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A Muslim ( Arabic مسلم), pronounced /ˈmʊslɪm/, is an adherent of the religion of Islam. The feminine form is Muslimah[1] ( Arabic مسلمة). Literally, the word means "one who submits (to God)". Muslim is the participle of the same verb of which Islam is the infinitive. [2] Muslims believe that there is only one God, translated in Arabic as Allah. Muslims believe that Islam existed long before Muhammad and that the religion had evolved with time from the time of Adam until the time of Muhammad and was completed with the revelation of verse 3 of Surah al-Maeda The Qur'an describes many Biblical prophets and messengers as Muslim Adam, Noah (Arabic Nuh), Moses and Jesus and his apostles. The Qur'an states that these men were Muslims because they submitted to God, preached his message and upheld his values. Thus, in Surah 352 of the Qur'an, Jesus’ disciples tell Jesus, "We believe in God; and you be our witness that we submit and obey (wa ashahadu bil-muslimūna)." Muslims consider making ritual prayer five times a day a religious duty (fard) (see the section on Ismāˤīlīs below for exceptions); these five prayers are known as fajr, dhuhr, ˤasr, maghrib and ˤishā'. There is also a special Friday prayer called jumuˤah. Currently, the most up to date report from an American think-tank has estimated 1.57 billion Muslims populate the world, representing 23% of an estimated 2009 world population of 6.8 billion. With 60% in Asia and 20% of Muslims living in the Middle East and North Africa.[3][4][5][6] Arabic muslimun is the stem IV participle[7] of the triliteral S-L-M "to be whole, intact". A literal translation would be "one who wants or seeks wholeness", where "wholeness" translates islāmun. In a religious sense, Al-Islām translates to "faith, piety", and Muslim to "one who has (religious) faith or piety".
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1. The sharara
November 19, 2009
The sharara is extremely in style amongst the new-age age group. The appeal of this outfit gives a gripping look to the wearer. This amazing dress which is fitted till the knee and big flare from the knee onwards, providing a full skirt like look symbolizes self-respect and delight. It is a traditional dress of Asian women. This beautiful outfit gained the appreciation in Asia since the raid of the Mughal Empire. It is originally a muslim piece of clothing but it has reached recognition with Indian women as well.
This garment embodies one of the richest patterns of art. it comes in rich f... (read more)
Author: sara khan
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2. People of Karnataka
November 18, 2009
Geographically Karnataka occupies the centre tableland of the Deccan Plateau. At times, it has been termed as an anthropological museum, where the people of different racial traits are seen. Apart from the so-called Dravidians and Indo-Aryan races, the land has notable strains of people of other categories. The Muslim dynasties that ruled over the region attracted considerable number of Turks, Afghans and other people from the Middle-East. Proximity to Goa made many run-away Negro slaves from that region to come and settle down on the territory bordering Goa, especially in Uttara Kannada and t... (read more)
Author: Rakesh Belliappa
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3. Muslim Cleric Confirms Contact with Fort Hood Suspect
November 16, 2009
A SITE Intelligence Group photo obtained 10 Nov 2009 shows Anwar al- Awlaki, a former US resident living in YemenA radical Muslim cleric with alleged links to al-Qaida says he was a confidant of the U.S. Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people on a U.S. army base.The Washington Post reports that the cleric, Yemeni-American Anwar al-Awlaki, said he did not pressure Major Nidal Malik Hasan to harm Americans. The newspaper says Awlaki would not talk to an American reporter, so the Washington Post contacted a Yemeni journalist to interview the cleric, who is known for his anti-American teac... (read more)
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4. Temples Of India
November 16, 2009
Spiritual Tour in India Indian land is heterogeneous amalgamation of culture, religion and civilization. Keeping it mind a balance communal approach, India boasts of many spiritual sites of every religion within its precincts. Because a major population in India is Hindu, so there are numerous Hindu temples existing in Indian subcontinent which are dedicated to different god and goddess. The pilgrimage tours in India are ranging from Hindu temple tour, Buddhist pilgrimage tour, Sikh pilgrimage tour and Muslim Pilgrimage tour. Many devotees and tourists visit India for spiritual purpose w... (read more)
Author: nitin tyagi
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5. The Leader Nominee by David Barton and Rick Green
November 13, 2009
His first proposal an extremely troubling one is of Fed. District Judge David Hamilton to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, which oversees Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. When Hamilton was made a Fed. Strikingly, the case had been brought before him by the Indiana ACLU, the group he had helped direct. Though the legislature had requests from Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim priests, Judge Hamilton groaned that some of the ministers had made use of the inaccurate words in their requests. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ( to which he's's now been designated ) overturned Judge Ha... (read more)
Author: Cole Romero
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6. India templeS tour
