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Museum of Islamic Art - Doha, Qatar
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha, Qatar is a modern, world-class museum that sits on the Corniche or waterfront of Doha, Qatar. The building was design...

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The Existence of Angels in Islam

Faith in the unseen world created by Allah is a required element of faith in Islam. Among the required articles of faith are a belief in Allah, His prophets, His revealed books, the angels, the afterl...

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The Legal Marriage Contract in Islam

In Islam, marriage is considered both a social agreement and a legal contract. In modern times, the marriage contract is signed in the presence of an Islamic judge, imam, or trusted community elder wh...

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Islamic Views Regarding Dogs

Islam teaches its followers to be merciful to all creatures, and all forms of animal cruelty are forbidden. Why then, do many Muslims seems to have such problems with dogs?
Unclean?
Most M...

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Allah (God) in Islam

The most fundamental belief that a Muslim has is that "There is only One God," the Creator, the Sustainer -- known in the Arabic language and by Muslims as Allah. Allah is not a foreign god, nor is he...

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Baghdad in Islamic History

In 634 CE., the newly-created Muslim empire expanded into the region of Iraq, which at the time was part of the Persian Empire. Muslim armies, under the command of Khalid ibn Waleed, moved into the re...

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Are Muslims Allowed to Get Tattoos?

As with many aspects of daily life, you may find differing opinions among Muslims on the topic of tattoos. The majority of Muslims consider permanent tattoos to be haram (forbidden), based on hadith (...

Jan 1970
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Five Pillars of Islam

The "five pillars of Islam" are religious duties that provide a framework for a Muslim's life. These duties are performed regularly and encompass duties to God, to personal spiritual growth, to care f...

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What Is a "Fatwa"?

A fatwa is an Islamic religious ruling, a scholarly opinion on a matter of Islamic law.
A fatwa is issued by a recognized religious authority in Islam. But since there is no hierarchical priestho...

Jan 1970
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The Adhan: The Islamic Call to Prayer

In Islamic tradition, Muslims are called to the five scheduled daily prayers (salat) by a formal announcement, called the adhan. The adhan is also used to call believers to Friday worship at the mosqu...

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Islamic Clothing Definition: Abaya

An abaya is an outer garment worn by women in some parts of the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Gulf region. It is long-sleeved, floor-length, and traditionally black. The abaya...

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Islamic Law on Capital Punishment

The question of whether to apply capital punishment for unusually severe or heinous crimes is a moral dilemma for civilized societies across the world. For Muslims, Islamic law guides their views on t...

Jan 1970
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Married Life in Islam

In the Quran, the marriage relationship is described as one with "tranquility," "love" and "mercy." Elsewhere in the Quran, husband and wife are described as "garments" for each other (2:187). This me...

Jan 1970
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