Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) has sent 12 tonnes of medical aid in an aid shipment to hospitals in the Gaza Strip.

"The 7.5 per cent population growth validates Abu Dhabi's talent-first strategy. The government and its leadership continue ...

Muslims from around the world are in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that is required once in a lifetime of every Muslim ...

Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of ...

Muslims from around the world are in the Saudi city of Mecca for the Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship ...

Hajj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, is a pilgrimage that every Muslim is expected to complete at least once in their lifetime. Non-Muslims are not allowed from taking part in it and ...

The annual Hajj pilgrimage is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, an essential act of worship that every capable Muslim is obligated to perform at least once in their lifetime.

Begging is not encouraged in Islam, especially if one is able to earn a living. However, we should not scold the beggar. The advice is to choose to give, or refuse politely and move on.

The amount is 2.5% or 1/40 of an individual's total savings and wealth. Zakat can be paid at any time during the lunar year. Some Islamic countries require citizens to pay zakat while others do not.

Four other pillars The Hajj is the last pillar of Islam. The other four are: Profession of the faith, daily prayers, alms-giving and fasting from dawn to dusk during Ramadan.