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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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Does hajj promote peace and equality?
Yes. It definitely promotes peace and equality. All the Haji-pilgrims- put on the same kind of two sheets of white cloth. They perform the same rituals at the same time the same day. They perform these rituals at the same places. They sacrifice their money, their comfort and their self for Islam and the Muslims. In this way Hajj promotes love, peace, equality, harmony and sacrifice.
God doesn't hate anyone, don't let people try and teach you that God hates anyone. If God is anywhere, and the majority of people on the planet believe he is, then he (as it states), loves his children.
Is it permissible if a Muslim girl is married to a Catholic boy?
In the United States, they may be legally married.
Biblically, it would be wrong for someone who considers herself Christian, such as a Catholic, to marry someone who does not.
"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?" 2 Corinthians 6:14
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Yes, a Muslim man can marry a Catholic woman. It is not required for a Catholic woman to convert to Islam to marry a Muslim man. Per Islam teachings and rules, it is allowed for a Muslim man to marry a Christian (Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant, Jewish, or Muslim woman. This comes from the fact that per Islam and Quran teachings, Christians and Jews worship same God worshiped by Muslims and; accordingly; they are not called unbelievers but are called holders of the book as they are holders of the Bible and the Torah that Muslims believe they are God holy books as the Quran is.
However, as the husband, per Islam teachings, is responsible of the family financial responsibilities and expenses (even if the wife works, she is allowed not to spend on family cost of living) and the children bear the father name, children are raised up as Muslims until they become mature enough to chose their religion per their free will.
The Christian or Jewish woman after marriage is allowed to practice her ritual worship at home as well as in the church.
Islam does not have priests, as Christians do. The person who leads Islamic prayer is called an "imam," but this can be any Muslim of good character who has memorize parts of the Holy Qur'an. well yes and the imam is the like the leader in the prayer we can call him sheikh
Why did mecca's leaders give up control to Muhammad?
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At first the most powerful men in Mecca ignored the Muslims, but by 616 they had become angry with Muhammad who, they said, reviled the faith of their fathers, was obviously a charlatan and only pretended to be a prophet. They were also incensed at the Quran's description of the Last Judgement and feared that Muhammad was plotting to take over the leadership of Mecca.
What are some of Islam beliefs?
The teachings of Islam are comprised of both faith and duty. In the Muslim community "Tawhid" defines all that a man should believe. The Muslims believe in a thing called the six articles of faith. The six articles of faith are articles that Muslims believe in, but are not the complete pillars or complete foundation of Islam.
Tawhid means oneness of God", that there is only one God, not many, and that one God is the creator of the heavens above, the earth below, and all in between. The basic belief of Muslims lies in the "five pillars" of Islam. These 5 are the foundation of the religion, and they are as follows:
1. Belief in one God. This includes God's angels, his books of revelation, the prophets chosen and sent by God, and life after death(judgment day)
2. Prayer - at least 5 times a day
3. Charity - this is in the broad sense, not just money, but it could be deeds, or giving of time to help others.
4. Fasting - for Muslims this is mainly done for 30 days during the Holy Month of Ramadan that occurs every year
5. Hajj - this is the obligated once in a life time visit to the Holy City of Mecca in Saudia Arabia and to participate in the religious rituals as prescribed by God.
1- there is no God but Allah
2- Muhamamd (PBUH) is the messenger of Allah
praying God every day
fast month per year and begin a good human and useful for society and having good morals.
the Book Koran is the base of Islam:
quran.al-islam.org
Are Muslims supposed to swear on Allah?
Yes, but if they do, they have to be telling the truth, otherwise they have to do a "kaffara", meaning ask for forgiveness by fasting for 3 days or feeding the poor.
What is the name of the leader in the Islam religion?
Islam is not meant for politics to have a leader but divine commands from God (whom muslims say Allah) are to be deliverd at the hand of His chosen Men(Prophets)(including Jesus Christ, Mosses, Solomon, David etc ). Islamic divine commands were deliverd through Muhammad (PBUH) , the last Man and the most superior one of that chain. Islamic divine commands upheld the message given by previous Men also -- and any one who dont agree with these previous divine commandments and the Men is not a Beliver according to Islam.
So, in short, God sent different Men for different nations / people in different times. These extremely respected Men were the Messenger and Guides for the people -- to whom they were to follow as per Gods commandments.
These Men did not said any thing on thier own behalf -- but whatever was sent to them from God -- only !
because Muhammads was messenger of god and he could get any success.
What do Muslims do before they offer their daily prayers?
Muslims take Wu'Du before they enter the Mosque. Wu'Du is where Muslims wash their face, feet, and body to become clean enough to pray and to enter the Mosque. After they take Wu'Du, they put on clean and appropriate clothes (Hijab and long clothing for women, and clean pants and shirt for men).
