About Islam , Muslims and Kaba

What is the name of Allah’s Religion?

Islam  اسلام

What does Islam mean? 

Peace, Submission to one God (Allah)

What are the followers of Islam called in Quran?

Muslims

What was the Religion of All prophets or Messengers?
Islam


What is the purpose of Islam?
The purpose of Islam is to make us PURE. Our body , our thoughts , our actions etc.
by removing the evil from us and guiding us towards right path, to please our Creator (Allah)

Has Allah’s Religion changed over the time? 

No . It has become more and more perfect, finally through Quran.

What is ka’ba  كعبه called?

Kaba is called the House of God (Allah). 

 What is the purpose of Ka’ba كعبه? What is the other name for it? 

The Kaba gives the directiond of prayer for all Muslims. It is also called Qiblah  قبله .

Who built Ka’ba? Who renovated Ka’ba after?

Prophet Adam a.s. first built Kaba under the instructions of Allah. Then Prophet Abrahim a.s. re-built it. Finally it was renovated at the the time Prophet Muhammad S.

What is built around Ka’ba? What is it called? **

There's a Mosque or Masjid , built around the Kaba. It is called Masjidul Haraam مسجدالحرام (The Respected/Sacred Mosque)

What is the Muslim’s way of worshiping Allah? Who designed Muslim’s way of worshiping way?

Muslim way of worshiping Allah is the Salah (Prayer). It is the way all prophets used to worship Allah. Qayaam, Rakooh and Sajda are mentioned in Quran so that's the way it has been designed.

Do you remember the steps of Salah or Prayer in Arabic ?

Qayaam (Standing) , Rakooh (Bending) , Sajda (Prostrating), Qa'da (Sitting), and ending the Salah by Salaam, turnig the head on right and left.

 What is the special occasion every year, when Muslim all over the world gather around Ka’ba? What do they do there?

Hajj. They pray to Allah.

Salah Video

Also click here to learn the Arabic Salah.


What is Wudu  وُضو and Ghousl غُسل?
Wudu is washing the face, hands and feet according to Allah's instruction , before performing Salah or any Islamic ritual.

 Wudu Video

Ghousal is washing the whole body.


Can Muslim Pray if there's no water avaiable for Wudu ?
Yes. They can do Ta-yam-mum  تيَممَم .


What is the difference between cleaning and Purification?
Cleaning is making sure that all the unclean stuff has been washed from our body, but Purification means it makes us Pure , spiritually at the same time.

What are the Faith Articles, and what are they called in Arabic? 

Faith is Aqeeda عقيده  . 

There are six main articles of Faith in Islam.

Believing in;

1. One God;
2. The angels of God;
3. The books of God, especially the Qur'an;
4. The prophets of God, especially Muhammad;
5. The Day of Judgment (or the afterlife); and
6. The supremacy of God's will (or Al Qadar , Allah knows our Past and Future)

What are Pillars of Islam called in Arabic? 

Arakeen e Islam  اركانِ اِسلام

Can you name all/some the Pillars of Islam in English and Arabic? 

The five pillars of Islam are

1. Declaration of Faith (Shahadah)
2. Prayer (Salah)
3. Charity (Zakah)
4. Fasting (Sawm)
5. Pilgrimage (Hajj)

You find the detail here.(  ...like names of salah, number of fasting days etc...)

Visit the following link ,If you want know what does Quran say about the Pillars of Islam.

What are Islamic Months?

1. المُحَرَّم (Muḥarram)
2. صَفَر (Ṣafar)
3. رَبيع الاوَّل (Rabīʿ al-Awwal)
4. رَبيع الثاني أو رَبيع الآخِر (Rabīʿ al-Thānī or Rabīʿ al-Ākhir)
5. جُمادى الأولى (Jumādá al-Ūlá)
6. جُمادى الثانية أو جُمادى الآخِرة (Jumādá al-Thāniyah or Jumādá al-Ākhirah)
7. رَجَب (Rajab)
8. شَعبان (Shaʿbān)
9. رَمَضان (Ramaḍān)
10. شَوّال (Shawwāl)
11. ذو القَعدة (Dhū al-Qaʿdah)
12. ذو الحِجّة (Dhū al-Ḥijjah)

For more detail click here.
and here!

What is Eid? How many Eids Muslims celebrate and when?  

Eid means Happiness (that returns)

Muslim celebrate two Eids. Eid ul Fitr  عيدافطر, after Ramadan and Eid ul Dhuha  عيدالضحى after Hajj.

What is the standard of Piety for a Muslim? (or Who is the better Muslim?) 
The standard of Piety as mentioned in Quran is TAQWAH  تقوى  (The Righteousness). It means the better Muslim is the one who is more conscious of Allah and try do do Right things to please Allah and stay away from Wrong things ,not to make Allah angry.


How should Muslims look like and behave, according to Quran?
A Muslim should look Modest in look and should behave Modestly (Decent way or Ma'roof معروف  way, not the showing-off or prejudice way)


What does Quran says about Muslim’s Unity?
Quran says Allah has united all Muslims as a family, through Quran and the Prophet Muhammad S. so Muslims should not divide themselves or fight with each other because of race, culture, language, opinion etc.
You may read what is written in Quran about making divisions and unity of Muslims here.


What does Allah says about followers of other religion who believe in ONE GOD ,The Judgment day and do good deeds? 
Allah will judge and reward them, accordingly.


Should Muslim consider themselves superior to other people?
No Muslims should never be proud. They must not judge others, only because Allah has made them Muslims by Faith. They should spread the message of Allah to other people by good examples of behaviour.

Do you know about some good manners of Muslims?
Like saying Assalaam o  Alaikum اسلامُ عليكم  to greet others. (it means ,`Peace on you!)
Saying Bismillah... بسم الله  before starting any work. (It means, with the name of Allah...)
You may find many Muslim Traditions in this video. Don`t forget to find out their meanings too!

What is Nasheed?

Nasheed is a Muslim song  for praising Allah, Prophet Muhammad S., Islam, Muslims, etc.
You may like to hear some good Nasheeds.

 Al Khaliq (La ilaha il lullah)

Give thanks to Allah 

I am a Muslim 











For detailed concept on the Religion Islam you may find this Essay  'My Religion" helpful. ( for Muslim youth and adults)