Islamic Photos Wallpapers Islamic Wallpaper Hd Quotes desktop for Mobile free download for facebook hd 1080p 3d Desktop Background
Source: Google.com.pk
ISLAMIC RITES
"Recite what is sent of the book by inspiration to
thee, and establish regular prayer: for prayer restains from shameful and evil
deeds; and remembrance of Alah is the greatest (thing in life) without doubt
and Allah ows the (deeds) that you do."
What are the 'Five Pillars of Islam'?
There are five compulsory acts of worship that are paramount
to Islam. They are the Vow of truth, Salat (Prayer), Zakaat (Charity), Fasting
and Hajj (Pilgrimage).
What is the Vow of truth?
"I testify that, none but Allah deserves to be
worshipped and Muhammed (PBUH) is the messenger of Allah". It is after
taking this pledge that one becomes a Muslim. The person who chants this pledge
vows that he will offer worship to the One and Only creator and none else, and
that he will lead his life, following the practice and example of Prophet
Muhammed (PBUH).
What is Salat (Prayer)?
"A person, who does not desist from bad and unjust
deeds after offering prayers, strays away from Allah." Prophet Muhammed
(PBUH)
It is the compulsory responsibility of every Muslim to offer
Salaat five times a day. The timings to be strictly adhered to fall before
sunrise, during midday, evening, after sunset and at night. The Salaat is to be
performed after doing ritual ablutions which symbolises purification of body
and soul. It is certain that the life of a true Muslim who sincerely takes the
vow of truth and offers prayer five times, meticulously standing with folded
hands, bowing, prostrating and sitting, thus involving oneself in a
conversation with Creator, will be freed of all wrongs.
What is Zakaat (Charity)?
"Of their wealth take alms, that so thou mightest
purify and sanctify them; and invoke Allah for them. Verily! Your invocations
are a source of security for them, and Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower." (
Holy Qur’an 9:103 )
The literal meaning of Zakat is ‘to purify’. It is not just
a form of charity or almsgiving. Muslims are liable to set apart a share of
their own wealth for those who suffer poverty and want in the society. This
compulsory charity is known as Zakaat. The Zakaat rate of per annum is fixed at
the of 2.5% for goods to be traded and 10% for agriculture produce, (5% if the
produce is the result of irrigation). Certain minimum limits have been
prescribed for each item, above which ‘Zakaat’ is due. The Zakaat is to be
collected from those liable by the government or by an institution entrusted by
the community, in order to distribute to the deserving.
What is Fasting ( Saum )?
"Ramadhan is the (month) in which was sent down the
Qur’an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (signs) for guidance and judgement
(between right and wrong). So everyone of you who is present (at his home)
during that month should spent it in fasting." Holy Qur’an 2:185
It is the responsibility of a Muslim to abstain from taking
food and drink and also to abstain from sexual intercourse during day time for
a period of one month. Ramadhan, the month in which the Qur’an was first
revealed, is the stipulated month for fasting. The believer who observes
fasting for a month is able to elevate his self above all temptations of a
physical nature.
What is Hajj ( Pilgrimage )?
"Whoever performs Hajj solely for the sake of Allah
and, in the course of it, abstains from sensuality and disobedience, he returns
from there as immaculate as a child just born." Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)
Every healthy and affluent Muslim should undertake a
pilgrimage to Mecca, once in his life time. This pilgrimage is known as Hajj.
People of different nationalities, languages and colours, gather in millions at
Mecca during the month of Hajj. The concept of one humanity upheld by Islam is
explicit during Hajj pilgrimage when the pilgrims have the same thought, carry
the same prayer on their lips, and are uniformly dressed (the man using just
two pieces of cloth – one to wear and the other to cover and the women covering
all the parts of their bodies except their face and hands). A single humanity,
where there is no discrimination between master or labourer, black or white,
elite or lowly, native or foreigner, is symolized by the multitude of humanity
that assemble for this holy pilgrimage.
No comments:
Post a Comment