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Islam
Islam is a monotheistic faith and the world's second largest religion. Followers of Islam, called Muslims, believe that God revealed His will to Muhammad and other prophets, including Moses, Abraham, Adam, and Jesus.
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Discuss the stages of Islamic incursion into India?
In the first stages of Muslim entry into India, conflict between religious beliefs was most common, but over time peaceful interaction between Hindus and Muslims became more normal. Muslims continued to make use of the Hindu administrative elite and were unable to eliminate Hindu places of worship.
What was the source of tension between Hindus and Muslims in India?
The Muslim rules in India viewed themselves as foreign conquerors. They tried to maintain a strict separation between the Muslim ruling class and the mass of the Hindus population. Muslim rules in India were intolerant of other faiths.
Conflict between Hindus and Muslims started in early 20th Century with Pan-Islamism. The British aided the divide by partitioning India and Pakistan. In 1971, Pakistan lost Bangladesh because of ethnic reasons in which India helped Bangladesh. To take revenge the Pakistani army and its intelligence wing, ISI, carries out terrorist acts in India and foments conflicts between Hindus and Muslims. Many a times, these conflicts are created by politicians to garner votes.
Did sunita Williams converted to Islam why?
Sunita Williams is an American astronaut and US Naval officer. There have been rumors on internet that she embraced Islam after returning from her mission in space. However, there is no evidence to suggest so and she has never made any statement to elaborate. In all probability, it is a hoax.
The slender towers of mosque are known as?
The tower is called a minaret, and the building is called a mosque or a masjid. The minaret is used by the muezzin, who climbs to the top and announces the beginning of a prayer.
Are there similarities between Christianity and Islam?
Islam and Christianity have many similarities and there are differences also.
Islam & Christianity are both monotheistic, although some have described Christianity as triunal.
Both believe in Jesus Christ, though he is a prophet in Islam and the son of God in Christianity.
Both are considered to be universal religions which can be accepted by anyone regardless of their race, culture & language.
Both encourage good behaviours and works, service to mankind and to God.
Both believe in the great prophets such as Moses, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Noah, etc.
Essentially both discourage violence though both religions have had their history of fanaticism.
Christians don't accept Muhammad as a prophet.
Muslims don't consider St. Paul as a saint.
Muslims follow dietary laws similair to the Jews, but Christians don't necessarily.
Both are Semitic religions meaning they began in the Middle East by Middle Eastern peoples.
Difference between Islamic architecture and Muslim architecture?
Islamic architecture represents common features that are shared among Muslim societies and respond to the requirements, recommendations and restrictions emanating from Islamic religion. It does not exist as a physical model, style or type but rather a set of principles that shape social conduct and individual's behaviour of Muslim societies.
On the other hand,
Muslim architecture:Practice of Islam by Muslims (as individuals and communities) reflecting the difference of types and styles over geography and history.
Physical heritage in the Islamic world such as famous mosques, courtyard houses and various architectural styles are Muslim architecture. They have come out as an interaction between the Islamic principles, the place and the people who adopted Islam as a religion and way of life. But they don't necessarily reflect Islam.
Muslim Architecturereflects the product of Muslims both as a society and individuals at a certain time and in a given place. It could be revived as it could be outdated for nowadays needs.
Is Katrina Kaif shia or sunni?
It does not matter anymore. It is because she does not believe in her religion. She is a British by Origin.
How might Africa be different if Islam was not there?
The world without Islam would be like a barren place with no plants and sunlight.
The ignorance befor Islam says it all when people used to burry their daughters and the sons were remain alive.There were many cruelities in the society.Ignorance would have prevailed all round the world but when the Sun of Islam rose it lited each n every part of planet.So then the Leaders like UMAR and truthness like ABU BAKAR and Ghani like Usman and BRAVE like ALI (may peace be upone all them) were born.
What were the effects of Islam on Africa?
North Africa and Northeast Africa were heavly Islamic and are still today.
Did Christianity begin from Islam?
Yes, Christianity began from Islam. Islam means means full submission to God; the Creator. Hence all God prophets and messengers since start of mankind creation called their people for Islam in its universal meaning. Hence, Islam per Torah God revelation to Moses is called Judaism. Islam per the Bible God revelation to Jesus is called Christianity. Islam per Quran God revelation to Muhammad is called the same name Islam as it is the last God religion on earth.
