Understanding the True Meaning of Bismillah
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The standard translation: « In the name of God, most Gracious, most Merciful. » Meaning of Bismillah Saying « Bismillah » before beginning something means you’re saying, « I start this activity with the name of Allah, or I’m asking for help from Allah, and I’m seeking blessings by doing so. » … [lire la suite]
The Five Pillars of Islam: A Guide to Understanding the Fundamental Practices
Islam is a monotheistic religion that originated in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century. It is based on the belief in one God (Allah) and the belief that Muhammad is the last prophet sent by God to guide humanity. The fundamental guidelines of Islamic behavior are the five pillars: … [lire la suite]
How a New Muslim Offers the Dhuhr, Asr and Isha Prayers
The Importance of Prayer One of the cornerstones of Islam is salah (prayer). It was the first act of worship that Allah SWT deemed necessary, and Islam will perish if it does. It was declared mandatory for every sane, adult Muslim during the Prophet’s ascent to heaven and was revealed … [lire la suite]
10 conseils pour parler d’islam avec des non-musulmans
Tout d’abord, il est important de préciser que parler d’islam ne veut pas dire chercher à convertir son interlocuteur. Quelqu’un peut très bien être intéressé à en savoir plus sur l’islam sans pourtant adhérer. Chacun sa religion et nous devons respecter celui qui n’a pas la même religion que nous. … [lire la suite]