WHAT ARE THE DIETARY REQUIREMENTS IN ISLAM?
Muslims are told in the Quraan not to eat pork or pork products, dead animals or the meat of the carnivorous animals (as they eat dead animals), or drink intoxicants such as wine or use any drug products. Go to Table of Contents WHAT IS “ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM”? As opposed to Christianity, there is no concept of “Fundamentalism” in Islam. The western media has coined this term to brand those Muslims whi wish to return to the basic fundamental principles if Islam and mold their lives accoridingly. Islam is a religion of moderation and a practicing Muslim can neither be a fanatic not an extremist. Go to Table of Contents WHAT IS THE ISLAMIC YEAR? The Islamic year started with the migration (HIJRAH) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mekkah to Medinah in 622 CE. It is a lunar year of 354 days. 1997 CE is the Islamic year 1417 Hijra. Go to Table of Contents WHAT ARE THE MAJOR ISLAMIC FESTIVALS? Eed-ul-Fitr marks the end of fasting in the month of Ramadan and is celebrated with public prayers,
