Islam – Questions and Answers

Islam is a holistic way of life, taking into account physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being, each a separate but overlapping part of the structure of a human being. God created us with a purpose; to worship Him, but He did not abandon us to a world of instability and insecurity.  He gave us a book of guidance, the Quran, and …

`Eid has a special joy. It is the joy at the bounty of Allah, His mercy and His great blessings. It is the joy at His guidance in a time when many people have strayed from the straight path. In `Eid, Muslims gather together, sensing the deep belonging to this Ummah and this religion. They rejoice at the bounty of …

Eidul Adha is a blessed occasion that all Muslims over the globe celebrate with much happiness and excitement. It is all about sacrifice and surrender to Allah as it marks the story of prophets Ibrahim and Ismail, Peace be upon them both. However, Some Muslims turn it into a food festivity with overspending and overeating in contrary to the true …

Question and answer details Name of Questioner   :Elizabith Reply date                  :2014/10/06 Question                     :Dear scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. How should the meat of udhiyah (sacrifice) be shared out? consultant                   :Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjid Answer Wa `alaykum as-salamu …

Eid-ul-Adha is a very important holiday for 1.3 billion Muslims around the globe. It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage and also commemorates the story of Prophet Ibrahim’s (may peace be upon him) sacrifice. A traditional animal sacrifice, the Udhiyah, has been an integral part of this holiday, with meat being shared between friends, family and those in …