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Brewer's: Islam
or Islamism. The true faith, according to the Mahometan notion. The Moslems say every child is born in Islam, and would continue in the true faith if not led astray into Magism, Judaism,…Islamic States
The Question: Recently I heard a radio journalist mention that there are 57 Islamic states. Is that true? And if so, which countries are Islamic states…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: I
Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…The Prospect/FP Top 20 Public Intellectuals, 2008
Who are the world's leading public intellectuals? Foreign Policy and Britain's Prospect magazine selected their top 100, and invited readers to vote for their top twenty. Here was…Marrakech
(Encyclopedia) Marrakech or MarrakeshMarrakeshboth: märäˈkĕsh, mə– [key], city (1994 pop. 672,478), W central Morocco. The city, renowned for leather goods, is one of the principal commercial centers…Islam in Africa
(Encyclopedia) Islam in Africa, the development of the Muslim religion on the African continent. During Muhammad's lifetime a group of Muslims escaped Meccan persecution (615) by fleeing to Ethiopia…The Islamic (Hijri) Calendar
The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar year of about 354 days. The number of days each month is adjusted according to the lunar cycle, beginning about two days after the new moon. The months…Brewer's: El Islam
The religion of the Moslems. The words mean “the resigning one's-self to God.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894El KhidrEl Infante de Antequera A B C D E…Celebrating Islamic Holidays
This quiz will test your knowledge of Islamic holidays, their significance, and the traditions associated with them. Each question, from Eid al-Fitr to Ashura, will take you on a journey through the…