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The First Pillar of Islam: The Muslim Profession of Faith

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Description: An introduction to the first pillar of Islam: the Muslim Profession of Faith, or the shahada, that no-one deserves worship except God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God, and the various meanings they contain.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 13 Feb 2006 - Last modified on 02 Apr 2008
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The Second Pillar of Islam: The Prayer

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Description: An introduction to the Second Pillar of Islam:,the Ritual Prayer, its spiritual dimensions, the Adhan (the ‘Call to Prayer’), and the Friday Prayer (Jumuah).
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 21 May 2006
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The Third Pillar of Islam: Compulsory Charity

Description: An introduction to the third pillar of Islam, the compulsory charity or zakat, the spiritual dimensions of zakat and charity, and how Islam views money in general.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 02 Apr 2008
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The Fourth Pillar of Islam: The Fast of Ramadan

Description: An introduction to the fourth pillar of Islam, the fast of Ramadan, its spiritual benefits, and the concept of fasting in world religions.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 01 Jul 2007
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The Fifth Pillar of Islam: The Pilgrimage (Hajj)

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Description: The Merits and various rites performed in Hajj, the fifth of the five obligatory fundamental Muslim practices.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 13 Feb 2006 - Last modified on 27 Dec 2006
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Hajj - The Journey of a Lifetime (part 1 of 2): The Day of Arafah and its Preparation

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Description: One fifth of humankind shares a single aspiration: to complete, at least once in a lifetime, the spiritual journey called the Hajj. Part One: An Introduction to the Hajj and some of the rites leading up to the actual day of Hajj.
By Nimah Ismail Nawwab (edited by M. Abdulsalam)
Published on 27 Dec 2006 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008
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Hajj - The Journey of a Lifetime (part 2 of 2): The Rites of Abraham

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Description: One fifth of humankind shares a single aspiration: to complete, at least once in a lifetime, the spiritual journey called the Hajj. Part Two: The procession from Arafah until the last of the Rites, and a Hajj accepted by the Almighty.
By Nimah Ismail Nawwab (edited by M. Abdulsalam)
Published on 27 Dec 2006 - Last modified on 17 Dec 2007
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Worship in Islam (part 1 of 3): The Meaning of Worship

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Description: The meaning and constituents of worship in Islam, along with a discussion of the inner forms of worship.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 06 Mar 2006 - Last modified on 02 Dec 2007
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Worship in Islam (part 2 of 3): The Outer Forms of Worship

Description: The other form of worship in Islam and its completion of the inner, and the purpose and benefit of worship.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 06 Mar 2006 - Last modified on 02 Dec 2007
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Worship in Islam (part 3 of 3): The Comprehensiveness of Worship

Description: The entire life of a Muslim transformed into worship, and a return to the original state of harmony with all, the Creator and the created.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 06 Mar 2006 - Last modified on 02 Apr 2008
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A Day and a Night in Ramadan (part 1 of 2): The Fast of the Day

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Description: A typical day in the life of a Muslim in Ramadan.
By M. Abdulsalam (© 2006 IslamReligion.com)
Published on 02 Oct 2006 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008
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A Day and a Night in Ramadan (part 2 of 2): Worship of the Night

Description: A typical night in the life of a Muslim in Ramadan.
By M. Abdulsalam (© 2006 IslamReligion.com)
Published on 02 Oct 2006 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008
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Malcolm X’s Letter from Mecca

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Description: An experience so profound, Malcolm X changes his perceptions on racism and the Nation of Islam, and comes into the fold of true Islam due to Hajj.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 01 Jan 2007 - Last modified on 15 Jan 2007
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Ramadan and Fasting (part 1 of 2): Fasting

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Description: An overview about fasting and the month of Ramadan.
By Dr. M. Amir Ali (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 10 Sep 2007 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008
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Ramadan and Fasting (part 2 of 2): Night Prayer and Other Acts of Worship

Description: In the Night of Decree all that will happen till the coming year is decided by God Almighty, therefore making it a night of sincere asking and praying to God. Other acts of worship in Ramadan include seclusion in a mosque, helping the poor and visiting Makkah.
By Dr. M. Amir Ali (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 17 Sep 2007 - Last modified on 23 Sep 2007
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Why Do Muslims Fast? (Part 1 of 2)

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Description: Fasting Prescribed in all religions, the status of fasting, and the different levels of fasting.
By Dr. Bilal Philips
Published on 08 Oct 2007 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008
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Why Do Muslims Fast? (part 2 of 2)

Description: The different levels of fasting: the libidinal, emotional level, psychological level, and spiritual levels.
By Dr. Bilal Philips
Published on 08 Oct 2007 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008
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A History of the Hajj

Description: The restoration of Hajj to it initial and pure form as practiced by Abraham.
By missionislam.com
Published on 10 Dec 2007 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008
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Grace, Faith and Works (part 1 of 4): The Components of Faith

Description: The relationship between inner faith and good works in Islam. Part One: The Islamic concept of “faith” and its relation to inner belief and good works.
By J. Hashmi (© 2008 IslamReligion.com)
Published on 04 Feb 2008 - Last modified on 24 Apr 2008
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Grace, Faith and Works (part 2 of 4): Speech, Deeds, and the Love of God

Description: The relationship between inner faith and good works in Islam. Part Two: The role of speech and works in relation to faith and love.
By J. Hashmi (© 2008 IslamReligion.com)
Published on 11 Feb 2008 - Last modified on 24 Apr 2008
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Grace, Faith and Works (part 3 of 4): The Grace of God

Description: The relationship between inner faith and good works in Islam. Part Three: The false notion that one “earns” Heaven merely through inner belief and good deeds.
By J. Hashmi (© 2008 IslamReligion.com)
Published on 18 Feb 2008 - Last modified on 24 Apr 2008
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Grace, Faith and Works (part 4 of 4): “Faith Alone” and the Bible

Description: The relationship between inner faith and good deeds in Islam. Part Four: A look into the Bible in search for the concept of “Faith Alone”.
By J. Hashmi (© 2008 IslamReligion.com)
Published on 18 Feb 2008 - Last modified on 24 Apr 2008
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