Encyclopedia - Muslim: Encyclopedia - Muslim
Islam History of Islam Oneness of God Profession of Faith Prayer • Fasting Pilgrimage • Charity Muhammad Ali • Abu Bakr Companions...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Muslim: Encyclopedia Ii - Muslim - Other Words For Muslim
Many English-language writers used to call Muslims Mohammedans or Mahometans, meaning "followers of Mohammed," but this terminology is co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-andalus: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-andalus - Culture
Al-Andalus - Non-Muslims Dhimmi under the Caliphate. See also: Golden age of Jewish culture in Spain The treatment of non-Muslims (spe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Isa: Encyclopedia - Isa
Islam History of Islam Oneness of God Profession of Faith Prayer • Fasting Pilgrimage • Charity Muhammad Ali • Abu Bakr Companions...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Combative Jihad: Encyclopedia - Combative Jihad
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Encyclopedia - Sharia: Encyclopedia - Sharia
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Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia - Mosque
Mosques were known to the English-speaking world well before the word to describe them was established. However, in the fifteenth, sixtee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia - Idolatry
Idolatry is the worship of an image, idea or object, as opposed to the worship of a supreme being. It is forbidden by some major religion...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia - Sin
Sin has been a term most usually used in a religious context, and today describes any lack of conformity to the will of God; especially, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-andalus: Encyclopedia - Al-andalus
Al-Andalus - Conquest and early years. In 711 AD, a Moorish Islamic army from North Africa invaded Visigoth Hispania. Under their leade...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ulema: Encyclopedia - Ulema
Islam History of Islam Oneness of God Profession of Faith Prayer • Fasting Pilgrimage • Charity Muhammad Ali • Abu Bakr Companions...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism
Anti-Semitism (alternatively spelled antisemitism) is hostility toward or prejudice against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Houri: Encyclopedia - Houri
In Islam, the houri (ﺣﻮﺭﻳﺔ), Ḥour-ul-`Ein or ḥawra’ in Arabic, are described as "fair women of Paradise" awaiting devout ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam And Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia - Islam And Anti-semitism
See anti-Semitism for etymology and semantics of the term. This article is concerned with the relationship between Islam and anti-Semitis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bazaar: Encyclopedia - Bazaar
A bazaar is a market, often covered, typically found in areas of Muslim culture. The word derives from the Persian bāzār, whose etymolo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dhul-kifl: Encyclopedia - Dhul-kifl
Dhul-Kifl (Arabic ذو الكفل ) is considered by Muslims to be either a prophet of Islam or simply a righteous man mentioned in the Q...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam: Encyclopedia - Islam
Islam History of Islam Oneness of God Profession of Faith Prayer • Fasting Pilgrimage • Charity Muhammad Ali • Abu Bakr Companions...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Muslim Views Of Sin
Islam sees sin (dhanb ذنب) as anything that goes against the will of Allah. Muslims believe that God is angered by sin and punishes so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Islam - Beliefs
Followers of Islam, known as Muslims, believe that God (or, in Arabic, Allāh; also in Aramaic Alaha) revealed his direct word for mankin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ulema: Encyclopedia Ii - Ulema - Works
The ulema in most nations consider themselves to represent the consensus (or ijma) of the community of Muslims (or ummah), or to represen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia Ii - Mosque - Etymology
Mosques were known to the English-speaking world well before the word to describe them was established. However, in the fifteenth, sixtee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-andalus: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-andalus - Etymology Of Al-andalus
The etymology of the word "al-Andalus" is uncertain. The word is popularly thought to be derived from the Vandals, the Germanic tribe who...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ulema: Encyclopedia Ii - Ulema - Role
The Ulema, are the community of legal scholars that produce texts related to Sharia. Their organization and powers vary from Muslim commu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ulema: Encyclopedia Ii - Ulema - Role
The Ulema, are the community of legal scholars that produce texts related to Sharia. Their organization and powers vary from Muslim commu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Eastern Religions And Idolatry
It appears that Exodus 36:35 And he made a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: with cherubim made he it of cunn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Islam - Beliefs
The basis of Islamic belief is found in the shahādatān ("two testimonies", Arabic: لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الل...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-andalus: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-andalus - History
