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Jan 13, 2012
What is Islam?
Islam is a religion followed by many people around the world. People who follow Islam are called Muslims. Islam began in the Middle East. The Language of Muslim worship is Arabic. Islam is a Semitic religion, which has over 1.7 billion adherents all over the world with every inhabited country having a muslim. Islam comes from two root words, first is istaslama (استسلاما); which means ‘to... read more
Jan 13, 2012
Who are Muslims?
Over the centuries, Islam spread from the Middle East to different parts of the world, Including Asia and Europe. Many Muslims live in these countries. Fast Fact: The worldwide community of Muslims is called the Ummah. Share this:FacebookShareDiggRedditStumbleUponEmailPrint read more
Jan 13, 2012
What do Muslims Believe?
Muslims believe in one God (Allah SWT). They believe that Allah created the universe, the world and everything in it. Muslims only worship Allah. Muslims believe it is their duty to worship Allah because of everything he has provided. Share this:FacebookShareDiggRedditStumbleUponEmailPrint read more
Jan 13, 2012
Messengers From Allah
Muslims believe that Allah sent special people called prophets, to Earth. THE KA’BAH The Ka’bah is the monument to the One God. It is a cube-shaped structure in the centre of the grand mosque in Makkah. First build by the prophet Adam , then was build by Prophet Ibrahim and Isma’il . These prophets and their follewers belived in the One... read more
Jan 13, 2012
The Prophet Muhammad
The Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca, a town in Saudi Arabia, About 1400 year ago. Share this:FacebookShareDiggRedditStumbleUponEmailPrint read more
Jan 13, 2012
The Five Pillars of Islam
Muslims have five key duties they try to carry out. These are called the five pillars of Islam. The five Pillars of Islam are very important as they are the basis of Muslim life. First Pillar Second Pillar Third Pillar Fourth Pillar Fifth Pillar The First Pillar (the... read more
Jan 13, 2012
Quran (The word of Allah)
Quran gives clear rules and instructions about how to lead a good life. The Quran has many important messages for Muslims and it is treated with great respect. Before reading the Quran, One is perfume Wudu. Quran should not be placed on the ground. Share this:FacebookShareDiggRedditStumbleUponEmailPrint read more
Jan 13, 2012
Prayers
Praying to Allah is a very important part of Islam. Called Salat. The Quran tells Muslims how they should pray. muslims are expected to pray five times a day, no matter what they are doing, or where they happen to be. A special mat is sometimes used for prayer. Muslims face in the direction of the holy city of Mecca. The prayers have names and are performed at certain times of the day.... read more
Jan 13, 2012
Mosques (where Muslims worship)
Muslims can pray anywhere in the world. But the first choose should be to pray at the mosque. Mosques often have a minaret which is like a small tower. In some countries, when it is time for prayers, a person calls people to prayers (call Azaan) from the minaret. There are separate prayer areas for men and women. On one wall of the mosque, there is a special place which shows the direction you face for... read more
Jan 13, 2012
Rules about food
The Quran tellls Muslims what food they can eat and what food is not permitted. Food that Muslims are allowed to eat is called Halal. This means permitted. Food which they cannot eat is Haram. this means forbidden. Share this:FacebookShareDiggRedditStumbleUponEmailPrint read more
Jan 13, 2012
Islamic clothing
Islam teaches that it is important to be modest and respectful. This also applies to the way men and women dress. Islam teaches that showing off your body is wrong. In Islam, men should at least be covered from the waist to the knees. Women should wear a loose-fitting, full-length dress. women also have to wear a hijab (hijab is a scarf or veil). Share this:FacebookShareDiggRedditStumbleUponEmailPrint read more
Jan 12, 2012
Life events
Saying The Adhan To A Baby As soon as a muslim baby is born first words he or she will hear is the Adhan, the call to prayer. This has special meaning, as it means that the first words the baby hears are about the One God and the relationship, as a muslim, to God. As soon as the baby is born the parent or an adult will whisper the words in the... read more
Jan 12, 2012
Learning about islam
Muslim children begin to learn about Islam when they are very young. Their parents teach them the basics about their religion They learn how to recite the Qur’an, how to memorise short passages from it, the proper way to pray and how a Muslim should behave. Fast Fact Some Muslim children go to weekend school to learn about Islam. The weekend school is usually... read more
Jan 12, 2012
Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and is called the holy month. While traditionally a sacred period devoted to prayers, fasting, and charity. Its a time of the year to renew one’s spiritual commitment to his religion. Ramadan is an important time for Muslims all over the world. Muhammad received Allah’s message during Ramadan. Allah revealed the Quran, to prophet Muhammad ... read more
