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  1. Maryam Malik
    Maryam Malik

    Muslims believe in the Holy Spirit, known as the "Ruh al-Qudus" in Islam. However, it differs from the Christian concept. In Islam, the Holy Spirit is not a divine entity but a creation of Allah, serving as a means of conveying God's guidance to prophets and aiding them in their missions. Its role iRead more

    Muslims believe in the Holy Spirit, known as the “Ruh al-Qudus” in Islam. However, it differs from the Christian concept. In Islam, the Holy Spirit is not a divine entity but a creation of Allah, serving as a means of conveying God’s guidance to prophets and aiding them in their missions. Its role is primarily focused on divine inspiration and facilitating the transmission of God’s messages, in line with the Islamic belief in the absolute oneness of Allah.

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  1. Maryam Malik
    Maryam Malik

    The Holy Spirit is a Christian theological concept, representing the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside God the Father and God the Son. It serves as a divine presence, guiding believers, empowering them spiritually, convicting them of sin, and providing comfort and assistance. This conceptRead more

    The Holy Spirit is a Christian theological concept, representing the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside God the Father and God the Son. It serves as a divine presence, guiding believers, empowering them spiritually, convicting them of sin, and providing comfort and assistance. This concept is unique to Christianity and varies in its interpretation among different Christian denominations.

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  1. Nusrat Yousif
    Nusrat Yousif Muslim Writer

    A hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari states that the caliph Abu Bakr commanded Zayd ibn Thabit to compile the written Quran, relying upon both textual fragments and the memories of those who had memorized it

    A hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari states that the caliph Abu Bakr commanded Zayd ibn Thabit to compile the written Quran, relying upon both textual fragments and the memories of those who had memorized it

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  1. Nusrat Yousif
    Nusrat Yousif Muslim Writer

    In Islam, the call to prayer is given by a person known as the "muezzin" or "mu'adhdhin." The muezzin's role is to announce the call to prayer, known as the "Adhan," from a mosque's minaret or loudspeaker system. The Adhan is recited before each of the five daily prayers to alert Muslims that it isRead more

    In Islam, the call to prayer is given by a person known as the “muezzin” or “mu’adhdhin.” The muezzin’s role is to announce the call to prayer, known as the “Adhan,” from a mosque’s minaret or loudspeaker system. The Adhan is recited before each of the five daily prayers to alert Muslims that it is time for prayer.

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  1. Nusrat Yousif
    Nusrat Yousif Muslim Writer

    Here are some unique aspects of Islam: Monotheism (Tawhid): Islam is a monotheistic religion, emphasizing the belief in one God (Allah in Arabic). Prophet Muhammad: Muslims believe that Muhammad is the last and final prophet sent by God to guide humanity. The Quran: The Quran is the holy book of IslRead more

    Here are some unique aspects of Islam:

    Monotheism (Tawhid): Islam is a monotheistic religion, emphasizing the belief in one God (Allah in Arabic).

    Prophet Muhammad: Muslims believe that Muhammad is the last and final prophet sent by God to guide humanity.

    The Quran: The Quran is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the literal word of God as revealed to Prophet Muhammad. It serves as a guide for all aspects of life, including spirituality, ethics, law, and guidance for personal conduct.

    Five Pillars of Islam: These are the fundamental acts of worship and practice that every Muslim is expected to follow: Shahada (faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). These pillars form the core of Islamic faith and practice.

    Hijab and Modesty: Modesty in dress and behavior is encouraged in Islam. Many Muslim women wear the hijab (headscarf) as a symbol of modesty and faith, although practices regarding dress vary among Muslim communities.

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  1. Nadeem Arif
    Nadeem Arif

    Wearing gold is permissable only for muslim women, as it is reported in Sunan Abu Dawood, and Sunan Nasaye, and sunan Ibn e Maja from Ali r.a who stated that: "أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أخذ حريرافجعله فى يمينه, وأخذ ذهبا فجعله فى شماله ثم قال: إن هذين حرام على ذكور أمتي" (That Allah's MessengeRead more

    Wearing gold is permissable only for muslim women, as it is reported in Sunan Abu Dawood, and Sunan Nasaye, and sunan Ibn e Maja from Ali r.a who stated that:

    “أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أخذ حريرافجعله فى يمينه, وأخذ ذهبا فجعله فى شماله ثم قال: إن هذين حرام على ذكور أمتي”

    (That Allah’s Messenger- peace be upon him- took silk and put it in his right hand, and he took gold and placed it in his left hand. and said, ‘Indeed, these two are prohibited for the males of my Ummah.)

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