The Five Pillars of Islam

The Five Pillars of Islam They are the framework of the Muslim life: faith, prayer, concern for the needy, self-purification, and the pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able. 1) FAITH There is no god worthy of worship except God and Muhammad is His messenger. This declaration of faith is called the Shahada, a simple formula which all the faithful pronounce. In Arabic, the first part is la ilaha illa Llah - 'there is no god except God'; ilaha (god) can refer to anything which we may be tempted to put in place of God - wealth, power, and the like. Then comes illa Llah: 'except God', the source of all Creation. The second part of the Shahada is Muhammadun rasulu'Llah: 'Muhammad is the messenger of God.' A message of guidance has come through...

The Five Pillars of Islam

Islamic History (Chronology)

Islamic History (Chronology)  6th Century (500-599) C.E. 545: Birth of Abdullah, the Holy Prophet's father. 571: Birth of the Holy Prophet. Year of the Elephant. Invasion of Makkah by Abraha the Viceroy of Yemen, his retreat. 577: The Holy Prophet visits Madina with his mother. Death of his mother. 580: Death of Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Holy Prophet. 583: The Holy Prophet's journey to Syria in the company of his uncle Abu Talib. His meeting with the monk Bahira at Bisra who foretells of his prophethood. 586: The Holy Prophet participates in the war of Fijar. 591: The Holy Prophet becomes an active member of "Hilful Fudul", a league for the relief of the distressed. 594: The Holy Prophet becomes...

Islamic History (Chronology)

Marriage in Islam

Marriage in Islam  by Dr. Sherif Mohammed By getting married you are not just getting a wife, you are getting your whole world. From now until the rest of your days your wife will be your partner, your companion, and your best friend. She will share your moments, your days, and your years. She will share your joys and sorrows, your successes and failures, your dreams and your fears. When you are ill, she will take the best care of you; when you need help, she will do all she can for you; When you have a secret, she will keep it; when you need advice, she will give you the best advice. She will always be with you: when you wake up in the morning the first thing your eyes will see will be hers; during the day, she will be with you,...

Marriage in Islam