1. What does the word Islam mean? In Arabic‚ the word “Islam” means submission or surrender‚ it is derived from the root word “salam” in which you can also derive the root words peace and safety. 2. What is Zamzam? The name of the holy well located in Mecca believed to be revealed when Abraham’s infant son Ishmael kicked the ground desperate for water. Millions of Muslims today drink from the well while performing their pilgrimage to Mecca 3.
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in one night around the year 621. It is considered a physical and spiritual journey. It is written in Sura 17 of the Koran and the Hadith‚ which are supplemental writings about the life of Muhammad. In this journey‚ Muhammad travels on the steed Buraq to the farthest mosque where he leads other prophets in prayer. After that he ascends to heaven where he speaks to God‚ where he is given instructions to take back to the faithful regarding the details of prayer. One of the most important symbols
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petroleum‚ mainly because they worry how they are going to refuel their car. J.L. Gay-Lussac and L.J. Thenard in Paris‚ France‚ and Sir Humphry Davy discovered the element Boron in London‚ England in 1808. The name "boron" comes from the Arabic "buraq" (pronounced borax). Boron is an essential mineral for plants and animals‚ although it can be toxic in large quantities (Chemsoc 1). Boron is also used in Pyrex glass‚ which makes the glass more heat resistant. Boron compounds are also extensively
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mountain‚ where he carried Zeus’ thunderbolts and was ridden by Eos‚ the goddess of dawn. Under his feet sprang the sacred springs of the Muses on Mount Helicon. Many cultures‚ religions‚ and pieces of literature contain similar magical horses. The Buraq‚ according to Islamic tradition‚ is a creature from the heavens that carried Muhammad from earth to heaven and back. Chollima is the Korean name for a mythical horse that is said to be too swift to be mounted. In Norse mythology‚ Sleipnir is Odin’s
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There are only two Muslim festivals set down in Islamic law: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha ("Eid" or "Id" means festival). There are also several other special days which Muslims celebrate. Al-Hijra (1 Muharram) The Islamic New Year’s Day. This festival commemorates the Hijra (or Hegira) in 622 CE when the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) moved from Mecca to Medina. This was the beginning of the growth of Islam into a world faith. The Muslim calendar counts dates from the Hijra‚ which is why Muslim
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Another physical feature that provides importance are the designs of the mosaics of the Dome of the Rock. More importantly the crowns in the mosaics‚ which are “symbolic of dynastic rule in Kitdb al-tijd” symbolize the crowned kings of that dynasty (Khoury 62). Not only do the objects and shapes have a meaning in the Dome of the Rock‚ but also so do the colors on the objects. For example‚ the Dome of the Rock has the colors blue and gold: “In Islamic art‚ blue‚ the color of the sky suggest infinity
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ID: International Dialogue‚ A Multidisciplinary Journal of World Affairs 3 2013 Review Essay Jerusalem Obscured The Crescent on the Temple: The Dome of the Rock as Image of the Ancient Jewish Sanctuary Pamela Berger. Leiden and Boston: Brill‚ 2012. 393pp. . Curtis Hutt To begin with‚ what is it? In order to answer this question one must‚ of course‚ qualify it by asking—to whom? Pamela Berger in The Crescent on the Temple: The Dome of the Rock as Image of the Ancient Jewish Sanctuary has done a
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1. Truck Culture of Pakistan: Art in any form is joy to the eyes. In Pakistan there is this great art (known as Truck Art) which has captured the imagination of tourists and art lovers from all over the globe. Its not cheap‚ it’s not easy but a truck owner without a truck art is not acceptable in the Truck Drivers fraternity. 1.1 History of Vehicle Painting in Pakistan The extraordinary tradition of decorating trucks has its roots in the days of the British Raj when craftsmen made glorious
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Introduction…………………………………………………….i Islam Festivals…………………………………………………1 Al-Hijra…………………………………………………………………1 Mawlid an Nabi…….….……………………………………….…2 Lailat al Miraj……………………………………………………...3 Lailat al Qadr…….………………………………………………..4 Eid ul Fitr……………………………………………………………..5 Eid ul Adha…………………………….…………………………….6 Ashura……………………………….………………………………..6 Rites of passage…………………………………………..7-9 Conclusion……………………………………………………10 This book has been made for the readers to better understand the importance of both
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REL 3363 Study Guide: Fall 2013 Test Format: The test will have two sections. Section 1 is an in-class exam (50%). Section 2 is a take-home essay (50%). Terms: Be able to identify and/or define the terms given. Concepts: Be able to answer questions based on the statements/questions given. For instance‚ what role does trade play in the Late Antique World? 1) Introduction to the Study of Islam a. Terms: Be able to identify a.i. Islam- Islam is not active agent—is does not require‚ forbid
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