Encyclopedia - Zina: Encyclopedia - Zina
Zina (زنا) is an Arabic term for extramarital or premarital sex. Islamic law prescribes severe punishments for both men and women for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zina D. H. Young: Encyclopedia - Zina D. H. Young
Zina Diantha Huntington Jacobs Smith Young (1821–1901) was the third general President of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Chr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zia-ul-haq's Islamization: Encyclopedia Ii - Zia-ul-haq's Islamization - Hudood Ordinance
Under Offenses Against Property (Enforcement of Hudood Ordinance 1979), the punishment of imprisonment or fine, or both, as provided in t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zia-ul-haq's Islamization: Encyclopedia Ii - Zia-ul-haq's Islamization - Zia's Islamization Of Economy
Within the framework of Islamization of economy, the National Investment Trust and the Investment Corporation of Pakistan were asked to o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adultery: Encyclopedia Ii - Adultery - Penalties For Adultery
Historically adultery has been subject to severe sanctions including the death penalty and has been grounds for divorce under fault-based...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adultery: Encyclopedia Ii - Adultery - Penalties For Adultery
Historically adultery has been subject to severe sanctions including the death penalty and has been grounds for divorce under fault-based...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sex Segregation: Encyclopedia Ii - Sex Segregation - Segregation Of The Sexes In Islam
Islam discourages social interaction between men and women but not all interaction between men and women. This is shown in the example of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Most Happy Fella: Encyclopedia Ii - The Most Happy Fella - Broadway Production
The show opened at the Imperial Theatre on May 3, 1956 and ran for 676 performances. It was directed by Joseph Anthony. Cast: Robert Wee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Misyar: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Misyar - Misyar Marriage In Practice
The practice of Misyar marriage is often different from the original intent for creating this institution. Wealthy Kuwaiti and Saudi men ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mukhtaran Bibi: Encyclopedia Ii - Mukhtaran Bibi - Summary Of The Story Based On The Court Record
Mukhtaran testified that in June 2002 her adolescent brother Shakoor was suspected and accused by the Mastoi of committing ziadti (rape, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Controversy
This topic is controversial in the Muslim world. Shia deem it as a blessing revealed in the Qur'an intended to make everyday life easier,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mother Jones Magazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Mother Jones Magazine - Key Editors
For the first five years of its history, Mother Jones operated with an editorial board, and members of the board took turns serving as ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Controversy
This topic is controversial in the Muslim world. Shia deem it as a blessing revealed in the Qur'an intended to make everyday life easier,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Muslims' View
This topic is controversial in the Muslim world. Shia deem it as a blessing revealed in the Qur'an intended to make everyday life easier,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Georgia - Famous Georgian Cultural Figures Xx-xxi Centuries:
Culture of Georgia - Actors. David (Dodo) Abashidze Veriko Anjaparidze Spartak Bagashvili Givi Berikashvili Ushangi Chkheidze Ramaz Ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Georgians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Georgians - Cultural Figures
List of Georgians - Actors. David (Dodo) Abashidze Veriko Anjaparidze Spartak Bagashvili Givi Berikashvili Ushangi Chkheidze Ramaz Chk...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lugbara: Encyclopedia Ii - Lugbara - The Language
Tala mutindu beno ta sambaka Nzambi: Tata na beto kele na zulu, Bika zina na nge kuvanda ya lukumu, Bika Kimfumu na nge kwisa, Bika luzol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1990 Governor General's Awards: Encyclopedia Ii - 1990 Governor General's Awards - French Language
1990 Governor General's Awards - Fiction. Winner: Gérald Tougas, La Mauvaise foi Other Finalists: Louis Lefebvre, Le Collier d'Hur...   » Read the article

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

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Qur'anic Origin
Most Muslims believe that this institution was established by God through Muhammad in the Qur'an. The single mention of it in the Qur'an ...   » 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 - Homosexuality And Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Homosexuality And Islam - Constructions And Examples
The most common type of same-sex behavior is liwat, most commonly used for intercourse between a man and a boy, though it can refer to th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Qur'anic Origin
Most Muslims believe that this institution was established by God through Muhammad in the Qur'an. The single mention of it in the Qur'an ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honor Killing: Encyclopedia Ii - Honor Killing - Honor Killing As A Cultural Practice Or Religious Practice
Sharif Kanaana, professor of anthropology at Birzeit University states that honor killing is a complicated issue that cuts deep into the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Qur'anic Origin
