Islam

Meaning of the Islamic Months

The Islamic calendar differs from the Gregorian calendar because it follows the cycle of the moon rather than the cycle of the sun, but the two calendars have one thing in common: they both have 12 months. The 12 Islamic months each have different meanings, with four of them being sacred months during which fighting and conflict is forbidden.  There …

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Former Priest Became Muslim Perform Hajj, Converted Thousands Of Christians

 Story of South African Christian priest -Ibrahim Richmond in hajj 2023 Former South African priest Ibrahim Richmond, who converted to Islam and led many Christians to embrace the Islamic faith, was honored to be invited to the popular Hajj pilgrimage. The Hajj pilgrimage is of great importance to Muslims around the world, and Richmond’s participation is a remarkable result …

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11 Things to Do On the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “There are no days during which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these days,” meaning the (first) ten days of Dhul Hijjah. [ Sunan Ibn Majah #1727 ] But, where do I even begin? Not to worry, here is a list of ways you can make the most of this Dhul Hijjah …

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Gaza’s hidden heritage: Five historic sites in the besieged Palestinian territory

The besieged territory is home to a number of historic houses of worship (MEE/Ahmad al Danaf) The city of Gaza has a heritage that stretches back thousands of years and was fought over by powers including Egypt and PersiaToday, the word “Gaza” conjures up images of human suffering as the Palestinian territory has been under an Israeli and Egyptian siege for the past 16 …

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Permissible types of betting – Prizes and Betting on Sports and Games

Sheikh Faysal Mawlawi, deputy chairman of the European Council for Fatwa and Research, states the following: There is an obvious difference between permissible competitions and prohibited betting. A permissible competition is between two teams, and the winner gets a prize that is paid by a third party. However, a prohibited bet, which is nothing but gambling, is when two spectators …

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