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Astronomy and Astrology in Islam
Islam
Astronomy and Astrology in Islam Submitted to: Dr. aziz ur rehman saifee Submitted by: Aamir Aijaz memon Submitted on: 28-march-2012 Acknowledgement All praises and thanks are for Almighty ALLAH who is the source of all knowledge and wisdom endowed to mankind and to the humanity as a whole. And a great thanks to our coordinator…
Compare and Contrast Essay: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
Islam
Judaism
Revelation
Christianity has a global presence, with followers on every inhabited continent. The number of people who practice Christianity may be more than 1.7 billion. Islam is a significant worldwide religion that was founded in Arabia by Muhammad, also known as the Prophet. It has millions of followers called Muslims who adhere to the Koran, which…
The nature of islam: peaceful or warlike
Islam
THE NATURE OF ISLAM: PEACEFUL OR WARLIKE? Order 32335144 Is the Quran, the holy book of Islam, a text promoting a violent and warlike nature or is it a text advocating a peaceful life? This question has a special relevance in the present context because Osama bin Laden, doubtlessly the world’s most widely…
Fundamentals and Myths of Marriage in Islam
Islam
Marriage
Marriage in Islam Each country and culture is rich with rituals that are extravagant and elaborate. From someone outside that country, learning how these rituals are done is an eye-opening experience. Marriage in Islam is something that can teach people about the sacredness of the ritual. Marriages in Islam are based on equality and…
Introduction to Islamic law
Islam
Law
Islamic law is one of the major legal systems in the world. Nowadays, one may observe increased attention to Muslim law, not only among scholars, but also among media. Such an interest can be explicable by the empowering of Muslim world, which is observed during recent years. Moreover, events that take place in the Middle…
Akbar and His Mughal Empire
Islam
Religion
Abu’l-Fath Jalal-ud-Din Muhammad Akbar , also known as Shahanshah Akbar-e-Azam (14 October 1542 – 27 October 1605), was the third Mughal Emperor. He was of Timurid descent; the son of Emperor Humayun, and the grandson of the Mughal Emperor Zaheeruddin Muhammad Babur, the ruler who founded the Mughal dynasty in India. At the end of…
The Early Islamic Empire
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Troubled by the regional friction which resulted to continued “turbulence and violence” (Lawall & MacK) during those times. One way or another, this situation affected Islamic literature. Old Islamic literature are mostly in the form of epics, with One Thousand and One Knights being one of the most popular. Also known as the Arabian Knights,…
Why did islam spread so quickly
Islam
Silk Road
The spread of Islam’s empire was very quick. Islam’s embellishments were persuasive towards other regions to join the empire. Their welcoming openness was towards other religions and people to join. They were educated in a varied amount of trade and business. Their army gave them many advantages as well. Islam kept an open atmosphere to…
Islam in Indonesia
Islam
Indonesia, located in South-East Asia, is an archipelago of 13,600 islands spanning approximately 5,000km. In the 14th century, Gujerati merchants from India introduced Islam to Indonesia. In 1478, a coalition of Muslim princes attacked the remaining Hinduism Empire and forced Hindus out of Indonesia. The dominant religion in Indonesia today is Islam, with around 87%…
Khadija the Prophet Muhammad Wife
Islam
Religion
Khadija is a highly esteemed figure in Islam, recognized as the primary and most respected woman. As Prophet Mohammed’s first wife, she had a significant impact on his life and the religion itself. Her unwavering support was crucial in assisting him in overcoming challenges faced during the early spread of Islam. Khadija al-Kubra, the first…
| description | Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that Muhammad is a messenger of God. It is the world's second-largest religion with 1.9 billion followers, or 24.9% of the world's population, known as Muslims. Muslims make up a majority of the population in 47 countries. |
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| quotations | “Be like a diamond, precious and rare, not like a stone, found everywhere.” – Anonymous.“No one will reap except what they sow.” – Quran 6:164.“For indeed, with hardship ease.” – “The heart that beats for Allah is always a stranger among the hearts that beat for the Dunya (world).” – |
| information | Birth: Although its roots go back further, scholars typically date the creation of Islam to the 7th century, making it the youngest of the major world religions. Islam started in Mecca, in modern-day Saudi Arabia, during the time of the prophet Muhammad’s life. Afterlife: Islam teaches that there is life after death, and this is known as Akhirah . In Islam, it is Allah who decides when a person dies and most Muslims believe that when they die, they will stay in their graves until Yawm al-din , the Day of Judgement ., According to the Islamic beliefs, God will play the role of the judge, weighing the deeds of each individual. He will decide whether that person’s ʾākhirah (afterlife) lies in Jahannam (Hell) or Jannah (Heaven) on the basis of the weight of either good or bad deeds in comparison with one another. Loans: Loans are permitted in Islam if the interest that is paid is linked to the profit or loss obtained by the investment. The concept of profit acts as a symbol in Islam as equal sharing of profits, losses, and risks., Emoji: The Star and Crescent emoji ☪️ portrays a star and crescent moon symbol, which is often used as a symbol of the religion of Islam. It is commonly used to represent Islam, Muslims, and Islamic countries., |
