Charity in Islam:
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."
Muslim Celebrations:
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.
Circumcision:
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.
Muslim Names:
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. click
here for list of Islamic Names
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.
Marriage in Islam:
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.
Worship in Islam:
Worship
is everything one says or does for the pleasure of
Allah. This, of course, includes rituals as well as
beliefs, social activities, and personal contributions
to the welfare of one's fellow human-beings.
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) |
