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| jannah |
| 09/30/04 at 19:08:06 |
| salam, i've been wanting to create a mini islam101 guide on my website for the LONGEST time. i'be been working on it for the last couple weeks and was wondering if any reverts/non-muslims could take a look at it and give me some suggestions.. it's a word document attached to this post .. u can make changes and attach it again too if u like... pleeeeze help out i know there are universities and classes accessing the web for info on islam so i think this is a very beneficial project for all, esp in the times we live in... thanx and have a [] on me... |
| http://www.jannah.org/board/attachments/islam101.doc |
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| Kathy |
| 09/30/04 at 21:48:48 |
| [slm] Nice job. I added some comments in ()s. Our presentations are similar, I do like what you added. Is there a reason you left out Jihad? Check with siddiqui, a couple of months ago, I gave him my 101 presentation on PPt along with a dialog. Ehm... it is either really bad, or he did not look at it, as i have not heard from him! :o |
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| jannah |
| 10/01/04 at 00:31:24 |
| awesome it didn't attach.. can u try it again.. i'll ask him for the islam101 ppt... i tried to keep the arabic to a minimum upon your recommendation from before.. i tried but its so hard! |
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| Caraj |
| 10/01/04 at 00:42:40 |
| Jannah how do I find it to look at / read it? ??? |
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| jannah |
| 10/01/04 at 00:45:01 |
| [wlm] Its a word document.. at the top of this thread in the first post it says need some nonmuslims/reverts help: islam101 proj islam101.doc click on the paperclip up there and it will download the file.. it's word 2000? i think u can then edit it and then reattach it with the browse button when you submit a post...or just post ur comments and suggestions here... |
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| jannah |
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| Caraj |
| 10/01/04 at 01:16:29 |
| Jannah, either I am doing something wrong or it is my Windows 95 dinosaur of a pc. Sorry, I would of loved to have read it. It showed a few lines and then ends up in boxes and OOOO's, weird. If you can copy and paste and email it to me, I would love to read it. Thank you |
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| jannah |
| 10/01/04 at 01:40:05 |
| I'll paste it here as text at least u guys can check out the titles and wording and stuff: A Simple Web Guide to Islam Islam is the name of the second largest major religion in the world. The Arabic word Islam means peace and submission to God. A follower of Islam is called a Muslim. A Muslim strives to live in peace and harmony with the Creator, one’s self, other people and the environment. Thus, Islam is not only a religion, but a way of life. Population Sources of Islam Major Beliefs Main Practices Place of Worship Holidays Dress & Diet Civilization Population The followers of Islam are called Muslims. Muslims come from all races, nationalities and cultures across the globe. They may be Arabs, Turks, Persians, Indians, Pakistanis, Malaysians, Indonesians, Europeans, Africans, Americans, Chinese, or any other nationality. They also have varied languages, foods, dress, traditions, cultures and customs, yet they all consider themselves Muslim. While there are over one billion Muslims in the world, there are only about 200 million Arabs. Thus Arab Muslims constitute about twenty percent of the Muslim population of the world. It is important to note that not all Arabs are Muslim and not all Muslims are Arab. Twenty percent of all Muslims are found in Sub-Saharan Africa. The most populous Muslim nation is Indonesia. Substantial parts of Asia and almost all the Central Asian republics are Muslim. Significant minorities are found in China, India, Russia, Europe, North America and South America. One out of five people in the world are Muslim. There are approximately five million Muslims in North America. They are most populous in its major cities such as New York, Detroit, Boston, Toledo, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Cedar Rapids (Iowa), Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Edmonton, Vancouver, Windsor, Winnipeg, Calgary, and others. Sources of Islam The Quran is the holy book of Islam. Muslims consider the Quran to be the exact word of God in the Arabic language. Muslims believe that it was transmitted by the Angel Gabriel through the Prophet Muhammad. At the Quran’s heart is the teaching of monotheism, but it also provides guidance for every part of a believer’s life, including aspects that in the West would be considered social, political or legal, and not religious. The Quran is considered by Muslims to complete God’s earlier revelations and is meant for all humanity, not for any exclusive group. Unlike the Bible, there is only one version of the Quran unchanged since Muhammad received it. A number of his followers had carefully memorized each of the revelations, word for word -- an achievement still common among serious scholars – and the text we know today was written down by the year 651. The Quran is considered to be untranslatable because no other language carries the full