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Huda's Islam Blog January 2008 Archive

By Huda, About.com Guide to Islam since 1998

Myths About Islam

Saturday January 19, 2008
Islam is a widely-misunderstood religion. Those who are unfamiliar with the faith often have misunderstandings about its teachings and practices. Common misconceptions include that Muslims worship a moon-god, that Islam ... Read More

Day of 'Ashura

Monday January 14, 2008
'Ashura is a religious observance marked every year by Muslims. The word 'ashura literally means "10th," as it falls on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the ... Read More

New Islamic Year Begins!

Monday January 7, 2008
This week marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar year 1429 H. How do Muslims mark the passage of time? What does the date signify? More: Important Islamic dates ... Read More

Islam in Iowa

Thursday January 3, 2008
Eyes are on the U.S. state of Iowa, as the U.S. presidential election process gets underway with caucuses in that state. But Iowa is known for another historic reason, ... Read More

Muslim Voter Information

Wednesday January 2, 2008
In November 2008, American voters will choose the 44th U.S. President and vote on other key issues and candidates. In this Muslim Voter Guide, you can find information relating to ... Read More

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