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    Islam at a Glance

    What does Islam say about War? not "Holy" war Like Christianity, Islam permits fighting in self-defence, in defence of religion, or on the part of those who have been expelled forcibly from their homes. It lays down strict rules of combat which include...
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    Islam at a Glance

    How do Muslims view Death? Like Jews and Christians, Muslims believe that the present life is only a trial preparation for the next realm of existence. Basic articles of faith include: the Day of Judgement, resurrection, Heaven and...
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    Islam at a Glance

    Is Islamic Marriage like Christian Marriage? a beautiful contract A Muslim marriage is not a 'sacrament', but a simple, legal agreement in which either partner is free to include conditions. Marriage customs thus vary widely from country to...
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    Islam at a Glance

    What about Muslim Women? different background, one faith Islam sees a woman, whether single or married, as an individual in her own right, with the right to own and dispose of her property and earnings. A marriage dowry is given by...
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    Islam at a Glance

    Why is the Family so important to Muslims? family is sacred The family is the foundation of Islamic society. The peace and security offered by a stable family unit is greatly valued, and seen as essential for the spiritual growth of its...
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    Islam at a Glance

    What do Muslims think about Jesus? Muslims respect and revere Jesus, and await his Second Coming. They consider him one of the greatest of God's Messengers to mankind. A Muslim never refers to him simply as 'Jesus', but always adds the...
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    Islam at a Glance

    What are the Five Pillars of Islam? mosque not only a place of prayers, community center They are the framework of the Muslim life: faith, prayer, concern for the needy (Zakah), self-purification, and the pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are...
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    Are there any other Sacred Sources? Yes, the Sunnah, the practice and example of the Prophet, is the second authority for Muslims. A Hadith (narration/tradition) is a reliably transmitted report of what the Prophet said, did, or approved. Belief in the...
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    Islam at a Glance

    What is the Ka'bah? The Ka'bah is the place of worship which God commanded Abraham and Ismael to build over four thousand years ago. The building was constructed of stone on what many believe was the original site of a sanctuary established...
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    Islam at a Glance

    Do Islam and Christianity have different origins? The tomb of Prophet Abraham in Hebron, Palestine. No. Together with Judaism, they go back to the prophet and patriarch Abraham, and their three Prophets are directly descended from his sons -...
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    Islam at a Glance

    Why does Islam often seem strange to non-Muslims? Islam may seem exotic or even extreme in the modern world. Perhaps this is because religion does not dominate everyday life in the West today, whereas Muslims have religion always uppermost in their minds, and make no division...
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    Islam at a Glance

    How does someone become a Muslim? Muhammad Ali, the greatest heavyweight boxing champion of all time. Simply by saying 'there is no god apart from God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God.' By this declaration the believer...
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    Islam at a Glance

    How Do Muslims View the Nature of Man, the Purpose of Life and the Life Hereafter? natures beatiful In the Holy Qur'an, God teaches human beings that they were created in order to worship Him, and that the basis of all true worship is...
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    Islam at a Glance

    What are the Teachings of Islam? The Qur'an is the final revelation from God to all mankind. The foundation of the Islamic faith is belief in the Unity of God. This means that one believes that there is only one Creator and...
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    Islam at a Glance

    How do Muslims treat the elderly? Islam enjoins kindness towards the elderly. In the Islamic world there are no old people's homes. The strain of caring for one's parents in this most difficult time of their lives is considered an honour and...
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    Islam at a Glance

    Who is Muhammad? The Prophet's Mosque, Madina, Arabia. Prophet Muhammad was born in Makkah in the year 570 CE, at a time when Christianity was not yet fully established in Europe. Since his father died before his birth, and his mother...
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    Islam at a Glance

    Who is Allah? Allah is the Arabic word for God. Very often one hears the Arabic word "Allah" being used in reference to Islam. The word "Allah" is simply the Arabic word for Almighty God, and is the same word used by Arabic speaking...
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    Islam at a Glance

    Who are the Muslims? Muslims praying in congregation. One billion people from a vast range of races, nationalities and cultures across the globe – from the southern Philippines to Nigeria – are united by their common Islamic faith...
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    Islam at a Glance

    Islam Dome of the Rock, Palestine The word "Islam" is an Arabic word that means "submitting and surrendering your will to Almighty God". The word comes from the same root as the Arabic word "salam", which means peace. Unlike the names used for...
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