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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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Actually no one can answer that where does ( Allah ) the one and only God live because he lives in a place that no man knows and no one can see him till the day of judgement.
The dates of Ramadan are based on the lunar calender which is dependent on the moon so it moves back approximately 9 days every year. The start of Ramadan is when the new moon is sighted for the first time. this year in 2009 it started on the Saturday 22nd of august in Asia and most of Europe - i believe that in America its a day later due to the moon sighting - but am not entirely sure on this. the day before Ramadan starts is called the day of doubt as nobody is sure if it has started or not until they see the sighting of he new moon - it is not allowed to fast on the day of doubt - this is because we need to not be fasting for 'just in case'we are supposed to but to make a good intention to fast - to develop ourselves spiratually and personally during this time.
If you are new to Islam - as I am i think it is quite important to make a Ramadan plan - firstly, we shouldn't set too higher targets as we will fail and then feel guilty which is not in the spirit of the month of Ramadan - we are supposed to be improving and developing ourselves not - feeling bad about ourselves that hinders us from the ultimate aim which is to be closer to god and learn self discipline and reflect.
There is no religious symbol in Islam religion as for example the Cross in Christianity or the David Star in Judaism religions. The claimed Crescent and Star are just historical and/or political symbols developed during the Ottoman empire. Refer to related question below.
Are Sunnis or Shiites more conservative?
Neither. Sunnis and Shiites are different perspectives on Islam, but neither is more liberal than the other (as opposed to Reform vs. Orthodox Judaism). It would be similar to Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity.
The "liberalness" of Sunnis or Shiites is more contingent on the country they live in than which branch of Islam they ascribe to.
Did the prophet Mohammed really exist?
Ebrahim Jasat
As,Muslims we believe in the existence of prophet muhammed s.a.w and he is the founder of the religion of Islam and no other prophet will come.
From Willravel:
If you're looking for direct evidence, I doubt you're going to find anything concrete. There's probably a better case to be made for the existence of Muhammad than there is for, say, Jesus, but it's still going to be difficult because record-keeping was messy in that area at that time. If I had to give an answer, I would say there's not enough evidence to conclude there was a Muhammad, however there may have been such a man. It's highly unlikely, however, that even if he did exist he did most the things attributed to him in the Qur'an, especially those of a supernatural nature (speaking to god, bifurcation of the moon, being really good at absolutely everything he ever did, etc.). That could easily be chalked up to embellishment in oral tradition during the early years of Islam.
There is strictly no judging of a community or individual on this site as it is quite unnecessary. A question like this one is driven through stereotypes and ones ignorance. All communites are equal and there is no deciding upon ones superiority or inferiority.
However, I do suggest that research a bit more and learn about each religion to gain a larger understanding of both cultures and religions which will help you find some common ground; love, compassion humility and forgiveness = GOD
What do Islamic fundamentalists want?
Muslims want to live a pure life in the Straight Path of God (Sirat Al-Mustakim). They follow the example of Prophet Muhammad. And they follow the five pillars of Islam believe and six pillars of Faith. They want to please God and worship God first of all because God states in the Quraan that the creation was created to worship God. They want God's pleasure and to be admitted into God's Paradise. Muslims want peace every where in the world and they want to live in peace.
Women in Islamic areas have worn a veil over their faces while in public because?
wearing veil that covers face is neither required by Islam religion teachings nor denied. It is subject to country traditions and practices but not a religion requirement. The religion requires Muslim women to wear hijab that covers head, hair, and neck but not covering face and hands. Refer to question below.
What is the importance of Islamic mathematics?
There were many significance great achievements done by Muslim scientists during early ages of Islam, some of them are:
- Muslims divided the science of mathematics into many branches & classified them into these four categories " calculations, algebra, triangles & geometry". By the way Muslims are the first nation to invent algebra (the word itself is of an Arabian origin), it's the science which uses numbers & symbols mainly letters to be used instead of unknown numbers, they are all connected to each other using formulas & equations using the four major mathematical processes ( summation, subtraction, multiplication & division) this very important branch of mathematics has very wide applications in which it can be used very effectively, also many real problems can be solved using this science, the Muslim scientist who invented this science was ( Al-Khawarezmi ) who also invented the famous Logarithmic tables.
- Muslims were the first to invent the number "zero" & this useful usage had been transmitted by them to the Indians ,then from India to the whole world.
- They were the first who used the decimal numbers that are still being used until today.
- The famous digits which are being used worldwide are invented by Muslim Arabs. These numbers are written as 0, 1, 2, 3,..., 9. They are called dictionaries as 'Arabic digits '. The philosophy behind these digits is that the number is represented by the same number of angles in the written form. For example, the number zero is of zero number of angels, the number 1 is having one angle, the number 2 is having two angels, and so until number 9 has nine angels. Try them as it is very interesting to understand for example why we write number 7 with a horizontal dash in the middle.
What age can a Muslim boy get married?
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The Koran does not mention a specific age, but mentions an age of marriage, generally accepted to be the age of puberty. However, this is subject to the law, as all things are.
Regardless of custom or belief, Muslims are only allowed to get married when they reach the age at which the laws of the national jurisdiction permit marriage. In some Middle Eastern countries that may be no barrier to early marriage, but not so in Western countries. Any purported marriage below the legal age, without court consent, could be considered a crime.
A Muslim man was recently arrested in Australia for entering into a purported marriage with a minor. The marriage was declared void, the girl was provided counselling and placed in care, and the girl's father was also charged with an offence, as was an imam who conducted the supposed marriage ceremony. Muslim clerics in Australia were outraged that one of their number would ignore the law in this way.
