Zakat) * Fasting (Sawm) * Pilgrimage (Hajj)
Daily life as a Muslim: While often seen as a radical or extreme religion, Muslims consider Islam to be the middle road. Muslims do not live life with complete disregard for God or religious matters, but nor do they neglect the world to devote themselves solely to worship and prayer. Muslims strike a balance by fulfilling the obligations of and enjoying this life, while always mindful of their duties to Allah and to others. * Morals and manners * Business ethics * Modesty in dress and behavior * Dietary rules * Marriage * Care of children and elderly * Racism and prejudice * Relations with non-Muslims
What is the original name of mecca?
Mecca dirived from old arabic term "BAKK or BAKKUN". It means "Old city, holy city".
Answer:
The first name for the Valley of Makkah (Mecca) is in The Bible.
Read the Bible and you will see that Abraham (who is the forefather of Muhammad through Ishmael and through Ishmael's famous second son, Kedar) it says took Hagar (His second wife and the mother of his firstborn son, Ishmael) to the "Wilderness" (meaning place of no vegetation) of "PARAN".
Arabian history records that the valley Abraham was instructed by God to leave Hagar and Ishmael in, was FIRST called, in Arabic, Far-raan. Paran.
Why?
Well, when Ishmael - as a very young child, BEFORE Isaac was born (not as the Bible says that Ishmael was a whopping Fourteen Years Old at the time).
So it says, in the BIble, that the child was "Kicking his feet from thirst; and up sprang a well".
That well is still there. It nourishes the thirst of millions of pilgrims, every year.
AND . . . the well is the reason the valley got named Far-raan.
Arab history records that a caravan coming North from Yemen, spotted birds circling around the valley. They thought that was odd because they knew it was empty. It was a "wilderness".
So they steered the caravan towards the valley and, lo and behold, they found a woman, her young child and an ample supply of water. When they realized that this woman and her child are in the middle of nowhere, they named the valley Far-raan. Two Runaways. Paran.
So Hagar lived well, with Ishmael, after that. She owned the well.
See how God works?
What is the black cube called in makkah where Islamic people go on pilgrimages?
It is called Kaba (or Kaaba) and is surrounded by Al-Masjid Al-Haram (or the Grand Mosque).
What percent of Ethiopia is Muslim?
Muslims are about40-45% of the population of Ethiopia. Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia and about 1 million Muslims live in Addis Ababa.
What was the day when Pakistan became independent and what was the Islamic date?
14 th august pakistan
15th august INDIA
There are two eids:
# Eid Al-Fitr on the first day after end of Ramadan month.(the 9th month of Islamic Lunar Calendar or called Hijra Calender) # Eid Al-Adha on the 9th through 12th days of Zul-Hijja (the 12th month of Islamic Lunar Calendar or called Hijra Calender)
What is the same thing among Muslims in Indonesia China and Malaysia?
Following the five Islam pillars and other Islam fundamentals. Refer to questions below.
Is Britain becoming a Muslim country?
Absolutely not ! At the last published census, over 71 percent of the population of Britainfollow Christianity as a religion. The other faiths are Islam 2.8% - Hinduism 1.0% - Sikhism 0.6% - Judaism 0.5% - Buddhism 0.3% - and others 0.3%
When people use the hyperbole of saying that Britain is becoming a Muslim country, they are referring to the developments in British immigrant Muslim communities which reflect (from their view) negative things from their home countries such as: implementation of Shari'a Law Courts for Marriage, Divorce, and other domestic issues, thugs in East London who find it "proper" to "enforce" dress codes and bully others, how mosque construction is increasing and church attendance is decreasing, and the increase of annual female circumcisions, hate crimes against Jews, and honor killings of women. They are also angry due to the government's failure to address these problems.
What is the percentage of Islamic religion in Saudi Arabia?
Lets divide Saudi Arabia into three portions Al Sharqiyya (east) they are about 25-35% rest are mostly shia's in Hejaz (West) about 55-65% others are Sufi influenced Sunni's. and in Nejd (central) they are about 98-99% Wahabbies.
All Moslems are required to go to Mecca and do the pilgrimage known as the Haj at least once in their life. It usually takes place each year around January.
Going to Mecca is a must for the fifth pillar of Islam which is the pilgrimage.
How did Muslims come to Britain?
