... Shariah treats this issue for the mankind. Islam gives inspiration on ethical discussion and moral responsibilities in such case and a huge accountability to Allah in hereafter, which assures a remarkable punishment. As the Muslims believe in the doomsday, it is more logical that every true Muslim must ... doctrine presented in the Quran is that felicity in this and other world, is possible only though the understanding of the will of Allah manifest in the laws of human nature and science and their proper application through ethical, social action and an ethical constrained technology....

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... Shariah treats this issue for the mankind. Islam gives inspiration on ethical discussion and moral responsibilities in such case and a huge accountability to Allah in hereafter, which assures a remarkable punishment. As the Muslims believe in the doomsday, it is more logical that every true Muslim must ... doctrine presented in the Quran is that felicity in this and other world, is possible only though the understanding of the will of Allah manifest in the laws of human nature and science and their proper application through ethical, social action and an ethical constrained technology....

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... pbuh), His servant and Messenger. Like those who came before us, we praise Him, seek His Help, and ask for His Forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah (SWT) from the evil in our souls and from our sinful deeds. It is the goal of each and every Muslim to earn a place amongst the fortunate ... are required. For starters, we have to enter this month in purity and humility. Islam is a pure religion and stresses purity in all the fields of life. Allah (SWT) wants the Muslims to earn honestly in order to ensure justice in society. The Holy Quran states: "O believers! Eat of the lawful things that ...

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... the evangelical axe (on one end the ones who believed that religion is a personal matter, and on the other, the ones who believed that Allah wants the whole world to be a Muslim state) and the political axe( the non-activists and the fundamentalists, who believed in the literal interpretation ... fellow at the American Entreprise Institute, who explains" The whole essence of Islamic fundamentalist ideology is that truth is derived from the will of Allah, which means that there can never be a free debate on most issuessince an answer already exists". 1979, Iran, meant the moment and the ...

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... the evangelical axe (on one end the ones who believed that religion is a personal matter, and on the other, the ones who believed that Allah wants the whole world to be a Muslim state) and the political axe( the non-activists and the fundamentalists, who believed in the literal interpretation ... fellow at the American Entreprise Institute, who explains" The whole essence of Islamic fundamentalist ideology is that truth is derived from the will of Allah, which means that there can never be a free debate on most issuessince an answer already exists". 1979, Iran, meant the moment and the ...

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... religion, many Muslims supplement their faith with other holy writings known as Hadith. The Qur"an is the holy text revealed by God, or Allah, to the prophet Muhammad. The Hadith, while not a divinely revealed scripture, is special nonetheless. It contains the witnessed accounts of the ways Muhammad ... example of a prostitute, Muhammad was displaying the act of power within charitable acts. Through charity even the most extreme sins would be forgiven by Allah, thereby transforming their eternal status. What I find compelling is the uniqueness and ingenuity of her actions. Her use of he...

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... The word "religious authority" means a source of leadership, control that governs and teaches its followers, in a manner, which is acceptable for that particular religion. In Islam, this is Allah, the Holy Quran, the Sunnah and the Hadith of the Prophet (S), as well as the Prophet himself, and in today's society, the masjids and the imams etc According to ... who fear God (surah 2 v2.)"The Quran is exactly the same as in its present version as it was in the time it was revealed. So it contains Allah's exact words and this shows that it has more authority. Also it was given to Muhammad (...

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"There is no God but Allah, ("The God"), and Mohammed is the prophet of God." This is the fundamental creed of Muslim beliefs, called the Shahadah. Beginning somewhere in the 6th century C.E., Mohammed began his recitation ... consensus of the community in the Ijma. Shahadah is the first of the five pillars. Muslims bear witness that Mohammed is the prophet of god and that there is only Allah. Even the name "Muslim" means "one who submits to God." The second pillar is Salat, or prayer. Muslims pray five times daily: dawn, noon, mid-noon, sunset, and finally after ... materially support the ...

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... Islam it should not lead us to think that Islam has no specific guidelines, limitations, responsibilities and obligations for men. What makes one valuable and respectable in the eyes of Allah (Islamic God), "the Creator of mankind and the universe-, is not one's prosperity, position, intelligence, physical strength or beauty, but only one ... 's "Allah-consciousness and awareness- (taqwa). However, since in the Western culture and in cultures influenced by it, there exists a disparity between men and women there is more need for stating Islam's ... with such amazing brevity, eloquence,...

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... not restricted to usury but encompasses interest as well. The Qur'an is clear about the prohibition of Riba, which is sometimes defined as excessive interest. "O You who believe! Fear Allah and give up that remains of your demand for usury, if you are indeed believers." Muslim scholars have accepted the word Riba to mean any fixed or guaranteed interest payment ... to inflation and explain this prohibition within the framework of qard-el-hassan. According to those scholars, the creditor advances the loan to win the blessings of Allah and expects to obtain the reward from Allah alone. A ...

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... is not just a religion it is a way of life. Muslims must practice the five pillars of the religion: the declaration of faith in the oneness of Allah and the prophet hood of Muhammad, prayer, fasting the month of Ramadan, alms-tax, and the pilgrimage to Makkah; and believe in the six articles of faith: belief in God, ... the Holy Books, the prophets, the angels, the Day of Judgment and God's decree, whether for good or evil. (Shafi) According to Islam, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. Muhammad was a man born in Makkah in 570 C.E. He was known for his truthfulness, generosity and since...

