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Huda's Islam Blog September 2003 Archive

By Huda, About.com Guide to Islam since 1998

2003-2004 Islamic Calendar

Friday September 26, 2003
Muslims make use of a lunar calendar known as the Hijrah calendar, particularly for marking the dates of religious observances such as Ramadan. Here you can find the year ... Read More

Palestinian Scholar Edward Said Dies

Friday September 26, 2003
The Prophet Muhammad once said, "The ink of a scholar is more holy than the blood of the martyr." Professor Edward Said died this morning after a long battle ... Read More

The Qur'an in Translation

Thursday September 25, 2003
During the upcoming month of Ramadan, Muslims will strive to read the entire Qur'an from cover to cover. During special evening prayers, sections of the holy text will be ... Read More

Weddings Customs of the Muslim World

Monday September 22, 2003
A dear friend of mine is getting married next weekend. It got me thinking about Muslim weddings, and how beautiful and varied they are. While all Islamic marriage ceremonies have ... Read More

Ramadan Glossary

Friday September 19, 2003
What do hilal, taraweeh, and iftar mean? Take time now to get familar with common Ramadan terms and their meanings.

Beautiful Islamic Greeting Cards

Thursday September 18, 2003
The best selection of professional, artistic greeting cards to mail to family, friends, and business associates. Order ahead now, and be ready for mailing during Ramadan!

Ramadan FAQ

Wednesday September 17, 2003
On October 26th, one-fifth of the world's people will begin a month-long fast in observance of Ramadan. Get all the facts here -- who, when, why, and how!

Gifts for Ramadan: Calendars

Tuesday September 16, 2003
As Ramadan approaches, a lovely gift to consider for family, friends, and associates is a colorful Islamic calendar. They offer dual-date functionality, beautiful photography and artwork, and inspirational quotations ... Read More

Ramadan Books for Adults

Monday September 15, 2003
The holy month of Ramadan is approaching, just over a month away. For those seeking more in-depth wisdom and guidance, these excellent books offer a deeper look at the ... Read More

U.S. Muslims: 2 years after 9/11

Thursday September 11, 2003
An article today from PhillyBurbs.com gives a brief but honest look at how American Muslims are faring two years after the attacks of 9/11: U.S. Muslims Work Past Shock ... Read More

9/11 Condemnations

Monday September 8, 2003
As the world remembers the awful events of two years ago, we also remind ourselves that Muslim leaders were quick to condemn the 9/11 attacks as "gross crimes and sinful ... Read More

Flying While Muslim

Sunday September 7, 2003
Summer is traditionally a time for traveling... and in 85% of the trips I took this summer, I was "randomly" selected for extra scrutiny at airport security. Here are ... Read More

"Dating" Islamically

Saturday September 6, 2003
How do Muslims determine if a girl or guy is the one, without dating before marriage? Are all marriages arranged? What if you don't like him or her? ... Read More

Free Literature About Islam

Monday September 1, 2003
Several organizations offer free, credible information about the faith of Islam. English translations of the Qur'an, brochures and books are free for the asking.
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