Many of the territories of the British Empire, notably India and Pakistan (which was then part of India) had Muslim populations. When the Empire finally collapsed, these countries were often thrown into chaos as different factions vied for power. Some Muslims who were, by virtue of the occupation, subjects of the British crown, sought sanctuary in the British Isles. Later, these were joined by economic migrants and both populations bred more rapidly than the native British, so by century's end they were a significant minority in the country.
British Muslims are in the news today because many of them are unassimilated. That means that though they enjoy British stability, they have failed to understand or obey the laws and morals of their new country. This results in their committing crimes and making demands on the welfare system that burden the non-Muslim citizens of Britain.
What is the name a of Fourthteen century Islamic palace in Granada Spain?
I think you mean the Alhambra in Granada...?
What is the name of the pilgrimage to mecca required by Muslims?
There are two different pilgrimages:
1) Hajj - this is the greater one, which is performed in a specific time (the 9th, 10th, 11th of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah). The acts of worship are numerous and there are a few specific places (Mina, Muzdalifah, Arafah) to carry out these acts of worship
2) Umrah - this can be performed at any time in the year. The acts of worship are simple and limited to one area (within the Sacred Mosque in Makkah/Mecca). It is usually over in a few hours' time.
The first type of pilgrimage (Hajj) is obligatory upon every Muslim at least once in his lifetime as long as he has the means to perform it (e.g. he is able to afford it, he is physically able etc.)
Scholars differ as to the obligation of the second type (Umrah).
Why is hajj inportant to muslims?
Because it is a pillar of Islam. Islam is based on 5 pillars. Hajj is very very important. But if a muslim does not have the money or the health for Hajj...it is OK to miss it. It also shows the universality of Islam. Muslims from every background and nationality , the rich and the poor, the black and the white , the Arab and the non-Arab , come together as if brothers and sisters.
yes,many people live in sri lanka.there are also a large number of Muslims living in sri lanka.it is mostly dominated by Tamil people.the main religion over there is Buddhism.there are a diverse group of people who live over there.
What is the Islamic Holy site in Jerusalem?
The Muslims have the Dome of the Rock Shrine and the Al-Aqsa Mosque which form a single holy site together.
What is the absolute location of mecca?
The absolute location is 21 degrees North and 43 degrees East.
The majority of Persians (today, that's Iran and Iraq) are Shia Muslims.
What is the significance of the city Makkah?
Mecca is the most important city to Muslims, and they are required to face it when they Pray. It is important because Muslims believe that the Patriarch Abraham personally built the Kaaba (cube-shaped building), using the Black Stone in its construction. Abraham's son Ishmael assisted in that construction, according to Islamic beliefs. Because Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son because the Lord asked him to do so, clearly indicated that Abraham was the first truly Devout believer in the One God (Allah). This makes Abraham the central human figure in Muslim beliefs, the first of the Patriarchs. (This is the very same Abraham that Christians and Jews similarly revere as Patriarch.) The fact that Muslims face Mecca is really them facing the Kaaba, in honor to Abraham.
Mecca (Arabic: Makkah), the birthplace of Muhammad, is the holiest city of the Islamic faith. Capital of the Hejaz province of Saudi Arabia, Makkah is located 72 km (45 mi) east of Jaddah, its port on the Red Sea, and about 485 km (300 mi) south of Medinah. Makkah's population is 367,000 (1976 est.). The city is located on the sandy, narrow valley of the Wadi Ibrahim and is surrounded by hills from 60 to 150 m (200 to 500 ft) high. The 914-m-high (3,000-ft) Jabal Khandama is located nearby.
Makkah is a holy city, and non-Muslims are not permitted to enter it. But for Muslims the pilgrimage to Makkah, or the hajj, is one of the basic tenets of the religion. Each year, over 1,000,000 people visit during the month of pilgrimage. The core of Mecca, including the commercial district, surrounds the al-Haram or Great Mosque, which can hold 300,000 people. Inside the mosque, the Kaaba (a shrine enclosing a sacred Black Stone) and the well of Zamzam are located. They are the focus of the pilgrimage.
The main economic activity in Mecca is the provision of services to pilgrims. Merchants in particular benefit from the trade of travelers, as huge fairs are held during the month of the pilgrimage. Because of the yearly influx of visitors, the city's transportation network is well developed. Mecca is connected to Jidda and Riyadh by road, and the airport at Jidda serves Mecca.
