One fifth of humankind shares a single aspiration: to complete, at least once in a lifetime, the spiritual journey called the Hajj. Part One: An Introduction to the Hajj and some of the rites leading up to the actual day of Hajj.
By Nimah Ismail Nawwab (edited by M. Abdulsalam)
Published on 27 Dec 2006
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One fifth of humankind shares a single aspiration: to complete, at least once in a lifetime, the spiritual journey called the Hajj. Part Two: The procession from Arafah until the last of the Rites, and a Hajj accepted by the Almighty.
By Nimah Ismail Nawwab (edited by M. Abdulsalam)
Published on 27 Dec 2006
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The meaning and constituents of worship in Islam, along
with a discussion of the inner forms of worship.
By Imam Mufti
Published on 06 Mar 2006
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The other form of worship in Islam and its completion of
the inner, and the purpose and benefit of worship.
By Imam Mufti
Published on 06 Mar 2006
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The entire life of a Muslim transformed into worship,
and a return to the original state of harmony with all, the Creator and the created.
An experience so profound, Malcolm X changes his perceptions on racism and the Nation of Islam, and comes into the fold of true Islam due to Hajj.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 01 Jan 2007
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In the Night of Decree all that will happen till the coming year is decided by God Almighty, therefore making it a night of sincere asking and praying to God. Other acts of worship in Ramadan include seclusion in a mosque, helping the poor and visiting Mecca.
By Dr. M. Amir Ali (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 17 Sep 2007
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Fasting Prescribed in all religions, the status of fasting, and the different levels of fasting.
By Dr. Bilal Philips
Published on 08 Oct 2007
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The different levels of fasting: the libidinal, emotional level, psychological level, and spiritual levels.
By Dr. Bilal Philips
Published on 08 Oct 2007
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The restoration of Hajj to it initial and pure form as practiced by Abraham.
By missionislam.com
Published on 10 Dec 2007
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The relationship between inner faith and good works in Islam. Part One: The Islamic concept of “faith” and its relation to inner belief and good works.
The relationship between inner faith and good works in Islam. Part Three: The false notion that one “earns” Heaven merely through inner belief and good deeds.
Prayer is a unique training and developmental program
which, if well and devotedly performed, can achieve for a Muslim many valuable
spiritual, physical, and ethical gains.
By Jamaal al-Din Zarabozo
Published on 23 Nov 2009
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Why do Muslims face the
direction of Mecca when they pray?
So many people reach a level where they cease to improve.
They think they have attained everything that it means to be guided. This
article sheds light on the fact that we need guidance in every affair, whether
big or small.
By islamtoday.net [edited by IslamReligion.com]
Published on 17 Nov 2014
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How God and His Prophet make the path to Paradise easy.
The phenomenon of lying which has regretfully become a “fabric
of social life.”
By Imam Mufti
Published on 16 Jan 2006
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Kindness between spouses as a reflection of faith.
By Imam Mufti
Published on 16 Jan 2006
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The meaning and significance of modesty in Islamic
ethics, and how it differs from the Western concept.
By Imam Mufti
Published on 16 Jan 2006
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Three stories from the prophetic narrations demonstrating the relationship between the character traits of modesty as shyness, and the seemly behavior that results from actively pursuing them.
Three more stories from the prophetic narrations
demonstrating the character trait of modesty and the sense of shame that underlies
and accompanies it, producing virtuous propriety in one’s deeds.
The ideal Muslim character is distinct and balanced and it embodies the teachings of the Qur’an and the Hadith. It consists of many different relationships; with his Lord, his own self, his family and the people around him.
We are not like robots that have no choice in our
actions. Everything happens by the will of God but at the same time we have a
free will to choose our choices and this is why we are accountable for our
actions.
By Sheikh Abdullah Bin MuhammadAl-Tayyar (islamtoday.net) [edited byIslamReligion.com]
Published on 08 Feb 2016
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A look at the traditions of Prophet Muhammad encouraging
smiling and how 21st century knowledge reveals some surprising
benefits.
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