Tracing The Origins of Islamophobia

Of late, Islamophobia has emerged as a term that we get to hear everyday. It is used to define prejudice against, hatred towards, or irrational fear of, the religion of Islam and Muslims. Although the term “Islamophobia” is fairly recent, prejudice and hatred towards Islam is nothing new. After all, was it not Islamophobia that…

Hz Ibrahim (AS) And The Concept of Sacrifice in Islam

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all Muslims who are financially capable. According to Ayah 27 of Surah al-Haj, Hz Ibrahim (AS) was given the details about Hajj:- “And proclaim among men the Pilgrimage: they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, coming from every remote path.”…

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

5 pillars of Islam – the precepts of Sharia, which form the basis of Islam and is mandatory for all Muslims. The five pillars of Islam include the Shahadah, the prayer, the fasting, zakat and Hajj. The five pillars of Islam are not listed in Quran: they are known from the hadiths of the Prophet…