TASHMIT
When a person sneezes he/she says, "Ahamdulillah" (Praise be to Allah)
A person who hears the sneeze says "yarhamuk Allah" (may Allah have mercy on you)
The sneezer replies "Yahdikumul-lah wa Yuslih balakum" which means (May Allah give you guidance and improve your condition)
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Saturday, January 5, 2008
5 Pillars of Islam
Allah written in Arabic
The Five Pillars of the Sunni sect are:
1. The Testimony that there is none worthy of worship except God and that Muhammad is his messenger.
2. Establishing of the five daily Prayers (salah).
3. The Giving of Zakaah (charity), which is generally 2.5% of the yearly savings for a rich man working in trade or industry, and 10% or 20% of the produce for agriculturists. This money or produce is distributed among the poor.
4. Fasting from dawn to dusk in the month of Ramadan (sawm).
5. The Pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca during the month of Dhul Hijjah, which is compulsory once in a lifetime for one who has the ability to do it.
The Five Pillars of the Shia sect are:
1. The Oneness of God (tawhid).
2. The Justice of God ('adl).
3. Prophethood (nubuwwah).
4. The Leadership of Mankind (imamah).
5. The Resurrection (me'ad).
The Five Pillars of the Sunni sect are:
1. The Testimony that there is none worthy of worship except God and that Muhammad is his messenger.
2. Establishing of the five daily Prayers (salah).
3. The Giving of Zakaah (charity), which is generally 2.5% of the yearly savings for a rich man working in trade or industry, and 10% or 20% of the produce for agriculturists. This money or produce is distributed among the poor.
4. Fasting from dawn to dusk in the month of Ramadan (sawm).
5. The Pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca during the month of Dhul Hijjah, which is compulsory once in a lifetime for one who has the ability to do it.
The Five Pillars of the Shia sect are:
1. The Oneness of God (tawhid).
2. The Justice of God ('adl).
3. Prophethood (nubuwwah).
4. The Leadership of Mankind (imamah).
5. The Resurrection (me'ad).
Alaykum
As-Salāmu `Alaykum (السلام عليكم) is an Arabic language greeting used in both Muslim and Christian cultures. It means "Peace be upon you." It is also transliterated as Assalamu 'Alaikum or As-salaamu Alaikum. The traditional response is "wa `Alaykum As-Salām", meaning "and on you be peace."
This type of greeting is common in the Middle East; it is similar to the Hebrew greeting of shalom aleichem.
The greeting is almost always accompanied by a handshake (when exchanged between persons of the same gender). The exception is Eid, when the hand shake is customarily preceded by three embraces. This practice however is not based on any Islamic ruling.
In Arabia the greeting is associated with three light kisses. In the Indian subcontinent the saying of Salaam is often accompanied with an obeisance, performed by bowing low and placing the right palm on the forehead. Neither of these is derived from Islamic custom, but are based in cultural traditions.
The Symbol of Islam
This type of greeting is common in the Middle East; it is similar to the Hebrew greeting of shalom aleichem.
The greeting is almost always accompanied by a handshake (when exchanged between persons of the same gender). The exception is Eid, when the hand shake is customarily preceded by three embraces. This practice however is not based on any Islamic ruling.
In Arabia the greeting is associated with three light kisses. In the Indian subcontinent the saying of Salaam is often accompanied with an obeisance, performed by bowing low and placing the right palm on the forehead. Neither of these is derived from Islamic custom, but are based in cultural traditions.
The Symbol of Islam
Muslim January
The plan is to study a different language for each month throughout 2008. This month we are starting with the Muslim religion. I know for myself it seems important because of everything going on in Pakistan and throughout the Middle East.
If anyone wants to join, then post a comment. Then i will add you as an author, so that you can put up any of your own posts.
I checked out a couple of books from the library including; Islam Explained, What do Muslims Believe, and Islam a Religion History and Civilization.
If anyone wants to join, then post a comment. Then i will add you as an author, so that you can put up any of your own posts.
I checked out a couple of books from the library including; Islam Explained, What do Muslims Believe, and Islam a Religion History and Civilization.
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