By Aisha Stacey (© 2009 IslamReligion.com) Description: How and why Muslims pray. The religion of Islam and the Muslims feature prominently in the media nowadays; unfortunately, they are often depicted as fanatical or extreme for simply following the basic tenants of Islam.…
By Saud Alhajeri Description: Hagar and her boy child Ishmael and their role in the rites of hajj. The Kaaba is a special place. We commemorate Abraham and his son’s faith and surrender. We also celebrate Mother Hagar’s love. Mother’s love is…
By Saud Alhajeri Description: The beginning of Hajj and the importance of the Kaaba. It’s that time of the year, Muslims all over the world are getting restless. Their Home in the heart of the planet beckons them. It’s time to pay…
٨By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: A beautiful day of celebration, praises of God, revitalization of relationships, and remembrance of the less fortunate. The end of Ramadan ushers in one of two major celebrations in the Islamic calendar. A day…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: How Muslims spend the month of Ramadan. Islam uses a lunar calendar—that is, each month begins with the sighting of the new moon, therefore because the lunar calendar is about 11 days shorter than the…
By Sohaib N. Sultan Description: Why Muslims celebrate the month of Ramadan. Every year Muslims from all over the world and from all ethnic and economic backgrounds begin fasting from dawn to sunset every day during a most blessed month in the…
By Prof. Shahul Hameed Description: Teachings of the Prophet Muhammad in Ramadan. It was Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, who made us raise our eyes from the dust beneath to view the glory of the starry…
By J. Hashmi (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: The relationship between inner faith and good deeds in Islam. Part Four: A look into the Bible in search for the concept of “Faith Alone”. Belief of “Faith Alone” Rejected by the Bible Christians believe…
By J. Hashmi (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: The relationship between inner faith and good works in Islam. Part Three: The false notion that one “earns” Heaven merely through inner belief and good deeds. God’s Grace Some people may think that Islam teaches…