The Five Pillars of Islam The Five Pillars of Islam are obligatory acts for all Muslims. In Arabic, they are Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj.… What is Hajj? The word Hajj means ‘pilgrimage’. Hajj is one of the five ‘pillars’ of Islam and is an essential part of the Muslim… What do Muslims believe? Here are some key beliefs that Muslims hold… 1. God Muslims believe there is one God (Allah), who is eternal… What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a very special month for Muslims. It is when they believe the ‘prophet’ Muhammad received the first verses of…
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History of Islam, part one There are many differences of opinion regarding the history of Islam and the Islamic world. Our two short pieces are based on things that most people would agree on or…
The Five Pillars of Islam The Five Pillars of Islam are obligatory acts for all Muslims. In Arabic, they are Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj. 1. Shahada The word Shahada means creed. Translated from Arabic,… What is Hajj? The word Hajj means ‘pilgrimage’. Hajj is one of the five ‘pillars’ of Islam and is an essential part of the Muslim faith. It takes place in Dhu al-hijjah, the twelfth month… What do Muslims believe? Here are some key beliefs that Muslims hold… 1. God Muslims believe there is one God (Allah), who is eternal and sovereign. 2. Prophets Muslims believe in many biblical prophets,… What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a very special month for Muslims. It is when they believe the ‘prophet’ Muhammad received the first verses of the Qur’an. Fasting is done to make room for spiritual…