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Sayyida Zainab Mosque in Damascus Syria

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  Sayyida Zainab Mosque in Damascus Syria : Sayyida Zainab Mosque in Damascus, Syria is a very important site of visitors for Shia Muslims. The mosque is named after Zainab bint Ali, the daughter of Imam Ali and the granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad. Zainab is considered a role model for Muslims, particularly for her bravery and piety in the face of adversity.  The mosque has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries, and today it is a large complex that includes the mosque itself, as well as a shrine, a courtyard, and other facilities. Muslims who visit Sayyida Zainab Mosque perform a variety of activities, including there that are as follows: Praying: The mosque is primarily used for congregational prayers, and visitors are encouraged to join in the regular prayer services. Ziyarat: Many pilgrims visit the mosque specifically to perform ziyarat, which involves visiting the shrine and paying their respects to Zainab and other holy places. Lectures an...

How the Muslims follow the rules of Safa and Marwa during Umrah

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During the Umrah, Muslims follow the ritual of Sa'i, which involves walking seven times back and forth between the hills of Safa and Marwa. This is done to commemorate the story of Hagar, the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who ran between these hills seven times in search of water for her infant son Ishmael. Here's how the ritual of Sa'i is performed: Ihram: Before starting Sa'i, Muslims should already be in the state of Ihram, which is a sacred state of purity that requires a certain dress code and behaviour. Starting point: The Sa'i ritual starts at Safa, which is one of the two hills located inside the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Intention: Before starting the Sa'i, Muslims should make the intention to perform it for the sake of Allah. Recitation: Muslims start walking towards Marwa while reciting supplications and verses from the Quran. Running: When reaching the green light located on the floor, men are required to run a little bit between the two green ...

How Christians celebrate Christmas in Sudan

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Sudan celebrates Christmas Three religious festivals of Christianity in the year are Lent, Easter and Christmas. Christian people celebrate Easter, as their religious festival and customs holiday. Christmas is celebrated as an annual festival celebrated their Christmas on 25 December surrounded by billions of groups of people located or situated on every side. Thousands of Christians population celebrated in the capital streets. Sudan's civilian cabinet announced the holiday, which has spoken for the separation of minorities and improving religious equality. RELIGIOUS PRACTICES & BELIEFS  There are two main religions considered more important in Sudan Islam and Christianity. Islam is principally in the North compared to Christianity is the most common in the South. Islam focuses on it that the relationship between a person and God should be direct in any situation. What is the way of life in Sudan? The people of Sudan are generally hardship and private about their reaction. T...