November 13, 2009
Spiritual Tour in India Indian land is heterogeneous amalgamation of culture, religion and civilization. Keeping it mind a balance communal approach, India boasts of many spiritual sites of every religion within its precincts. Because a major population in India is Hindu, so there are numerous Hindu temples existing in Indian subcontinent which are dedicated to different god and goddess. The pilgrimage tours in India are ranging from Hindu temple tour, Buddhist pilgrimage tour, Sikh pilgrimage tour and Muslim Pilgrimage tour. Many devotees and tourists visit India for spiritual purpose w... (read more)
Author: nitin tyagi
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7. Turkey-Iran Ties Continue to Worry West
November 12, 2009
Relations between Turkey and Iran appear to be getting closer and those ties are raising concerns among some of Turkey's Western allies. This past weekend, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said at a meeting in Ankara that his country is keen to bolster relations with neighboring Iran. Increasing closeness between Turkish leaders and Iran, and Turkey's quest for better ties in the broader Muslim world, have fueled concerns in the West that this key U.S. ally is leaning toward the East. But Turkey's president used a speech this past weekend at the opening of an Islamic nations' summit in Is... (read more)
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8. Details Emerge About Alleged Fort Hood Shooter
November 10, 2009
An attorney for a U.S. Army psychiatrist believed to have shot 13 people dead at Fort Hood, Texas says he does not believe his client would get a fair trial at the military installation where the rampage occurred. Meanwhile, more details have emerged about the suspect's alleged communication with a radical Muslim cleric, who is praising the suspect as a "hero." Nidal Malik Hasan as a 2nd Lt. in 2000Major Nidal Malik Hasan is conscious and able to talk, according to Army officials overseeing his care following last week's incident in which the suspect was shot four times by a civilian po... (read more)
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9. Ft. Hood Massacre - Psychological or Theological Problem?
November 09, 2009
Nidal Malik Hasan is charged with shooting and killing 13 people and wounding 29 more on U.S. Army base Ft. Hood in Texas this week. Everyone is scrambling for answers and the first experts consulted have been psychiatrists’.
It might seem a bit like asking a fox why another fox attacked the hen house and to others the question of why the physician could not heal himself is not likely to be answered by his equally bewildered colleagues.
Hasan who immigrated to America from an Arab village in Samaria is a Muslim and according to the UK Telegraph November 8, 2009 “used to attend the sa... (read more)
Author: Michael Bresciani
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10. Tiny Palau Urges Australia to Resettle Guantanamo Uighurs
November 05, 2009
Australia is being urged to accept a group of Muslim Uighurs who have been given temporary asylum in the Pacific island nation of Palau. The United States released the men recently from the prison at Guantanamo Bay after they were cleared of any involvement in terrorism. But they can not return to their native China for fear of persecution.The six Uighur men were incarcerated at Guantanamo Bay for seven years after being captured in Afghanistan. Just over a year ago the United States determined that none of them were enemy combatants and a long search began to find the detainees a new home. &n... (read more)
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11. Guru Hargobind Singh Ji :Bandi Chhor - The Saviour of 52 Kings
November 05, 2009
Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji : Bandi Chhor - The Saviour of 52 Kings
Emperor Jahangir was intolerant of other religions but cowardly at the same time. Though internally he felt guilty of killing Guru Arjan Dev Ji but he did not stop the opposition of Guru's Order under the influence of Muslim Priests. When Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji started converting His Sikhs into soldiers, there were enough people inserting fears into the emperor's ears, cautioning him against the growth of the Guru as a strong political power. The emperor had earlier supposed that after the tortures meeted out to Guru Arjan ... (read more)
Author: jaspinder grover
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12. Explore Artificial Monuments of Mughal and Royals (Seven Days Tour Packages) - Have the Best Value
November 05, 2009
India is very popular for its glorious monuments that are the showcase of its magnificent history. The wonderful monuments in India bear testimony of India's architectural proficiency. The monuments either built by Muslim Rulers or Hindu Rajas, by Christians or by Buddhists are all marvelous. The vibrate beauty of famous Indian Monuments still describes the royalty and splendor of the previous sovereignty. You can experience the monumental inheritance of India by visiting these places. These formations are not only emblematic of expertise but also showcase an acceptance and variation of differ... (read more)
Author: Pradeep Sharma
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13. Middle East Real Estate Overview
October 29, 2009
Middle East with GCC regions are famous because they have lots of oil sources, they have real estate business there, and also known for tourist life style including night life. Even though, they are Arabic, country but they accepted to welcome world’s culture in GCC.
