Articles related to "Islam"



Float Like A Butterfly...
A profile of an American convert to Islam -- boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
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Pope's Baptism of Muslim Misleads
7 people were baptized by the Pope, but only the so-called Muslim was named. Are the other 6 less important? Why not headline the priests that convert to Islam as well?
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Fox Talk Show Guest Misrepresents Islam
Fox New's O'Reilly Factor program recently broadcast a segment on the rape of Kosovar Muslim woman in which the featured guest proclaimed that when a Muslim woman is raped, she is supposed to commit suicide under Islam.
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Animals in Islam
A brief discussion about animals in Islam, particularly the discussion of their treatment and their roles, as well as the slaughter of animals for food.
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Hulagu Khan Scourge of Islam
The empire that Genghis Khan left behind on his death in 1227 stretched from the Caspian Sea to the borders of China and the Golden Horde searched for further conquests.
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Balkan Faith: Crypto-Christianity
Crypto-Christianity in the Balkans was a "dual faith" that Christians practiced under Ottoman rule.
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Execution, Afghanistan
Afghani man converts to Christianity and will possibly face the death penalty. Islamic law, the Sharia, forbids the worship or practice of Christianity among the Islamic people. President Karzia must convince the Judiciary board of Muslim fundamentalist conservatives to consider this decision in light of the current situation as Christianity has become an ally to these people. Or, has the U.S., in fact, become too involved in a situation beyond its control?
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Idi Amin: Uganda's Hitler
The life, reign of terror and death of one of the world's most hated dictators.
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Is Michael Jackson Going to Heaven?
Was the King of Pop's spirituality, religious exploration and humanitarian efforts enough to save his soul, or is he hell-bound for not being a Christian?
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Islamic Mysticism: A History
Islamic mysticism has a rich Sufi tradition made famous by Rumi and the legendary whirling dervishes. How does this relate to traditional Islam?
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Religion and control
Religion is often used to excuse conflict. So in a multicultural society should it be controlled by the state?
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Among The Rubble, Stands A Miracle
The latest information on the earthquake in Turkey and what American Muslims are doing to assist the victims. *Also, find out about the miracle found unscathed amidst the ruins.
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Celebration of Eid ul-Fitr
This article is about Eid ul-Fitr, what it is, how it is celebrated and how some Muslims in the U.S. and Canada celebrated this past Eid.
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Disney's Israel Exhibit Sparking Fireworks
The Millennium Exhibit at Disney World is including an exhibit by Israel entitled ``Jerusalem: the Capital of Israel'' and is causing a lot of concern among Arabs and Muslims worldwide.
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Fatimah "Az-Zahraa": A Very Special Daughter
This article is about the daughter of prophet Muhammed (pbuh), her special relationship with her father, and the marked contrast it bears to the feelings about daughters in the pre-Islamic era among Arabs.
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Islamic Architecture in the New Millennium
Rather than any sort of prediction for the Islamic Architecture of the future, this article discusses some of the trends I would like to see.
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Muslim Inmates Can Attend Friday Prayers
A judge in California ruled that all Muslim inmates will have the freedom to attend Friday congregational prayers (Jumu'ah).
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Muslims in America
A brief history of Muslims in America to the present.
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One Baha'i View of the Holy Spirit
One hears a lot about the Holy Spirit. I have even mentioned the Holy Spirit in some of my articles, now I would like to examine the Holy Spirit and the Baha'i Faith.
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Overview of Islamic Gardens: MUSLIM SPAIN
This article is on the gardens of Muslim Spain but specifically the Alhambra and Generalife.
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Paradise Gardens
Islamic gardeners kept the Western tradition of garden design alive while Western Europe was going through what has often been called the "Dark Ages".They also developed their own unique garden styles.
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Religious Accommodation in the Workplace
As Muslims grow in numbers in the United States, so does the need for religious accommodation in the workplace.
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The House of God
A discussion about the role of mosques in Islam and in the lives of Muslims.
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The Morgan Beatus Part III: The Judgement Folios
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The Ottoman Empire and the Mid-East: Prelude to the Modern Mid-East
The Ottoman Empire was a dynamic community that had much to offer the world in culture and commerce and its influence continues to affect interactions in the region to this day.
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The Spiritual Significance of Trees
A look at trees and their symbolic meaning with in some of the worlds religions.
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Film Review: Malcolm X
Denzel Washington played the role of Malcolm X in Spike Lee's 1992 award winning film.
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Arabic and Islamic Calligraphy
A brief discussion of the Arabic language and Islamic calligraphy.
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Jerusalem in the Islamic World
A look at the Holy City of Jerusalem and what it means to the Islamic world.
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Central Committee For Ex-Muslims
Ex-Muslim's want their own voice. Islam is the only religion that does not recognize ex-members but two brave women are trying to change this.
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Famous African Kingdoms
Many aspects of African culture are similar throughout the different kingdoms. Gold was a primary source of revenue along with the slave trade.
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Leap of Faith by Queen Noor
The compelling and eye opening story of the American woman who married King Hussein and became Queen of Jordan, learning first hand about cultural and political relations
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Russian Cities: Kazan
Kazan, Tatarstan, is an essential stop for travelers looking to explore the Russian Federation further than Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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Antonio Banderas Plays Ahmad Ibn Fadlan
The latest Hollywood movie called the ``13th Warrior'' portrays an Arab Muslim character in a positive role.(Finally!)
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Avicenna
Read about one of the most influential physicians of all time.
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Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
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Overview of Islamic Gardens Part III: MUGHAL INDIA
This article is on the gardens of Mughal India and breifly discusses three gardens. This is the final article of the three part series on Islamic gardens.
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Unity Of Religions - 1
Is there a unity of thought within the Revealed Religions? I hope to explore this in the following article, as well as future ones.
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The Taj Mahal: A Multicultural Synthesis
This article is on the Taj Mahal and briefly discusses its multicultural features and fusion of architectural traditions.
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American Muslim Statistics
A 2007 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center finds that U.S. Muslims are assimilated, moderate and have American attitudes, outlook and values.
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Prince Vladimir- Eastern Orthodoxy
Eastern Orthodoxy came to Kievan Rus by way of Constantinople, when Prince Vladimir chose the Orthodox religion over Paganism and founded St. Sophia.
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The Muslim Mormon Connection
This article describes the foundation and characteristics of an unlikely but flourishing friendship between American Muslims and Mormons.
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Working Women in the Middle East
Through this article we look at the women in business in Middle East. The traditional Muslim region with very conservative views on women and their role in society is slo
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Islamic Country, Not Arabic Country
Arabic made compulsory at higher levels of school in Pakistan.
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'TIS THE SEASON
A brief discourse on the various holidays observed this time of year (November thru January).
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El-jaahil 'adoww nafsoh: Arabic
One of the world's great languages battles primitive Internet technology to claim its rightful place online.
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A History of Dhofar
Dhofar is a lush tropical region in the Arabian kingdom of Oman but it was not always a part of Oman and in the 1960s tried to assert its independence in civil war.
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A Universal Responsibility
A discussion of the Columbine High School shooting in Colorado and the responsibility of parents.
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Arabian Horses
Arabian Horses were imporoved in speed and endurance over time through breeding.
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