Performance of the Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) is required of every adult Muslim, male or female, if physically and financially possible. Many Muslims spend their entire lives saving and planning ... Read More

Muslims strive each day to walk the "middle road" -- meeting one's needs and living life, while being ever-mindful of God and the responsibilities we each have to Him and ... Read More

News reports have come out today that Osama bin Laden has once again called upon Muslims to rise up and prepare for war to defend "Islam, its people, and land." ... Read More

About.com's Guide to Space reports on an issue facing the Malaysian Space Agency, who will be sending two astronauts with an upcoming Russian mission. As three of the final ... Read More

Every Muslim whose financial conditions are above a certain specified minimum, must pay annually at least 2.5% of his or her savings to a deserving needy person, a new convert ... Read More

What the prayers seek to do five times a day, fasting in the month of Ramadan (9th month of the lunar year) does once a year. During this month, ... Read More

The Prophet Muhammad was born on the 12th day of Rabia' Awal, the 3rd month of the Islamic Year. This day will fall early in the coming week. ... Read More

Muslims stop their daily activities at least five times each day, in order to observe a few minutes of prayer. Islamic prayers call on us to remember God, thank ... Read More

The first and foremost "pillar" of Islam is for a believer to make the declaration of faith (shahaadah or kalima). Inner faith in God is the foundation upon which ... Read More

An overview of the main articles of Islamic faith: belief in God, His prophets, His books of revelation, angels, life after death, and divine decree.