islamic aqaid

basic aqaid of Islam that must be remember by all muslims must read book.

basic aqaid of islam.

aqaid of islam

General Features of Islamic Prayer

Five prayer times each day:

early morning

noon

mid-afternoon

sunset

evening

Raq'ah: Bowing and prostration. Represents submission to Allah.

Zakat: Giving charity.

Originally a free-will donation (what is no called Sadaqah).

Now largely compulsory.

General rate: 2 1/2% of income annually.

Given only to needy Muslims, or for religious purposes, etc.

Fast

In memory of the revelation of the Qur'an.

During month of Ramadan, daylight hours.

Those who have medical exemptions etc. should fast at another time.

'Id al-Fitr, Feast of Fast-breaking: at beginning of next month.

Hajj: Pilgrimage.

Every Muslim man and woman (if physically and economically able) should try to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life-time.

Egalitarian atmosphere, Ihram:

donning of simple white garments.

Refraining from sex, haircuts, jewelry, arguing, etc.

Importance of the Ka'ba, associations with Abraham, Hagar Ishmael and Muhammad.