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Islamic Holiday of Eid al-Adha (Eid al-Kabir)
This major Muslim holiday commemorates Prophet Abraham's obedience to God when he envisioned that he should sacrifice his only son. more...
Sadaqa - Voluntary Charity in Islam
In addition to the obligatory charity of zakat, Muslims are encouraged to voluntarily share their time, wealth, knowledge and acts of kindness with others. more...
Zakat - Obligatory Charity in Islam
Giving charity in the form of zakat is one of the five pillars of faith in Islam. Annual almsgiving is incumbent on all Muslims who own a minimum amount of wealth. more...
Al-Hijamah - Cupping and Bloodletting in Islam
The Islamic tradition of hijamah, or bloodletting, was used in ancient medicine. Cupping is also used in Chinese medicine, alternative medicine and as a holistic therapy. more...
Mother's Day & Father's Day - An Islamic View
Special days are set aside in many countries to honor mothers and fathers. How does Islam view the national and international holidays of Mother's Day and Father's Day? more...
Sunni and Shiite Muslims observe the Day of Ashura differently. What is the significance of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic lunar calendar? more...
The Five Pillars of Faith in Islam
Islam teaches that faith without action is futile. Five religious obligations called the Pillars of Faith are incumbent upon every Muslim. more...
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By: Faisal Hanif
The annual Hajj is once again imminent and 2009 see's some marked differences beginning to appear in the Makkan landscape. more...
What is a Mahram (Guardian) in Islam
By: Barbara Trejo
A mahram is a person who can never marry the person they are guardian for. The sole job of the mahram is to protect and maintain the person they are guarding. more...
Women Cannot Go to Hajj Without a Mahram
By: Barbara Trejo
Hajj is not obligatory on a women who has no mahram (guardian) and she is exempted from traveling in these conditions. A visa may be denied by the Saudi government. more...
Anticipating Ramadan in London
By: Fiza Asar
Ranging from spiritual activities to food, and shopping London makes out to be a much more convenient spot than many other non-Muslim countries in the world for Muslims. more...
While the term "aromatherapy" may be relatively new to Muslims, the use of fragrances to enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being is by no means new to Islam. more...
How to Make Ramadan Fun for Children
By: Fiza Asar
Parents and teachers often look for ways to make Ramadan a learning yet exciting experience for children. Here are some suggestions on how this can be done. more...
By: Khalil Green
During the last ten days of Ramadan, Muslims focus their spiritual energies on seeking the protection of God as well as remembering (dhikr) God. more...
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