Al-Andalus - Conquest and early years. In 711 AD, a Moorish Islamic army from North Africa invaded Visigoth Hispania. Under their leade...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-andalus: Encyclopedia Ii - Al-andalus - History
Al-Andalus - Conquest and early years. In 711 AD, a Moorish Islamic army from North Africa invaded Visigoth Hispania. Under their leade...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kafir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kafir - According To Scholars
According to some scholars in Islam, the correct use of the word kafir in Islamic theology does not include either Christians, Samaritans...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Eastern Religions And Idolatry
It appears that Exodus 36:35 And he made a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: with cherubim made he it of cun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sharia: Encyclopedia Ii - Sharia - Circumcision
Male circumcision involves the removal of the foreskin and is customary in most Muslim communities. It is performed at different ages in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kafir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kafir - Muslim Relations With The Kafir
For dealing with non-Muslims, the general rule is mentioned in the verse that says what means: Allah does not forbid you respecting thos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kafir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kafir - Quranic Reference
The word “kafir” (and variations of it) is mentioned in the Qur’an in five different senses: 1. Kufr al-tawheed: to reject the beli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kafir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kafir - Acts That Invalidate Islam
"Verily, Allah forgives not (the sin of) setting up partners in worship with Him, but He forgives whom He pleases other sins than that" (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia Ii - Mosque - Non-muslims In Mosques
Although most mosques prohibit non-Muslims from entering, many mosques in Muslim-minority countries allow outsiders in as a show of openn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Isa: Encyclopedia Ii - Isa - Isa To Return
Most Muslims believe Isa will descend back to earth after ad-Dajjal appears. Muslims believe Jesus is alive in heaven and will return to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mujahideen: Encyclopedia Ii - Mujahideen - Mujahedeen In Bosnia
During the Bosnian war, Bosniak forces received financial and military aid from Islamic countries. This military aid was partially sent i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mujahideen: Encyclopedia Ii - Mujahideen - Mujahedeen In Bosnia
During the Bosnian war, Bosniak forces received financial and military aid from Islamic countries. This military aid was partially sent i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Combative Jihad: Encyclopedia Ii - Combative Jihad - Offensive Jihad
Offensive jihad is the waging of wars of aggression and conquest against non-Muslims in order to bring their territories under Islamic ru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Combative Jihad: Encyclopedia Ii - Combative Jihad - Offensive Jihad
Offensive jihad is the waging of wars of aggression and conquest against non-Muslims in order to bring their territories under Islamic ru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia Ii - Mosque - Functions
Mosque - Prayers. Muslims are commanded to offer prayer (salah) five times a day: before sunrise (fajr), at midday (dhuhr), in the afte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia Ii - Mosque - Men And Women In The Mosque
Mosques around the world deal with gender seperation within the mosque in different ways. Mosques in Muslim-majority countries tend to ad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sharia: Encyclopedia Ii - Sharia - Muslim Apostates
In some (but not all) interpretations of an Islamic state, conversion by Muslims to other religions is forbidden and is termed apostasy. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Isa: Encyclopedia Ii - Isa - Isa Not The Son Of God
O People of the Book, commit no excesses in your religion; nor say of Allah anything but the truth. The Messiah Jesus son of Mary was (no...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Isa: Encyclopedia Ii - Isa - Isa Neither Crucified Nor Killed
That they said (in boast) "We killed the Messiah Jesus the son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah"; - but they killed him not, nor crucified...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Islam - Religions Based On Islam
The following groups consider themselves Muslims, but are not considered Islamic by the majority of Muslims or Muslim authorities: The N...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Islam - Religions Based On Islam
The following groups consider themselves Muslims, but are not considered Islamic by the majority of Muslims or Muslim authorities: The N...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Etymology And Usage
The word antisemitic (antisemitisch in German) was probably first used in 1860 by the Jewish scholar Moritz Steinschneider in the phrase...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Etymology And Usage
The word antisemitic (antisemitisch in German) was probably first used in 1860 by the Jewish scholar Moritz Steinschneider in the phrase ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Combative Jihad: Encyclopedia Ii - Combative Jihad - Defensive Jihad
Some Muslims consider armed struggle against foreign occupation or oppression by domestic government to be worthy of defensive jihad. Ind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sharia: Encyclopedia Ii - Sharia - Contemporary Practice Of Sharia Law
