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Huda's Islam Blog August 2007 Archive

By Huda, About.com Guide to Islam since 1998

Teachers: Back-to-School Books About Islam

Monday August 27, 2007
These resources can help you introduce your students to the faith of Islam and the Muslim world. Whether part of a social studies unit, or a celebration of your school's ... Read More

Muslim Musicians / Nasheed Artists

Saturday August 25, 2007
Traditionally, Islamic music has been limited to the human voice and percussion (drum). But within these constraints, Muslim artists have been both modern and creative. Relying on the beauty and ... Read More

CNN Special Report: God's Warriors

Tuesday August 21, 2007
This week, CNN is broadcasting a special report by Christiane Amanpour on extremist religious/political movements associated with the three large monotheistic faiths: Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. The broadcast ... Read More

Fasting Requirements

Friday August 17, 2007
Before Ramadan begins, we advise you to review the fasting requirements and exceptions. For those who are pregnant, ill, or traveling -- are you permitted to abstain from fasting? ... Read More

Washing of the Ka'aba

Monday August 13, 2007
Saudi Arabia's Arab News newspaper reports that on Tuesday, the Ka'aba in Mecca will go through one of its two annual washings. The governor of Mecca will perform the ... Read More

Ramadan: For Teachers

Sunday August 12, 2007
Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, will begin this year during a time when many students are just returning to school. Will you have a Muslim student in your ... Read More

Ramadan: Why do Muslims fast?

Friday August 10, 2007
Ramadan begins next month! Every day during the month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast, not eating any food or taking ... Read More

Sources of Islamic Law

Wednesday August 1, 2007
There are four main sources of Islamic law, but all must be in essential agreement with the Qur'an, the most fundamental source of Islamic knowledge. More: What is a fatwa? Online Fatwa ... Read More
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