A Snapshot of Syria Syria is located in Southeast Asia. It borders Turkey‚ Iraq‚ Jordan‚ Israel‚ and Lebanon. Damascus is the capital. Damascus is one of the oldest inhabited communities in the Middle East. It was established in the third period B.C. and was the center of handcraft goods. Syria occupies about 185‚180 square kilometers (71‚498 square miles). It’s industry includes petroleum‚ textiles‚ food processing‚ and farming. Syria’s climate is semi-arid but it differs between east and west
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BEDOUIN There have been many studies of Bedouin life‚ and their history and customs are extensive. Below you will find a few examples of Bedouin traditions that you might find informative before you visit Jordan. Bedouin Judgment: If two people or two groups are in logger-heads‚ they can go to a Bedouin Judge who can absolutely sentence the criminal. Camel Racing: In the areas where there are many Bedouin tribes‚ they organize a camel race monthly or annually. The owner of the camel that
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even if it is a Full-Face Veil that covers them from top to bottom. “For some women‚ veiling is an expression of their religious beliefs‚ and is no less or more a part of their religious observance than praying five times a day or fasting during Ramadan‚ the holy month of fasting and prayer in Islam.” Veiling is a way women express their religious belief and should not get treated any less important than fasting or praying towards Mecca; it should get treated with the same respect. Second‚ the veil
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Islam is one the oldest and most followed religion there is. It is one of the greatest monotheistic religions of the world today. The foundation of Islam and its story is very popular and has influenced people even if they aren’t Islamic. Islam was founded by the Prophet Muhammed and his journey to Mecca in the Middle East. Islam has a belief system that is similar to Christianity and Judaism‚ but also has many special beliefs that are unique to Islam alone. Even if you don’t believe in the religious
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(nikah) and others -remain bright and interesting to our days. Ceremonies and holidays express the emotional and aesthetic life of the people. Celebratory culture of the Tatars traditionally included both religious (Kurban-bairam‚ Uraza-bairam‚ Ramadan) and secular holidays celebrated in a certain season. The calendar cycle of national holidays and ceremonies of the Tatar people begins with Nauruz celebrated on the day of the spring. It symbolizes updating Nauruz was followed by the time of spring
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Shahadah - witnessing‚ professing or declaring Islam 2) Salat or Salah - the ritual of daily prayers to worship God 3) Zakat or Zakah - almsgiving 4) Sawm - obligation of all adult Muslims to fast from dawn to dusk during Ramadan 5) Hajj - religious journey to Makkah at least once in their lifetime The Qur’an Prophet Muhammad’s greatest miracle Arabic Al-Qur’an which literally means “The Recitation Qur’anic verses are the first words that the newborn child hears
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business to pray. Dawn-to-dusk fasting marks Ramadan‚ the holiest season of the year. The dates of Ramadan are based on the lunar calendar‚ so it varies each year. Date Day Festival Feb 05‚ 2012 Sunday Milad Un Nabi (birthday Of The Prophet Muhammad) Feb 09‚ 2012 Thursday Milad Un Nabi (shia) Jun 16‚ 2012 Saturday Lailat Al Miraj Jul 04‚ 2012 Wednesday Lailat Al Bara’ah Jul 20‚ 2012 Friday Ramadan (start) Aug 14‚ 2012 Tuesday Laylat
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Annotated Bibliography BSHS/345 Diversity and Special Populations January 19th‚ 2015 Annotated Bibliography Bakalian‚ A.‚ & Bozorgmehr‚ M. (2011). Middle Eastern and Muslim American Studies Since 9/11. Sociological Forum‚ 26(3)‚ 714-728. doi:10.1111/j.1573-7861.2011.01273.x This article discusses how Arab ’s migrated to the United States and the labeling of various groups of Arabs as well as confusion with other Middle Easterners. Moreover‚ it talks about how racism and discrimination
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1- Number of Quran books in print/ published Quran printing must get the approval of Al-Azhar Mosque in Egypt. Number of published prints of Quran is 500 million copies in Africa. Since 1984 Up to 2012 Estimated Published Quran prints from Saudi Arabia since ( 1985 ) is 260‚782‚000 up to 2013 Printing Place | Production/ Year | King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex (Saudi Arabia) | 5‚000‚000+ 2‚000‚000 parts | The African House for printing The Glorious Quran (Sudan) Since1994 | 300
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Origins Pre-Islamic Arabia the cultural and historical context for the development of Islam Before Muhammad‚ the Arabian Peninsula was inhabited by nomadic people (Bedouin). Arabia had many different faiths and was experiencing some clashes. Mainly pastoral agricultural practices took place. Central area was considered to be area around Mecca‚ which was Muhammad’s birthplace. Most important to people then was their family clan. Upholding clan’s reputation was vital. Term used by Muslims to
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