For muslim country, this is not so acceptable to be so open in relationship, night life style but UAE accepted it because they want to be one of best tourist places in world. So avoiding its religion rules, they accepted world’s life style. As they are concentrating to tourist places, they are making it full of buildings, an... (read more)
Author: Justin Mark
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14. Include Muslim Pilgrimage places in your India tour package
October 27, 2009
India is a secular country respecting every religion, culture and tradition. No matter whether you are a Hindu or Muslim, Indian constitution has permit for each and everyone to follow their faith. Although Muslims in India are considered to be a minority community, they also have several pilgrimage destinations in India. If you are a Muslim residing outside India and want to spend some time in peace, then visiting India is the best option. Muslims can come to India to worship within the country.
Let’s trace back to the ancient times, when Mughals arrived in India. They started a new r... (read more)
Author: Frank Luca
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15. Egypt's Opposition Muslim Brotherhood Denies Reports of Dissension
October 21, 2009
Reports of dissension in Egypt's opposition Muslim Brotherhood as well
as the resignation of its leader were swiftly denied by the group's top
leader. Egypt's
Muslim Brotherhood quickly rejected reports that its leader resigned
after a row with conservatives. But analysts say the controversy
exposes a profound rift among the Islamists.Mohamed Mahdi AkefThe Muslim
Brotherhood was reacting to news reports in the Egyptian press earlier
this week that Supreme Guide Mohammed Mahdi Akef stormed out of a
meeting over the weekend, saying he quit.The 81-year-old Akef
has since told the press that he ... (read more)
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16. Your Cooking Oil And Your Health
October 22, 2009
The month of Ramazan is closely observed by Muslim countries across the globe. Pakistan is one of the many countries that observe this. Its capital, Islamabad, and its twin city, Rawalpindi, are among the cities that take part in this religious event. Because of fasting, residents from the twin city only eat certain types of food that are fit for the Holy Month. It has been noted that vendors along the streets of the cities have been using the same cooking oil for days - and they use this in cooking Pakoras, Kachories, Ghulab Jamun, Jalebi and Samosas. These are food widely sold during the Ho... (read more)
Author: Tricia Oliver
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17. Islamic Clothing Online
October 22, 2009
ISLAMIC CLOTHING ON-LINE
The global on-line market for Muslim women’s clothing is growing fast. Why should this be?
The world’s Muslim population is expanding, in terms of both numbers and geographies. Immigration and high birth rates among the Islamic community have brought about an increasing Muslim presence in many Western countries outside the traditional homelands of Islam. Muslim women in these countries often have difficulty in finding a good selection of suitable clothes in their local stores. Many of them are looking for their original culture’s traditional styles, like ... (read more)
Author: Alfred Winston
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18. Kenya Muslims Decry Alleged Military Recruitment For Somalia Government
October 19, 2009
Muslim leaders in Kenya say they have evidence that Kenya's government is covertly recruiting youth from the isolated ethnic Somali communities in northeastern Kenya to fight for the Western-backed Mogadishu government in Somalia, a claim the Kenya government strongly denies. The group alleges more than 1,000 Kenyan youth have been affected. Abdullahi Abdi, chairman of the National Muslim Leaders Forum in Kenya, alleges that ethnic Somali youths are being recruited under the guise of a United Nations job, but that they later learn that they are being trained to fight for the transitional... (read more)
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19. Muslim swimwear- smooth movement in water without breaching modesty
October 19, 2009
swimming as an exercise has advantages for both body and mind. It helps you to remain fit and slim. Swimming in the beaches is also a good refreshment idea. However, Muslim women were beyond the circumference of this exciting activity due to certain religious restriction. Islam is averse to exposure of women skin in public places. To help Muslim women in this regard, Oliver Momeni came with Burquini or Muslim swimwear. This is a full body swimwear which enhances body smooth movements during swimming without breaching modesty. Its "four-way" stretch design ensures comfort.