range of often subtle meaning that the Arabic of the Quran can convey. Thus Muslim scholars regard versions of the Quran in other languages to be interpretations rather than true translations, and in Arabic literature there is no work whose eloquence, clarity and erudition approach those of the Quran. The Hadith are the reports of the sayings, deeds and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad. The Prophet's sayings and deeds are also called his Sunnah, or example. Muslims believe Muhammad was chosen by God to deliver His message of peace, Islam. He was born in 570 C.E. in Makkah, Arabia and was entrusted with the message of Islam when he was forty years old. The revelation that he received is called the Quran. Muhammad is the very last Prophet and Messenger of God to mankind. Muhammad is considered to be the summation and the culmination of all the prophets and messengers that came before him. Hence, it is the life history of the Prophet Muhammad which provides examples of daily living for Muslims. He was entrusted with the power of explaining, interpreting and living the teachings of the Quran. The legal sources of Islam are the Quran and the Hadith. Major Beliefs Muslims believe Islam is Gods final message to humankind, a reconfirmation and perfection of the messages that God has revealed through earlier prophets. A. Oneness of God: The central Muslim belief is that there is only one God, unique incomparable, eternal, absolute and without peer or associate. Allah is the name of the One and Only God in Arabic. The word Allah is used by Muslims, Christians and Jews alike who speak the Arabic language. Allah has ninety-nine beautiful names, such as: The Gracious, The Merciful, The Beneficent, The Creator, The All-Knowing, The All-Wise, The Lord of the Universe, and others. He is the Creator of all human beings. Muslims do not believe in the idea of a trinity or a unity with God which implies more than one God in one. B. Oneness of mankind: Other important tenets of Islam are that God is the Creator of all that exists and that His will is supreme. People are created equal in front of the Law of God. There is no superiority for one race over another. God made us of different colors, nationalities, languages and beliefs so as to test who is better in piety and righteousness. C. Oneness of Messengers and the Message: He has sent messengers to humanity of whom Muhammad was the “seal” – that is, the last. Muslims believe that God sent different messengers throughout the history of mankind in order to guide them. Muslims believe in Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob, Moses, David, Jesus, and Muhammad. All came with the same message to worship the One God. Some were sent books, such as the original Torah or the original Gospel. However over time the true message was forgotten or misinterpreted by people. D. Angels and the Day of Judgment: Muslims believe that there are unseen immortal creatures such as angels created by God in the universe for special tasks, as well as Satan. They also believe that humans are responsible to God for their actions; and that, on the Day of Judgment, an all-knowing and merciful God will judge all mortals according to their deeds in this life. On that ‘day’ all people of the world throughout the history of mankind till the last day of life on earth, are to be brought for accounting. The reward or punishment is to be Heaven or Hell. E. Innocence of Man at Birth: Muslims believe that people are born free of sin. It is only after they reach the age of puberty and it is only after they commit sins that they are to be charged for their mistakes. No one is responsible for or can take the responsibility for the sins of others. However, the door of forgiveness through true repentance to God is always open. Main Practices In Islam there are five pillars of practice, often called the “Five Pillars of Islam”: 1. Profession of Faith (Shahada): The verbal commitment and pledge that there is only One God and that Muhammad is the Messenger of God. 2. Prayers (Salat): Muslims pray five times a day—at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset and evening — facing toward the Kaaba, considered the House of God, in the Great Mosque in Makkah. They may pray wherever they are when prayer-time arrives, in any clean place, preferably in the company of other Muslims. On Fridays at noon, Muslims are encouraged to pray as a gathered community in congregational mosques. There is a sequence of physical postures, fixed by tradition, for ritual prayer, and the prayers are said in Arabic regardless of the local language. The performance of the five daily prayers is required of all Muslims who are able. 3. Charity (Zakat): This is an annual payment of a certain percentage of a Muslim's wealth which is distributed among the poor. A fixed proportion of a Muslim’s net worth – not just his or her income – is prescribed as a donation for the welfare of the community, whether that community is made up of Muslims, non-Muslims or both. 4. Fasting (Sawm): Every day from dawn to dusk during the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims must abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and sexual contact; even more than at other times they must also avoid cursing, lying, cheating and otherwise abusing or harming others. Fasting is total abstinence from food, drink, and unlawful actions from dawn to sunset during the entire month of Ramadan. 