The National umbrella organization for Muslims in Australia
... Islam is a religion that creates a balance among all Allah's creation. Besides being a religion that emphasises the relationship between the individual and his Creator, it is also a system that keeps the society in harmony by encouraging mutual help and understanding. Many people, however, have forg ...
... Islam is a religion that creates a balance among all Allah's creation. Besides being a religion that emphasises the relationship between the individual and his Creator, it is also a system that keeps the society in harmony by encouraging mutual help and understanding. Many people, however, have forg ...
appiness is a common goal that everyone strives to attain
... and take others’ feelings into consideration-especially the poor, orphans, elderly, and widows. They all have rights in Islam that must not be taken lightly by Muslims. Muslims shouldn’t feel like they are bestowing favors upon others when giving them their due rights; rather, these rights are oblig ...
... and take others’ feelings into consideration-especially the poor, orphans, elderly, and widows. They all have rights in Islam that must not be taken lightly by Muslims. Muslims shouldn’t feel like they are bestowing favors upon others when giving them their due rights; rather, these rights are oblig ...
Sufism - Hymns and Chants
... Muslims and mainstream scholars of Islam define Sufism as simply the name for the inner or esoteric dimension of Islam[6] which is supported and complemented by outward or exoteric practices of Islam, such as Islamic law.[28] In this view, “it is absolutely necessary to be a Muslim” to be a true Sufi, ...
... Muslims and mainstream scholars of Islam define Sufism as simply the name for the inner or esoteric dimension of Islam[6] which is supported and complemented by outward or exoteric practices of Islam, such as Islamic law.[28] In this view, “it is absolutely necessary to be a Muslim” to be a true Sufi, ...
the dimensions of an islamic economic model
... about such a point of view because, as is now widely understood, economic laws are not a collection of absolute truths; in fact, they are relative to the state of the society in which we live.2 A moment’s reflection should show that, without being able to make such a statement, it would not be possi ...
... about such a point of view because, as is now widely understood, economic laws are not a collection of absolute truths; in fact, they are relative to the state of the society in which we live.2 A moment’s reflection should show that, without being able to make such a statement, it would not be possi ...
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... potentials to transform Indonesia into a state that defines itself more and more along Islamist lines. This is already having wide-ranging ramifications for the region and beyond and the potential of complicating the regional security architecture is even more foreboding. There continues to be much ...
... potentials to transform Indonesia into a state that defines itself more and more along Islamist lines. This is already having wide-ranging ramifications for the region and beyond and the potential of complicating the regional security architecture is even more foreboding. There continues to be much ...
Introduction to Sharia Law
... Sharia, or Islamic law, influences the legal code in most Muslim countries. "There are so many varying interpretations of what sharia actually means that in some places, it can be incorporated into political systems relatively easily," said CFR's Steven A. Cook. Sharia's influence on both personal a ...
... Sharia, or Islamic law, influences the legal code in most Muslim countries. "There are so many varying interpretations of what sharia actually means that in some places, it can be incorporated into political systems relatively easily," said CFR's Steven A. Cook. Sharia's influence on both personal a ...
Biography: Jacob Lassner, former director of Jewish Studies at
... Endowment for the Humanities [twice], The Social Science Research Council [three times]. He was also appointed fellow of the Annenberg Institute, and the Institute for Advanced Studies of the Hebrew University (both declined), Professor Lassner has authored and/or co-authored eleven books in additio ...
... Endowment for the Humanities [twice], The Social Science Research Council [three times]. He was also appointed fellow of the Annenberg Institute, and the Institute for Advanced Studies of the Hebrew University (both declined), Professor Lassner has authored and/or co-authored eleven books in additio ...
Teachings of the Qur`an and the Sunnah
... along with strong alcoholic drinks and wine. “Eat of what is on earth, lawful and good” (2:168). “Eat and drink but waste not by excess” (7:31), the Qur’an states. Therefore, it instructs to eat and drink in moderation. Along with daily eating directions, the Qur’an tells its followers to completely ...
... along with strong alcoholic drinks and wine. “Eat of what is on earth, lawful and good” (2:168). “Eat and drink but waste not by excess” (7:31), the Qur’an states. Therefore, it instructs to eat and drink in moderation. Along with daily eating directions, the Qur’an tells its followers to completely ...