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No. The two religions may share common sources but Christianity predates the prophet Mohammad by centuries. It is therefore arguably nonsensical to retrospectively claim that Islam existed before the prophet on the basis that the other religions were part of something of that did not yet exist.
Which country in is Africa predominantly Muslim?
Yes Islam is present in North Africa.
Islam is the principal religion of all of these north African countries:
- Egypt
- Libya
- Tunisia
- Algeria
- Morocco
- Mauritania
- Sudan
- Madagascar
- Somalia
What is the Muslim population of France?
Islam in France
Islam is the second religion in France with 5 to 8 % of the population.
The majority of the Muslims in France are Arabs, from the former french colonies of Maghreb Algeria Morocco and Tunisia). But, there are also non-Arab Muslims (Berberes, Turks...).
However, Islamic is not a accurate word to define the French Muslims. Islamism is more a political movement related to Islam (sometimes radical and extremist). The great majority of Muslims in France have accepted the concept of Laïcité.
Islamism in France.
A minority part of Muslims can be qualified as radical, integrist, fundamentalist or even terrorist. It can be active, and at times, can provide violent acts. Islamism is the political projection of Islam based on the Islamic law and the Charia.
This movement is in contradiction with the french law, for which no confusion must be made between public life and religion. It is, obvioulsy a problem for french to deal with those extremist political movements.
What is the song that start with the line As you went down to the valley to pray?
The song you are looking for I think is "Down to the valley to Pray" a traditional gospel/spiritual song. Alison Krauss recorded it for the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou" changing the words to "Down to the River to Pray". Both versions can be viewed on You Tube.
What influence did Islam have on the large kingdoms of West Africa?
It became more because, by the 1200s a new kingdome Mali arose. Their first great leader Sundiata who reigned from about 1230 to 1255, was Muslim but he did not force his people to accept Islam. Malis other great leader Munsa Munsa who was a devoted muslim and came to the throne in 1312. Munsa Munsa on his returne form his great pilgramige to Mecca in 1324 and 1325, brought back many Muslim scholars, artists, and architects. They helped spresd Islamic culture and learning throughout the empire.
What is the Black Stone in the Kaaba composed of?
The black stone in the Kaaba is believed to have fallen from heaven to show Adam and Eve where to build an altar. If one sees a picture of the black stone, one will see a fragmented dark rock, polished smooth and framed to the side of the Kaaba.
What clothes do people in western Sahara countries wear?
Loose fitting, cotton clothing is the best. If you are going to be hiking in the desert you should wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, a broad brimmed hat and good boots that cover the ankle. A jacket may be required in the evening as the temperature can drop quickly when the sun goes down.
How can a Chinese girl marry an Indian boy?
It depends on their religions. Per Islam teachings, if the Indian boy is Muslim he can marry the Chinese girl only if she is Muslim, Christian, or Jewish. However, if both are non Muslims, they can marry according to the Indian law.
What is the population of Muslims in India?
As of October 2009, current population of Muslims in India is 161 millions (about 13.4 % of India population and about 10.3 % of world Muslim population).
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When did Islam come to Uganda?
Evidence of Islam in Uganda dates back at least to 1844 and possibly to 1830. The arrival of Christian missionaries after 1875 hindered the success of the Muslim missionaries.
In 1884, Mwanga became king of Buganda, the dominant tribe in what is now Uganda and, although instructed in Christianity as a child, favoured the Muslims because they were more tolerant of his homosexuality than were the Christian missionaries. Mwanga's younger brother and successor refused to be circumcised, as required by the Muslims, and he was replaced by yet another brother.
A revolt by the Christian population saw Mwanga restored to the throne and he, of course, gave his allegiance to the Christian missionaries in spite of their opposition to sodomy. Muslims now represent around 12 per cent of the Ugandan population.
How did Islamic architecture influence western architecture?
The mosque; the Islamic church, and the minaret. Like the Romans they used the arch and dome, but theirs were pointed instead of rounded. Some of the mosques built centuries ago are still impressive today. The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalam is one of the more famous ones, but there are many others in areas of Muslim influence.
