Almost every nation has religious festivals to commemorate important events in their history or to celebrate special occasions. There are two religious festivals in Islam, 'Eid al-Fitr, the festival of the breaking of the fast at the end of the month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. 'Eid al- Adha, the festival of sacrifice, comes on the tenth of Dhu'l-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic year in which the pilgrimage is performed.
By Mohamed Nawab Mohamed Osman*
CONTEMPORARY writings on Islam tend to portray global Islamic activism in a negative light. In such writings, the notion of global Islamic activism is often linked to the revival of the Islamic Caliphate, as espoused by groups such as Al-Qaeda. However, the current globalisation of Islam has also created counter-movements advocating the reinterpretation of the Islamic message in the light of contemporary realities. These movements are active in the development of education, alleviating poverty and creating inter-faith dialogues.
Man has been endowed with three essential faculties, namely the spiritual intellect, reason and will. During his lifetime, man experiences a continual inner struggle to choose between good and evil, right and wrong.
Written by Fethullah Gulen
There is no month but Ramadan that can sail by with relentless joy, everlasting pleasure and never fading love.
- Ramadan, 7 Dimensions
- Mercy & Education
- The Need for Dialogue
- A Radiant Month
Ramadan, a month of seven dimensions
1. A month of worship and the display of beauty. A time when sharing is of utmost importance. Muslims fast provide alms, donations and offerings and evaluate the reason for their existence and preparation for their eternal life.
Read more...Universal Mercy and Education
by Fethullah Gülen
The adage nowadays is that we all need love. So many people are talking about this. Islam teaches us that God's act of creating humanity was an act of mercy and compassion.
Read more...The Necessity of Interfaith Dialogue
by Fethullah Gülen
People are talking about peace, contentment, ecology, justice, tolerance, and dialogue. Unfortunately, the prevailing materialist worldview disturbs the balance between humanity and nature and within individuals.
Read more...A Radiant Month in a Darkening World
The world is undergoing forms of depressions, one within the other. Humanity is restless and living with nightmares. Ramadan is once more on the way, appearing on the horizon like the silent full moon. Its light has started to diffuse the darkness of our horizon and although it is only a temporary light, we feel relief in our souls.
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