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Huda's Islam Blog May 2006 Archive

By Huda, About.com Guide to Islam since 1998

Java, Indonesia Earthquake

Monday May 29, 2006
The death toll keeps rising on Indonesia's main island of Java, after a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck on Saturday. Indonesia is the world's most populated Muslim country, and Islamic ... Read More

Islamic Prayer Rugs

Monday May 22, 2006
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 ... Read More

The Da Vinci Code: Why All the Fuss?

Sunday May 21, 2006
A former Roman-Catholic priest, and convert to Islam, gives some insight on the dispute surrounding "The Da Vinci Code." Should Muslims join in protest against the film's portrayal of ... Read More

Crescent Moon: Symbol of Islam?

Thursday May 18, 2006
The crescent moon and star is an internationally-recognized symbol of the faith of Islam. The symbol is featured on the flags of several Muslim countries, and is even part ... Read More

Paradise is at a mother's feet...

Sunday May 14, 2006
Islam teaches us to have high respect for our mothers; the Prophet Muhammad once said that "paradise is at a mother's feet." Among Muslims, every day is Mother's Day!

American Muslims and "Integration"

Monday May 8, 2006
Parvez Ahmed of CAIR discusses American Muslims and "integration" in light of last month's Conference of European Imams: "Mainstream Muslims consider core American values to be consistent with normative ... Read More

Muslims in America

Tuesday May 2, 2006
There are more than 7 million Muslims in the United States today, both native-born and immigrants, from all races and walks of life. These books and resources give background, historical ... Read More

Women Attending Sports Events

Tuesday May 2, 2006
CNN reports this week that Iran's president has decided to lift a ban on women attending live public sports events. Previously, women were banned from attending stadium games due ... Read More
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