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Why are Muslims divided into Sects |
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 It is a fact that Muslims today, are divided amongst themselves. The tragedy is that such divisions are not endorsed by Islam at all. Islam believes in fostering unity amongst its followers.
The Glorious Qur'an says: "And hold fast, All together, by the rope Which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves;"[Al-Qur'an 3:103]
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All about Zakah |
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 Literally Zakah means
Blessing, purification, increase and goodness. It is so called as it blesses the wealth from which it is taken and protects it from misfortunes. Ibn Taimiah said, "The soul of one who gives Zakah is blessed and so is his wealth."
Technically Zakah is defined as
"A determined portion taken from wealth and allocated to those deserving it, by a Qur'anic injunction." Sometimes Zakah is referred to in the Holy Qur'an as Sadaqah (alms). The Qur'an says, "Of their goods take alms, that so thou mightest purify and sanctify them; and pray on their behalf, verily thy prayers are a source of security for them." (Surah Al-Taubah, No.9, Verse: 103). In an authentic hadith, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said to his Companion Mu`adh, when he was sent to Yemen as governor, "Tell them that Allah has made Zakah obligatory for them, that it should be collected from the rich and distributed among ...
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Conduct of Salat |
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Step by Step guide to Prayers
SUTRA
Before a person starts to pray, he should place something at a short distance in front of him of the place where he prostrates (does Sajdah). Such an object is called Sutra and is used when the person is spraying alone. A person passing in front of the person in Salat, should pass on the outside of the Sutra.
If someone is praying in congregation, then the Imam acts as the Sutra. The Imam, however, must have his own individual Sutra in front of him.
QIBLAH
 Wherever a person is in the world, he should face towards the Kabah when he is going to pray. The Kabah is in the sacred mosque of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Facing towards Qiblah (Kabah) is a very important condition of performance of Salat. However, if the person is in a place such as a desert, jungle, unknown strange city or a place where he does not know the direction of the Qiblah, he should try his best to find out the direction of Qiblah from others. However, if it is not possible then he should use his judgment and face in a direction which he thinks is that of Qiblah and Allah will accept his Salat.
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Athan - Call to Prayer |
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As you know, in all Muslim countries athan is called aloud five times a day and you must have heard it. Have you ever wondered how it started?
THE STORY OF ATHAN
 "A long time ago when the Muslims migrated from Makkah to Al-Madinah they used to agree about a fixed time for the congregational prayer. But they found it difficult to remember the time fixed for the Salat sometimes, especially when they were busy doing their work. Once day Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the Muslims discussed the matter of calling the people for the congregational prayer at the exact time. Some of the believers suggested the use of ...
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