About Fasting in Islam
The fasting person gains true sympathy for those who go hungry regularly, and achieves growth in his spiritual life, learning discipline, self-restraint, patience and flexibility.
Fasting in Ancient Indian Religions and Islam (1/2)
The word Sawm (fasting) in Arabic language literally means to abstain, and in Islamic terminology, Sawm means to abstain from eating, drinking and sexual intercourse with the intention of worship from dawn until the sunset.
Fasting in Ancient Indian Religions and Islam (2/2)
Hindu religion is devoid of texts that can determine if the sexual intercourse during fasting is invalid or valid.
Incarnation and Prophethood between Islam and Hinduism (2/2)
The appearance of god in the form of a human being or in the shape of an animal is totally contradicting the greatness of God.
Islam: The Religion for Mankind (1/2)
What is the difference between the messages of prophets and messengers? Was there any difference in doctrine and faith? Why jurisprudential and practical matters were different in divine messages?
Incarnation and Prophethood between Islam and Hinduism (1/2)
A prophet in Islam is a mediator between common people and Allah in order to receive divine message and convey it to the people.
Islam: The Religion for Mankind (2/2)
Islam has been the religion of humanity since the beginning of the human history and will be the religion of entire humanity until the Day of Resurrection.
Predestination and Sufferings of Mankind
Suffering can also be a test and trial for some people. Almighty Allah allows some people to suffer in order to test their patience and steadfastness. Even Allah’s Prophets and Messengers were made to suffer for this reason.
The Importance of Divine Message
Is Prophethood a worldly post that is gained through personal efforts or spiritual exercise?
Freewill and Destiny in Islam
It is important to understand that Allah has knowledge over all things. Allah knows what will happen to us before we do. Allah knows the outcome of all of our decisions.