Islamic Artefacts Information
... and was buried there. It is considered by Muslims to be the second most sacred city and many visit it whilst on pilgrimage, Hajj, to pay their respects at his tomb. ...
... and was buried there. It is considered by Muslims to be the second most sacred city and many visit it whilst on pilgrimage, Hajj, to pay their respects at his tomb. ...
6th Imam - Jafir Sadiq(A.S.)
... Imam Ja'far ibn Muhammad, the son of the Fifth Imam, was born in 83/702. He died in 148/765 according to Shi'ite tradition, poisoned and martyred through the intrigue of the 'Abbasid caliph al-Mansur. After the death of his father he became Imam by Divine Command and decree of those who came before ...
... Imam Ja'far ibn Muhammad, the son of the Fifth Imam, was born in 83/702. He died in 148/765 according to Shi'ite tradition, poisoned and martyred through the intrigue of the 'Abbasid caliph al-Mansur. After the death of his father he became Imam by Divine Command and decree of those who came before ...
The Veil and Muslim Women`s Identity
... Because the veil is a politicized issue and because some women are reluctant to talk about their use of the veil (Williamson & Ahmad, 2007), we used the unstructured interview technique as suggested by Fontana and Frey (2005) to elicit people's life realities. After an introductory question they wer ...
... Because the veil is a politicized issue and because some women are reluctant to talk about their use of the veil (Williamson & Ahmad, 2007), we used the unstructured interview technique as suggested by Fontana and Frey (2005) to elicit people's life realities. After an introductory question they wer ...
مملأا ةيدهم لىع ملاسلا Salutation upon Mahdi of the Nations
... (ghaybatu'1-kubra) would begin and would continue until the day God grants permission to the Imam to manifest himself. The occultation of the Twelfth Imam is, therefore, divided into two parts: the first, the minor occultation (ghaybatu's-sughra) which began in 260/872 and ended in 329/939, lasting ...
... (ghaybatu'1-kubra) would begin and would continue until the day God grants permission to the Imam to manifest himself. The occultation of the Twelfth Imam is, therefore, divided into two parts: the first, the minor occultation (ghaybatu's-sughra) which began in 260/872 and ended in 329/939, lasting ...
Word Document - Women Living Under Muslim Laws
... segregated societies of the Middle East than in other societies – and we know that there are differences between women’s and men’s ways of knowing even in non-segregated societies such as America. For, beside the fact that women often could not read (or, if they were literate, could not decipher the ...
... segregated societies of the Middle East than in other societies – and we know that there are differences between women’s and men’s ways of knowing even in non-segregated societies such as America. For, beside the fact that women often could not read (or, if they were literate, could not decipher the ...
History and Interpretations of Islamic Women`s Sta
... Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet. This then is the basic Islamic creed. It tells that Allah is omnipotent and omniscient (all-powerful and all-knowing; Noss, 1956). Polytheism and the Christian belief in the Trinity are denied. However, the Qur’an asserts that “there shall be no coercion in matter ...
... Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet. This then is the basic Islamic creed. It tells that Allah is omnipotent and omniscient (all-powerful and all-knowing; Noss, 1956). Polytheism and the Christian belief in the Trinity are denied. However, the Qur’an asserts that “there shall be no coercion in matter ...
14-Intekhab Hossain.pmd
... needs to make out that various issues faced by the Muslims are many-sided as they at the same time face problems relating to identity, security, justice and equity like all other minorities of the country and the interaction of these dimensions is at the centre of the socio-economico-political proce ...
... needs to make out that various issues faced by the Muslims are many-sided as they at the same time face problems relating to identity, security, justice and equity like all other minorities of the country and the interaction of these dimensions is at the centre of the socio-economico-political proce ...
this PDF file - IIUM Journals
... been given to its functionality, appropriate aesthethic values and application of precise geometry, to name a few examples. Others, such as Mohamad Rasdi MT (2010), have also added other characteristics such as the idea of eternal, integration versus wastefulness and the concept of a democratic buil ...
... been given to its functionality, appropriate aesthethic values and application of precise geometry, to name a few examples. Others, such as Mohamad Rasdi MT (2010), have also added other characteristics such as the idea of eternal, integration versus wastefulness and the concept of a democratic buil ...
What is Ramadan and why do Muslims fast?
... ples by renowned scholars and rulers. The study of the Quran develops moral reasoning and spirituality first and foremost, as well as thought processes of logic, sequencing, deduction, intuition, assimilation and abstraction. Reciting and memorizing it develops memory, enunciation and self-expressio ...
