It was in 570 AD when Mohammed Ibn Abdallah’s birth took place in Mecca, which is located in present-day Saudi Arabia.Mohammed never knew his father, as he died before Mohammed was born. More...
What Does Islam Say About Life Purpose ?
The purpose of life for every Muslim is ibadah, which means the worship of the Almighty as per the rules laid by Him. Worship also includes discipline and obedience to Allah. Every person, who worships Allah, should accept Allah’s will as his own. More...
Positive Law That Governs Islamic Finance
Finance is an integral part of life and business and especially when you have to make bigger purchases you need financing. People look for viable finance options for purchasing. Orthodox Muslims are prohibited from seeking financing options because Islam does not approve of riba, which means interest. A Muslim must not charge or pay interest. In every economy banks play a very important role in financing families, individuals and businesses. So that is how eventually even the Islamic banking field developed. One could not do without financing. It may be a .little different than the others. More...
What Is The Most Sacred City In The Islamic Religion ?
The most scared city for the Muslim’s is Mecca. No matter in which part of the earth the Muslim’s are, but they pray 5 times a day, facing the direction of the Mecca which is called kaaba. The direction for the prayer is also known as qibla. For every Muslim, a once-in-a-life-time pilgrimage to Mecca is mandatory provided they are able to afford it. More...
Islamic laws metes out some of the most barbaric punishments ever heard of. The belief that these laws can no longer be prevalent in modern times and are hence outdated is a misconception. The practicality and wisdom behind punishments, like hijab, lashing, cutting hands, stoning, forbiddance of alcohol and so on are not correctly comprehended and regarded impractical, oppressing and barbaric. Meanings behind punishments stated in Quranic Ayahs likecutting off hands referring to imprisonment to cut off one’s advantages were misunderstood. Islamic laws are updated and suit modern times as well. With limited things listed as impermissible, the charges on practicing them can be dealt with fast and easily. More...
According to Islamic laws, theft is regarded as haraam or forbidden. The Quran condemns this act and decrees appropriate punishment against it which is to cut off the hands of the thief. The meaning is interpreted as the right hand of theman/woman thief be cut off from the wrist for the crime committed, as advocated by Allah. The Prophet is said to have stated that the hand should be cut off for stealing a quarter of a dinar or anything more. More...