Across the entire Islamic World men called the muezzin call the faithful to prayer five times per day: at dawn (fajr), noon (dhuhr), in the afternoon (asr), at sunset (maghrib) and nightfall (isha’a). On Fridays all male Muslims are supposed to attend the noon time prayers which are usually …
Basics of Islam
The 5 Pillars and many beliefs of Islam
Eid-al-Fitr
Eid-al-Fitr - The Breaking of the Fast From Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar, Muslims end the Ramadan fast with a celebration called Eid-al-Fitr. This feast comes at the end of Ramadan and in many places begins a three-day holiday. In cities like Jakarta, businesses and shops are closed and the usually …
Friday Prayers
Muslims do not think of communion with God, knowing God or hearing from God, as being part of their normal prayer experience. In Islam normal daily prayer is a focused ritual exercise which is an expression of worship and honour toward Allah. Personal requests are possible in Islam but the formal …
