Hajj

sounds a bit obvious, it is and it can excavate the books to a more precise strengths. There is a brilliant set flashbacks on the experiences of one of the brothers at a college in New Jersey. And there are captivating details, like the gradations of Hajj travel packages offered by the rundown travel agency one of the brother’s visits. Even the passages describing funerals have vivid…

of women in society shaped new opportunities for women in the religious range as well. Muslim women must observe the Pillars of Islam, including praying five times every day, fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, as wells as making at least one hajj to the holy city of Mecca. But women may not pray, fast, or touch the Qur'an during menstruation or for a period following childbirth. They are thought to be ritually impure during these times. Also, women who are pregnant or nursing are excused…

Judaism and Islam both have dietary rules. Many Jewish people keep a Kosher home and follow the dietary rules outlined in the Torah. Certain food such as pork and shellfish are not allowed to be eaten, the mixing of meat and dairy products is also not allowed, and animals must be slaughtered according to special rules. Strict Jews that practice Kosher today will often have two sets of dishes, utensils and cooking pans, two different refrigerators , and two preparation areas to ensure dairy and…

Islam is the second largest and fastest growing monotheistic religion in the world today. It began in the Arabian Peninsula during the seventh century CE after Allah (God) revealed himself to the final prophet Muhammad. At this time the main religions where polytheistic and many God’s and idols were worshipped. Muslims, the adherents of Islam, believe that the prophet Abraham was the first Muslim because he was the first to believe in a single God. The word Islam means the submission to God and…

has given many Middle Easterners their moral and spiritual groundings, by creating five pillars to live by: The testimony of faith, the five daily prayers, the annual alms giving, fasting during the Ramadan, and the pilgrimage to mecca known as the hajj- this was to be done only if the individual could afford the trip. During the last few years of Muhammad’s reign, a majority of the Middle East was Muslim. Which was broken down into many subcategories but the two most prominent were the Sunni…

Legendary American Muslim Ranaz Wilson Central High School Abstract When you hear Malcolm X, what do you think about? Jailbird, Muslim, or just another famous person who’s remembered because he or she was assassinated? Malcolm X, or should I say El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was not only a Muslim but a great minister and powerful activist. When it comes down to the Islamic People, They look at Malcolm X how America looks at Elvis Presley. As I was researching Malcolm X, I learned a couple of things…

Islam is one of the fastest growing religions behind Christianity and it is projected to surpass Christianity in the next few decades. There are many heated debates amongst countries with the Islamic State and the terrorists attack/threats to non-Muslim countries. There is a question that remains in most people’s minds why do you people follow this religion. At the same time there is something many people do not understand and that is simply that they do not know what Islam truly is. It is very…

Islam and Hinduism Before we start with the description of Islam and Hinduism we need to understand what its religion, or at least try to comprehend the meaning of religion. The definition of religion is very difficult, many have try but they focus on only the few aspects of religion, some will exclude beliefs, practices and those religions that will not fit well. As Kile Jones once he wrote trying to define religion “It is apparent that religion can be seen as a theological, philosophical,…

In spite of the great disparity between Jewish and Islamic beliefs, both religions share a reciprocal relationship that is rooted in the universal endeavour to achieve unparalleled, intrinsic and extrinsic peace. Islam is an amalgam of the dual concepts of submission to the will of Allah; a God-centred lifestyle, or sirat al mustaqeem which is achieved by the continuity of spiritual obedience, and possessing spiritual peace; as is encapsulated in the Arabic greeting Salaam (peace). Thus the…

The Fourth Pillar is Fasting – fasting throughout the month of Ramadan. The Fifth Pillar is Hajj - the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime, if one is physically and financially able to afford it. By performing these works, a Muslim hopes that on judgment day the recorded good deeds will exceed the bad ones, thus being granted salvation…