Islam For Teenagers: A simple guide explaining common issues faced by young Muslims.

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This Islamic celebration is of the birth of the prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). This is celebrated in the third month of the Islamic calendar. Poetry and songs were often performed to the crowds. Most Muslims approve of this celebration but there are some who believe it to be an illicit religious innovation. Countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar no longer celebrate Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif. Themes that are often present in Islamic art include; religion, ornament (in the form of animals or humans), interconnections between trade, diplomacy and culture and technical innovation. The camel was tied to a post, hot and thirsty in the baking heat. Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) felt sorry for the camel as he saw tears streaming down its cheeks. He stroked the camel and it became calmer. Gradually, the camel’s howls turned to grunts, and then from grunts to snorts of pleasure. The camel stopped crying as he knew that Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was his friend. To compensate for this frailty, God has sent prophets to communicate His will. These prophets, all mortal humans, were elected messengers to whom God spoke through an angel or by inspiration. Unfortunately for humankind, most of the prophets have been ignored. People, deluded by Satan, or the Devil, continued to disbelieve in Allah. In spite of this, God is always ready to pardon individuals and restore them to the sinless state in which they started life.

Allah" is simply the Arabic word for God. He is the same universal God worshipped by people of all faiths. The word "Allah" is sometimes preferred over God because it is neither masculine nor feminine. Also, there is no plural for "Allah." What do Muslims believe? Like God in the bible, Qur'an says how Allah Created the earth, the heavens and everything in between in just six days.

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However, elderly women are not obliged to follow the hijab principle, as directed in this extract from the Qur'an: Suddenly, a voice came from above, saying, “Look what you’ve done. You’ve built the fire too close to the ants’ nest. The creatures will get burnt!” It was the voice of The Prophet, who was camping near the ants’ nest with some of his followers who’d lit the fire. These Islam primary resources also feature a variety of helpful teaching materials for your KS1 children. I can also do this at the mosque, or the masjid as it's called in Arabic, which is an Islamic holy building.

This is the Islamic celebration of the Night of Destiny or the Night of Power. In Islam, it is believed to be the night that the Qur'an was sent down to Earth from Heaven and the first verses were told to Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The specific date of Laylat al-Qadr is not known or written in the Qur'an because Allah came to Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) in a dream and as he went to tell theSahabah (his companions), he was distracted by people fighting in the street. What Happens After Death in Islam?On this day, everyone who has ever lived will be resurrected and brought before God for judgement. Allah will judge each person based on the way they lived their life. Science section features not just Science but also Nature and Technology. This section is more for the technologically minded. And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the [final] destination. [Quran, 31:14]

The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was walking in one of the gardens. He took shelter from the heat and thought quietly as he walked, smiling at people he knew as he passed them. Here we can see the parts of the Qur'an that Muslims have interpreted as the principle of hijab. We know that those who follow the Muslim faith follow these commands from their holy book by covering up certain areas of their bodies in particular situations, depending on who they hold company with. The Islamic Calendar Islamic stories for children like this show that all animals, no matter how big or small, are important to Allah. Belief in the holy books sent to all the prophets including Torah that was revealed to the prophet Moses, Bible that was revealed to the prophet Jesus, and Qur'an (Koran) that was revealed to the prophet MuhammadMuslims eat halal food which means allowed - and that's most things! But we can't just eat any meat though. The animal has to be killed in a certain way by a specially trained butcher who says the blessing over it. Those who have lived a bad life and performed more bad deeds than good, will enter Jahannam (hell) which is described in the Qur'an as a 'place of fire'. It's a place of physical and spiritual suffering. The special place for the prayer leader in a mosque, the Minbar is often decorated with elaborate pictures and carvings.

The Ka'bahis an ancient Muslim shrine which Muslims believe to be the holiest place on Earth. Muslims will face the direction of the Ka'bah when they pray.

But none is granted it except those who are patient, and none is granted it except one having a great portion [of good]. [Quran, 41:35]