There is tremendous variance in the interpretation and implementation of Islamic law in Muslim societies today. Some believe that colonia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sharia: Encyclopedia Ii - Sharia - Dietary Laws
When eating meat, sharia dictates that Muslims may only eat from meat that has been slaughtered in the name of God and meets stringent di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sharia: Encyclopedia Ii - Sharia - General
Mainstream Islam distinguishes between fiqh, which means 'understanding of details' and refers to the inferences drawn by scholars, and s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sharia: Encyclopedia Ii - Sharia - Freedom Of Speech
The modern concept of freedom of speech on political and religious matters arises from the European Enlightenment of the 1700s and was al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Etymology And Usage
The word antisemitic (antisemitisch in German) was probably first used in 1860 by the Jewish scholar Moritz Steinschneider in the phrase ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Islam - Islam And Other Religions
The Qur'an contains both injunctions to respect other religions, and to fight and subdue unbelievers. Muslims do not agree on how to inte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Etymology
The English word sin derives from Old English synn. The same root appears in several other Germanic languages, e.g. Old Norse synd, or Ge...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Christian Views Of Sin
Sin - In General. In Western Christianity, sin is often viewed as a legal infraction or contract violation, and so salvation tends to b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Atheist Views Of Sin
To the atheist, the concept of sin isn't very useful; human behavior is not regulated by "commandments" given from above, but by moral st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mosque: Encyclopedia Ii - Mosque - Appearance Of Mosques
Because prayer must be preceded by ritual purification, mosques often have ablution fountains or other facilities for washing in their en...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sharia: Encyclopedia Ii - Sharia - History And Background
The authority of Sharia is drawn from two primary sources, as well as two secondary sources. The first major source is the specific guida...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sharia: Encyclopedia Ii - Sharia - The Role Of Women Under Sharia
Islam does not prohibit women from working, but emphasizes the importance of housekeeping and caring for the families of both parents. In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Idolatry In The Hebrew Bible
According to the Hebrew Bible, idolatry originated in the age of Eber, though some interpret the text to mean in the time of Serug; image...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Idolatry In Jewish Thought
Main article Idolatry in Judaism Judaism strongly prohibits any form of idolatry, and holds that idolatry is not limited to the worship o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Christian Views Of Idolatry
Main article Idolatry in Christianity The Christian view of idolatry may be divided into two general categories. The Catholic and Orthodo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Muslim Views Of Idolatry
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Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Polytheistic Views Of Idolatry In General
Adherents of polytheism and animism reject the charge of idolatry as an inaccurate description of their religious beliefs and practices. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sharia: Encyclopedia Ii - Sharia - The Role Of Women Under Sharia
Islam does not prohibit women from working, but emphasizes the importance of housekeeping and caring for the families of both parents. In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Islam - History
Islamic history begins in Arabia in the 7th century with the emergence of the prophet Muhammad. Within a century of his death, an Islamic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Islam - Schools Denominations
There are a number of Islamic religious denominations, each of which has significant theological and legal differences from each other bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Christian Views Of Idolatry
The Christian view of idolatry may be divided into two general categories. The Catholic and Orthodox view (not necessary limited to the E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Muslim Views Of Idolatry
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Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Polytheistic Views Of Idolatry In General
Adherents of polytheism and animism reject the charge of idolatry as an inaccurate description of their religious beliefs and practices. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Islam - Schools Denominations
There are a number of Islamic religious denominations, each of which has significant theological and legal differences from each other bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Islam - Islam And Other Religions
The Qur'an contains injunctions to respect other religions. It also asks the followers to fight and subdue unbelievers in times of war an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Islam - History
Modern Islamic history begins in Arabia in the 7th century with the emergence of the prophet Muhammad. Within a century of his death, an ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ijtihad: Encyclopedia Ii - Ijtihad - In Modern Times