... ples by renowned scholars and rulers. The study of the Quran develops moral reasoning and spirituality first and foremost, as well as thought processes of logic, sequencing, deduction, intuition, assimilation and abstraction. Reciting and memorizing it develops memory, enunciation and self-expressio ...
B. What are the worldly and spiritual benefits of Salat al
... that when a Muslim community gives up Salah, it will be the last act in giving up their Islam. We have seen this happening across the world and across the generations. This is also why we see that when a Muslim community wants to hold on to Islam, and wants to be recognised as faithful, people make ...
... that when a Muslim community gives up Salah, it will be the last act in giving up their Islam. We have seen this happening across the world and across the generations. This is also why we see that when a Muslim community wants to hold on to Islam, and wants to be recognised as faithful, people make ...
fatwas, their acceptability and their relevance
... case of Imrana was in keeping with the Hanafi school. If someone had asked this very question in Kerala where Shafi’i school prevails, the mufti would have issued fatwa just opposite to what Deoband issued. Because according to Imam Shafi’i what is permissible (i.e. marriage) cannot be cancelled by ...
... case of Imrana was in keeping with the Hanafi school. If someone had asked this very question in Kerala where Shafi’i school prevails, the mufti would have issued fatwa just opposite to what Deoband issued. Because according to Imam Shafi’i what is permissible (i.e. marriage) cannot be cancelled by ...
The Islamic Glossary (MSWord)
... Halq is to shave off the hair from the head (during Hajj) Hamza was an uncle of the Prophet who became a Muslim and was martyred at the battle of Uhud. Haq is the right or claim to something Haram is that which is unlawful in Islam. It is necessary to abstain from the acts which are haram. Harun was ...
... Halq is to shave off the hair from the head (during Hajj) Hamza was an uncle of the Prophet who became a Muslim and was martyred at the battle of Uhud. Haq is the right or claim to something Haram is that which is unlawful in Islam. It is necessary to abstain from the acts which are haram. Harun was ...
The Five Pillars of Islam in the Hadith
... states that the adherence to charity is a characteristic of the true believers and of the God-fearing.25 As such, it is pertinent to understand the requirements and bounds of the zakat. The Qur’an teaches that it is only for the poor and needy,26 leaving unspecified what one must pay on and how much ...
... states that the adherence to charity is a characteristic of the true believers and of the God-fearing.25 As such, it is pertinent to understand the requirements and bounds of the zakat. The Qur’an teaches that it is only for the poor and needy,26 leaving unspecified what one must pay on and how much ...
Ramadan in a nutshell
... The Qur’an (the final scripture) was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The lunar month starts with the sighting of the new moon’s birth. One of the greatest ways a Muslim honours the Qur’an is by reading it. Angel Jibr ...
... The Qur’an (the final scripture) was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The lunar month starts with the sighting of the new moon’s birth. One of the greatest ways a Muslim honours the Qur’an is by reading it. Angel Jibr ...
Revision Booklet Islam - ethics
... Section one: Beliefs and Sources of Authority The Qur’an Revelation of the Quran • Muslims believe this is the Word of God. • The angel Jibril brought it to Muhammad (PBUH) • The first surah to be revealed was Surah ‘Alaq’. This happened in the Cave of Hira in the year 610 CE. • Revelation of the e ...
... Section one: Beliefs and Sources of Authority The Qur’an Revelation of the Quran • Muslims believe this is the Word of God. • The angel Jibril brought it to Muhammad (PBUH) • The first surah to be revealed was Surah ‘Alaq’. This happened in the Cave of Hira in the year 610 CE. • Revelation of the e ...
Fundamentals of Speech > Assignments > PowerPoint
... clocks to inform them of the prayer times for the day. Muslim take off their shoes before they enter the mosque. Muslims then perform wudu, washing to make themselves fit for prayer. ...
... clocks to inform them of the prayer times for the day. Muslim take off their shoes before they enter the mosque. Muslims then perform wudu, washing to make themselves fit for prayer. ...
Should Christians Pray the Muslim Salat?
... or obsolete? Some, perhaps, are secretly gratified that the superiority of Islam is admitted when non-Muslims take on Muslim practices. Others may see this as a step toward conversion and rejoice. Also what does it mean to those Christian workers who are facing Mecca and praying the salat? Often thi ...
... or obsolete? Some, perhaps, are secretly gratified that the superiority of Islam is admitted when non-Muslims take on Muslim practices. Others may see this as a step toward conversion and rejoice. Also what does it mean to those Christian workers who are facing Mecca and praying the salat? Often thi ...
