Archive for July, 2009
Islamic Gifts and gift giving in Islam
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009Gifts in Islam have a special meaning. Muslims are encouraged to gift each other as that helps strengthen bonds. There are many Ahadeeth related to gifts as well. One can choose from various forms of Islamic Gifts to give to his family, friends and others. Muslim women can buy hijab, or other forms of Modest Clothing as Islamic Gifts for their friends, family members and peers.
Quran English Translation
Sunday, July 5th, 2009Mosque - What is a Mosque and Role of Mosques in Islam
Sunday, July 5th, 2009A mosque can be understood as a place of worship for Muslims. The real term for mosque is “Masjid“. However, the term mosque started in the west and people in the west have since refered to Masjid as a Mosque. The term Masjid refers to a place where one performs Sajda to Allah - or a place of worshipping Allah. Muslims still prefer to call a Mosque with its real term - called Masjid. It is even preferable to use the term Masjid simply because it is used in the Quran.
Islamic Clothing - Abaya, Hijab and Jilbab
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Islamic Clothing is worn by a majority of Muslim women in Islamic countries. This type of clothing is worn by default in many Muslim countries. However, in the west, Islamic Clothing has become a de facto standard work or keyword to refer to clothing worn specifically by Muslim women. Such clothing usually refers to
Abaya, Hijab, and other forms of modest clothing. Islamic Clothing for women is more common than for men.One can Buy Islamic Clothing at many retail outlets including many Islamic websites. Hijab blogs have also started to popup too.