Encyclopedia - Ablution: Encyclopedia - Ablution
Ablution may refer to the practice of removing sins, diseases or earthly defilements through the use of ritual washing, or the practice o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ablution In Judaism: Encyclopedia - Ablution In Judaism
Ablution in Judaism. This article refers to ceremonies of ritual purity performed by religious Jews. The origins for these rituals and cu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ablution: Encyclopedia Ii - Ablution - Ablution In Christianity
The Christian practices of baptism and foot-washing are instances of ablution. Pilate declared himself innocent of the blood of Jesus by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salah: Encyclopedia - Salah
Islam History of Islam Oneness of God Profession of Faith Prayer • Fasting Pilgrimage • Charity Muhammad Ali • Abu Bakr Companions...   » Read the article

Article - Sanatana Dharma: The Grihastha Or The Householder In Sanatana Dharma
Grihastha or householder: The household stage is entered at marriage, when the student has completed his studentship and is ready to take...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Washing: Encyclopedia - Washing
Washing is one way of cleaning, namely with water and often some kind of soap or detergent. Washing is an essential part of good hygiene....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Public Bathing: Encyclopedia - Public Bathing
Public bathing has a long history. Although the ancient Greek men practiced nudity in the Gymnasium, it was not acceptable for the women ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wudu: Encyclopedia - Wudu
Islam History of Islam Oneness of God Profession of Faith Prayer • Fasting Pilgrimage • Charity Muhammad Ali • Abu Bakr Companions...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Catechumen: Encyclopedia - Catechumen
Catechumen (from Latin catechumenus, Greek carijxobucvos, instructed) is an ecclesiastical term applied to those receiving instruction in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Blessed Rainy Day: Encyclopedia - Blessed Rainy Day
Blessed Rainy Day is the holiday marking the end of the monsoon season in Bhutan. On this day all natural water resources in the country ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ġgantija: Encyclopedia - Ġgantija
Ġgantija (also Ggantia) is a megalithic temple complex on the Mediterranean island of Gozo (part of Malta). The two temples of Ġgantija...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi In Reports By Christian Missionaries: Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi In Reports By Christian Missionaries
Ayyavazhi, a Tamil Hindu sect originating from South India, is mentioned in a number of reports by Christian missionaries in the 19th cen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caravanserai: Encyclopedia - Caravanserai
This article is about the roadside inns. The band Santana also has an album entitled Caravanserai. A caravanserai (also spelt caravansara...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna Janmaashtami: Encyclopedia - Krishna Janmaashtami
Krishna Janmaashtami, also known as "Krishnaashtami", "Gokulaashtami", "Srikrishna Jayanti", "Sree Jayanthi" or sometimes merely as "Janm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ritual Purification: Encyclopedia - Ritual Purification
Ritual purification is a feature of many religions. The aim of these rituals is to remove uncleanliness, which may be real or symbolic. M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Horae: Encyclopedia - Horae
In Greek mythology, the Horae (Latin) or Horai (Greek; both words mean the "hours") were the three goddesses controlling orderly life. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Five Pillars Of Islam: Encyclopedia - Five Pillars Of Islam
Islam History of Islam Oneness of God Profession of Faith Prayer • Fasting Pilgrimage • Charity Muhammad Ali • Abu Bakr Companions...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia - Mosque
Mosques were known to the English-speaking world well before the word to describe them was established. However, in the fifteenth, sixtee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salah: Encyclopedia Ii - Salah - Ritual Ablution
Prayer can only be conducted after a Muslim has performed wudu (ritual ablution). In wudu, Sunni Muslims wash their hands, teeth, faces, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salah: Encyclopedia Ii - Salah - Wajib Prayers
Salah - Witr. Witr salah is performed after the salah of Isha'a. It may contain any odd number of raka'at from one to eleven according ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salah: Encyclopedia Ii - Salah - Sunnah Prayers
Sunnah, unlike Fard, are voluntary prayers performed by musalleehs for extra reward. The Sunnah salah (as with all other Sunnahs) origina...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salah: Encyclopedia Ii - Salah - Nafil Prayers
"Nafl" (supererogatory) prayers are numerous which one can offer, as many as he likes, any time except for odious timings . Salah - Taha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salah: Encyclopedia Ii - Salah - The Prayer Session
The prayer starts with the intention to pray (Niyyah), and by reciting the first surah of the Qur'an (Al-Fatiha, "the Opening"), followed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salah: Encyclopedia Ii - Salah - Prayer In A Congregation
Muslims are suggested to perform the compulsory Salah in congregation (jama'ah), behind an Imam. Jama'ah prayer is considered better and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salah: Encyclopedia Ii - Salah - Five Daily Fard Prayers
Muslims are commanded to perform salah fives times a day; these prayers are Fard (obligatory) on every Muslim above the age of puberty, w...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Abhisheka: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Abhisheka