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... the teachings of Islam, has been to be modest, in both actions and dress, and subservient to her husband, the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, and the true intentions of Allah. Views on particular topics involving women, such as education, employment opportunities, rights to inheritance, dress, age of marriage, permissibility of birth control, divorce, property rights independent of her husband, driving ... pre-Islamic customs. The woman is said to be modest in both dress and behavior. The causing of attention while outside of the home is considered against the will of Allah for the w...

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... and the script on the flag is known as the shahada which is the Islamic declaration of faith. The shahada translates to: "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. " The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh and is also the largest city of the country. It contains four distinct regions: Najd, Hasa, Asir, and Hejaz. Najd ... ...

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... from spiritual prospective but to let people understand the truth and correct the misunderstanding of the wrong expressions that Americans have been hearing for the past thirteen years i.e "Jihad, Allah, Sharia Law, seventy two virgins etc." Media will have to play fair in this procedure, in fact there is some honest journalist who look at the problem from a fair ... poverty; we will provide for you and them. And do not approach immoralities - what is apparent of them and what is concealed. In addition, do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden [to be killed] except by [legal] righ...

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... and poetry that attracted people of intellect and learning resided there. Spanish Muslim traveler and geographer Ibn Jubayr's (Doc #1) description of Damascus as a highly honored, blessed, and heavenly city of Allah where Jesus and Mary took refuge in reflects the city's importance in Islam culture as a religious sacred site, which shows that Muslim cities during the Post-Classical Age strengthened Islam ... by attributing its current prosperity to the blessings of Allah and the alleged arrival of saints. While Damascus wasn't strictly a Holy City of Islam, the map of "Muslim Holy C...

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... , the newest and second largest faith, influences many parts of this earth. Originating in Saudi Arabia, the religion is based on one book, The Holy Quran, the final word of Allah (god). Prophet Muhammed, in Islam, was the last messenger of god. His life is one that Muslims should follow. The Holy Quran, outlines every Muslim's life. This outline, provides guidance ... have no sense of the shame of sex. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful (24:31)." This pa...

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... Muslims a great deal of military power. The Quraish proved to be a problem in the future, although never affecting the Muslims, whom continued to grow. Jihad, fighting in the cause of Allah, was put into place, giving the Muslims motivation to fight, and they proved to be triumphant in numerous battles before the death of Muhammad, spreading and exercising their power further ... proceeded to build their Ka"bah in Mecca, making it their religious centre. This conquest helped greatly in the promotion of Islam, giving them permanent grounds for their worship of Allah and their pilgrimage....

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... importantly a moral of sorts relayed at the end. Although this is not a recognized Islamic text, it is considered one because most of the characters themselves are Muslims and call upon Allah to aid them or repent them at various times in each tale. But to this day the elements that still appeal this book to people are the design, which relays ... to Arab children and it taught them the morals that should have in themselves and the people they know, so that they may all live peacefully in the world of Allah. ...

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... imam is the man who leads the Friday prayers in a mosque with scriptures from the Qur'an, the text of which is considered to be the direct word from God (Allah). The Caliphate was the first government system established in Islam, it is represented as the political unity of the Muslim Ummah nation. As a religious historian, S. A. Nigosian believes that "the ... ...

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... worship.25 Marwa began a prohibition on reading the Hadiths or Sunnah.26 While nearing the end of his life, Marwa came to believe that he not Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was Allah's true prophet.27 Boko Haram continues to follow and hold up Marwa's beliefs today, such as the opposition of Western education being taught to Muslims. Wahhabism is seen as a strict ... ...

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... the police and the official intelligence agency of the government. By the Taliban's own admission they are subject to the supreme ruler of the state, who "applies the Law of Allah on His earth and possesses wider jurisdiction and autonomy in his actions." If the Taliban Judges were not immune and the corruption went down then their court system would deserve ... ...

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... equality for non-Arab Muslims. His right to rule was contested by Mu"awiyah, then the governor of Syria. This led to Islam's first civil war. Both agreeing to let Allah decide, they battled at Siffin. When the battle was inconclusive, it forged a schism through the Muslim people. Many thought that Ali was the rightful leader because of his connection to ... ...

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... to be doing things to help the family. And she is also expected to pray. Most of the women were a burqa to cover their hair as a sign of respect for "Allah" their God. I also learned that its not Muslim women in general hide their face. It's the Taliban Muslim women that have all of the rules. For a Taliban women she must ... ...

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... Islam are called Muslims it also can be spelled Moslem. They have five obligations that they must follow for their religion. 1. The profession of faith-there is no God but Allah and Muhammad was the last prophet 2. Prayer has to be uttered five times daily just before dawn, at midnight, midafternoon, just after sunset, and at night. 3. The giving alms or ... ...

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... diversity. This toleration made it possible for diverse sects and schools of thought to coexist within the larger community of Islam. No group would be excluded unless it specifically renounced Allah and Muhammad. This toleration was the answer of Sunnis to those who were trying to narrow the concept of Islam according to the use of selective passages in the Qur ... ...

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