Islamic Civilization
... Shia—member of an Islamic religious group that supported Ali as the first caliph and now forms a minority of the world’s Muslims sultan—title for the ruler of a Muslim country ...
... Shia—member of an Islamic religious group that supported Ali as the first caliph and now forms a minority of the world’s Muslims sultan—title for the ruler of a Muslim country ...
a non-muslim president in a muslim state
... his candidacy, he still thought that Muslims would not accept it. Nurcholish’s opinion on this matter was gotten hold of by the media when Sunny leaked it to them soon after. As usual, in facing these reports Gus Dur was very calm in front of the media. According to Gus Dur, certain people, includin ...
... his candidacy, he still thought that Muslims would not accept it. Nurcholish’s opinion on this matter was gotten hold of by the media when Sunny leaked it to them soon after. As usual, in facing these reports Gus Dur was very calm in front of the media. According to Gus Dur, certain people, includin ...
Cartoons and Minarets: Reflections on Muslim
... What cannot be denied is that often the stakes are between those in power who navigate the shoals of multiple constituencies versus large, highly diverse and equally influential non-state religious sectors. The picture becomes confusing during times of conflict, but deserves greater and more careful ...
... What cannot be denied is that often the stakes are between those in power who navigate the shoals of multiple constituencies versus large, highly diverse and equally influential non-state religious sectors. The picture becomes confusing during times of conflict, but deserves greater and more careful ...
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON KORAN/QURAN Abdul
... The attitude of Cusanus toward Islam was not representative of his time. Contact with Muslims during the Council of Basel in Constantinople provided him with direct contact with Islam and influenced his more positive approach to Islam and to world religions generally. In De pace fidei he constructed ...
... The attitude of Cusanus toward Islam was not representative of his time. Contact with Muslims during the Council of Basel in Constantinople provided him with direct contact with Islam and influenced his more positive approach to Islam and to world religions generally. In De pace fidei he constructed ...
portuguese islamic policy - Repositório da Universidade Nova de
... Africa, Islamophobia was recurrent in official and non-official discourses among those responsible for political and colonial affairs. Many thought that Muslims would be the main actors in triggering the anti-colonial wave in ‘Portuguese Africa’. No wonder then that Islamic communities stood out in ...
... Africa, Islamophobia was recurrent in official and non-official discourses among those responsible for political and colonial affairs. Many thought that Muslims would be the main actors in triggering the anti-colonial wave in ‘Portuguese Africa’. No wonder then that Islamic communities stood out in ...
jihad - Webnode
... Jihad is an Islamic term referring to the religious duty of Muslims to maintain the religion. In Arabic, the word jihād is a noun meaning "to strive, to apply oneself, to struggle, to persevere." A person engaged in jihad is called a mujahid, the plural of which is mujahideen. The word jihad appears ...
... Jihad is an Islamic term referring to the religious duty of Muslims to maintain the religion. In Arabic, the word jihād is a noun meaning "to strive, to apply oneself, to struggle, to persevere." A person engaged in jihad is called a mujahid, the plural of which is mujahideen. The word jihad appears ...
The Golden Age of Islamic Culture
... The use of distinctive clothing or marks for Jewish and other religious communities has been traced by historians to ancient times.[2] In the early Islamic period, non-Muslims were required to wear distinctive marks in public, such as metal seals fixed around their necks. Islam, like Judaism, forbi ...
... The use of distinctive clothing or marks for Jewish and other religious communities has been traced by historians to ancient times.[2] In the early Islamic period, non-Muslims were required to wear distinctive marks in public, such as metal seals fixed around their necks. Islam, like Judaism, forbi ...
Muslims in Bristol and Britain
... “Is there something within the religion or ideology of Islam which somehow encourages, or merely facilitates, extremist Muslim maniacs to maim or kill non-Muslims? I think there probably is. But you can’t say that; when a terrorist atrocity occurs you must say ‘this has nothing at all to do with Isl ...
... “Is there something within the religion or ideology of Islam which somehow encourages, or merely facilitates, extremist Muslim maniacs to maim or kill non-Muslims? I think there probably is. But you can’t say that; when a terrorist atrocity occurs you must say ‘this has nothing at all to do with Isl ...
FAQ`s Myths and the Facts
... “Is there something within the religion or ideology of Islam which somehow encourages, or merely facilitates, extremist Muslim maniacs to maim or kill non-Muslims? I think there probably is. But you can’t say that; when a terrorist atrocity occurs you must say ‘this has nothing at all to do with Isl ...
