Did You Know? Countdown to Ramadan 2009 (08/19)
Did You Know?
Facts, Figures & Folklore
About Ramadan &
the Islamic Faith
August 19 : 03 days to Ramadan*
Did you know that the terms Sunni and Shiite refer to two different sects within the Islamic faith?
Their primary difference is founded on their differing opinions about religious succession. Sunni believe leaders must be appointed by consensus, while Shiite see succession as a function on one’s relationship to Muhammad’s original successors, or caliphs.
Observed by more than one billion Muslims around the world, the month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual purification achieved through fasting, self-sacrifice and prayers. It is also believed to be the month when the Holy Quran was sent down from Heaven as a “guidance unto men, a declaration of direction, and a means of Salvation.” We’ll be presenting a new “Did You Know?” fact each day as we countdown to Ramadan.* Please join us!
*Please Note: the first day of fasting in North America is expected to be 08/22. Elsewhere depends where you live.
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