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As the first light of the year 1447 AH dawns upon us, humanity stands at a profound spiritual threshold. Prophet Muhammad’s migration (Hijrah) marked not ...
In 2025, millions of Muslims will gather in Mecca for Hajj, beginning June 4th. This pilgrimage, a central pillar of Islam, involves rituals symbolizing faith, unity, and sacrifice.
Ramadan is the third of the five essentials of Islam. Muslims will fast (Sawm) and abstain from food and drink (physical component) from dawn to sunset, and offer more prayers (Salāh) and to learn ...
The Bangsamoro Affairs Service of the Quezon City government conducted an ‘IFTAR’ program for the 101 Muslim persons deprived of liberty (PDL) in the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory (QCJMD) to mark ...
Ramadan comes to an end this weekend with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. The holy month of Islam, which began on Feb. 28 and is filled with fasting, prayer and forgiveness, is ending.
They include shahadah, the profession of faith; salah, prayer; zakat, almsgiving or social responsibility; sawm, fasting, which is observed during Ramadan, as the Qur’an considers it an act of ...
An integral part of Ramadan is fasting, known as Sawm, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. During this sacred month, individuals fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drink, smoking ...
The Quran states, "They ask you about the crescent moons. Say, 'They are measurements of time for the people and for Hajj.'" (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:189).
Fasting (or 'sawm' in Arabic) is one of the five pillars of Islam - these are the beliefs and actions that make up the religion. There are also very clear and strict rules about fasting for all ...
Ramadan: Significance and Fasting Ramadan honours the fourth pillar of Islam, Sawm, or fasting, which encourages Muslims to practice self-control, gratitude and compassion.