Zakat

Islam, the world’s fastest growing religion, is both a cultural influence and historical power throughout the globe. The important aspects of the religion consist of the main beliefs of the tradition, primary practices, and how this tradition has endured and adapted through the years. The central teachings of Islam revolve around the shahadah, or profession of faith. The shahadah states that there is only one God and Muhammad is his prophet. The book of Islam is the Qur’an, which is divided…

prayer of Shahada, he himself becomes “linked with God” (JCM 192). Fasting and almsgiving are similar to the practices of fasting and tithing in Judaism and Christianity. The main difference between zakat and other forms of charitable donation in a religious context is the symbolism behind it. “Zakat serves to make pure and honorable the wealth remaining to the giver” (JCM 194). The final pillar, Hajj, is usually completed as a means to self-rediscovery. During the Hajj, Muslims worship and…

before bed. These prayers may be performed alone or in a group. Friday is the Muslim Sabbath, so people may gather in a mosque for the noon prayer. This is called juma'a. The third pillar was Almsgiving (zakat), Muslims are required to give of their bounty to those who have less. This is called zakat, which literally mean "purification." It is a tax of 2.5% of one's annual savings. The fourth pillar was Fasting during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.…

Have it ever boggled your mind how Kim Kardashian's known for all of the crazy things she does, but local heroes, heroes of change around the world who does things for others for the good of it not to get something out of it and are not recognized for it? For an example, who know Kady Ouedraogo? Do we know where she lives or her family or anything about her? No one ever took a chance to know the true heroes.We believe and assume people are who they are by a look or on tv. The truth is a hero…

During the tenth year of Hijjah, the Prophet left to perform the annual pilgrimage along with thousands of followers led by Abu Bakr. On ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah, the Prophet mounted his camel and delivered his historical sermon at the Mount of Mercy. In order to address the people at a distance, one of the Prophet’s companion repeated his exact words in a loud voice. This was the last sermon delivered by the Holy Prophet during the only pilgrimage he performed. For this reason, the speech that he…

As Ramadan comes to an end, many Islam believers will end the month long fasting with the celebration of Eid- ul-fitr (EID). The Eid al-Fitr (the Feast of Fast-Breaking) is also known as the Eid as-Saghir (the Lesser Eid), and comes first in the Islamic calendar. Eid falls on the first three days after Ramadan (Noakes, Greg). Eid-ul-fitr “One of the most important holidays of the Muslim calendar lasts for three days. It is a festival of victory and faith, time for relaxation, of hope renewed,…

In the early years within the continually growing Muslim Empire, there continued to be a question which affected all of those adherent to the word of Muhammad. What does it mean to be a Muslim? Such a question is to be expected in the formation of Confessional Empires, as the same can be seen in the west with Christianity; is it right to follow the Nicene Creed or the Arian doctrine? But in the expansion of the Muslim Empire, the question is seen much differently as it could contain not just a…

One such revelation was that Muhammad, and his followers, were given permission to fight and shed blood in order to spread Islam. Muhammad became very well recognized in Medina. When the leaders found themselves in the midst of a terrible civil war Muhammad, being so well known for his wisdom, was asked to mediate the situation. Medina was the first Muslim community that Muhammad established. With Muhammad’s power growing in Medina the Meccans felt threatened. There were many small…

The Five Pillars of Islam help Muslims follow the religion called Islam. To truly be faithful in Islam, you must follow all five pillars. The first pillar is shahada, or faith. To be a faithful Muslim, you must confess your faith. The profession of faith goes like this,” There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet.” Or if you want say it Arabic,” La ilaha illa Allah wa- Muhammad rasul Allah.” The religion Islam basically translates to the words “to submit to God.” A Muslim is also…

century, it can be determined that its changes and continuities are due to its religion beliefs and practices and from it’s political way. The first major continuity is the Islamic beliefs and practices. Muslims must to pray to God 5 times, must pay zakat, must fast during Ramadan,must do hajj, and most important is to…