| Zakat represents the unbreakable bond between members of the community, whom prophet Mohammad described to be "like the organs of the body, if one suffers then all others rally in response." | |
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| Muslims have two celebrations (Eid); namely, Eid of Sacrifice and Eid of Fast-Breaking. The Eid of Sacrifice is in remembrance of the sacrifice to be by Prophet Abraham of his son. The Eid of Fast-Breaking comes at the end of the month of fasting, Ramadan. |
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Circumcision does not make a man a muslim, neither does it make him a non
muslim. It is only a procedure to improve a mans cleanliness which is strongly
encouraged but not forced. Female circumcision has NO Islamic Basis and is
condemed. You probably wondered why so much negative information is written about this topic even though the vast majority of North American males are circumcised and very happy and greatful for it, and that most parents request this procedure for their newborn sons. Mainly in the U.S.A. Anti-circumcision groups and organizations that have formed over the past twenty five years. They write books, appear on talk shows, protest outside of doctor's offices and medical establishments, spend countless hours writing letters to politicians, newspapers, magazines and medical groups. So it's no big surprise that these people have also saturated the Internet with their own, many times, fanatical points of view containing much misinformation regarding medical, sexual and psychological aspects of circumcision. Over the past ten years there have been many studies showing advantages to this procedure which, of course, created a major panic among anti-circumcision groups and individuals. Now, more than ever, they are trying to turn the world against this procedure, and any doctor or lay person who speaks in favour of it.
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The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) recommended that Muslims should
be selective in the names of their children as part of the
identity of a Muslim. He recommended that the most beautiful
names are those which give servitude or praise to Allah. Combinations of various names is a matter of personal liking and choice. Names of Allah should never be used alone. These should always be preceded by Abdul or should be combined with another name in such a way that the final name does not remain a specific attribute of Allah. |
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| Marriage is a bond containing rights and duties that each person, male or female, should preserve, protect and fulfill. Both the husband and wife, have certain rights and duties. |
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Ritual worship, elevates one morally and spiritually and enables you to carry out activities in all walks of life according to the Guidance of God. The ritual prayer, in Arabic Salah, means supplication. It is also derived from the word "silah" which means link. Indeed the prayer is a real link between the human being and his Lord, and is full of supplication to the Lord from its beginning to its end. Salah provides a chance of direct communion with the Creator five times a day, wherein man renews his covenant with God and seeks guidance again and again: "You alone we worship and to You alone we turn for help. Guide us to the straight path." (1:5,6)
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