5. Pilgrimage (Hajj): The journey to Makkah is obligatory for every able bodied Muslim who can afford to make it. Pilgrimage need be made only once in a lifetime, but it can be made several times if a Muslim wishes. At Hajj every pilgrim carries out specified rituals at specific times. At any other time of year, Muslims can perform similar prayers and rituals and thus complete a “lesser pilgrimage.” The performance of pilgrimage to Makkah is required once in a life time if means are available. Hajj is in part in memory of the trials and tribulations of Prophet Abraham, his wife Hagar and his eldest son Prophet Ishmael. Place of Worship The place of worship for Muslims is called a Mosque or Masjid. Three of the most holy places of worship for the Muslims in the world are the Great Mosque which surrounds the Kaaba in Makkah, the Mosque of the Prophet Muhammad in Madinah, and Masjid Al-Aqsa, adjacent to the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. The Kaaba is the black cubical stone structure in the courtyard of the Great Mosque at Makkah. Muslims believe it was built by Adam and rebuilt by Abraham and his son Ishmael. The Kaaba is empty and it is not entered except for a ritual cleaning every year. A black cloth covering embroidered in gold with Quranic calligraphy is made for it each year. When Muslims pray, wherever in the world they are, it is the direction of the Kaaba that they face. Muslims do not worship the Kaaba, but consider it the House of God and most holy place on earth. During the Hajj, pilgrims circle the Kaaba seven times in a ritual circumambulation, which is also performed throughout the rest of the year. A Muslim may pray any where in the world whether in a Mosque, a house, an office, or outside. The whole world is a place of worship. Holidays Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar, unlike the Gregorian calendar that is based on the solar year. The Islamic calendar begins from the migration (Hijra) year, When Muhammad and his followers migrated from Makkah to Madinah in the year 623 C.E. The Gregorian year 2004 C.E. for example is 1425 A.H. (After Hijra). Muslims have two major celebrations called Festivals or Eid. The Eid of Breaking-Fast comes at the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The Eid of Sacrifice is in remembrance of the test of sacrifice given to Prophet Abraham. In addition to Eids, Muslims may also observe the following: Hijra New Year - A holiday in many countries. The New Year reminds Muslims of the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Makkah to Madinah in the year 622 C.E. Day of Atonement – Remembrance of God saving Moses and the Children of Israel. Birthday of the Prophet Night Journey & Ascension – Remembrance of the ascent of the Prophet in a spiritual journey to God. Night of Salvation – In honor of the merits of the special month of Shaban. Ramadan - The month of fasting. Muslims abstain from food, drink, tobacco and intimate relations from sunrise to sunset. They often break fast in the evening with family and friends. The Night of Power - This is the night of the first revelation of the Quran. Muslims pray throughout the night seeking reward. Day of Hajj – In remembrance of those performing Hajj. Friday is also considered a Muslim holy day. Muslims will congregate in mosques for a special sermon and prayer. Dress & Diet Islam allows Muslims to eat everything which is healthy and good. It restricts certain items such as pork and its by-products, alcohol and any narcotic or addictive drugs (except for medicinal reasons). According to the Quran men and women are equal before God; both created for the sole purpose of worshipping God through faith and good deeds. Islam means ‘Peace’ and this is achieved when a person focuses on God, giving his or her entire mind, heart and soul to none other than the Creator. This liberates him or her from human subjugation; replacing fear with self-respect, weakness with strength, and conflict with tranquility. Muslim men and women are thus both enjoined to dress modestly covering the body in loose, non-transparent clothing. Islam has no fixed standard as to the style of dress or type of clothing that Muslims must wear and this varies across regions depending on cultures. This allows Muslims to focus on higher pursuits and encourages respectful interaction between the genders. Islamic dress takes on many beautiful forms, reflecting the cultural diversity of Muslims from all over the world. Civilization The Muslim community expanded rapidly after the Prophet's death. Within a few decades, Islam had spread as far as Spain in the West and China in the East. Among the reasons for the rapid and peaceful spread of Islam was the simplicity of its doctrine. As Muslim civilization developed, most of the important philosophical and scientific works of ancient times were all rendered into Arabic, including works of astronomy, mathematics and medicine. As a result, Arabic became the most important scientific language of the world for many centuries and the depository of much of the wisdom and the sciences of antiquity. Besides translation and preservation of ancient learning, these scholars built upon and developed the ancient heritage before passing it on to the West. Muslims excelled in