The Islamic Culture: Islam And Islamic Culture

The ISLAMIC CULTURE cultural practice commonly followed by Muslims across the world is termed as Islamic culture. Islam has its origin in Arab. Islamic empires rapidly spread and greatly influenced and left the impact of traditional Muslim culture in different countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Syria, Turkey, China, Mongolia, Indonesia, Germany, Spain and many more.

Billions of Muslim throughout the world share a common belief that there is no God but ALLAH and that MUHAMMAD is His messenger. Arabic , the Prophet’s language is the language of Islam and all original Muslim literature is in Arabic. Persian also made its place as an important language of the Islamic culture. The Holy book- Quran mandates all aspects, way of living and rituals to be followed by Muslims.

Eid-ul-fitr and Eid-ul-adha are two very important festivals of Muslims and symbolise love, brotherhood,

First guidance describes the parts of the body to be covered in public.

Women must cover their bodies except face and hands. Men must cover the portion between the navel and the knee.

Second requirement is looseness of the clothing so the outline or shape of the body cannot be distinguished.

Third- the clothing should be thick enough to hide the colour of the skin and the shape of the body inside.

Fourth-Clothing must give an overall dignified and modest appearance.

Fifth- Muslims must dress according to their faith and not imitate others. Men are prohibited from wearing feminine colours and accessories.

Sixth- One must not dress in order to gain the admiration or sympathy of others by wearing either fancy or torn clothes.

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