Muslim swimwear ... (read more)
Author: anaya eriks
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20. Italian Lighting and Murano Glass
October 19, 2009
Murano glass is recognised as being special the world over but what is the history behind it and how did it earn such a reputation, particularly in the lighting industry?
The island of Murano is located just off the coast of Venice, Italy. Its location helped Venice to become a substantial trading port and the regular Asian and Muslim visitors helped to influence the style and culture of the inhabitants and in turn the lighting designs that they created. It is thought that glass has been made in Murano ever since the 7th century, however it is not until the 13th century that Murano's pla... (read more)
Author: Neil Dennis
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21. Australian Muslims Found Guilty of Terror Plot
October 17, 2009
An Australian court has convicted five Muslim men of plotting to commit
an act of terrorism. The men were found guilty of stockpiling
bomb-making instructions and purchasing explosive chemicals in pursuit
of what prosecutors called "violent jihad." Each face a maximum sentence of life in prison. The
New South Wales Supreme Court heard that the group planned to use bombs
or firearms to commit "extreme violence" to punish Australia for its
involvement in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.The jury viewed
more than 3,000 exhibits and heard from more than 300 witnesses. It
was told one man p... (read more)
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22. China Hands Down More Death Sentences for Xinjiang Riots
October 15, 2009
China has sentenced six more people to death for murders committed during July riots in far northwestern Xinjiang region. This brings the number of people facing the death penalty for their involvement in the riots to nine.China saw its worst ethnic violence in decades, when riots erupted in Xinjiang's regional capital, Urumqi, in July. Muslim Uighurs attacked members of China's dominant Han ethnic group. The Han Chinese retaliated, two days later, by attacking Uighurs. Officials say nearly 200 people were killed in the riots.Chinese media say the Urumqi court&nbs... (read more)
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23. Connection Made
October 16, 2009
Walking under the majestic pines, the soft morning breeze messed up her hair. Laughing, she turns toward me and smiles. I’m delighted to have a new friend.
Have you ever been tempted to talk to a stranger but were afraid to start the conversation?
I used to be afraid as well. For a while in my life I was unaccustomed to having friends different from myself. But then something remarkable and wonderful happened. I met Leigh. Leigh and I were bridesmaids at our friends' wedding. As an African-American woman, she was one of the first to bring uniqueness to my Caucasian colored world. ... (read more)
Author: Fireflies Team
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24. What Makes Bali So Special?
October 11, 2009
Bali, in case you're not up on your world geography, is an island in the largest island nation in the world--Indonesia. Most of that country is Muslim--the largest Muslim country in the world, in fact. However, Bali is an anomaly there, in that it is the only island in the country which is primarily Hindu.
It is also a sort of Hawaii-type destination for many Europeans, in that it's closer, and thus less expensive. It has the beautiful scenery and the beaches that Hawaii has, and it is also tropical, but unlike Hawaii, which is about 10º north of the equator, and in the central Pacific... (read more)
Author: Jim Green
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25. Some in Mideast Unimpressed by Obama's Actions
October 09, 2009
Many in the Middle East are offering Barack Obama congratulations for winning the Nobel Peace Prize. But there is also disbelief among some that his outreach to the region has been enough for him to receive the honor. President Obama took a step toward mending U.S. relations with the Muslim world with his speech in CairoIt was in the Egyptian capital that Mr. Obama laid out his new direction for U.S. relations with the Muslim world. "As-salaam alaikum," said President Obama.The U.S. president's message of peace at Cairo University earlier this year marked a sharp break from his predecessor, w... (read more)
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