art, architecture, astronomy, geography, history, language, literature, medicine, mathematics, and physics. Many crucial systems such as algebra, the Arabic numerals, and the very concept of the zero (vital to the advancement of mathematics), were formulated by Muslim scholars and shared with medieval Europe. Sophisticated instruments that would make possible the later European voyages of discovery were invented or developed, including the astrolabe, the quadrant and navigational charts and maps. The Muslims of the early period of the Islamic era were pioneers in medicine, chemistry, physics, geography, navigation, arts, poetry, mathematics, algebra, logarithms, calculus, etc. They contributed to the Renaissance of Europe and world civilization. Christians and Jews lived peacefully with Muslims throughout centuries in the Middle East and other Asian and African countries. Jews fled from Spain durijg the Inquisition, and they were welcomed by the Muslims. They settled in the heart of the Islamic Caliphate and enjoyed positions of power and authority. Throughout the Muslim world, churches, synagogues and missionary schools were built within the Muslim neighborhoods. These places were protected by Muslims even during the contemporary crises in the Middle East. In modern times, Muslims have become established as minorities in places like North America. Muslims have established academic institutions, community centers and organizations, schools and places of worship. The Sears Tower and the John Hancock buildings in Chicago were designed by a Muslim chief architect. Muslims live in peace and harmony among themselves and among other groups of people in the society. The rate of crime among Muslims is very minimal. Muslims in North America are highly educated and they have added to the success of American scientific and technological fields. |
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| Aadhil |
| 10/01/04 at 10:18:22 |
| [slm] Why dont u also add links to other websites such as Yusuf Estes' ones, so if they wanted more info they could read more via the links. :) A Muslim in Suggestion mode :P [slm] |
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| Julie |
| 10/01/04 at 18:04:06 |
| [slm] Two thumbs up. 8) My only suggestion for a possible addition would be a short glossary with common terms such as insha'Allah, alhamdulilah, assalamu alaikum, etc. Kinda like a very abbreviated list of what you have in the FAQ on this site so that if people look at other websites on Islam, they won't be like ??? when they see those words. :) |
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| Kathy |
| 10/01/04 at 18:58:11 |
| Sources of Islam Unlike the Bible, there is only one version of the Quran (grammatical error?) unchanged since Muhammad received it. Muhammad is the very last Prophet and Messenger of God to mankind ( How about Muslims believe…that Muhammad is…. ,) The legal sources( can you think of a better word than legal?) of Islam are the Quranand the Hadith. Major Beliefs Muslims believe Islam is Gods (apostrophe) final message to (human kind), A. Oneness of God: The central Muslim belief is that there is only one God ( to be worshipped… there are many gods) B. Oneness of mankind: There is no superiority for one race over another. God made us of different colors, nationalities, languages and beliefs so as to test who is better inpiety and righteousness. (Is this true? Different races created to test us? I would addProphet Muhammad’s saw line in here about the superior one is the one of best piety.) C. Oneness of Messengers and the Message: ( I like using the term here prophets, because it sounds like you are knocking them down a notch. You could make the distinction of prophet/messenger) All came with the same message to worship the One (true)God. However over time the true message was forgotten or misinterpreted by people. ( think of a better wordage here) D. Angels and the Day of Judgment: Muslims believe that there are unseen immortal creatures such as angels ( wordage: some angels can be seen) created by God in the universe for special tasks, as well as Satan. ( I’d give satan his own sentence, they may think we then think of him as a fallen angel)They also believe that humans are responsible to God for their actions; and that, on the Day of Judgment, an all-knowing and merciful God will judge all mortals (wordage:jinn too) according to their deeds in this life. Main Practices 2. Prayers (Salat): Muslims pray five times a day—at (wordage:before)dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset( I am worried about giving the impression of worshippin at the rise, height and set of the sun) and evening — facing toward the Kaaba, considered the House of God, in the Great Mosque in Makkah ( I know I know… but they are familiar with Mecca). They may pray wherever they are when prayer-time arrives, in any clean place, preferably in the company of other Muslims. On Fridays at noon (in the afternoon..), The performance of the five daily prayers is required of all Muslims who are able. ( I would add the sermon is given in the language of the locals) 3. Charity (Zakat):. ( why limit it to zakat? How about sadaqa etc..) 4. Fasting (Sawm):. (pre dawn, after sunset…) Dress & Diet It restricts certain items such as pork and its by-products, alcohol and any narcotic or addictive drugs (except for medicinal reasons). ( first thought that came to my mind was yeah! Pot for my glaucoma!) This liberates him or her from human subjugation; replacing fear with self-respect, weakness with strength, and conflict with tranquility. ( very nicely put) (Where is the final wrap up? This is something I have not been able to do well. Something that would make the crowd yell Allahu Akbar! Tee hee... ) Nice job…. Very nice. |
