Describe the main events of the annual pilgrimage (Hajj). Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and was made obligatory in the Ninth year of hijra. It is mandatory for wealthy Muslims who are physically fit and can afford the expenses of the entire pilgrimage. Quran says, “Pilgrimage thereto (the Kaaba) is a duty men owe […]
What acts do Pilgrims (hajjis) perform on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, and how does the rest of the Muslim community (umma) celebrate this day? Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and was made obligatory in the 9th year of Hijrah. Hajj is visiting the Kabaa on the prescribed days of the month of
Q: How are the individuals and the community benefited by almsgiving (Zakat)? Almsgiving or Zakat is one of the five foundational pillars of Islam, as stated in a Hadith numerous times, reported by Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar, “Islam has been built on five pillars: testifying that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah
Q: Outline the practice of almsgiving (Zakat) in Islam. Zakah is the third pillar of Islam. It became obligatory in the second year of Hijra. It is an act of worship which benefits humankind. Its significance can be judged by the fact it is mentioned 32 times in Quran. Allah says, “Establish prayer and give Zakah.” It
Taking time out of one’s busy routine for vacation is essential for everyone’s mental health that helps them function more efficiently. However, it is a big question of where it can be spent. In my opinion, there are different destinations that people may consider, for instance, camping or staying in a Five Star Hotel for
Work education is a physical struggle for learning educational activities. It is a component of the learning process that supplies knowledge and understanding skills of a specific field with minimal experience. It integrates classroom instructions with hands-on experience to give students a thorough grasp of the work environment and its expectations. Work-based learning is the
Why do students prefer casual clothes for school? In the view of my colleagues and me, wearing a school uniform is an outdated and impractical notion, which we no longer feel is crucial. Despite this fact, the school council surveyed the number of students who want to dress up casually for school, and the result
Have you ever wondered how the universe, which consists of billions of stars and planets, came to be? Many might not think so, although some people ponder which splendid entity created and controlled it. It is Allah Almighty, the King of the Kings, the Governor of the Governors and the Commander of the Commanders, who
Hawaii is at the top of a volcanic mountain in the Pacific Ocean. More than half the mountain is below water. The largest range of mountains is in the Atlantic Ocean.
Mountains are home to approximately one-tenth of the world’s people. More than half of the world’s freshwater originates in mountains, and all the world’s major rivers are fed from mountain sources.
Q: What does the statement “There is no ability or power except through Allah” tell you about Muslim belief in Allah’s predestination and decree? The Arabic word for destiny is “Qadr”, and the decree is “Qadar”. Qadr is that which has been destined while Qadar is a fate that is designed timely. This belief is
