Significance of Zakah
The Prophet Muhammad said: “If a single person were to sleep hungry in a town, then Allah’s protection is lifted from such a town.”
Zakah (Obligatory Charity) in Islam
Zakah is one of the five pillars of Islam. Zakah is mentioned together with Salah in eighty two verses of the Glorious Qur’an.
Worship between Islam and Hinduism
Hinduism has some sorts of worship similar to the worships in Islam, however, in Hinduism those worships have been twisted and changed and were mixed with polytheistic rituals and additions.
Charity between Islam and Hinduism
In Hinduism, it is generally recognized that most daan is directed towards Brahmins. This is broadly in line with the pauranik directives.
The Obligatory Acts of Worship in Islam (1/2)
The term ‘worship’ covers any action that one does in accordance with the will of Allah. It can be mental, physical, spoken or otherwise. All such actions will be rewarded.
The Five Prayers
These prayers are spaced fairly evenly throughout the day, so that one is constantly reminded of Allah and given opportunities to seek His guidance and forgiveness.
The Obligatory Acts of Worship in Islam (2/2)
Islam teaches to worship One and Only God. Unlike all other religions, which tend to revere their founders excessively often to the point of worshiping them.
Merits of Islamic Rulings (1/2)
During Hajj, the pilgrims relive the life of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Ismail (peace be upon them). Allah was pleased with their sacrifice and so He has destined all Pilgrims to revive certain moments of their life.
Merits of Islamic Rulings (2/2)
The Islamic way of life is a practical one, it is not beyond the human strength, but according to people’s ability, the provisions of Islam have been applied almost a thousand years in all parts of the Muslim world.
Do Islamic Rulings Match Human Nature and Need?
A Muslim can shorten and join two prayers in some cases, such as when he is sick or traveling, which makes praying easy for him.