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Huda's Islam Blog September 2004 Archive

By Huda, About.com Guide to Islam since 1998

Moon-Sighting for Ramadan

Thursday September 30, 2004
As the moon continues through its phases this month, Muslims will begin to turn their attention to the evening sky. After the new moon appears, the Muslim community will ... Read More

Muslim Mission to Iraq Seeks Hostage Release

Sunday September 26, 2004
CNN reports on a delegation of British Muslim leaders who have traveled to Iraq, hoping to exert influence on the captors of Mr. Kenneth Bigley. Mr. Bigley was kidnapped ... Read More

Not in the Name of Islam

Thursday September 23, 2004
We have neared the end of another violent week, with more innocent lives brutally lost. But there is one glimmer of hope: to date, nearly 700,000 Muslims around ... Read More

FAQ: Children & Ramadan

Wednesday September 22, 2004
Do children observe the annual fast of Ramadan? What is expected of them, and how do they usually observe the month with their families?

Cat Stevens Denied U.S. Entry

Wednesday September 22, 2004
Dept. of Homeland Security says former singer is on U.S. terrorist watch list, CNN reports Former singer Cat Stevens, now known by his Muslim name Yusuf Islam, was detained in Maine ... Read More

Ramadan Glossary

Monday September 20, 2004
Ramadan is coming soon, and it's time to brush up on your vocabulary! These Arabic words are commonly used by Muslims to talk about the observance of Ramadan.

FAQ: Islamic Prayer Rugs

Monday September 13, 2004
Muslims are often seen kneeling and prostrating on small embroidered rugs, called "prayer rugs." For those unfamiliar with the use of these rugs, they may look like small oriental carpets, ... Read More

The Qur'an on Terrorism

Sunday September 5, 2004
The Associated Press has reported that an Iraqi resistance group asked today for Sunni religious authorities to issue a "fatwa," or religious opinion, about taking foreigners hostage . The ... Read More

Background on the Russia-Chechnya Conflict

Thursday September 2, 2004
Who are the Chechens and what do they want from Russia? Why do they engage in terrorist measures to get their message out? How does the rest of ... Read More
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