Islamic (Ruthless) Method of Slaughtering Animals
Why do we, Muslims, slaughter the animal that way; cutting the throat instead of doing it with one stroke? Is it a form of torturing animals?
Category New Muslims
Abraham: The Muslim Prophet
How was Abraham “ a Muslim”? What did he come to tell about God and Islam, and instill in us humans? How does the Qur’anic story of Abraham compare to that of the Bible?
Hajj: From Abraham to Muhammad, and In-between
What did Abraham’s ancestors do with his message, teachings? What did happen with the Ka’bah, the notion of monotheism? Did pilgrimage continue to be practiced? How long did this last?
Hajj: Its Meaning and Position from the Qur’an
How is Hajj described in the Qur’an, in what context? Why does the Ka`bah, although a structure, have such an exalted position in such an act of worship?
Hajj: For Every Act There Is a Benefit
What real-world benefits are there behind performing Tawaf or any other rite of Hajj? What does hajj have to do with other acts of worship? How does Hajj experience reshape one’s outlook on life?
Sunnah Acts in Hajj
There are some specific Prophetic acts related to performing Hajj. What do you know about these sunnahs? Is hajj still valid without these acts? What acts are more is recommended and why?
Murad Hofmann’s Journey to Makkah
How was Murad Hofmann’s Hajj? How did Hajj quench his thirst; meeting God? What did he find there? How did the inner and external aspects of Hajj dramatically affect him?
Hajj: A Different Level of Existence
He left everything behind to accompany Him alone, focus on Him, feel His presence in such a sacred sanctuary. So how does it feel? What gates are open wide for them? How does hajj ennoble one’s nature?
Hajj: Seeing the Unseen
How it feel for someone who have left everything behind solely to answer the call of God, stand between His hands? How does such a journey affect our views on worship, belief and entire life?
Hajj 2013: In Pictures
Millions of Muslims converge yearly to Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj, one of the world’s biggest displays of mass religious peaceful devotion. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims have started to leave the Kingdom after peacefully performing the journey rituals.