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Eid al-Adha Traditions among Muslims

Millions of Muslims worldwide will celebrate Eid al-Adha the festival that marks the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, known as the hajj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam.

What is Eid ul Adha?

The twelfth month of the Islamic calendar is called Dhul Hijjah. It is the month that contains one of the greatest pillars of Islam – Hajj or the major pilgrimage. It also contains one of only two Islamic reoccurring festivals, Eid ul Adha.

How did the Prophet of Islam Treat Minorities? (2)

In another incident, on one of his trips, Imam Sadiq (as) saw a man who was left helpless at a corner. He told one of his companions, "I think this man is thirsty. Bring him water." He went on (the companion) and then came back saying to Imam Sadiq (as) “This man is a Jew, I didn’t give him water.” Imam Sadiq (as) was moved upon hearing these words and said with a sad tone, "Is he not human?!"

How did the Prophet of Islam Treat Minorities? (1)

The contemporary era—according to what many claim in the east and the west of the planet—is the era of freedom of expression and belief. No one has the right to bully or annoy anyone else for their religious beliefs or rituals, and anyone, anywhere in the world, is free to live according to their religion as long as their beliefs do not harm others.

Who are the People of Ali? (3)

O people! The noor [light] from Allah, the Exalted One and the Sublime, flows through me then through Ali ibn Abu Talib then in the progeny that descends from him till al-Qa’imal-Mahdi, who shall effect the justice of Allah, and who will take back any right belonging to us because Allah, the Exalted and the Sublime, made us Hujjat over those who take us lightly, the stubborn ones, those who act contrarily to our word, who are treacherous, who are sinners, who are oppressors, who are usurpers, from the entire world.

Who are the People of Ali? (2)

Under Wahhabism most of the rights which are guaranteed by the Qur’an – strictly and specifically, have been denied and abused; especially in relation to women.

Who are the People of Ali? (1)

To really understand the stand – and one must say Resistance Movement which has arisen in rejection of Wahhabism, one must speak of the People of Ali, those men and women, Saudi Arabia’s clergy has long demonized to better claim themselves legitimate over the Islamic World.

Hajj Rituals, the Largest Islamic Event

Muslims from around the world have converged on holy sites in Saudi Arabia, prepared to begin the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday, August 19.

Eid Al Adha Likely to Begin on August 21st

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court on Thursday called for sighting the crescent of Dhul Hijja on Saturday evening.

Forgiveness: The Basis of Human Relationships

Lebanese cleric Sami Khadra stresses that forgiveness must be the basis for all human relationships.

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