Islam

Islam (/ˈɪslɑːm/;Arabic: الإسلام‎, al-ʾIslām IPA: [alʔisˈlaːm]) is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion articulated by the Qur'an, a religious text considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of God (Allāh), and, for the vast majority of adherents, by the teachings and normative example (called the sunnah, composed of accounts called hadith) of Muhammad (c. 570–8 June 632 CE), considered by most of them to be the last prophet of God. An adherent of Islam is called a Muslim (sometimes spelled "Moslem").

Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable and that the purpose of existence is to worship God. Muslims also believe that Islam is the complete and universal version of a primordial faith that was revealed many times before through prophets including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. Muslims maintain that the previous messages and revelations have been partially misinterpreted over time, they are nevertheless all obliged, according to the Qur'an, to treat the older scriptures with the utmost respect.

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The Al-Tibb exhibition at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia delves into ancient medical knowledge

The Star 17 Aug 2018

Healing Traditions In Islamic Medical Manuscripts show at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) in Kuala Lumpur ... Healing Traditions In Islamic Medical Manuscripts presents medical works and notes from the 14th to late 19th century from Iran, India and Yemen ... What we see today in medical practices is the continuation of similar concepts that has been preserved during the Islamic medieval ages.”....

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U.S. Continues To Make Progress To Defeat ISIS Forces, Require Continued Coalition Support

Space Coast Daily 17 Aug 2018

Forces battling the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria continue to make progress. However, the environment in Iraq and Syria is complex and the defeat-ISIS forces require continued support, coalition officials said today ... – Forces battling the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria continue to make progress. However, the environment in Iraq and Syria is complex and the defeat-ISIS forces require continued support, coalition officials said today....

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Saudi Arabia Says It Contributes USD 100 Million for Northeast Syria

Yahoo Daily News 17 Aug 2018

Saudi Arabia says it has contributed USD 100 million to northeast Syria for "stabilisation projects" in areas once held by the Islamic State group. A statement early today from the Saudi Embassy in ......

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Alliance unravels as PPP refuses to vote for Shahbaz

Dawn 17 Aug 2018

The opposition alliance has fallen apart before even taking off after the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) decided to “abstain” from today’s vote in the National Assembly for the office of prime minister due to refusal of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to replace its candidate, making the contest a one-sided affair ... office on Friday (today)....

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CAIR Welcomes Federal Court's Decision to Allow Suit Challenging Maryland Islam-Specific Prison Policy to Move Forward

Market Watch 16 Aug 2018

16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a Maryland federal court's decision to allow CAIR's lawsuit against a prison in that state to move forward ... CAIR will also be able to depose key officials who created and enforced the Islam-specific prison policy challenged by the lawsuit....

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Islamic housing, a divisive business idea

The Jakarta Post 16 Aug 2018

The marketing was a shrewd response to the physical and spiritual needs of the growing number of “hijabers” who have now become mainstream, and include the many businesswomen shaping Indonesia’s famed Islamic fashion industry ... Surely “Islamic housing” would protect consumers from unscrupulous developers? ... Granted, the concept of an Islamic residential area is appealing....

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Govt teacher engaged in NRC updation detained after being declared illegal Bangladeshi migrant

DNA India 16 Aug 2018

A government school teacher, who was involved in NRC exercise in Assam, was detained after it came to the fore that he was declared an illegal Bangladeshi migrant by the Gauhati High Court in June, the police said today. Khairul Islam was earlier declared an infiltrator by the Foreigners Tribunal, Morigaon ... According to laid down procedure, Islam will be sent to Foreigners Detention Camp in Goalpara district this afternoon, Deka said....

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Afghan schools hit as militants seek soft targets

Yahoo Daily News 16 Aug 2018

"Attacks on educational institutes by hardline Islamic groups are one of the most horrific issues facing our nation today," said Interior Minister Wais Ahmad Barmak after Wednesday's attack on the Mawoud Academy, a private study institute in west Kabul ... Islamic State, however, has stepped up its attacks on schools ... "It hurts to see books that give a message of peace and Islam, burnt by so-called Muslims."....

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Hajj 2018: When is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca? Everything you need to know

The Independent 16 Aug 2018

One of the Five Pillars of Islam, the Hajj is a sacred duty every Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime (unless they are prevented from doing so by ill health or financial hardship) ... The pilgrimage in homage to the miracle and its legend today serves to unite Muslims and remind all followers of Islam that they are equal in the eyes of god ... Today, the same animal is sacrificed in memory of the story....

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U.S. officials say arrested Iraqi refugee was part of terror group

Honolulu Star-Advertiser 16 Aug 2018

>> A refugee from Iraq was arrested today in Northern California on a warrant alleging that he killed an Iraqi policeman while fighting for the Islamic State organization ... >> A refugee from Iraq was arrested today in Northern California on a warrant alleging that he killed an Iraqi policeman while fighting for the Islamic State organization....

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Religion News Service Welcomes Bob Smietana as Editor-in-Chief

Dothan Eagle 16 Aug 2018

Most notably, he has served as a senior writer for Facts & Trends, senior editor of Christianity Today, religion writer at The Tennessean, correspondent for RNS and contributor to OnFaith, USA Today and The Washington Post ... "Bob is a deeply competent person of integrity, enthusiasm and generosity, and has mentored many of today's top religion journalists....

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Today in History, August 17

This is Money 16 Aug 2018

HIGHLIGHTS IN HISTORY ON THIS DATE. ... 1950 - The Republic of Indonesia is restored ... 2014 - Kurdish forces wrest back part of Iraq's largest dam from Islamic State militants who had captured it less than two weeks ago ... 2017 - Thirteen people are killed and at least 130 are injured when a van mows through tourists on Barcelona's most famous avenue, the attack is claimed by Islamic State. Today's Birthdays. ... Thought For Today. ... Advertisement. ....

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Muslim inventors who changed the world!

The Siasat Daily 16 Aug 2018

There was a time when Muslim scientists were known for their inventions. However later they distance themselves from science and technology ... Thus Muslims today lagged behind in every field. Here is a list of some Islamic inventors changed the world. ... He created the first parachute ... Muslims doctors also invented anaesthetics of opium and alcohol mixes and developed hollow needles to suck cataracts from eyes in a technique still used today....

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