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Written by Sarah
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Saturday, 19 July 2008 |
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Q: I knew that Muslims have their own calendar which is different than the one I’m used to. How is that? Is it based on the Birthday of Mu’hammad?
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Written by Sarah
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Wednesday, 09 May 2007 |
Q. What is Zamzam water? I heard it has healing properties, is that really true?
A. Dear Sarah, Zamzam is a well in Makkah that sprang 4000 years ago when Ishmael the son of Abraham and Hagar pounded the ground with his feet out of thirst while his mother Hagar was running in the desert looking for water for her crying infant. |
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Written by Sarah
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Monday, 13 November 2006 |
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Q. I noticed that a girl in my school isn’t eating or drinking at recess, and when I asked her if she was alright she said that it is Rama’daan and she is fasting. Could you please explain? |
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Written by Sarah
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Friday, 19 May 2006 |
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Q. I frequently hear Muslims say “in shaa- Allaah.” What does it mean? Is it a way to put someone off or eluding a responsibility? Sarah |
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Written by Sarah
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Saturday, 03 December 2005 |
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Q. I recently learnt that the Prophet of Islaam, Mu’hammad, married a nine-year old girl, exactly my age. I cannot possibly imagine a girl my age getting married. Isn’t this wrong? |
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