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Ramadan Information - Information About the Holy Month of Ramadan
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Monday, August 18, 2008
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
Muslims around the world anticipate the arrival of the holiest month of the year. During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims from all continents unite in a period of fasting a... -
Prophet Muhammad in Islam
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012
The Prophet Muhammad is a central figure in Islam. He revealed the words of the Quran, Islam's holy book, and lived Islam as an example for Muslims to follow. The Prophet Muhammad was the last in a... -
Compilation of the Quran
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Monday, April 30, 2012
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Monday, April 30, 2012
A history of how the Quran was compiled, during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad and after his death. -
Prophet Muhammad Farewell Sermon
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
In his final year of life, the Prophet Muhammad gave this speech to over a hundred thousand Muslims gathered on the Plain of Arafat during the Hajj pilgrimage. In this address, he encouraged Muslim... -
The Day of Arafat
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Tuesday, January 20, 2004
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
What is the meaning and significance of the Day of Arafat, which occurs during the annual Islamic pilgrimage, the Hajj? -
Later Life of the Prophet Muhammad - Timeline of the Life of the Prophet Muhammad
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
A timeline of the later life of the Prophet Muhammad, the last prophet of Islam, from the time of his call to prophethood. Includes information about the response to his call to prophethood, the mi... -
Early Life of the Prophet Muhammad - Timeline of the Life of the Prophet Muhammad
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
A timeline of the early life of the Prophet Muhammad, the last prophet of Islam, up to his call to prophethood. Includes information about his early life, his family, and his call to prophethood. -
Islamic Singing Group Raihan - Raihan Songs and Albums
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Friday, September 23, 2011
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Malaysian singing group Raihan has topped the charts in the Islamic music scene. -
Nightline Hajj Video - An American in Mecca
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Monday, February 10, 2003
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
ABC Nightline's special follows an American (journalist Michael Wolfe) as he performs the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Hosted by Ted Koppel, 22 minutes -
Hajj - Watch Hajj Documentaries
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Although the city of Mecca is closed to non-Muslim visitors, several media agencies in recent years have filmed the Hajj for a wider video audience. Witness the Islamic pilgrimage experience yourse... -
Belonging to an Ummah - Share Your Story: How I Became a Muslim
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Share your personal story of converting (or reverting) to Islam. How did you become a Muslim? -
Former Catholic Jew - Share Your Story: How I Became a Muslim
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Friday, April 06, 2012
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Friday, April 06, 2012
Share your personal story of converting (or reverting) to Islam. How did you become a Muslim? -
Islamic Mortgage - Where to Find an Islamic No Riba Mortgage
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
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Monday, April 02, 2012
Banks and brokerage institutions that offer Islamic, or no riba, home mortgages which are compliant with Islamic law. -
Islamic Law - Sources of Islamic Law
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Tuesday, February 15, 2005
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Islamic law is based upon four main sources: the Quran itself, the Sunnah or practices of the Prophet Muhammad; Ijma' or the consensus of Muslim scholars; and Qiyas or new case law decided upon by .. -
The Dead Sea in Islamic Tradition
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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Friday, March 30, 2012
The Dead Sea is known as a place of healing, but according to Islamic tradition, it also stands as a sign of God's punishment. -
Age of the Earth According to Islam
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Sunday, April 22, 2007
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Friday, March 30, 2012
According to Islamic beliefs, how old is the Earth? -
Allah in Islam
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Monday, May 12, 2008
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Friday, March 30, 2012
The concept of God in Islam - who is Allah and what is His nature? -
Difficulties of Quran Translation
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Friday, November 14, 2008
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Why is it so difficult to translate the Quran? What is special about the Arabic original? -
Humility in Islam
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Muslims constantly strive to remember and practice Islamic virtues, and put them into practice throughout their daily lives. Among these great Islamic virtues are submission to Allah, self-restrain.. -
Juz’ 1 of the Quran
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Thursday, October 06, 2005
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Details and description of the first juz’ (section) of the Quran. -
Respectful Disposal of Quran - How to Dispose of the Quran Properly
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
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Friday, March 30, 2012
What is the correct and respectful way to dispose of a Quran, according to the teachings of Islam? -
Women in Islam - Women Named in the Quran
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Friday, March 27, 2009
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Friday, March 30, 2012
There is one woman mentioned by name in the Quran. Other women are discussed in the Quran, and we know their names from Islamic tradition. -
Reading the Quran - Tips for Reading the Quran
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Tips to follow when you read the holy book of Islam, the Quran. Includes information about how the holy text is organized, historical context, proper handling, etc. -
Quran and Science - What the Quran Says About Science
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Friday, March 30, 2012
The Quran contains many scientific facts which are supported by modern findings. In Islam, there is no conflict between faith in God and modern scientific knowledge. -
Quran - Holy Book of Islam
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Friday, March 30, 2012
The holy book of Islam is called the Quran. Learn all about the history of the Quran, its themes and organization, language and translations, and how it is to be read and handled. -
The Kaaba
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Wednesday, September 07, 2005
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Description and history of the Ka'aba, the cube structure in Makkah that is the center of the Muslim world. -
Introduction to Islam
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Sunday, November 12, 2006
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Basic information about the faith of Islam -- what Muslims believe, where Muslims live, how they perceive God, and the main practices and holidays of the faith. -
Muslim Baby Names
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Friday, March 27, 2009
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Giving your child a meaningful name is one of the first duties of parenthood. Find out how to choose a Muslim baby name for your newborn. -
Creation and Evolution in Islam
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Tuesday, June 15, 2004
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
According to the Quran, Islam's holy text, the universe was created by God in six long -
Shia and Sunni Muslims
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Saturday, February 28, 2004
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
A brief outline of the major differences between -
What does the Quran say about terrorism?
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Friday, December 08, 2006
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
What does Islam's holy book teach about peace, war, and violence? Does the Quran condone terrorism done in Allah's name? -
Mothers in Islam
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Thursday, May 05, 2005
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Islam teaches one to have high respect for one's mother; the Prophet Muhammad once said that