Do afghan men marry white women?
yes and no
if the woman become Muslim YES
but some afghans doesn't want their woman to marry other people , like indians,pakistani,iranian, that's why afghan men marry only afghan woman.
As i said some of them married white woman if they turn to Islam.
What are the two muslim groups called?
Answer 1
It is because of some minor and side differences that have nothing to do with basic Islamic rules and teachings. Refer to question below: Sunni vs. Shiites and their distribution.
Answer 2
There are more than two Muslim groups. It just so happens that Sunnis and Shiites together make up >99% of Muslims. They have all separated from each other for a variety of different theological and political reasons. Please see the Related Question below: Why did the Islam branches separate?
Between Judaism Christianity and Islam which religion has spread out the most?
Adherents woldwide of these religions approximately are; Islam ; 1.3 billion (Sunni: 940 million) Christianity ; 2 billion Judaism ; 14 million Islam is the religion which has spread out the most over the years.
How did most people react to Muhammad's teachings when he began preaching in Markka?
Most of the people, especially the elite class, turned against Prophet Hazrat Muhammad s.a.w. and tried to silence his voice by force. Ultimately, he had to flee to Madina Munawara along with his followers. It was about eight years later that he conquered Mecca.
Is traditional interest based banking haram from the Islamic viewpoint?
Yes, interest, or "ribba", is haraam. This is because one is making money without earning it.
Hajj is a tradition established by Hazrat Abraham (Ibraheem in Arabic) as per command of Almighty Allah Karim. He built Ka'abah and announced to the people (all humans -born or yet to born). Miraculously, his voice echoed through the universe- even the heavens above. All the Souls, yet to born, who answered to the call saying: Labbaik Allah Humma Labbaik… Here I come, O my Allah, Here I present myself to you… are destined to perform Hajj. It is obligatory on each Muslim once in lifetime.
Hajj is performed during the last month of the Islamic calendar. The schedule is as under or this is how Hajj is performed in different stages: All these rituals teach unconditional obedience to Allah Almighty. They teach equality, simplicity, sacrifice, tolerance and charity etc. It was renewed by the last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). Only the Muslim Ummah performs Hajj which is obligatory on each Muslim
Day - 1. 8th of Zilhajja: (Day of Tarwiya) Taking bath, putting on Ahraam (two sheets of untailored cloth), going to Haram i Pak, making intention of performing Hajj, offering two Nawafil and reaching the field of Mina (preferably) before Zuhar Prayer and staying there.
Day - 2. 9th. (Day of Arfaa) Offering Fajr Prayer and reaching the field of Arafaat (the main ritual of Hajj). Offering Zuhar and Asar prayers (Qasar) behind the Imam in Masjid - Namra - if possible. Staying there till sunset, offering Prayers and parying to Almighty Allah Karim. Leaving the field of Arafaat just at sunset without offering Evening Prayer. Coming to Muzdalfa at night offering Maghrib and Isha Prayers together. Staying there at night. Collecting 49 small pebbles for stoning the Jamraats.
Day - 3. 10th (Eid day) Offering Fajar Prayer and leaving Muzdalfa at sunrise. Stoning the Big Jamrah (Shaitan), offering animal sacrifice, coming to Haram i - Pak, going around the Ka'abah, performing Sayee (Walking/running betwen Safa and Marwa hills), shaving off head (for men- women cut two or three inches of their hair as a token) and putting off Ihram. Going back to Mina and staying there.
Day - 4. 11th. Stoning the three Jamraat and staying at Mina.
Day- 5. 12th Zila Hajja. Stoning the three Jaraat (Shaitans-Devils) and coming back to Makka Mukarma before sunset. That is the end of Hajj.
Day= 6: 13th Zihajja. If some one intentionally or by chance does not leave Mina before sunset of Day-5, he will stay there for the night and on the 6th day he will stone the three Jamraats and return to Makka Mukammah. This ends Hajj the Fifth Pillar of Islam.
If you are referring to Noah's Ark, it was a story when an old, aged man built an enormous boat to save all his animals from a great flood.
Answer 2
1) The holy ark is the special ark in each synagogue in which the Torah-scrolls are stored. It is a tall, heavy, fancy cabinet.
2) The holy ark was the Ark of the Covenant in which the two Stone Tablets with the Ten Commandments were held.
3) Noah's ark (Genesis ch.6), a type of huge boat, is recorded in the Torah and in the history of many ancient nations. The word for this ark in Hebrew is not the same as the above two.
It is one of the requirements of their religion; one of the "Five Pillars of Islam"; every Muslim who is physically and financially able to is required to do the Hajj pilgrimage at least once in their life.
Who converted Malcolm X to Islam?
Malcolm x was Muslim since 1964. However, he headed the Nation of Islam Organization (NOI) that deviated dramatically from the basic true Islam rules and teachings. Refer to related question below.
For the last year of his life, Malcolm X abandoned the Nation of Islam and converted to Sunni Islam as a result of going on the Hajj and seeing the real Brotherhood of Islam. He self-converted at this stage,
Who is the leader of the Shiites?
prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
after him Imam Ali (sa)
after him Imam Hasan (sa)
after him Imam Hssain (sa)
and then 8 Imam from children of Imam Hasan (sa)
totally 12 Imam.
currently Imam Mahdi who is dissappeared but some especial Shia Muslims meet him and he guids them.
recently Imam Khomeini was leader of Iran Islamic revolution who was main shia leader in world. and after his death recently now Imam Khamenei is leader of Shia Islam in Iran and also shia countries.
other local shia leaders exist in shia countries but Imam Khamanei is main leader in shia world.
