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…Islam began in seventh century Arabia. Within a hundred years of its start Islamic rulers controlled an empire larger and more vast than the Roman empire. Within four hundred years Islam was part of the richest culture in the world…

…to the religion itself. They have some beliefs and practices that are totally similar and distinct from one another. Some examples are the differences and similarities of Buddhism and Islam from many different aspects. Buddhism came from India, and was headed…

…of the criminal law), with rigorous prerequisites and precautions to minimize that event. Is there a Right to Suicide? Not in Islam. Since we did not create ourselves we do not own our bodies. We are entrusted with them for care, nurture and safe keeping. God…

…everywhere, allowing women to better themselves. Education allows for better career opportunities. In most societies, the role a woman chooses to take for herself is often a choice rather than a restriction. In Islamic societies, however, women seem…

…may want to gain a more basic understanding of the Islamic religion. There may also be others who have shown interest in Islam and are looking for additional information or have a particular question. What we’d like to explain here is why Muslims follow…

…Question 1 "What is Islam?" Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people. For a fifth of the world's population, Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life. Muslims follow a religion…

…years, is home to millions of Muslims. Islam's contact with China began during the caliphate of 'Uthman ibn Affan (Allayhi Rahma, ra), the third caliph. After triumphing over the Byzantine, Romans and the Persians, 'Uthman ibn Affan, dispatched a deputation…

…The Threat of Islamic Terrorism With the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990's and the cold war over, the international community seemed to be on the threshold of an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity. Instead, a new series…

…Christianity and Islam: Salvation It is beyond doubt that Christianity and Islam have many similarities. Yet each maintains its own unique characters which distinct one from the other. Both religions belong to the monotheistic family. Christian…

…The Declaration of Faith The Shahadah is the Muslim profession of faith. It is the first of the five Pillars of the Islamic faith (Encyclopedia Britannica Online). Muslims bear witness to the oneness of God by reciting the phrase "there is no diety…