
Fasting means abstaining from food and drink with the intention of worship from the break of dawn until sunset. In many parts of the world, people of various faiths observe fasting at specific times according to their beliefs. You may have seen people around you waking up for sahur during the month of Ramadan or eagerly waiting for the time of iftar. What Is Fasting and How Is It Observed? In Islam, fasting lasts from the pre-dawn time known as imsak until sunset. Those who fast do not eat or dr
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Faysal Mosque is a place of worship located in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, notable for its architectural design, construction process, and public functions. The mosque was financed by Saudi Arabia and bears the signature of Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay. History The Faysal Mosque was constructed in Islamabad, the planned capital of Pakistan, as a project funded by Saudi Arabia. Construction began in 1976 and lasted approximately ten years. The project was integrated into the developmen
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Melikcan BUDAK

Faisal Mosque is a place of worship located in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, distinguished by its architectural design, construction process, and public functions. The mosque was financed by Saudi Arabia and bears the signature of Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay. History The Faisal Mosque was constructed in Islamabad, the planned capital of Pakistan, as a project financed by Saudi Arabia. Construction began in 1976 and lasted approximately ten years. The project was integrated into the dev
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Melikcan BUDAK

Sahur is a special and blessed meal eaten during the night in the month of Ramadan to prepare for fasting. Waking up at night to gather around the same table with our family is one of the sweetest and most joyful moments of Ramadan. A visual representing sahur as a family activity (generated by artificial intelligence) " image-element-format="right" image-height="1536" image-source="https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/02/26/ZiAqU4vYRKh7bK8OpDsESpx9oC7js4aO.png" image-width="2816"> What
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Mustafa Cem İnci

You have surely heard this voice rising from the minarets five times a day. The adhan is a special call that invites Muslims to prayer and announces the arrival of prayer time. In its literal meaning, it signifies "to proclaim," "to announce," or "to call." Let us examine together how this important tradition began and what its characteristics are. How Did the History of the Adhan Begin? In the early years of Islam, there was no common method to announce the times of prayer. After the Muslims mi
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Namaz is one of the five fundamental pillars of Islam. This worship, performed by Muslims at specific times during the day, includes both physical movements and sincere prayers. Let us explore the world of namaz and how it is practiced. What Does Namaz Mean? The word "namaz" entered Turkish from Persian and carries meanings such as "to bow in respect" or "to serve." Its Arabic equivalent, salât, means to pray, praise, and supplicate. According to Islamic belief, namaz is regarded as a means for
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The Husu Tree is a mindfulness text grounded in Sufi principles aimed at cultivating the heart’s awareness in an individual’s worship life. The book does not treat the concept of “husu” merely as an inner state confined to specific acts of worship such as prayer, but rather as a pervasive existential condition that extends to all aspects of life. The author defines husu as the manifestation of a serious, sincere, heartfelt, and humble attitude when one turns toward their Lord. Subject The work e
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Mesut Akbaba

Tarawih is a special prayer performed during the month of Ramadan, after the Isha prayer. Its name derives from the Arabic word “tervîha,” meaning “to rest” or “to relax.” This name was given because, in earlier times, a brief rest was taken after every four units (rak’ahs). Today, in some places, these intervals are used for reciting salawat and dhikr. Individuals may perform it in congregation at the mosque or individually at home. What does Tarawih mean? In dictionaries, Tarawih means “rests.
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Melahat Pamuk

Mar Petyun Keldani Church is a historic church located in the Özdemir Neighborhood of the Sur District in Diyarbakır, near Sheikh Mutahhar Camii on place land. This building, still actively used by the Chaldean Catholic community, has an uncertain construction date. Due to insufficient written records and the absence of an original inscription on the structure, its founding date has not been definitively established. However, an inscription dated 1834 above the entrance in the northwestern corne
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Mehmet Tahir Özbey

Mar Petyun Keldani Church is a historic church located in the Özdemir Neighborhood of the Sur District in Diyarbakır, near the Şeyh Mutahhar Camii. This structure, still actively used by the Chaldean Catholics, has an uncertain construction date. Due to insufficient written records and the absence of an original inscription on the building, its founding date has not been definitively established. However, an inscription dated 1834 above the entrance in the northwest corner is generally accepted
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Mehmet Tahir Özbey