abhisheka: abhisheka. Ablution, bathing.   (See also: abhisheka , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Padapuja: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Padapuja
padapuja: (Sanskrit) "Foot worship."   Ceremonial worship of the guru's sandals or holy feet, often through ablution w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia Ii - Mosque - Appearance Of Mosques
Because prayer must be preceded by ritual purification, mosques often have ablution fountains or other facilities for washing in their en...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Incense: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Incense
incense: Dhupa.   Substance that gives off pleasant aromas when burned, usually made from natural derivatives such as tree resin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam And Clothing: Encyclopedia Ii - Islam And Clothing - Proper Dress For Prayer
No special clothing is required for worship. Believers are required to dress modestly, according to the customs of their community. A hea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masjid Hajjah Fatimah: Encyclopedia Ii - Masjid Hajjah Fatimah - Architecture
Enclosed by a high wall, Masjid Hajjah Fatimah's compound comprises a prayer hall, a mausoleum, the quarters of an inam, an ablution area...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ritual Purification: Encyclopedia Ii - Ritual Purification - Judaism
See Ablution in Judaism. The Hebrew Bible has many rituals of purification relating to menstruation, childbirth, sexual relations, diseas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vadakkunnathan Temple: Encyclopedia Ii - Vadakkunnathan Temple - More Details
Vadakkunnathan temple is one of the oldest in South India according to the archaeologists. According to the legends, it was founded by Lo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Toilet Paper: Encyclopedia Ii - Toilet Paper - History
Records of human usage of toilet paper first appeared in China, during the 14th century. The first factory-made paper marketed exclusivel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Golwalkar: Encyclopedia Ii - Golwalkar - To Immortal Glory
On 10 April, Guru tumbled down from the chair. It caused him severe pain. On the 11th he observed fast as it was Sri Rama Navami. He sent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi In Reports By Christian Missionaries: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi In Reports By Christian Missionaries - Reports Of The Santhapooram District
Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1858. This report also views Ayyavazhi as an anti-Christian religion, speaking about a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qiyamah: Encyclopedia Ii - Qiyamah - Overview
At a time unknown to man, but preordained (Qur'an 17.49-51, 34.28-30, 72.25-26, 79.42-44, Sahih Bukhari, book 2 "book of faith", number 4...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - The Qur'an And Islamic Culture
Before touching a copy of the Qur'an, or mushaf, a Muslim performs wudu (ablution or a ritual cleansing with water). This is based on tra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - The Qur'an And Islamic Culture
Before touching a copy of the Qur'an, or mushaf, a Muslim performs wudu (ablution or a ritual cleansing with water). This is based on tra...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zohar, Sepher Haz-zohar: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Zohar, Sepher Haz-zohar
Zohar, Sepher haz-Zohar (Hebrew) [from zohar light, splendor]   Book of the light; the principal work or compendium of the Qabbal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi In Reports By Christian Missionaries: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi In Reports By Christian Missionaries - Reports Of The Nagercoil Mission District
Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1864. This report speaks of it as "a modern sect, greatly on the increase", says that,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi In Reports By Christian Missionaries: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi In Reports By Christian Missionaries - Reports Of Kottaram Mission District
Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1871. This report records the anguish of Mr Nathaneil, an evangelist of Jamestown, who...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Obligatory Bahá'í Prayers: Encyclopedia Ii - Obligatory Bahá'í Prayers - Current Obligatory Prayers
There are three obligatory prayers, and Bahá'ís must fulfill the requirements of one of them each day. Obligatory Bahá'í Prayers - S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pumi: Encyclopedia Ii - Pumi - Culture
Because of their origins, the Pumi are culturally influenced by the Tibetans. The Lunar New Year is also celebrated on the first fifteen ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salman The Persian: Encyclopedia Ii - Salman The Persian - Salmaan In Ahadith
A measure of Salmaan's spiritual and scriptual attainment can be gleaned by the following narrations. (Note that the second narration see...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - King Fahd International Airport: Encyclopedia Ii - King Fahd International Airport - Car Parking
The total area of the car park is 176,752 m² (1,902,543 ft²), distributed among three covered floors. The parking area accommodates 4,9...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi In Reports By Christian Missionaries: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi In Reports By Christian Missionaries - Reports Of The London Mission Society
Ayyavazhi in reports by Christian missionaries - 1838. One part of the report states that Ayya Vaikundar's devotees believe they were "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia Ii - Mosque - Etymology
Mosques were known to the English-speaking world well before the word to describe them was established. However, in the fifteenth, sixtee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qiyamah: Encyclopedia Ii - Qiyamah - The Gathering
