There is a special procedure to follow when water is not ava…
There is a special procedure to follow when water is not available. It is called tayammum and means using clean sand, soil, or dust. One simply pats the dry, clean material and proceeds with the motions of the wudu, or minor ablution, with the exception that the feet are not treated.
Read DetailsOn many levels, the Five Pillars fulfill functions similar t…
On many levels, the Five Pillars fulfill functions similar to the sacraments in the Christian tradition: they bring believers into the faith community, encourage an ongoing relationship with the community of believers, call believers to live moral and ethical lives and avoid sin and temptation, and draw them closer to God.
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