Islaamic Calendar
Q: I knew that Muslims have their own calendar which is different than the one I’m used to.
How is that? Is it based on the Birthday of Mu’hammad?
Sarah Wonders
What is Zamzam water?
I heard it has healing properties, is that really true?
A. Dear Sarah,
Zamzam is a well in Makkah that sprang 4000 years ago when Ishmael the son of Abraham and Hagar pounded the ground with his feet out of thirst while his mother Hagar was running in the desert looking for water for her crying infant.
A girl in my school is fasting: Could you please explain?
Q. I noticed that a girl in my school isn’t eating or drinking at recess, and when I asked her if she was alright she said that it is Rama’daan and she is fasting. Could you please explain?
In shaa- Allaah, What does it mean?
Q. I frequently hear Muslims say “in shaa- Allaah.” What does it mean? Is it a way to put someone off or eluding a responsibility?
Sarah
I cannot possibly imagine a girl my age getting married. Isn’t this wrong?
Q. I recently learnt that the Prophet of Islaam, Mu’hammad, married a nine-year old girl, exactly my age. I cannot possibly imagine a girl my age getting married. Isn’t this wrong?