Even before Muhammad's birth (570), the city was an important commercial and religious center (the Black Stone was sacred in early Arabic religions). Muhammad began to preach in the city c.613 but was forced to flee to Medina in 622 (Hijrah). In 630 he returned with 10,000 men to conquer the city and establish it as the center of the Islamic world. The city was ruled by the Carmathians from 930 until 1269, when the Egyptian Mamelukes gained control.
The Ottoman Turks ruled from 1517 until 1916, when the Hejaz region became independent, with Mecca as its capital. Mecca fell to Ibn Saud in 1924, and in 1932 Hejaz became a province of Saudi Arabia. In November 1979 a group of 200 Muslim zealots seized Mecca's Great Mosque; they were driven out by Saudi troops after 10 days, and many were executed. In 1987, Iranian pilgrims staged violent demonstrations in the city.
Mecca, also Makkah (ancient Macoraba), is a city in western Saudi Arabia, located in Al Hij⺠(Hejaz) Province, near Jiddah. Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam, and the most sacred of the Muslim holy cities. According to Islamic tradition, Muslims around the world must face Mecca during their daily prayers. Every year, during the last month of the Islamic calendar, more than 1 million Muslims make a pilgrimage, or hajj, to Mecca. The city's location on several trade routes has made it commercially important since ancient times. Mecca was a religious center before the time of Muhammad, and several holy sites within the sacred precincts of the great mosque, called al-Haram, had religious significance in pre-Islamic times.
The Kaaba (or Caaba), a windowless cube-shaped building in the courtyard of the mosque, is believed to have been built by the Hebrew patriarch Abraham. In the southeastern corner of the Kaaba is the Black Stone, supposedly given to Abraham by the angel Gabriel. Also within the precincts of the mosque is the sacred well, called the Zamzam (Zemzem), which was reputedly used by Hagar, mother of Abraham's son Ishmael. The city is first mentioned by the Alexandrian geographer Ptolemy, who in the 2nd century AD called it Macoraba.
From the time of Muhammad, Mecca was besieged on various occasions. It was taken by the Egyptians in the 13th century. In the 16th century control passed to Turkey. From 1517 the sharifs, or descendants of Muhammad through Hasan, son of Muhammad's son-in-law Ali, governed Mecca for the Turks. The latter were driven from the city in 1916 by Grand Sharif Husein ibn Ali, later first king of Al Hij⺮ In 1924 the city was occupied by Abdul Aziz ibn Saud, then sultan of Najd (Nejd), who made Mecca the religious capital of Saudi Arabia. Population (1994 estimate) 1,500,000.
What date is Eid ul Fitr in 2008?
Dear Depending upon the sightning of the moon, Eid ul Fitr should falls on Wednesday 1st of October 2008. For detailed references, please see below link: http://www.beyondweblogs.com/post/Eid-in-Saudi-Arabia-and-Middle-East-Today-Pakistan-may-observe-EID-Tomorrow-on-Wednesday-October-01-2008.aspx
What factors divided egyptians into groups?
Egypt's upper class was made of nobles, priests, and other wealthy Egyptians who worked as the government officials. they lived in cities and on large estates along the Nile River. They had elegant homes made of wood and mud bricks, with beautiful gardens and pools filled with fish and water lilies. Wealthy families had servants to wait on them and to perform household tasks. The men and women dressed in white linen clothes and wore eye makeup and jewelry.
Egypt's middle classes included people who ran businesses or produced goods. They lived in much smaller homes and dressed more simply. Artisans formed an important group within the middle class. They produced linen cloth, jewelry, pottery, and metal goods.
Farmers made up the largest group of early egyptians. some rented their land from their ruler, paying him with a hefty portion of their crops. Most however worked on the land of healthy nobles. They lived in villages along the Nile, in one-room huts with roofs made of palm leaves. They had a simple diet of beer, vegetables and fruit.
Many of Egypt's city dwellers were unskilled workers who did physical labor. some unloaded cargo from boats and carried it to the market. Others made and stacked mud brick for buildings. Workers lived in crowded city neighborhoods. They had small mud-brick homes with hard-packed dirt floors and a courtyard for the family's animals. On the flat rooftops families talked, played games, and slept. Woman worked on the rooftops, drying fruit, making bread, and weaving clothes.
First, there was thePharaoh, then Priests and Nobles. Third there was Traders, Artisans, Shopkeepers, and Scribes. Fourth there was Farmers and Herders, and last, there were Unskilled Workers.
Egyptian society was divided into social groups based on wealth and power