Most Muslims believe that this institution was established by God through Muhammad in the Qur'an. The single mention of it in the Qur'an ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Homosexuality And Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Homosexuality And Islam - Constructions And Examples
The most common type of same-sex behavior is liwat, most commonly used for intercourse between a man and a boy. The man is known as a lut...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Homosexuality And Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Homosexuality And Islam - Homosexuality In The Sharia
While there is a consensus that same-sex intercourse is in violation of Islamic law, there are differences of opinion within Islamic sch...   » 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 - Homosexuality And Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Homosexuality And Islam - Homosexuality In Modern Islamic Countries' Laws
Same-sex intercourse officially carries the death penalty in seven Islamic nations: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Mauritania, Sudan, Somalia, Somal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Homosexuality And Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Homosexuality And Islam - Homosexuality In The Qur'an
The Qur'an specifically mentions that same-sex intercourse is forbidden. See Homosexuality in the Qur'an. The Abdullah Yusuf Ali translat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Sunni View Of Mutah
Sunnis deem the Mutah haraam since they see that the Quran and Ahadith declare it haraam. In the beginning of Islam the practice of Mutah...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Rules
Nikah Mut'ah resembles a Nikah in many, but not all aspects. It commences in the same way as a regular Nikah except that a date of expira...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Sunni View Of Mutah
Sunnis deem the Mutah haraam since Quran and Ahadith declare it haraam. In the beginning of Islam the practice of Mutah nikah was carried...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Shia View Of Mutah
Here follows some general rules. It is important to note that different marja may give different fatwas on some issues. Many of the follo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Muslims' Views Of Nikah Mut'ah
Muslims in countries that permit Nikah Mut'ah (such as Iran) have varying views on this form of marriage, depending on how it is used. So...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honor Killing: Encyclopedia Ii - Honor Killing - Definitions
Human Rights Watch defines "honor killings" as follows: Honor crimes are acts of violence, usually murder, committed by male family memb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honor Killing: Encyclopedia Ii - Honor Killing - History
Similar practices have been known since ancient Roman times, when the pater familias, or senior male within a household, retained the rig...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honor Killing: Encyclopedia Ii - Honor Killing - Locations
As of 2004, honor killings have occurred in numerous countries, including: Albania, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Homosexuality And Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Homosexuality And Islam - Homosexuality In The Qur'an
The Qur'an specifically mentions that same-sex intercourse is forbidden. See Homosexuality in the Qur'an. The Abdullah Yusuf Ali translat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Homosexuality And Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Homosexuality And Islam - Homosexuality In Modern Islamic Countries' Laws
Same-sex intercourse carries the death penalty in seven officially Muslim nations: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Mauritania, Sudan, Somalia, Somali...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Homosexuality And Islam: Encyclopedia Ii - Homosexuality And Islam - Homosexuality In The Sharia
While there is a consensus that same-sex intercourse is in violation of Islamic law, there are differences of opinion within Islamic sch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honor Killing: Encyclopedia Ii - Honor Killing - Honor Killing In National Legal Codes
According to the report of the Special Rapporteur submitted to the 58th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (2002) c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Misyar: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Misyar - Definition Of A Misyar Marriage
The difference between a Misyar marriage and a normal Nikah is: The couple do not live in one household, but visit each other. The husba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Rules
Nikah Mut'ah resembles a Nikah in many, but not all aspects. It commences in the same way as a regular Nikah except that a date of expira...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mukhtaran Bibi: Encyclopedia Ii - Mukhtaran Bibi - Court Verdicts
Mukhtaran's attackers, and the Mastoi of the so-called panchayat that conspired in her rape, were sentenced to death by the Dera Ghazi Kh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mukhtaran Bibi: Encyclopedia Ii - Mukhtaran Bibi - Media Coverage
In the next few days, the story became headline news in Pakistan, and remained so for months. Many versions of the story were reported in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Misyar: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Misyar - Reasons For A Misyar Marriage
The need for this type of marriage is, in part, the result of economic reality. In Egypt, most young men cannot afford to get married and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nikah Mut'ah: Encyclopedia Ii - Nikah Mut'ah - Muslims' Views Of Nikah Mut'ah
Muslims in countries that permit Nikah Mut'ah (such as Iran) have varying views on this form of marriage, depending on how it is used. So...   » Read the article