Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Hajj


When is the Hajj ?

Every year, millions of muslims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia for the Annual pilgrimage, called Hajj. Arriving from every corner of the globe, pilgrims of all nationalities, ages, and colors come together for the largest religious gathering in the world. One of the five “pillars of faith” pilgrimage is a duty upon every muslim adult who is financially and physically able to make the journey. Every Muslim, male or female, strives to make the trip at least once in a lifetime.

During the days of the Hajj, millions of pilgrims will gather in Mecca, Saudi Arabia to pray together, eat together, remember historical events, and celebrate the glory of Allah.
The pilgrimage occurs during the last month of the Islamic year, called “ Dhul-Hijjah” (i.e. “The Month of Hajj”).

The pilgrimage rites occur during a 5-day period, between the 8th – 12th days of this lunar month. The event is also marked by the Islamic holiday “ Eid al-Adha”, which falls on the 10th day of the lunar month.

In the year 2007-2008 (Islamic year 1428 H.), the pilgrimage is expected to fall during the month of Desember.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr
During the month of Ramadan, Muslim observe a strict fast and participate in pious activities such as charitable giving and peace-making. It is a time of intense spiritual renewal for those who observe it. At the end of Ramadan, Muslim throughout the world observe a joyous three-days celebration called Eid al-Fitr(the Festival of Fast-Breaking).
The Eid al-Fitr holiday for this year is expected to come at the end of next week(October 12th or 13 th), depending on location and the local sighting of the moon

Friday, September 21, 2007

What is Ramadan ?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the islamic lunar calender. Every day during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast.

During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purity the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking.

Muslims are called upon to use this month to re-evaluate their lives in light of islamic guidance. We are to make peace with those who have wronged us, strengthen ties with family and friends, do away with bad habits - essentially to clean up our lives, our thoughts, and our feeling. The Arabic word for "fasting" (sawm) literally means "to refrain" - and it means not only refraining from food and drink, but from evil action, thoughts, and words.

During Ramadan, every part of the body must be restrained. The tongue must be restrained from backbiting and gossip. The eyes must restrain themselves from looking at unlawful things. The hand must not touch or take anything that does not belong to it. The ears must refrain from listening to idle talk or obscene words.

Wednesday, March 7, 2007


Sedang bermain di taman

Arief Ramadan Siregar



Ammar Syabani Siregar

Muhammad Azmi Siregar



Muhammad Azmi Siregar

Tuesday, March 6, 2007