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Hours of observation, prayer, etc.
It's always been five mandatory prayers; Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Magrib, and Isha. The times vary from city to city. Country to country etc.
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laspositas
Days of the week
We are to pray everyday. Friday is a special day however, look online for more details for the importance of "Friday" in Islam.
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In church differences structure, layout and practice
Muslims can choose to pray either at home or at the masjid if possible. For me, I make sure all distractions are off (T.V, computer, homework) and there shouldn't be any pictures of human beings' face where you pray or in your home. The mosque I attend is really small, just a wudu area, green carpet and two small areas to pray.
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Alcohol consumption
“O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), and gambling, and Al-Ansaab, and Al-Azlaam (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Shaytaan’s (Satan’s) handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful”
[al-Maa’idah 5:90]
Pork is forbidden to consume.
Wudu is required before prayer.
Zina (pre-marital sex, having relationship with opposite gender, and even looking at the opposite gender in a desirable way) is forbidden.
Food Muslims eat varies, I love Chicken Biryani, samosas, but I also like Western Society foods such at the hot-dogs and burgers.
When I walk to school, I pass two churches and two mosques. Very multi-cultural here in Toronto Canada.
These are just what I can think of at the top of my mind.