Sawm

Islam 1. What is the point of origin In the 7th century C.E., the followers of a new religion, Islam which literally means submission the self-surrender of the believer to the will of the one, true God, Allah. 2. How did religion/philosophy spread? Islam spread from the Arabian Peninsula and began a sequence of conquest and conversion that would forge the first truly global civilization. In succeeding centuries Islamic civilization was spread by merchants, wandering mystics, and warriors…

Islam is considered a way of life. It is the guidance for all mankind from Allah., the Creator of the Universe. It also cover all the things people behave and does in their lifetime. Islam tells the people the purpose of the people creation , final destiny and place among the society. Islam creature. It shows the best way to conduct the people private and public affairs in terms of political, economic, social, spiritual activities. Islam is an Arab word meaning the submission and obedience. The…

From 1941 to 1979, the Iranian oil nation was lead by Shah Reza Pahlavi. In Persian, the old Iranian language, Shah means king. The Shah’s full name was Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. The oil in Iran was very valuable, and the Shah used this ingredient to start to prepare his dish. When Reza Pahlavi became the chef, he started to trade his ingredients with America. He was able to make a large amount of money and support his staff. In the 1940’s, his restaurant was up and running, he allowed women to…

travel experience. However, you need to remember few tips to avoid any problems and also to show respect to the local culture. 1. Understand the basic things about Ramadan Ramadan is a lunar month dedicated to one of the five pillars of Islam, fasting (sawm). So, from sunrise to sunset, people concentrate on spiritual renewal and abstain from things like drink, food, and tobacco. So, avoid eating, drinking, smoking or chewing gum in public during the fasting hours. In countries like Egypt,…

And Mecca being The most holiest city for muslims. Performing Hajj is one of the five pillars of islam, which includes Shahadah( Islamic creed belief that there's only one God), Salat( performing prayers) , Zakat(is form of Helping to the poor), and Sawm(fasting). Why is it important in Islam ? A: its designed to promote a gathering to form a bondage of brotherhood and sisterhood in Islam. And it indicates that everybody is equal in the eyes of Allah(Lord). Have you participated in the…

Founded by Prophet Muhammad around 610 A.D., Islam is the world’s second largest religion after Christianity with more than one billion followers. Though it originated in Arabia, the teachings have dispersed all over the world from Pakistan to Egypt and many more continents. The main components of Islam are the five pillars. Through the five obligations or pillars of faith, Muslims learn how to heighten their overall well-being. The first pillar of Islam is the profession of faith, which in…

Islamic archaeology is defined by Marcus Millwright as archaeology of “the regions where the ruling elite has professed the faith of Islam” (Milwright 2010: 6-7). This paper seeks to explore the ways in which Islamic archaeology can aid in the understanding of Islam and Muslims in the medieval world, by first examining the requirements of Islam and Muslim customary practices, and then evaluating three sources through which they may be manifest in material remains. Archaeological evidence of…

be in the right frame of mind before prayer and ready to welcome God’s love. Lacking the right attitude, is considered to be the same as if no prayer was displayed that particular day. Moreover, festivals make up a large portion of Muslim culture. Sawm, which translates to fasting is another crucial ritual followed by the Muslim population. Fasting is the fourth under the Five Pillars of Islam. During Ramadan, 29/30 days must be lived without sexual activity, smoking and food or drink. This is…

Following the barbaric invasion of the terrorist group, Islamic State, in Iraq further speculation has been circulated around the conception of Islam being the religion of terror and the motive behind the massacre of innocence around the world. As a result of this, and other events the serene religion of Islam have develop into the most embroiled religion to subsist in our society. Although there have been numerous predicaments that challenge the fundamental concept of peace in Islam, it should…

almsgiving, calling upon practicing Muslims to annually donate money, belongings, and/or time to charities, following the lead of Muhammad’s alms practices. Out of observance to the month in which the Archangel Gabriel revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad, Sawm, the fourth pillar, enforces fasting during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, forbidding Muslims from eating or drinking between sunrise and sunset all throughout the month of Ramadan. Lastly, the Hajj, the fifth pillar, mandates that…