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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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Is the hajj binding upon every Muslim?
The fifth pillar of Islam is hajj (or pilgrimage) to Mecca (or Makkah) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is obligatory to every adult Muslim, regardless the Gender, to go for hajj at least once in life if he/she can afford it physically, financially, and safely.
Is it sinful in Islam to listen to songs?
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Music is not prohibited unless it takes away from Allah (praise to him) -- Please see the Related Link.
What do Islam people believe about and call God?
They call God Allah.
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Muslims worship same God worshiped by Jews and Christians. God is called in Arabic as Allah.
No, Gabriel has always been a faithful messenger from God.
Daniel 8:16 Gabriel was used to speak with Daniel
Luke 1:19 Gabriel was used to give a message to the father of John the Baptist
Luke 1:26&27 Gabriel was sent to speak with Mary about the birth of her son Jesus
What are the differences between Christian and Muslim birth ceremonies?
Why do Muslims go to dome of the rock on pilgrimage?
The Dome of the Rock is the third holiest place in Islam, so many Muslims try to travel to Jerusalem to see it. Of course, since many Muslim countries do not have relations with Israel, which controls the city, a significant percentage of Muslims cannot see it, which only increases its cachet.
lack of human figures
The mosque minaret is not different than the church towers or minarets.
What is the most important city to Muslims?
Makkah, site of Masjid Al Haram, the site of the Kaaba.
Medinah, site of the Prophet's Mosque, peace be upon him.
Jerusalem, site of Masjid Al-Aqsa.
What are the dangers whilst on hajj?
danger during hajj:
dehydration if you don't drink enough water
(just kidding)
the truth is there is no danger in the act it self... just it does involve peoples and there are many peoples there in a very small area... accidents could happen if people are hasty and careless.
If Zak refers to Prophet Isac (father of prophet Jacob) or short name for the prophet Zachariah, then it is an Islamic name. Both prophets Isac and Zachariah are among the prophets that Muslims believe in.
Orthodox Muslims are those who adhere Islam teachings per Quran and Sonnah (prophet MNuhammad PBUH sayings and deeds).
Yes, It is compulsory for women as well as men to perform Hajj, at least once in their life, if the reached puberty and if they can afford it physically, financially, and safely.
see related question below for more information.
Yes ' women can do Hajj.
Of course.
But if she gets her 'period' during she has to stop and wait until it's over.
Can husband insert his toung in to wifes vagina is this allowed in Islam?
Yes a Muslim are allowed to do so with his wife for sure. Probably washing your mouth well is a part of "gusul" i.e. a bath to be performed after sex.
Sadqah tu-Fitr is the name of the amount of charity which the Muslims must give to the poor during or at the end of the month of Ramazan. It is in a way Thanksgiving as well. In this way the Muslims help the poor Muslims so that they and their children should also celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr happily. It should be paid during the last week of Ramazan, however it could be paid in the morning of Eid. It is equal to about two kilograms of wheat or its price per each member of the family, even the child that takes birth on that day. This is the lowest rate. It should be preferably given to poor relatives, neighbors.
How does Allah affect Muslims lives?
1st when a person is said 2be a Muslim he or she should believe that Allah is the creator and destroyer of this world,,Allah was neither created or Allah doesnt have any child,, he is alone the owner and king of the universe,,,Allah doesnt have any shape or idol,,, Muslim doesnt believe in idolworship,,,u can see the universe and realise how great Allah is,, for example if god have created a sweet water in human eyes ant had biten our eyes, so u can find out Allah has creted salt water so any small animal should not effect human eyes ,,if u want see hoew power Allah is just see in ur body things and think about it how god had creted human,, this is the small example of Allah creation,,,,,
Abdul Rehman Bangalore(India)
Does the Qur'an let Muslim girls wear shorts?
Muslim girl can not; per Islam religion; wear short inj public or in work. She can wear short only privately if with her husband or with her "Mehrems". Mehrems are those who are not entitled to marry her licitly as father, son, grand father, brother, uncle, etc...
How did Prophet Muhammad start Islam religion?
Islam in its universal sense started by start of God creation of the universe and was the call of all prophets since start of mankind including Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). Refer to related question below.
What religious groups are not Islamic?
Islam Religion is not a religious group. Its a religion for whole universe. Its not for a specific group.
What religion uses a crescent moon and star symbol?
While the religion of Islam is often associated with this symbol, it is actually the symbol of the Ottoman Empire. Islam itself has no symbol.
Who gave the 5 pillars of faith to the Muslims?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was given the five pillars by inspiration from Allah (God in English) through the angel Gabriel (Jibril). This explains that these pillars are stated in Quran too.
