Index Who is the founder of Islam? What does Islam mean? What is Islam based on? What is a Muslim? ...
What does Islam mean?The Arabic word 'Islam' means submission and obedience, and derives from a word meaning 'peace'. |
What or who is a Muslim?A Muslim is a follower of the religion of Islam. |
Who or what is Allah?Allah is the name Muslims use for the supreme and unique God, who created and rules everything. The heart of faith for all Muslims is obedience to Allah's will. |
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What are the five Pillars of Islam?These are five duties that every Muslim is obliged to perform. The five pillars of Islamhelp Muslims put their faith into action.
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What are the different types of Muslims?Almost 90% of Muslims are Sunnis. Shiites are the second-largest group. The Shiites split from the Sunnis in 632 when Muhammad died. |
What are the main Muslim Festivals?The Muslim year is based on Lunar calendar. Ramadan (Ramadhan) The Muslim year is a lunar (moon) year, so Ramadan moves forward by ten or eleven days each year. The day Ramadan begins is decided by the sighting of the new moon. Muslims believe that the gates of Heaven (Jannah) are open and the gates of Hell (Jahanam) are locked for the duration of Ramadan. During Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the time when the verses of the Qur'an were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Ramadan is a time of worship and contemplation. A time to strengthen family and community ties. Every Muslim is expected to fast from sunrise to sunset. Muslims must not eat or drink during daylight hours. During Ramadan Muslims get up early before dawn (Fajr) and have a light meal. This time is known as Suhoor. At the end of each day (Maghrib), Muslims traditionally break their fast with a meal called the iftar. Following the custom of Prophet Muhammad, the fast is often broken with dates, then followed by a prayer and dinner. Ramadan concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Eid-ul-Fitr (Id-ul-Fitr)- The festival for the first day after Ramadan. Eid-ul-Adha - The Festival of Sacrifice which occurs 70 days after Eid-al-Fitr. Dhu Al-Hijja: Al Hijra: |