What is achieved by observing sawm?
- Spiritual excellence
Islam is a major world religion founded in the 7th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula. Followers, known as Muslims, believe in one God (Allah) and follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, who is considered the last prophet in a line that includes figures like Abraham and Jesus. The Quran, Islam’s holy book, is regarded as the literal word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
Muslims practice five core duties, known as the Five Pillars of Islam, which include the declaration of faith (Shahada), prayer (Salah), almsgiving (Zakat), fasting during Ramadan (Sawm), and pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). Islam emphasizes community, compassion, and social justice, encouraging adherents to lead a life of morality and responsibility. With over a billion followers globally, Islam is diverse, encompassing various cultures and traditions, and fosters a sense of unity among its believers through shared beliefs and practices.
What is achieved by observing sawm?
Which act of worship was obligatory for all previous nations?
How many fundamental purposes of fasting are mentioned in the Holy Quran?
What is the primary purpose of which act of worship to attain taqwa?
“Fasting is for Me, and I Myself will reward it.”—Where is this statement mentioned?
Who is able to control all kinds of evil desires?
Which is a shield for the believers?
Which act of worship is performed only to express obedience to Allah?
What is the month of Ramadan?
What is tested in a servant through the practice of fasting?
Who are compassionate toward the poor?
In which act of worship is there no possibility of riya?
What is the purpose of Zakat?
What is the meaning of the word ‘Zakat’?
What is the ruling on performing Salah and giving Zakat?
What is the meaning of the word ‘Zakat’?
What is the lexical meaning of Zakat?
What is it called when a specified portion of the wealth of Muslims, who possess nisab, is given at the completion of one year to the categories determined by Allah?
What happens to wealth when Zakat is given?
What is paying Zakat?