Festivals

Festivals

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Core Beliefs

  • Monotheism in Islam is key, meaning belief in one God, Allah.
  • Tawhid is the defining doctrine of Islam, emphasizing Allah’s singularity in worship, lordship, and names/attributes.
  • The Qur’an is the holy text of Islam, considered the word of Allah and accepted as the final and most essential prophetical revelation.
  • Muslims believe in prophethood, with Muhammad being the final prophet, crucial for understanding Allah’s word.
  • Angels, such as Jibril (Gabriel) and Mikal (Michael), are considered benevolent spiritual beings.
  • Muslims believe in predestination; however, this does not compromise human free will.
  • Eschatology or the study of end times, including life after death, judgement, heaven (Jannah) and hell (Jahannam) are significant in Islamic belief.

Islam Practices

  • One of the most crucial practices within Islam is the Five Pillars, which include Shahada (faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (alms-giving), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage).
  • Muslims are to pray five times a day facing the ka’bah in Mecca. This is known as Salat.
  • Zakat is the practise of giving 2.5% of one’s savings to the poor and needy.
  • Sawm is the obligatory fast during the month of Ramadan.
  • Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is a once in a lifetime requirement for all Muslims who are physically and financially able.
  • During the Shahada, Muslims recite “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger,” which is the first pillar of Islam and their profession of faith.

Islam Festivals

  • Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are two of the primary festivals that are celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
  • The holy month of Ramadan is of great importance; it’s a time of fasting, reflection, and communal prayer.
  • Muharram marks the Islamic New Year and commemorates the martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.

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