The word 'Islam' simply means submission to god, and a Muslim is one who follows the laws of Islam. The revelation of Islam was given to Muhammad, who is revered by Muslims as the greatest prophet. 'Muhammad' is not just a name but a title which means 'The Praised One'. The Life of the Prophet …
About Islam
What Christian's should know about Islam, history, and culture
The Beginnings of Islam
Q: WHEN DID IT ALL START? A: With the Hijra or Hegire - the migration of the Prophet Mohammed from Mecca to Medina in 622. This date marks the beginnings of Islam and the Muslim era. Beginnings of Islam and Medina - "city of the Prophet" After Muhammad's revelations he began to preach with …
The Hajj Pilgrimage – Journey of a Lifetime
The Hajj and Eid al-Adha One fifth of humankind shares a single aspiration to complete, at least once, the spiritual journey called the Hajj. In Arabic, Hajj literally means "resolve" ie; to resolve to some magnificent duty. Mecca, Saudi Arabia Countless millions of Muslims, men and women …
