Questions and answers
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What Does Zakat Mean?
Shia Muslims not only pay 2.5% left over from savings as zakat, but also an additional 20% as khums or general charity. However most prefer to pay directly to the needy. Note that it is forbidden to give Zakat and…
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Who Are The Shi’a?
The word Shi’a, to quote Ibn Manzur, means “those people who love what the Prophet’s Progeny loves, and they are loyal to such Progeny”. Hameedullah Khan states “Shiat Ali means specifically that party which, after the death of the Prophet…
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What Can Muslim’s Eat?
[5:88] Eat of that which Allah hath bestowed on you as food lawful and good, and keep your duty to Allah in Whom ye are believers Muslims can eat meat and vegetables. The restrictions are moslty realted to the type…
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What is Hajj and Umrah?
Umrah: this is the lesser pilgrimage which is optional and can be performed at any time. Hajj: The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, which every adult Muslim who is physically and financially able must make…
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What is Shahada?
The shahadah, or the Islamic creed, is the declaration of belief in the unity of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad(pbuh). When stated aloud, one is considered to have officially declared oneself a convert to Islam.
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Do I have to Change my Name?
No you do not have to change your name when you convert to Islam. However if your name were considered unIslamic or against Islam such as having pagan origin ie: Tyrone, it is desirable to change the first name but…
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What is Mutah/Nikkah?
Mutah: is a fixed-time marriage which is a marriage with a preset duration, after which the marriage is automatically dissolved. It is the second form of marriage, described in the Qur’an (4:24). Details regarding Mutah here Nikkah: is the contract…
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What is Islam?
Islam is a monotheistic religion originating with the teachings of Muhammad (pbuh), a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. It is the second-largest religion in the world today, with an estimated 1.4 billion adherents, spread across the globe, known…
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Who is the Prophet Muhammad?
The Prophet as the founder of Islam and the messenger of God’s revelation to mankind is the interpreter par excellence of the Book of God; and his Hadith and Sunnah, his sayings and actions are, after the Qur’an, the most…
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What Does School of Thought Mean?
Schools of thought (madhahib) are the paths people follow to the Holy Qur’an and Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hf). Obviously, these schools of thought were founded considerably after the death of the Prophet (pbuh&hf) and, in fact, never took shape until…