Modernism in Islam
... "spirit" of Islam and not worry about the laws specifically. But it is clear from the Qur'an and Sunnah that we are to take both. They will argue that the text of the Qur'an only says for women to dress modestly and they do not like to talk about the specific details of hijaab and say we only need t ...
... "spirit" of Islam and not worry about the laws specifically. But it is clear from the Qur'an and Sunnah that we are to take both. They will argue that the text of the Qur'an only says for women to dress modestly and they do not like to talk about the specific details of hijaab and say we only need t ...
Sunni and Shi`a: Succession and Imams
... whoever succeeded him would not be another Prophet. However, just as Muhammad had been the spiritual, legal, political and military leader of the community, so all four responsibilities were to rest upon the shoulders of his successors. The Sunni view on succession to Muhammad It is no surprise to u ...
... whoever succeeded him would not be another Prophet. However, just as Muhammad had been the spiritual, legal, political and military leader of the community, so all four responsibilities were to rest upon the shoulders of his successors. The Sunni view on succession to Muhammad It is no surprise to u ...
Islam
... Required Weekly Observance. Weekly congregational prayer, called Jumu’ah, is conducted by an Imam or designee every Friday. This service takes the place of the noon prayer and is said in congregation, including a sermon (Khutbah) that can be on any aspect of the life of the Muslim community. The act ...
... Required Weekly Observance. Weekly congregational prayer, called Jumu’ah, is conducted by an Imam or designee every Friday. This service takes the place of the noon prayer and is said in congregation, including a sermon (Khutbah) that can be on any aspect of the life of the Muslim community. The act ...
Mentions of Eid-ul-Fitr in the Qur`an and the Hadith
... “Prophet Muhammad said, “The best rows for men are front rows, and the worst ones are the last. The best rows for women are the last ones, and the worst ones for them are the first.” (Hadith No 881, Hadith Sahih Muslim, Chapter 175, Vol 1). This was in full respect to the modesty of Muslim women and ...
... “Prophet Muhammad said, “The best rows for men are front rows, and the worst ones are the last. The best rows for women are the last ones, and the worst ones for them are the first.” (Hadith No 881, Hadith Sahih Muslim, Chapter 175, Vol 1). This was in full respect to the modesty of Muslim women and ...
8 August 2013 Final.pmd
... He also happened to return to Kufa, Baghdad and Basra four times and at times remained there for a period of five years. Also at Hajj season he used to return to Makkah. Among the most powerful tools that accompanied him on his mission to study Islam and collect Ahadeeth was his exceptionally powerf ...
... He also happened to return to Kufa, Baghdad and Basra four times and at times remained there for a period of five years. Also at Hajj season he used to return to Makkah. Among the most powerful tools that accompanied him on his mission to study Islam and collect Ahadeeth was his exceptionally powerf ...
Eid ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid)
... Eid Al-Adha, or "Celebration of Sacrifice." On the 10th day of DhulHijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world celebrate this feast of commitment, obedience and selfsacrifice to Allah. They wear their nicest clothing and attend SalatulEid (Eid Prayer) in the morning. Thi ...
... Eid Al-Adha, or "Celebration of Sacrifice." On the 10th day of DhulHijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world celebrate this feast of commitment, obedience and selfsacrifice to Allah. They wear their nicest clothing and attend SalatulEid (Eid Prayer) in the morning. Thi ...
The Notion of Modesty in Muslim Women`s Clothing
... and will not exchange a handshake or hug, even with someone they like very much, if it crosses a gender boundary. It is also the reason for the lack of physical affection shown between Muslim spouses in public. Affection is a private matter, and one of haya’. Modesty is so central to Islam that the ...
... and will not exchange a handshake or hug, even with someone they like very much, if it crosses a gender boundary. It is also the reason for the lack of physical affection shown between Muslim spouses in public. Affection is a private matter, and one of haya’. Modesty is so central to Islam that the ...
Fatima Mernissi and Amina Wadud: Patriarchal Dominance and
... great influence on Muslims both negatively and positively. Some Muslims were shocked because throughout the history they had never witnessed such an incident, but on the other hand, some Muslims, especially some feminist writers, were very pleased because it was the first time a woman tried to chang ...
... great influence on Muslims both negatively and positively. Some Muslims were shocked because throughout the history they had never witnessed such an incident, but on the other hand, some Muslims, especially some feminist writers, were very pleased because it was the first time a woman tried to chang ...