Why do Muslims fast?

Q: I live in England, and I often get asked by many non-muslims, why do muslims fast? I know that I should know this answer, but I do not know what to say exactly. What should I give as an answer?.


A: Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:

We Muslims fast the month of Ramadaan because Allaah has ...

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The Braylwiyyah sect

Q: What is the Braylwiyyah sect and what is their belief?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

The Braylwiyyah are a Soofee sect which was born in India at the time of the British rule there.

It's followers concern themselves in exceeding in their love and honour for the Prophets and the "saints" in ...

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The Story of Adam (part 2 of 5)

The Story of Adam (part 2 of 5): The Creation of Eve and the Role of Satan

Adam opened his eyes and looked into the beautiful face of a woman gazing down at him. Adam was surprised and asked the woman why she had been created. She revealed that she was to ease his loneliness and bring ...
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Prostrating to the Prophet!!

Prostrating to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) constitutes disbelief in Allaah (kufr)

Q: I would like to know what to do. Someone told me that when reciting dhuwa, that i have to prostrate seven times for the prophet[p.b.u.h], but i just don't know how, would you .

A: ...
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Distortion of the Qur'aan by the Raafidis

Q: I have also heard by a shia collegue that their is a surat in their book which is not in the QURAN. can u confirm this? the surat in qs is called SURAT AL-WILAYAT.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

With regard to Soorat al-Wilaayah, some of the Shi'ah scholars and imams have stated that it exists. ...

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Characteristics of the saved group

Q: What are the most prominent characteristics of the saved group? If a person is lacking in any of these characteristics does that mean that he is not one of the saved group?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

The most prominent characteristic of the saved group is adherence to the way of the ...

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Why do we pray five times each day?

Q: I read in the Qur'aan that a man should pray three times: before sunrise, after sunset and in the middle of the day. So why do we pray five times? I hope that you will not give me the story that 50,000 prayers were enjoined then it was reduced to five. I want a convincing answer.

A: Praise ...

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Mankind's need for religion

Q: Why do people need religion? Isn't it enough to have (man-made) laws that will regulate people's lives?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Man's need for religion is greater than his need for any of the other necessities of life, because man needs to know what pleases Allaah and what angers Him; he ...

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The Return of Jesus (part 3 of 5)

Description: The context of Jesus' second coming, the trials and tribulations before it, the rise of the Mahdi and the advent of Maseeh ad-Dajjal (the False Messiah), and Jesus' role killing him.

By Jeremy Boulter (© 2006 IslamReligion.com) - Published on 12 Jun 2006 - Last modified on 01 Apr ...

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The importance of al-Quds for the Muslims - and do the Jews have any right to it

As a muslim, I am always told that the city of Jerusalem is important to us, But why? I am aware that Prophet Yaqoob built the Asqa Mosque in it and that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) led the previous Prophets in prayer signigying the unity of the message and all divine revelations; are ...

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The Fifth Pillar of Islam: The Pilgrimage (Hajj)

The Fifth Pillar of Islam: The Pilgrimage (Hajj)

The Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) is the fifth of the fundamental Muslim practices and institutions known as the five pillars of Islam. Pilgrimage is not undertaken in Islam to the shrines of saints, to monasteries for help from holy men, or ...
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Jesus, son of Mary (part 5 of 5): People of the Book

Jesus, son of Mary (part 5 of 5): People of the Book


After reading and understanding what Muslims believe about Jesus, son of Mary, there may be some questions that come to mind, or issues that need clarification. You may have read the term "People of the Book" and not been completely clear ...
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