We are currently in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Marked by daily fasting, increased prayer, and an emphasis on charity, Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection and discipline.
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The Arabic word adhan means "to listen." The ritual serves as a general statement of shared belief and faith for Muslims, as well as an alert that prayers are about to begin inside the mosque.
Jannah is the final destination in the afterlife for Muslims. Described as a heaven or paradise, Jannah has eight gates through which Muslims can enter after their resurrection on Judgment Day.
The division between Shia and Sunni Muslims dates back to the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632. This event raised the question of who was to take over the leadership of the Muslim nation.
The main architectural components of a mosque are practical in purpose and provide both continuity and a sense of tradition among Muslims worldwide.
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