Islamic research

Do all Muslims pray the same way?

Do all Muslims pray the same way?   No. There are many different denominations within Islam, and the mothod of offering prayers by certain denominations may differ from that of others. For example, the Ja’fery Shia method of offering prayers is different from that of Hanafi Sunnis. These differences arise …

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Iraq sentences 14 to death over Daesh Camp Speicher massacre

An image taken from a video posted by Daesh militants shows the terrorists leading away captured Iraqi soldiers from Camp Speicher near Tikrit, northern Iraq, on June 12, 2014. (Photo by the Associated Press) The Iraqi Judiciary has upheld death sentences against more than a dozen convicts involved in a June …

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How often do Muslims pray?

How often do Muslims pray?   There are five daily obligatory prayers. These are the dusk prayer (Maghrib), night prayer (Ishaa), dawn prayer (Fajer), noon prayer (Zuher), and the afternoon prayer (Asr). Besides these there are a few other prayers that should be performed only on certain occasions, but not …

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Is it ‘revert’ or ‘convert’?

Is it ‘revert’ or ‘convert’?   Both terms are correct. However, often people who convert to Islam often call this a “reversion” as opposed to a “conversion”, because of the understanding that Islam is simply the extension of our innate human nature (fitrah). Because of this, these converts feel that …

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Who are the Ahlulbayt?

Who are the ahlulbayt?   “Ahlulbayt” literally means “People of the House” (‘Ahl’ means “people”, while ‘bayt’ means “house”). Its meaning in context of Islamic vernacular is “members of the household of the Prophet”. The Ahlulbayt are one of the two most important sources of Islamic guidance after the demise …

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First Aid Training Course

AIM Presents ONE DAY EMERGENCY FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE Overview This one day emergency first aid training course is designed to suit anyone involved in community organisations, youth work, and places of congregation, to be a nominated first aiders or for those simply requiring a comprehensive first aid course. The …

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Hajj (Pilgrimage To Mecca)

Hajj (Pilgrimage To Mecca)   Every Muslim who has attained puberty and has sufficient means not only to undertake a journey to Mecca but also for the subsistence of his dependants during his absence, must once in his life time perform pilgrimage. Kaaba is the edifice which was presented to …

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