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Islam 101

Charity During Dhul-Hijah

There are many difficulties in the post-pandemic age, especially for the poor. Many people are still battling to overcome the emotional, material, and bodily losses

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Muslim Celebrations

Muslims have two major annual celebrations called Eid, which means ‘recurring happiness’: Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid of Fast-Breaking) and Eid-ul-Adha (Eid of Sacrifice). Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid of Fast-Breaking):

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Prayers in Islam

To an English speaking person the word “Prayer” usually connotes uttering certain words as a ritual at a particular occasion. However, Muslims have 3 different

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Five Pillars of Islam

These five pillars of Islam are the framework of the Muslim life: faith, prayer, concern for the needy, self-purification, and the pilgrimage to Makkah for

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