Hindu Yoga and the Five Prayers in Islam (2/3)
All elements of the unification of thought exist in the prayer in Islam in a distinct way that could not be found in the Hindu yoga, or in the worship of any other religion.
All elements of the unification of thought exist in the prayer in Islam in a distinct way that could not be found in the Hindu yoga, or in the worship of any other religion.
The concept of monotheism in Islam and its ethical principles impressed him and attracted him to Islam.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In fact, the ancient Hindu literature does not have the concept of divorce as well as the Sanskrit and Hindi language is void of the word of Talaq or divorce.
Islam commands all kinds of good and forbids all kinds of evil. It encourages good manners and proper treatment of others. It enjoins good characteristics such as truthfulness, patience, deliberation, kindness, humbleness and modesty.
Some Hindus challenge the validity of slaughtering any animal for meat, regarding it as a major sin and a heinous crime.
Before the advent of Islam, Arabs chronicled the years through some significant events, such as; the year of the elephant or the year of the Plague, etc.