“The only thing these sand niggers understand is force and I’m about to introduce them to it.”
KERBALA, 3 June 2007 (IRIN) - Shia Muslim tribes in Iraq’s southern provinces have begun setting up their own schools in an effort to prevent their children losing another academic year due to insecurity.
Photo: IRIN
Destroyed government schools, such as this one in Basra, and ongoing violence have led tribal leaders to set up their […]
Alms giving (Zakat in Arabic) is the THIRD PILLAR of Islam. The word itself means “blessing”, meaning that it blesses and purifies the wealth from which it is taken.
The Qur’an mentions Zakat many times along with prayer Salat to emphasise its importance. For example:
“My mercy encompasses all things, but I will specify it […]
Sawm is Islam’s FOURTH PILLAR. For the entire month of Ramadan all Muslims who have reached puberty, and who are in good physical and mental health are required to fast. The word literally means ‘to abstain’ and in Islamic law means abstenton from:
Eating,
drinking,
sexual activity
vices such as smoking
Westerners and non-Muslims […]
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