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Huda's Islam Blog May 2005 Archive

By Huda, About.com Guide to Islam since 1998

Qur'an Exegesis

Monday May 30, 2005
For many people, the Qur'an is a difficult book to just sit down and read cover to cover. Themes and stories are carried from chapter to chapter, and each ... Read More

Before You Read the Qur'an

Wednesday May 25, 2005
It is logical that one wanting to learn about a faith would start by reading its most holy text. Here are some tips on how to approach a reading ... Read More

Desecrating the Qur'an

Wednesday May 18, 2005
"It has been said that someone flushed a book (the Koran) down a toilet. Why are there riots and poeple being killed because of this? I just just don't understand. ... Read More

Courtship & Marriage

Monday May 16, 2005
Many people have the false impression that most marriages among Muslims are arranged blindly by relatives, with the couple having no say in the matter. Read more here about ... Read More

CAIR Conference This Weekend

Thursday May 12, 2005
Muslim leaders and activists will gather this weekend in Virginia for the 1st Annual conference of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Find out what other Islamic events are coming ... Read More

Request for Grant Proposals: Islamic Life in the U.S.

Monday May 9, 2005
The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for one grant to support an international exchange project ... Read More

Paradise is at the Feet of Mothers

Friday May 6, 2005
"One cannot help but make the parallel between a Loving God and a compassionate Mother.... As a matter of fact, by revering our mothers, we are paying respect to God." Read ... Read More

"Kingdom of Heaven" enhances interfaith dialogue

Monday May 2, 2005
"The film's most striking message, that Muslims and Christians can live together in peace, will provide an opportunity for increased interfaith dialogue," says Parvez Ahmed, CAIR Board Member. Read ... Read More
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