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What are the pillars of Islam brought by Prophet Muhammad?
The testimony of faith, which includes testifying the Creator's oneness and worshiping Him alone along with testifying that Muhammad is His slave and messenger.
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Questions in the guide related to the pillars of Islam, prayer, Hajj and worship.
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Why does a Muslim pray?
A Muslim prays in obedience to his Lord Who commanded him to pray and Who made prayer one of the pillars of Islam.
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Why does a Muslim pray five times a day?
A Muslim follows the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) and prays in the exact manner the Prophet used to pray.
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Why do Muslims pray facing the Ka‘bah?
Allah Almighty made the Ka‘bah [297], the Sacred House, the first House for worship and a symbol of the believers' unity since all Muslims from around the world form circles at the time o...
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Why was the prayer direction changed from the Aqsa Mosque to the Sacred Mosque in Makkah?
The Ka‘bah was mentioned many times throughout history. People used to visit it every year even from the farthest parts of the Arabian Peninsula, which showed great reverence for its holi...
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Are the rituals of Hajj, including the glorification of the Ka‘bah, not considered pagan rituals?
There is a huge difference between paganism and revering certain places and rituals, whether religious, national, or ethnic.
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Why do Muslims kiss the Black Stone if they do not worship it?
Can we blame someone for kissing the envelope that contains a message from his father, for instance?! All rituals of Hajj are meant to establish the remembrance of Allah and to indicate o...
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Considering the possibility of death of some Muslims due to extreme crowdedness, are the rituals of Hajj not deemed scary?
Death caused by crowdedness during Hajj has only occurred in a limited number of years, and usually those who die because of the crowdedness are extremely rare. However, those who die bec...