Category: ISLAM

• Islamic Holidays

  Islam employs its own unique lunar calendar, consisting of twelve months, with each month having either twenty-nine or thirty days,… Read more.

• Islam in Modern Times

  After the glories of the Baghdad Caliphate, Islam experienced a period of relatively stable existence. This era witnessed significant events… Read more.

• Islamic Mysticism

  Islam, like Judaism, has always been a religion that emphasizes obedience to the will of God in the here and… Read more.

• Islamic Sects and Schools of Thought

  Islam, like most major religions, is not a monolithic body. While the majority of Muslims share common beliefs in the… Read more.

• The Caliphate

  Islam differs from Roman Catholic Christianity in its level of organizational structure. One notable reason is that Islam emphasizes personal… Read more.

• The Spread of Islam

  Islam emerged and flourished at a pivotal moment in history, perfectly timed for its expansion. It arose when the Arab… Read more.

• Jihad

  One of the most misunderstood aspects of Islam is the term jihad. While in some contexts it has been translated… Read more.

• Islamic Taboos

  The Qur’an and Muslim tradition established a comprehensive set of taboos, many of which parallel those found in the Hebrew… Read more.

• Islam and Women

  The status of women in pre-Islamic Arabia was significantly low. Practices such as female infanticide were reportedly common to limit… Read more.

• The Five Pillars of Islam

  The essential practices required to live as a devout Muslim are known as “the Five Pillars of Islam.” These core… Read more.