Alamin (humankind, the Jinn, and all other living beings), will be gathered upon a vast, white, featureless ground, under the intense hea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Public Bathing: Encyclopedia Ii - Public Bathing - Public Baths Today
Public baths survive today in a number of countries. For example, most Westerners probably assume that the Muslim woman's prim public per...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Public Bathing: Encyclopedia Ii - Public Bathing - Bodily Perfection And Self-consciousness
In what some see as the prudish United States, women strive to achieve a bodily perfection yet are often uncomfortable in situations requ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gender Roles In Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Gender Roles In Islam - Mosque
The Mosque, or Masjid, is another area in Islamic societies where gender differences take a role. At the time of Muhammad, the women pray...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qiyamah: Encyclopedia Ii - Qiyamah - Barzakh
Barzakh is a sequence that happens after death, in which the archangel Azrael with the help of other less significant angels will separat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qiyamah: Encyclopedia Ii - Qiyamah - Seeing Allah
Islam also addresses the question of whether believers will be able to see Allah on that day. According to one or more Hadith classified ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Criticisms Of Sexual Behavior: Encyclopedia Ii - Criticisms Of Sexual Behavior - General Criticisms
Unregulated sexuality, as a part of unregulated sensuality, has often been viewed as an obstacle to achievement or the notion of "progres...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Abortion
Main article: Abortion Abortion is an ancient means of ending a pregnancy, practiced since antiquity. Its legality has varied from countr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qiyamah: Encyclopedia Ii - Qiyamah - Judgment
During judgment, a man's or a woman's own book of deeds will be opened, and they will be apprised of every action they did and every word...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia Ii - Mosque - Non-muslims In Mosques
Although most mosques prohibit non-Muslims from entering, many mosques in Muslim-minority countries allow outsiders in as a show of openn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qiyamah: Encyclopedia Ii - Qiyamah - Jahannam And Jannah
After judgement all men and women are made to cross over a deep abyss, whence the flames of Jahannam (Hell) leap up, on al-Sirât (الص...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carry On Camping: Encyclopedia Ii - Carry On Camping - Main Plot Outline:
Sid Boggle (Sid James), and his friend Bernie Lugg (Bernard Bresslaw) partners in a plumbing business, take their girlfriends, the prudis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masjid Hajjah Fatimah: Encyclopedia Ii - Masjid Hajjah Fatimah - History
Named after an aristocratic Malay woman, Masjid Hajjah Fatimah was built in 1845-1846. The mosque was built on the site of Hajjah Fatimah...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia Ii - Mosque - Types Of Mosques
Many forms of mosque have evolved in different regions of the Islamic world. Notable mosque-types include the early Abbasid mosques, T-ty...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shaivism: Encyclopedia Ii - Shaivism - Features Of Shaivism
The salient features of Saivism as it is today are:- 1 Siva is the supreme God among the Hindu God-trinity - Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. 2 H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - The Sexual Revolution
Main article: Sexual revolution The sexual revolution was a substantial change in sexual morality and sexual behaviour throughout the Wes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Psychology And Sex
Especially before the development of dependable methods of contraception, the control of sexual behavior was of extreme practical importa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Pederasty
Many cultures normalized or promoted adult males and male teenagers entering into relationships that also had a sexual dimension. Typical...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Zoosexuality
Prior to and outside the influence of the major Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam), sex with animals (also known as zooph...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Prostitution
Main article: Prostitution Prostitutes are individuals who sell the use of their body to others for sexual gratification. Prostitution ha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
For much of human history, sexually transmitted diseases have been the scourge of humanity. They raged unchecked through society until th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia Ii - Mosque - Functions
Mosque - Prayers. Muslims are commanded to offer prayer (salah) five times a day: before sunrise (fajr), at midday (dhuhr), in the afte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia Ii - Mosque - Men And Women In The Mosque
Mosques around the world deal with gender seperation within the mosque in different ways. Mosques in Muslim-majority countries tend to ad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tashlikh: Encyclopedia Ii - Tashlikh - Origin Of The Custom
Tashlikh - Maharil. Most Jewish sources trace the custom back to Rabbi Jacob Mölin (d. 1425) in his Sefer Maharil. Some clues as to an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shaivism: Encyclopedia Ii - Shaivism - Features Of Shaivism
The salient features of Saivism as it is today are:- 1 Siva is the supreme god among the Hindu god-trinity - Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. 2 H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - The Sexual Revolution
Main article: Sexual revolution The sexual revolution was a substantial change in sexual morality and sexual behaviour throughout the Wes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Pederasty
