Muslims around the world are set to celebrate the annual festival of Eid al-Adha – the Festival of Sacrifice – which falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and last month of the Muslim lunar calendar. Eid al-Adha is the second major Muslim festival after Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. What is the meaning and … Continue reading What is Eid al-Adha ?
At the end of the fasting month Ramadan, Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr. What is this Eid al-Fitr? Find the answers in my paper that you can download as pdf: Continue reading What is Eid al-Fitr?
Many believe that the Middle Ages were a dark age, a dark abyss that separated classical Greek and Roman antiquity from the “new lights” of the modern era. What is more, many see in the Christian religion the cause of the delay, precariousness and ignorance that medieval society would have experienced. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth! The ten centuries that divided … Continue reading The Middle Ages not that bad
(English) This blog is created to promote understanding of Islam. Islam is mostly misunderstood in the West and this often by purpose. Many enemies of Islam have stood up but so many people of all nations convert to Islam. As said the prophet Jesus (Isa) ( السلم عليه, peace be upon him) light can’t be hidden. Yes, darkness is all present, but light, how tiny it is victorious … Continue reading About/Over/Au sujet de Yusef Vanderkimpen
