Eid-Ul-Adha is the second and final holiday of the Islamic lunar calendar. While the first of the two holidays, Eid-Ul-Fitr, marks the end of Ramadan, Eid-Ul-Adha marks the end of Hajj. Similar to Ramadan, Hajj is a pillar of Islam — it is the last of the five pillars. Hajj is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca and its nearby cities. […]
Understanding the differences between the two most populous branches of Islam is essential for comprehending many of the geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East as well as community tensions in diasporic communities in the West. This article seeks to put a few of the key issues in context. The vicious and devastating cycle of violence in Iraq between Sunni and […]
The angels are mystical beings that Allah the Almighty created from light. They can take multiple forms, and they cannot be described as males or females. Belief in angels, as mentioned in the Qur’an and the authentic narrations from the Prophet (peace be upon him), is an indispensable part of the Muslim faith. In Arabic, angels are called Malaika, which […]