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Ibn Kathir reported that Friday is called Al-Jumuah because it is derived from Al-Jam, “literally, ‘gathering’. “O ye who believe! When the call is heard for the prayer of the day of congregation, haste unto remembrance of Allah and leave your trading. That is better for you if ye did but know.” (62:9)1 Friday is considered very important and more beneficial day for Muslims. Abu Hurairah(ra) related that the Prophet(Saw) said, “The day which Allah considers the best is the Day of Jumu’ah…

The second half of the twentieth century was for Iran a period of immense political and social change. The struggle to reconcile its advancement toward secular Westernization with its strong Islamic roots led to great social upheaval. Indeed the “culture of distrust” that marked the Iranian political sphere created a sense of paranoia among the masses on which revolutionaries like Ali Shari’ati acted. But many of the conspiracy theories that prevailed were not without legitimacy; Iranians felt…

Jihad is defines as, a struggle. There are two distinct variations of jihad: the Greater Jihad and the Lesser Jihad. The greater jihad is an, “inner struggle against base instincts” (CaP) and notably more spiritual. Many Sufis with the intention of getting closer to God practice this form of jihad. A Muslim who is acting on the greater or inner jihad must continuously practice restraint against unholy urges. Participating in the never-ending battle against ever changing urges of the world that…

Each society has its own social circumstances with its own traditions, formalities, values and customs. It is natural that the values and customs of societies in foreign countries would differ from those of our Muslim societies. These differences place the Muslim living in such societies, in a constant state of questing about what is permissible for him and what is not. Nowadays as early as children stage we have been exposed to the western movies and lifestyles which clearly not according to…

The Safavid Empire was the greatest and longest standing empire of ancient Persia. Rich with architecture, art, poetry, and culture, the Safavid Empire is an intriguing legacy. With an extensive history, several great leaders influenced the Safavid Dynasty greatly; in particular there were four Safavids who molded the dynasty into the great reign it is remembered for today. Sheikh Safi al-Din was the forefather of the Safaviyya Order that then became the Safavid Dynasty that claimed rule over…

pollution has become a major problem in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The air quality has become so terrible here that Los Angeles is leading the United States in the worst air quality. To illustrate this, Imam from CNN has stated that “Los Angeles [is] coming in at No. 1 for ozone pollution” (Imam, April 2016). This allows a striking comparison to others cities. However, ozone pollution is only one of several things that can make up air pollution. Pollution control authorities in my…

In the video, Women's Rights in the Quran? Out of Context, the first question asks for clarification on the Quran regarding women in Islam because it doesn't translate into the way the faith is lived out. Muslim Feminists, such as Amina Wadud, would respond to this question by saying that Quran utopia has not yet been attained. Although modern Muslim societies have become more progressive in terms of women, there are still concepts, terms, and verses that require deeper reinterpretation and…

beginning it is well established that Pi is a boy who has a strong will to love God and live for Him. This will enables him to face the rebuttals of society, and it keeps him alive while he is on a lifeboat for over two-hundred days. The priest, the imam, and the pandit, who are among Pi’s greatest societal struggles, bicker amongst themselves, which the author uses to make a statement about the ridiculous and frightening religious violence all around the world. The animals of the book all make…

swords that resemble Imam Ali’s double bladed sword. Having a Persian poem on front and a religious symbol of justice on back of the vest is significant. It denotes the two sides of the Iranian culture. The front poem is a metaphor for Iranian ancient ethos; that is known for its rich literature part of which is Ferdowsi’s poetry. The religious symbol on the back of the vest shows the other side of Iranian ethos which is their religion and call for justice, symbolized by Imam Ali’s sword. These…

Holy Bible, Islam uses the Qur’an, and Judaism uses the Hebrew Bible (Torah). They also have different forms of clergy. In Christianity, their clergy is referred to as priests, ministers, bishops, or pastors. In Islam, their clergy is referred to as imams and Judaism refer to their clergy as…