Many cultures normalized or promoted adult males and male youths, usually teenagers, entering into pedagogic friendships or love affairs ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Zoosexuality
Prior to and outside the influence of the major Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam), sex with animals (also known as zooph...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Prostitution
Main article: Prostitution Prostitutes are individuals who sell the use of their body to others for sexual gratification. Prostitution ha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Abortion
Main article: Abortion Abortion is an ancient means of ending a pregnancy, practiced since antiquity. Its legality has varied from countr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Outside Reading
History of sex - Ancient Greece. Hubbard, Thomas K. (ed.) Homosexuality in Greece and Rome: A Sourcebook of Basic Documents, Universit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masturbation: Encyclopedia Ii - Masturbation - Law
In most countries, masturbation tends to be legal, even by children, as long as nobody else is involved and no image is made. However, a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masturbation: Encyclopedia Ii - Masturbation - Law
In most countries, masturbation tends to be legal, even by children, as long as nobody else is involved and no image is made. However, a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Five Pillars Of Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Five Pillars Of Islam - The Five Pillars Of Islam
In summary, the practices are (In order of priority): The profession of faith in Allah (God) (Shahadah) - the declaration that there is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Religion And Sex
Although not the case in every culture, most religious practices contain taboos or fetishes in regard to sex, sex organs and the reproduc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ahmad Ibn Tulun: Encyclopedia Ii - Ahmad Ibn Tulun - Building The Palace And Mosque
Later, he had a magnificent palace built for himself in 876 CE at Rawdah and supplied it with all articles of luxury and surrounded by va...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Religion And Sex
Although not the case in every culture, most religious practices contain taboos or fetishes in regard to sex, sex organs and the reproduc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qiyamah: Encyclopedia Ii - Qiyamah - The Mahdi And Ad-dajjal
The coming of the Mahdi (also Mehdi or Mihdi and meaning "the guided one"), which precedes the Second Coming of Jesus, triggers the redem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fiqh: Encyclopedia Ii - Fiqh - Methodologies Of Jurisprudence
There are different aproaches to the methodology used in Fiqh to derive Shariah from the Islamic sources. The main methodologies are: Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masturbation: Encyclopedia Ii - Masturbation - Health And Psychological Effects
It is held in many mental health circles that masturbation can relieve depression and lead to a higher sense of self-worth. Masturbation ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Reproduction And Cultural Gender Roles
The biological phenomenon that women become pregnant and give birth instead of men has shaped the formation of gender roles in world cult...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Politics Of Sex
With the rise of government and laws, personal behaviors, including sex, became increasingly politicized. The politics (and, therefore, l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Technology And Sex
Scientific and technological advances have significantly affected the enjoyment and outcomes of sex, especially in recent history. Histo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solemn Mass: Encyclopedia Ii - Solemn Mass - Structure
The ceremonies begin when the Master of Ceremonies rings the bell. The porter opens the sacristy door and the servers and ministers leave...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Reproduction And Cultural Gender Roles
The biological phenomenon that women become pregnant and give birth instead of men has shaped the formation of gender roles in world cult...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Psychology And Sex
Especially before the development of dependable methods of contraception, the control of sexual behavior was of extreme practical importa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Politics Of Sex
With the rise of government and laws, personal behaviors, including sex, became increasingly politicized. The politics (and, therefore, l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Technology And Sex
Scientific and technological advances have significantly affected the enjoyment and outcomes of sex, especially in recent history. Histo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sex: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sex - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
For much of human history, sexually transmitted diseases have been the scourge of humanity. They raged unchecked through society until th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masturbation: Encyclopedia Ii - Masturbation - Health And Psychological Effects
It is held in many mental health circles that masturbation can relieve depression and lead to a higher sense of self-worth. Masturbation ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Masturbation: Encyclopedia Ii - Masturbation - Masturbation Frequency Age And Sex
Frequency of masturbation is determined by many factors, eg. one's ability to resist transient sexual tension, hormones levels influencin...   » Read the article

Article - Hindu Hinduism Sitemap I - A
This is a sitemap for topic pages related to Hinduism. Click on a link and you will find multiple articles related to the topic:  ...   » Read the article