Islamophobia In China
Islamophobia In China China’s repression of the Uyghurs, a Muslim minority group based in Xinjiang, has prompted widespread condemnation by the international community in recent years. The Trump and Biden administrations both placed economic sanctions on China for its treatment of the Uyghurs. Congress has been busy, too, passing legislation that bars imports from Xinjiang unless they’re proven to have been made without forced labor. The Asian superpower, for its part, denies any wrongdoing. Tracing their ancestry to the sixth century C.E.…
Faith in time of crisis
Faith in time of crisis Kay Bajwa, a real estate agent in Washington, D.C., spends his solitary confinement praying five times a day and working with members of his mosque to find ways to help those in need during these difficult times. He says: “All these trials keep us close and close to Allah."Spending time praying with her is comforting." Bajwa is not alone in converting his faith into stormy weather. Religion and beliefs are now seen by many researchers and therapists as an important way to deal with trauma and depression as a…
Why Christmas is an important festival for Christians
Why Christmas is an important festival for Christians Christmas is a very important event for all Christians. It is the incarnation of God. It is celebrated on the 25th of December every year. On December 1, this is the time leading up to Christmas, the birthday of Jesus. It is very important because that is when God came to Earth in human form like Jesus. Jesus is God's Son. Jesus was born in a very special way, as his mother Mary was a virgin who was conceived by the Holy Spirit. Angels are very important in the Christmas story, as the…
Why do People Lose Their Faith
Why do People Lose Their Faith A research shows that people who lose their faith tend to have certain personality traits, and underlying beliefs and values (the ingredients). These include having an above-average intelligence, and low tolerance for submitting to authority and for right-wing political ideas; valuing self-determination and being in control; and being open to experience. All of these kind of combine and set somebody up statistically to be more likely to have a crisis of faith and to eventually leave their faith. But it is t…
Angels and Demon - In the religion of the world
Celestial and atmospheric entities; devils, demons, and bad spirits; ghosts, ghouls, and goblins; and nature spirits and fairies are all examples of intermediate beings between the holy and profane realms. In Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism Angels and demons are often considered as heavenly or atmospheric entities in monotheistic Western faiths that view the cosmos as a three-dimensional universe. However, there is widespread believe in ghosts, ghouls, goblins, demons, and evil spirits that influence humans' terrestri…
How Different Religions View the End of Life
How Different Religions View the End of Life Religion is defined as a group of beliefs related to the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe. A person's beliefs may influence how he views death, the process of death, and the afterlife. Basic knowledge of how different religions view death can help physicians better understand and respect patient behavior, care policies, and treatment decisions toward the end of life. Christianity Death is considered to be the separation of the eternal soul from the physical body. Comfort and …
The Abuse of Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan
The Abuse of Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan A Sri Lankan working in Pakistan, Priyantha Kumara, was lynched by a mob of hundreds of people on Dec. 3, 2021, over allegations of blasphemy, or sacrilegious act. After being assaulted, he was dragged into the streets and set on fire, and the lynching was recorded and shared widely on social media. Such tragic killings in Pakistan over blasphemy accusations are the new normal. Pakistan has the world’s second-strictest blasphemy laws after Iran, according to the U.S. Commission on International Re…
What is Hajj and its importance in Islam?
The Hajj is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca perform by Muslims, who should do this at least once in their lives. This forms one of the five pillars of Islam and brings great rewards, benefits and complete forgiveness of any sin from Allah (SWT). The Hajj pilgrimage took place in the last month of the Muslim year, Dhul Hijjah, and the first day of Hajj took place on the eighth day of the month. Its purpose is to give Muslims the opportunity to begin anew in the eyes of Allah (SWT), to purify themselves of any possible sins as they seek the forg…
Importance of Ramadan in Islamic faith
In Islamic culture, Ramadan is the holiest month of the year. It's a time for spiritual reflection and growth, as well as helping those in need and spending time with loved ones, for Muslims. It's also the month of Ramadan, when Muslims all across the world fast during daylight hours. Continue reading to learn more about Ramadan traditions and practices, as well as why it is so significant to the Islamic faith. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the Muslim lunar calendar's ninth month. Muslims observe Ramadan to commemorate the reve…
The Tribe of Kalash
The Tribe of Kalash The Kalasha Valleys surrounded by beautiful Hindu Kush Mountains in Chitral District consists of Kalash people. Today, around 3000 in number, the Kalash refuse to accept Islam which is the root cause for their marginalization in the region. For the longest time, Pakistan has been known for hatred and disgust towards religious minorities. This led to creation of Bangladesh in 1971. Pakistan has unfair (or even non-existing policies) for minorities, such as Muhajirs, Balochis, Shias, Ahmadis, Ismailis, and more. Even th…
Magic and Religion
Magic is an ancient element that is the result of human thought combined with primitive tools and empty hands. Humans have employed it in disasters, and it has long dominated human society's public culture. According to the history of religions, people believed in magic and witchcraft in several aspects of their lives at the time. And, in times of crisis and despair, people's beliefs become even stronger. It may be stated that humans were attempting to obtain prosperity in some way. One of the causes that drove humans to practice mag…
Islam and Hinduism
Islam and Hinduism Around the globe, millions of modern-day worshipers of God still practice ancient religions. Of the various religions, only one has the Christian religion, which has more believers than any other Muslim or Hindu religion. Islam is practiced by about 1.6 billion people worldwide, but mainly in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Hinduism is also practiced by the 1 billion people found mainly in the Indian subcontinent. Muslims believe in one God, or one religion. Their Prophet Muhammad founded their religion in the seventh ce…
Religious Minorities in Pakistan
Religious Minorities in Pakistan In terms of religion, Pakistan is quite homogenous with a 95% Muslim population. However, the remaining 5% of Pakistanis consist of Hindus, Christians, Parsis, Ahmadis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Shias, Bahais, etc. While Pakistan was created on the premise that Muslims needed a land of their own where they could practice their religion without judgment and persecution, every citizen of Pakistan was to be guaranteed the freedom to practice his or her own faith. Ironically, even the Shias, a Muslim community in the m…
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