Birth of a Child in Islam
Friday January 28, 2005
When a new baby is born to a Muslim family, there are several traditional rites that are done to welcome the child to the family and community. Read more, and ... Read More
Adoption in Islam
Friday January 28, 2005
The guardian/child relationship has specific rules under Islamic law, which render the relationship a bit different than what is common adoption practice today. The Islamic term for what is ... Read More
The Prophet Ibraham (Abraham)
Wednesday January 26, 2005
Muslims honor the Prophet Abraham, and the Qur'an describes him as "a man of truth, a prophet." The annual Hajj commemorates his life and sacrifices. Here you can ... Read More
Now that the Hajj is over...
Monday January 24, 2005
In the days and weeks after Hajj, many Muslims take advantage of their travel time by visiting the city of Madinah, 270 miles north of Mecca.
All pilgrims are required to ... Read More
Winding Down the Pilgrimage
Friday January 21, 2005
During the next few days, the millions of pilgrims in Mecca will wind down the Hajj and finish their final rites.
The Hajj, Day 3: Stoning of Satan and Eid al-Adha
Thursday January 20, 2005
On Thursday, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice). In Mecca, millions of pilgrims symbolically reject Satan.
The Day of Arafat
Wednesday January 19, 2005
On Wednesday, the second day of the pilgrimage, the pilgrims leave Mina just after dawn to travel to the Plain of Arafat for the culminating experience of the Hajj.
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First Day of Hajj
Wednesday January 19, 2005
On Tuesday, the first official day of the pilgrimage, the 2.9 million pilgrims traveled from Mecca to Mina to spend the night in enormous tent cities.
Hajj: Up to 3 million gather in Mecca this week
Monday January 17, 2005
This week, millions of Muslims from around the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia for the annual pilgrimage (Hajj). The government of Saudi Arabia reports that 1.6 million ... Read More
Saudis Mobilize Forces to Prepare for Hajj
Sunday January 16, 2005
Security is tight in Mecca as officials prepare to receive millions of visitors for Hajj this week, the Associated Press reports.
Arafat and Eid dates have changed
Saturday January 15, 2005
Saudi Arabia news agencies have reported that the dates for the Day of Arafat and Eid al-Adha have now been shifted forward a day from what was previously reported. ... Read More
10 Tips for Donating Money to Charity
Sunday January 9, 2005
Muslims generally strive to be generous and humble in their charitable contributions, but it is getting harder to do so in today's climate of suspicion and fear. Some Islamic ... Read More
What's Ahead in 2005
Tuesday January 4, 2005
The new year 2005 roughly corresponds to the Islamic year 1426 H. (which starts next month). Find out the dates for this year's Islamic observances, including Ramadan and Hajj.
2005 Islamic Calendars
Monday January 3, 2005
If you're like me, you probably got caught off-guard this week without a new 2005 calendar. Many Muslims enjoy using ones that include both the Gregorian and Hijrah dates. ... Read More