... “Is there something within the religion or ideology of Islam which somehow encourages, or merely facilitates, extremist Muslim maniacs to maim or kill non-Muslims? I think there probably is. But you can’t say that; when a terrorist atrocity occurs you must say ‘this has nothing at all to do with Isl ...
THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC MEDIA IN THE GLOBALIZATION ERA:
... Michelle Matelart, Janet Wasco, Toby Miller and in particular Herbert Schiller have argued that much of the globalization of communication has been driven, since World War II , by the commercial interests of the large US-based corporations, in particular those based on oil and arms manufacture. Thes ...
... Michelle Matelart, Janet Wasco, Toby Miller and in particular Herbert Schiller have argued that much of the globalization of communication has been driven, since World War II , by the commercial interests of the large US-based corporations, in particular those based on oil and arms manufacture. Thes ...
AS-SALAAMU-ALAIKUM: THE MUSLIM
... Recent scholarship on the Atlantic slave trade has revealed that the total number of enslaved Africans brought to the Americas is likely to be more than twenty million.xiii Slyviane A. Diouf, writing on the Muslim slaves in the Americas, conclusively asserts: “Therefore, if counted as a whole, on a ...
... Recent scholarship on the Atlantic slave trade has revealed that the total number of enslaved Africans brought to the Americas is likely to be more than twenty million.xiii Slyviane A. Diouf, writing on the Muslim slaves in the Americas, conclusively asserts: “Therefore, if counted as a whole, on a ...
Exclusive and Inclusive Islam in the Qur`an: Implications
... Muslim way of posing the issue is to ask the question whether or not non-Muslims can enter heaven in their life after death. In this context, it is said that if one agrees with such a possibility then he or she is considered as adopting an inclusive religious belief. If on the other hand one denies ...
... Muslim way of posing the issue is to ask the question whether or not non-Muslims can enter heaven in their life after death. In this context, it is said that if one agrees with such a possibility then he or she is considered as adopting an inclusive religious belief. If on the other hand one denies ...
15th Shabaan (Lailatul Barat / Shab-e
... view, this is second to only Muharram. But the truth is that is absolutely manmade festival. Neither Qur'an nor Hadith and the era of companions of Prophet Muhammad Sallallallhu Alaihi Wasallam (P.B.U.H) indicate the existence of this festival, then. None of the Islamic scholars of early post –Kilaf ...
... view, this is second to only Muharram. But the truth is that is absolutely manmade festival. Neither Qur'an nor Hadith and the era of companions of Prophet Muhammad Sallallallhu Alaihi Wasallam (P.B.U.H) indicate the existence of this festival, then. None of the Islamic scholars of early post –Kilaf ...
Strengthening Islamic Cultural Heritage of the Malays in Malaysia in
... most parents in choosing their daughter/ son in law to be. However in this modern day, marriage are done in Hotels in a very western manner and the Islamic Choice of son/ daughter in law has slowly diminished. This is due to the making of choice through love as the m ain criteria in getting a partne ...
... most parents in choosing their daughter/ son in law to be. However in this modern day, marriage are done in Hotels in a very western manner and the Islamic Choice of son/ daughter in law has slowly diminished. This is due to the making of choice through love as the m ain criteria in getting a partne ...
LEGAL PROVISIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE
... Article 3 of the Federal Constitution states that Islam is the religion of the Federation. However, this recognition provides space for followers of other beliefs or religions to practice their faith in peace and harmony anywhere in the Federation, as stated in Article 11. Although legal provisions ...
... Article 3 of the Federal Constitution states that Islam is the religion of the Federation. However, this recognition provides space for followers of other beliefs or religions to practice their faith in peace and harmony anywhere in the Federation, as stated in Article 11. Although legal provisions ...
Between Text and Practice: Considerations in the Anthropological
... 3) Diversity of Tradition Part of the answer to the anthropologist's question "What is Islam?" is conditioned by what she may or may not include in her definition of Islam. For instance, are local spirit beliefs, saint's shrines, and festivals Islamic? To deal with these issues more effectively it i ...
... 3) Diversity of Tradition Part of the answer to the anthropologist's question "What is Islam?" is conditioned by what she may or may not include in her definition of Islam. For instance, are local spirit beliefs, saint's shrines, and festivals Islamic? To deal with these issues more effectively it i ...