Muslims living in the West are subject to secular laws of the state rather than Islamic Law. In this context ijtihad becomes mainly a the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Idolatry: Encyclopedia Ii - Idolatry - Idolatry In The Hebrew Bible
According to the Hebrew Bible, idolatry originated in the age of Eber, though some interpret the text to mean in the time of Serug; image...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jeddah: Encyclopedia Ii - Jeddah - Etymology And Spelling
There are two explanations for the etymology of the name 'Jeddah'. One is that name means "seashore," since Jeddah is located along the R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shi'a Etymology: Encyclopedia Ii - Shi'a Etymology - Initial History
Initially used as a title for a group of followers (of Ali) in praise, it later on became an ideological path in reference to the followe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shi'a Etymology: Encyclopedia Ii - Shi'a Etymology - Initial History
Initially used as a title for a group of followers (of Ali) in praise, it later on became an ideological path in reference to the followe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Anti-semitism And The Muslim World
Anti-Semitism within Islam is discussed in the article on Islam and anti-Semitism. Anti-Semitism in the Arab World is discussed in the ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Anti-semitism And The Muslim World
Anti-Semitism within Islam is discussed in the article on Islam and anti-Semitism. Anti-Semitism in the Arab World is discussed in the ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kambojas: Encyclopedia Ii - Kambojas - The Kambojas And Alexander The Great
Because the Kambojas were famous for their horses (ashva) and as cavalry-men (ashvaka) they were also popularly called "Ashvakas". The As...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kambojas: Encyclopedia Ii - Kambojas - The Kambojas And The Mauryan Empire
The Mudrarakshas play of Visakhadutta as well as the Jain work Parisishtaparvan refers to Chandragupta's alliance with the Himalayan king...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kambojas: Encyclopedia Ii - Kambojas - Ethnicity & Language Of Kambojas
Numerous classical sources[1] all indicate that ancient Kamboja was a center of Iranian civilization. This is evident from the Mazdean re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kambojas: Encyclopedia Ii - Kambojas - Original Home Of Kambojas
Analysis of ancent Sanskrit texts[3] and inscriptions place the Kambojas, Gandharas, Yavanas, Madras, and the Sakas in the Uttarapatha - ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kambojas: Encyclopedia Ii - Kambojas - Kambojas: A Warrior Clan
In India, the Kambojas seem to have belonged to the Kshatriya caste of Indo-Aryan society. The earliest and most powerful reference endor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kambojas: Encyclopedia Ii - Kambojas - Kambojas: Master Horsemen
The horses of the Kambojas were famous throughout all periods of ancient history. Ancient literature is overflowing with excellent refere...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kambojas: Encyclopedia Ii - Kambojas - Modern Kamboj And Kamboh
The population of the modern people who still call themselves Kamboj (or prikritic Kamboh, or Kamoz) or Kambhoj is estimated to be around...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Anti-semitism And The Muslim World
Anti-Semitism within Islam is discussed in the article on Islam and anti-Semitism. Anti-Semitism in the Arab World is discussed in the ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Islam - Etymology
In Arabic, Islām derives from the three-letter root Sīn-Lām-Mīm (س-ل-م), which means "submission; to surrender; to obey; peace". I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Anti-semitism And Specific Countries
Anti-Semitism - United States. Main article: History of the Jews in the United States Jews were often condemned by populist politicia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Anti-semitism And Anti-zionism
Anti-Zionism is a term that has been used to describe several very different political and religious points of view (both historically an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Anti-semitism In The 21st Century
According to the 2005 U.S. State Department Report on Global Anti-Semitism, anti-Semitism in Europe has increased significantly in recent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Religious Antisemitism
Anti-Semitism - Anti-Judaism in the New Testament. The New Testament is a collection of 'books' written by various authors. Most of thi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Religious Antisemitism
Anti-Semitism - Anti-Judaism in the New Testament. Christian theology rooted in Roman Catholic theology was stimulated by the tradition...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Racial Anti-semitism
Racial anti-Semitism replaced the hatred of Judaism with the hatred of Jews as a group. In the context of the Industrial Revolution, foll...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Anti-semitism And Specific Countries
Anti-Semitism - United States. Jews were often condemned by populist politicians alternately for their left-wing politics, or their per...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anti-semitism: Encyclopedia Ii - Anti-semitism - Anti-semitism And Anti-zionism
Anti-Zionism is a term that has been used to describe several very different political and religious points of view (both historically an...   » Read the article