The Arabic word ‘Islam’ simply means ‘submission’, and derives from a word meaning ‘peace’. In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God. ‘Mohammedanism’ is thus a misnomer because it suggests that Muslims worship Muhammad, rather than God. ‘Allah’ is the Arabic name for God, which is used by Arab Muslims […]
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The Difference between the compulsory Zakat and zakat al-Fitr in Ramadan
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What the Difference between the compulsory Zakat and zakat al-Fitr in Ramadan? The Muslim should thank Allah for the gifts He bestowed upon him and cooperate with the people and share them in their feelings. So he must pay the Zakah, lend to the needy, and help in charitable projects in order not to receive […]
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How to Perform the Prayer Each prayer is made up of a different number of units (rak‘ahs). The following steps are the elements that each prayer has to contain: Stand facing the Qibla. Make the intention for prayer in the heart as mentioned above. This is done simultaneously with the takbīratu’l–ihram (see below). Before a Muslim […]