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There are no formal rules in Islam concerned with the way one wears one’s hair, the style of clothing or anything else related to external appearance. What is important in Islam is that followers must present an Islamic identity, interpret its spirituality, and represent in a go

Written by Mehmet Ozalp Modern attention to the environment and its protection has been on the agenda for less than a century. Only after the full scale of the damage done to the planet’s environment, did we become serious about the environment and its preservation. The extincti

Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “My Companions are like the stars; whoever among them you use for guidance, you will be rightly guided.” The Companions of the noble Prophet presents significant events and snapshots from the lives of such leading Co

Prayer is the most important type of worship, for it displays a person’s sincerity and loyalty to God. In the words of God’s Messenger(S.A.W.), it is the pillar or main support of religious life (Daylami, al-Firdaws, 2:404).   There are several kinds of prayers, as follows

There are twelve compulsory conditions of performing the prayer.   Six of which are prior to the prayer (click for more details…) The six acts are compulsory prior to the prayer are the actions necessary to perform worship. These are called the “Conditions of Prayer.&

1. Purification From Hadath (Ritual Impurities) Before the prayer(salah), a person must be purified of ritual impurities known ashadath, which prevents the person from performing worship. This is done by performing ablution before the prayer or by performing ghusl(bathing) when in a s

1. Takbiratul Iftitah (Opening Takbir) Takbiratul iftitah, or the opening takbir, is proclaiming God’s name by reciting “Allahu Akbar” at the beginning of the prayer. The intention for the prayer must be made before the opening takbir is pronounced, and the takbir mu

Steps   1. Prepare for prayer. Preparing for prayer includes cleaning yourself, wearing clean clothes, and finding a clean and pure place to pray. Perform the Wudu, or the Ghusal, depending on your requirement. You must perform the Ghusl if you have had sexual intercourse, after

Written by Fethullah Gülen I do not like to make claims and I have a poor memory, but in spite of this I can recite tens of verses, one after the other, that are concerned with forgiveness, dialogue and opening one’s heart to all. This demonstrates the all-embracing nature or universa