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[...] correct, but the other levels must be added for the fast to have any real impact on the fasting person.  Fasting on this level alone will not benefit one spiritually, except from the perspective [...]

[...] be manifested in a very public way. Unlike prayer, fasting or even reading the Qur’an, when a Muslim woman chooses to cover herself, she is suddenly putting a piece of her religiosity on display. In [...]

[...] , 75% are women! Would you enter a religion that oppresses you? So the next time you see a Muslim woman, know that she covers her physical appearance, not her mind or intellect! “Oh Prophet, tell [...]

[...] . IS HIJAB OPPRESSIVE? MISCONCEPTION #1 So what exactly is hijab? To observe the hijab, Muslim women are required to cover their body with modest clothes that don’t reveal their figure in front [...]

[...] soul, that heart, that moral character. A Muslim’s submission is to something higher. Muslim women have been liberated from the bondage to society’s standard of beauty or fashion that [...]

[...] death The belief in divine decree (Qadr’) Please download an “Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam” which includes the basics on Islam, Allah, Muhammad (pbuh) and also Scientific [...]

[...] has time and again portrayed the Muslims in a way contrary to Islamic teachings. The key to understanding Islam and Muslims is to resist stereotypes and examine each situation according to Islamic [...]

[...] , except fasting.  It is meant for Me alone, and I alone will give the reward for it.” (Saheeh Muslim) When combined with the previous levels of fasting, this level transforms a person from within. [...]

[...] are the top 10 questions asked by non-muslims with their answers from Muslims 1. Do Muslims worship Muhammad, peace be upon him (pbuh)? No. Muslims do not worship Muhammad (pbuh) or any other [...]

[...] the teachings of Islam, either through ignorance or harmful cultural practices. While Islam enshrines the rights of women, it also acknowledges the fact that men and women are not identical. [...]

[...] or being part of a ‘trinity’, and ascribe perfection only to The Almighty. ISLAM PERMITS TERRORISM MISCONCEPTION #4 This is perhaps the biggest misconception about Islam, especially given the [...]