What are the pictures of musical instruments of the islamic tribes of mindanao?
what is the instrument of non islamic of mindanao
What country has the most Islamic followers?
By population, the largest number live in Indonesia,followed by Pakistan, India (although it is only about 13% of the population), and Bangladesh. The countries where almost all people are Islamic (Western Asia, Middle East, and Africa) have smaller total populations.
(see related chart link)
Does Islam recognize Christianity?
Yes, Islam religion recognizes Christianity. Muslims believe in the Bible holy book as God revelation to Jesus (peace be upon him) but they do not accept the Bible as authoritative. Refer to the related question below for more information.
When Muhammad died who did his followers choose?
Not all the Caliphs are the true successors of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Only first FOUR Caliphs are called Rashidoon - the Rightful Caliphs. Unfortunately, the caliphs after Hazrat Ali RAU didn't follow the teachings of Islam in letter and spirit. They can't be called the Rightful Caliphs.
Which continents did Islam spread by 1200?
Answer 1
Islam truthfulness, Quran authenticity, and Islam good morals. The most important factor in spread of Islam is the Islam inherent truthfulness that calls for God worship; the one and only one without any partner, son, father associate, or companion and without any mediator. Refer to question below for more information.
Answer 2
It entirely depends on which region of the world you are discussing. The Spread of Islam that occurred in West Africa, the East Coast of Africa, Indonesia, and islands of the Indian ocean did primarily occur do to Islam's appeal as a moral and upstanding religion. However, in the Middle East, North Africa, Southeastern Europe, and the Indian Subcontinent, Islam as a religion spread when Islamic States conquered or annexed territories from non-Islamic States. (The Ottoman Empire was one of the most militarily advanced powers in the world in 1500.) This is not to say that this conquest resulted in forcible conversions, but the politics in an Islamic State made conversion more desirable for non-Muslims (economic benefits, lifestyle benefits, nobility, etc.). Additionally, people in these empires had greater access to Imams and other Islamic institutions and some were convinced to convert by Islam's appeal as a moral and upstanding religion.
What is the name for the Muslim holy war?
If you wish to translate such a concept literally into Arabic (which is the Islamic Holy Language), it would be "Harb Muqaddis", but usually when referring to Islam, a person is looking for the term "Jihad" which is an Islamic Struggle for Dominance (over Oppression).
Why do Muslims cleanse themselves for prayer?
For Muslims, the cleanliness is an important part of the religion, and Islam has many rules for both practical and ritual hygiene. Islamic hygiene includes the ritual washing of hands, feet, arms, legs, head and face before prayer or other religious acts, and hygiene measures for "impure" acts lavatory, intercourse, contact with dirty objects and so on. It also covers general hygienic maintenance of the body as regular bath, clipping nails and hair and so on
What does mahreen mean in Islam?
well there are places in the body for women and men is a sin if shown. Like woman can only show her face and hands. Ä°f a man other then her father, uncle, granfather, husband, children young then 7, womens child and brother can see women with a hijab. But if the women even with his father cant show her knee and up. Ä°f she did it would be mahreen. For men mahreen places are the from bellybutton to knee.
What do people believe happens to them after death?
People will believe anything. This will range from going to heaven, being born again to getting 72 virgins in heaven. Be mindful though, these are beliefs and should not be mistaken with proved facts. We as humans cannot be 100% certain what happens when we die, because we honestly do not know. So since we have a gap in information we become afraid and fill it with religion or our own imagination.
Some religions believe in karma
What is the name of the prophet who is considered the founder of Islam?
All the Prophets taught Islam. The word simply means "submission to the will of the One God" i.e.: belief in, and obedience to the One and Only God.
So Adam was the first prophet who taught 'Islam'. So did Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon, John and Jesus among many, many, many others. Peace be upon them all.
Islam in it's final form - for all of Mankind - was brought by Muhammad. Peace and blessings of God be upon him.
Can a wife touch husband's penis in Islam?
Yes.
The wife is allowed in Islam to touch and/or hold the husbands penis and enjoy this in any way they like. However, this should be per acceptance and pleasure of both partners; the husband and the wife. It is allowed for partners to perforn oral sex especially as foreplay.
it is to be noted that anal sex (inserting the penis in wife's anus) is forbidden in Islam.
see related question below for more information.
What connections did Arabs believe existed between Abraham and Kaaba?
The Arabs believed that Abraham and his son, Ishmael, had built the Ka'aba.
Who is the first prophet in Islam?
The first prophet for humanity was Adam (peace be upon him). After the flood, prophet Noah can be considered the first prophet as no one was saved except those who were with him in the Ark. Thx.
When did Judaism and Islam become separate religions?
