Search results
Feb 28, 2020 · Four of the twelve Islamic months are sacred: Rajab, Muharram, Dhul-Qi’dah, Dhul-Hijjah. In the pre-Islamic period, raids among the Arab tribes were forbidden and hunting was halted during these months. Islam inherited and approved this practice. Fighting (killing) is prohibited during these sacred months except in self-defense.
Mar 11, 2024 · Ramadan, Islam's holiest month, began for most Muslim communities at sundown on Sunday, March 10 in the U.S. It's expected to end with Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, April 9.
Have the proper intention to pray salah and to know whether one is praying fardh, sunnah, or nafl. To have completed wudu. Covering of satr (private parts). For males, clothes should cover from the naval (bellybutton) to just below the knees. For females’ clothes should cover the whole body besides hands and face.
One of the most important parts of the prayer is the recitation of at least the first chapter of the Quran from memory. This allows Muslims to constantly be in touch with the word of God. It is to be recited in a beautiful and melodic manner that appeals to the emotion of the listener. The word “Quran” actually means “The most recited.”.
May 5, 2019 · Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar, and it officially begins the morning after the crescent moon is visible to the naked eye. But since the moon’s visibility in different ...
Aug 19, 2018 · The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform it once in their lifetime. The hajj is seen as a chance to wipe clean past sins and start fresh. Many seek to deepen their faith on the hajj, with some women taking on the Islamic hair covering known as “hijab” upon returning.
There are over 2.5 million Muslims in the UK and over 1,500 mosques. The mosque is a place to gather for prayers, to study and to celebrate festivals such as Ramadan. It can also be used to house ...
