(part 1 of 2): A religion for all people, everywhere Many people all over the world are looking for the truth today. They look for meaning in their lives and ask what this life is good for. Men and women ask themselves: why am I here? Amid suffering and pain, mankind calls softly or … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2) The nature of religious belief is quite mysterious. As part of their religious affiliation, people believe in a variety of gods. There are people who have religious beliefs in the invisible, supreme, inimitable power, and then there are others who believe in some people as gods, or in animals (eg … Weiterlesen
Islam is not only recommended to give alms, it is the duty of every financially stable Muslim. Giving alms to those who are entitled to it is part of the Muslim character and one of the five pillars of the Islamic way of life. Zakat is considered a mandatory charity; it is a duty for … Weiterlesen
Not only the Muslims fast. It has been practiced in connection with religious ceremonies by Christians, Jews, Confucians, Hindus and Taoists for centuries. God mentions this fact in the Qur’an: „O you who believe fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may become godly.“ (Quran 2: … Weiterlesen
The Hajj (Great Pilgrimage to Mecca) is the fifth of the basic Muslim worship activities and facilities known as the Five Pillars of Islam. The pilgrimage in Islam is not made to any shrines of saints, to monasteries asking for the help of holy men, or to places that are said to have done miracles, … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2) Most of us who have declared war on our bellies have already experimented with some forms of fasting, such as pure fruit fasting, water fasting or sugar-free fasting, whatever we call it. But what many may find rather strange and surprising is that a whole community of people – be … Weiterlesen
A mosque is the building where Muslims worship God. Throughout Islamic history, the mosque has been the center of the community and cities have formed around this central building. Nowadays, especially in Muslim countries, there is a mosque on almost every corner; this makes it easy for Muslims to participate in the five daily prayers. … Weiterlesen
The Importance of Justice In the Islamic world view, justice means putting things in their rightful places. It also includes treating others equally. Justice is also a moral value and a quality of human personality in Islam, just like in Western tradition. Justice is similar to equality in the sense that it creates a state … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): Physiology Before we discuss the concept of equality – and how it relates to men and women in Islam – we have to make an important difference. Many people who talk about equality understand that this should mean treating two groups exactly the same way. However, this is not always appropriate. … Weiterlesen
The spread of a world religion Lucy Berrington found that despite the hostile media coverage in the West, Muslim belief in the West was gaining more and more followers. Countless British citizens, mostly women, convert to Islam in times of deep divisions between the Anglican and Catholic Church. The number of conversions has increased so … Weiterlesen