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This documentary from Antony Thomas takes on the challenge of bringing a history and explanation of the Qur'an through discussion of its actual text

An article in the Yemen Times proposes that Noah's Ark began in the Hadramout mountains and ended at Mount Ararat using evidence from the Qu'ran and personal observation

Rather than a brute or irrational pretense of violence and terror, Al Qaeda operates under a complex and strict set of conservative religious beliefs.

The Internet Sacred Texts Archive offers its visitors a chance to view ancient, rare, and holy texts from across the world, all without leaving their home.

In his novel Paradise, Gurnah took specific features of the Koranic version of the story of Joseph and reconstructed it in an early 20th century East African setting.

Nicholas Mosley, born in 1923 and best known for his novel Hopeful Monsters, is still going strong, and has never been more relevant, as his new novel proves.

The speaker in Yogananda's "My Kinsmen" declares his unity with all of creation, celebrating the progression of stages through which he has evolved.

This article analyzes how many spiritual individuals found God in their lives, and analyzes the idea of introspection as it relates to soul searching and finding God.

Standardbred racing lost a pacing giant in May when Maltese Artist broke down at Western Fair Raceway during a Molson Pace elimination round. His injuries were fatal.

Islam is a faith misunderstood in the West. This VSI seeks to explain what Muslims believe, but spends too much time on politics, not enough on Islamic culture.

The self-delcared mystic president of The Gambia says that he can cure asthma and HIV/AIDS. Patients have rushed to Banjul hoping to be healed.

Angels are an unreal reality informed by a Baroque vision of winged messengers

Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet Travel Guides, takes the reader on a tour of the Axis of Evil in Bad Lands.

Shared Water - Shared Opportunities. This the theme of the 2009 World Water Day celebrated by the UN next 22 March and this year dedicated to transboundary waters

Arabian Horses were imporoved in speed and endurance over time through breeding.

In the same area as the famous Aya Sofia, Blue Mosque and Underground Cistern, this charming museum of rugs, ceramics and calligraphy is often overlooked by visitors.

The Minaret of Jam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is located at the confluence of the Hari Rud and Jam Rud rivers in Ghor Province in central Afghanistan.

Morocco is a great place to experience Africa and a Muslim culture for the first time. It is exciting and accessible. Marrakech and Casablanca are the cities to see.

For years, Christian prayer has been banned in public schools. Now, Muslims are demanding prayer time and getting it.

Since the attacks of September 11, many Muslims in America have been harrassed or killed based on negative stereotypes of the Islamic religion brought on after Sept. 11.

Travelers to Oman should visit the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat with its towering minarets, white marble courtyard, beautiful prayer mat and stunning chandeliers.

In addition to being part of the Hindu Bhakti Movement and Islamic Sufi mysticism, Kabir's poems also share similar spiritual and moral themes with the Bible.

President Barack Obama delivered a historic speech in Cairo, Egypt on June 3 in an attempt to mend the relationship between the United States and the Islamic world

Art historian Kennneth Clark describes the roles of the Abbey of Cluny and the Chartres Cathedral in the European civilization of the 12th century.

Since Nehemiah's reconstruction of Jerusalem's city walls, the gates to this holy place have had a special significance for Jerusalem's citizens and its many visitors.

Previously unseen footage of the "Toronto 18" has been released. The clips included an explosion detonated by the RCMP.

Non-Muslims can see magnificent Middle Eastern architecture, learn about Emirati heritage and gain a better understanding of Islam on a tour of Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

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

The movies of Indian Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan - Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Chak De India and Om Shanti Om - have been worldwide successes.

Although Buddhism and Islam are two very different religions, their roles within China can be compared to one another when examining persecution.

Escalating violence is reported daily from Afghanistan but Afghans4Tomorrow and Aschiana are organizations helping children find hope in a war-torn country.

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.

Settlements that sprang up along the routes where caravans of camels once carried salt, gold and slaves survive into modern times as Mauritania's UNESCO sites.

In contrast to the popular notion that it is difficult to treat, obsessive-compulsive disorder responds well to many different therapies.

There have been many translations of the spiritual poem, the Bhagavad Gita, but Yogananda offers a thorough explication, revealing the details of its exact meaning.

The language of flowers; the meanings of flowers and quotes. How floral bouquets show love, friendship, desire and joy. Love words, quotes and poetry about flowers.

Western literature often portrays FGC as a static "tradition," yet FGC is a changing practice, existing in a wide-range of political, historical, and social contexts.

Burqas are a common sight in the middle east and all over the world yet nothing in the Qu'ran specifically states a woman must adhere to this style of dress.

An exploration of the concept of interconnectedness and how it can transform our personal, social, political and scientific awareness.

While the media reports about the Taliban or al-Qaeda fighting US and NATO troops in Afghanistan, there is a general lack of understanding of exactly who are the Taliban

Actions come from bodily movements while our thoughts arise from our brain. Morality is based on actions and thoughts, thus morality has a physical basis.

A general myth of the Left-Hand Path philosophy is that it is "Satanic" and that those who adhere to it are evil in nature.

Angels are the messengers of God, or His servants, or His doppelgangers. In reality, angels seem t o play many roles on their service to the deity.

Shia constitute 10 to 15 percent of Muslims, but are actually a majority around the oil-rich rim of the Persian Gulf.