Ramadan on the Net - The Religion of Islam

The Religion of Islam

Islam began in Arabia when the Prophet Muhammad (Mohammad, Mohammed) heard the word of God. Muhammad was born in Mecca in 570AD. When he was 40 he was called to become God's messenger. At a time when the Arabs had many beliefs and gods, Muhammad taught that there was only one god - Allah (which is God in Arabic).

The Angel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad and taught him the verses of Holy Quran (Koran), the Holy Book of Islam.

The most important message of the Holy Quran is that God is the creator of the world and controls everything in it. Muslims are called upon to surrender to the will of God. They must live according to the rules of the Holy Quran and perform the five main duties of Islam - called the Five Pillars of Faith.

The word Muslim (Moslem) means "one who gives himself to God" in Arabic. Islam means "submission or obedience to God".

Islam gives guidance to all aspects of life. Muslims cannot eat pork. Other meats must be halal (allowed) - the animals are slaughtered in a way that gives the least pain, and "In the name of God" is recited before it is killed. Muslims should not drink alcohol. They should not fight except for Islam. They must not gamble. Muslims should give to the poor and less fortunate and must be kind to strangers.

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sarah from Virginia, US

19:21 09/06/2009

assalamu alaikum, my brothers & sisters in islam.I belive faith has alot to do with sacrifice remember abraham & isaac,and so many other profits life stories.we show god our faith & strength by honoring our fast during the month of ramadan.May peace always be with you,for allah is always watching.

Rizwan Khan from Saudi Arabia

06:59 09/06/2009

Hi... Just wanted to correct one thing.... In the section The Religion of Islam you have mentioned "The Angel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad and taught him the verses of Holy Quran (Koran), the Holy Book of Islam" which is not correct . Prophet muhammed (SAW) according to Hadees was all learned... please find the below story for your reference: One day Jibreel AS came to Muhammed SAW and said Read But as Muhammed was Illeterate he said to Angel "i am not a reader" Angel took hold of him and squeezed and asked him to read but he replies again "i am not a reader" the third time Anget siezed hin and said "IKRA BISMI" and the surah was read by Prophet Muhammed (SAW). Appreciate if you couls correct the site.

zabihullah from Afghanistan

02:01 09/03/2009

In ramadan if some one passaway and he has faith to Allah and Islam so directly he/she goes to heavence(Janat) and the most blessfull day of a year is in Ramadan which is called night of qadar that worshiping in this night is better then thousands month not equal

al-tariq from New Jersey, US

19:38 08/24/2009

i need the times to break my fast everyday

merita from Macedonia

11:06 08/23/2009

ramadan is a mounth of blessings and iam sure you will get this share the beleiving women is observnt only the most prominent disitnguishing features of the muslim women is her deed faith in allah in this universe convince that what ever hapepns in this universeand what ever befals human ebings anly happen through she will and decree of allah

Jun from Japan

09:20 08/23/2009

On my first time to visit an Arabic country, it was Oman, it gave an very good impression of Muslims. I find Omanis are very good people and share with me their faith even in the very short time I stayed in Muscat. Now, I really want to seek more about Islam and its ways.

Ayub Khan Silawat (Balotra, Rajasthan) from India

08:28 08/12/2009

Ramadan -a month of obligatory daily fasting in Islam is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Daily fasts begin at dawn and end with sunset. Special nightly prayers called, Taraweeh prayers are held. The entire Quran is recited in these prayers in Mosques all around the world. This month provides an opportunity for Muslims to get closer to God. This is a month when a Muslim should try to: See not what displeases Allah Speak no evil Hear no evil Do no evil Look to Allah with fear and hope "O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become God-fearing." (The Quran, 2:183) The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. Whoever prays during the nights in Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. And he who passes Lailat al-Qadr in prayer with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven (Bukhari, Muslim). Ramadan ends with a day long celebration known as Eidul-Fitr. Eidul-Fitr begins with a special morning prayer in grand Mosques and open grounds of towns and cities of the world. the prayer is attended by men, women and children with their new or best clothes. A special charity, known as Zakatul-Fitr is given out prior to the prayer. The rest of the day is spent in visiting relatives and friends, giving gifts to children and eating.

saleh from Rwanda

11:00 08/10/2009

assalamu alaikum. islam is not only religion but everyday 's life. i can coll it GIFT OF ALLAH. islam is peaceful, so that if you will be a good muslim like prophet Muhammad(s.a.w) sayed in all his masseges(hadith), you will be a mirror of the world. ramadhan al karim to all brothers and sistars

Shahin...... from India

08:15 08/09/2009

Assalamu alai kum to all.... Dear Friends... In todays world everyone think and believe that we Muslims spread terror.... which is not true... A true believer will never do what our brothers are doing... this is happening because of the lack of literacy, education....... How can we remove this label from our religion?..... find a solution for this... and this should be done at the earliest.....

Ayub Khan Silawat (Balotra, Rajasthan) from India

07:29 07/29/2009

shiite is the second largest denomination of the Islamic faith after Sunni Islam. Shias adhere to the teachings of Muhammad and the religious guidance of his family (who are referred to as the Ahl al-Bayt) or his descendents known as Shi'a Imams. Muhammad's bloodline continues only through his daughter Fatima Zahra and her husband Ali ibn Abu Talib, who alongside the Muhammad's grandsons are among the Ahl al-Bayt ("people of the house [of Muhammad]"). Thus, Shi'as consider Muhammad's descendents as the true source of guidance while considering the first three ruling Sunni caliphs a historic occurrence and not something attached to faith. The singular/adjective form and refers to a follower of the faction of Imam Ali according to the Shia ideology. Shia Muslims believe that the descendents from Muhammad through his beloved daughter Fatima Zahra and his son-in-law Ali (the Imams) were the best source of knowledge about the Qur'an and Islam, the most trusted carriers and protectors of Muhammad's Sunnah (traditions), and the most worthy of emulation.

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