The History of Ramadan It is believed that the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad during the month of Ramadan. The historical records shows that first revelation was sent down on Laylat al-Qadr (The night of Power) which is one of the five odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. According to the Hadiths the entire Quran was 'sent' during Ramadan. The first evening of Ramadan In many …
Muslims and the Spirit World
The spirit world and Islam Muslims worldwide are often afraid of evil coming from the spirit world. This fear is a source of profound unspoken anxiety for many. Islam has a complex and multifaceted set of beliefs about the invisible forces at work around us. Theses beliefs also vary greatly from one region and one people to another. Muslims not only believe in the existence of angels but also in …
Prayer in Islam
Prayer in Islam Prayer is of tremendous important in Islam. As one of the 5 Pillars of Islam, many Muslims view prayer as an key expression of their faith.Muslims are required to pray at five set times of day, starting at dawn and ending between sunset and midnight. While all Muslims believe this is correct and important, in many secular Muslim cultures, or families, the 5 daily prayers are …