Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your questions about Islam and using Nour al-Islam.
Site Usage
Yes, Nour al-Islam is designed to work on all devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers. Access all sections from your mobile browser.
Click the menu icon in the top right to open the navigation menu. You will find links to the main sections: Quran, Prayer, Prophets, Names of Allah, Invocations, Quiz, Blog, and Contact.
Questions about Islam
The five pillars of Islam are:
- Shahada: Testifying that there is no deity but Allah and Muhammad is His messenger.
- Salat: Performing the five daily prayers.
- Zakat: Giving charity to the needy.
- Sawm: Fasting during Ramadan.
- Hajj: Performing the pilgrimage to Mecca if possible.
The Quran is the word of Allah revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Hadiths are the sayings and actions of the Prophet reported by his companions, serving to explain the Quran.
Prayer times depend on the sun's position and vary by location:
- Fajr: Before sunrise.
- Dhuhr: After the sun's zenith.
- Asr: Mid-afternoon.
- Maghrib: At sunset.
- Isha: After twilight.
Visit the 'Prayer' section for your region's timings.
Ramadan is the ninth Islamic month where Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. It is a time of prayer, charity, and spiritual reflection, marked by the revelation of the Quran. Fasting is broken each evening with iftar, and the month ends with Eid al-Fitr.