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| Kathy |
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| bhaloo |
| 10/01/04 at 20:56:29 |
| [slm] A lot of that looks like you copied it from the Alim program? ??? They have 2 very good introductions, what muslims believe and what islam is. I really didn't see anything different. |
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| jannah |
| 10/01/04 at 23:14:10 |
| It's from alot of sources.. discover islam, ahmed sakr some other intros lying around.. i just wanted to put together something really simple and easy... |
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| Caraj |
| 10/02/04 at 00:02:40 |
| Jannah, forgiva me but I haven't time to read this all this week-end. I will next week. However (and forgive me if it is already in your info, I just haven't seen it yet) My misconceptions prior to learning about Islam and what others have asked me about since. (So when others ask I believe it is a usual question. Jihad.............Does not mean Holy War........it means STRUGGLE and there are MANY struggles, unfortunatley war can be one type of struggle. Hijab............. Between a woman and Allah and her family, A modesty factor, if forced, it is not of Islam, (I am not sure it is commanded, if so pls correct me, I am still new to Islam) An act of obiedance to Allah, for modesty, to not bring attention to oneself and so men do not look upon her in an inproper way. Allah, some false god? Many do not know the following: Allah is an arabic name for God as the french, Native Americans and Spanish, etc call him a compriable thing in their own tounge Muslims believe in Jesus, just not in the capacity as Chritians and remember Jews did not accept Jesus as the son of God Muslims believe in Abraham, Sara, Noah, Jesus, Issac, Ismael, etc, etc, etc They believe in Jesus virgin birth They believe in Jesus coming back They believe in a Judgement Day The above things many people have questions about but do not ask or they have misconceptions about. Forgive me if any of what I think I know is wrong and I am open to correction. |
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| Caraj |
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| muslimah853 |
| 10/02/04 at 21:08:38 |
| [slm] I didn't read it thoroughly but insha'allah will try to go back and do so. Just from my skimming...I would say the "unlike the Bible" part I would rephrase. It is possible to note that the Qur'an hasn't been changed without saying something that might be considered derogatory about another religion's book. I do realize it's true, but I generally think it better to simply explain Islam as it is without reference to other religious traditions, particularly if we're not going to be flattering :) |
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| jannah |
| 10/05/04 at 10:22:51 |
| [wlm] Thanx for all the feedback. I'm going to try to get the online version out sometime this week.. In related news check this out.. how incredibly sad :( 1-IN-4 AMERICANS HOLDS ANTI-MUSLIM VIEWS In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POLL: 1-IN-4 AMERICANS HOLDS ANTI-MUSLIM VIEWS Negative images of Muslims far more prevalent than positive ones (WASHINGTON, DC - 10/4/2004) - According to a poll released today by a prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group, 1-in-4 Americans believes a number of anti-Muslim stereotypes and negative images of Muslims are 16 times more prevalent than positive ones. SEE: http://www.cair-net.org/downloads/pollresults.ppt The poll, sponsored by the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and conducted by an independent research firm, was designed to understand what Americans think about Muslims, identify variables associated with anti-Muslim prejudice and to seek out ways in which to combat the Islamophobic prejudice that often leads to discrimination or even hate crimes. FOR EXAMPLE, SEE: "Twin Cities' Muslims Detail Vandalism Attacks" http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5013716.html http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=70097 Poll results include: * More than one-fourth of survey respondents agreed with stereotypes such as "Muslims teach their children to hate" and "Muslims value life less than other people." * When asked what comes to mind when they hear "Muslim," 32 percent of respondents made negative comments. Only two percent had a positive response. * Those with the most negative attitudes toward Islam and Muslims tend to be less-educated white males who are politically conservative. * General knowledge of Islam is low but the presence of Muslim friends and colleagues drives more enlightened attitudes. * African-Americans hold more favorable attitudes about Muslims than do whites. * While half of respondents believed that American Muslims are "cooperating" in the war on terror, 50 percent did not believe that they are actively "condemning" terrorist acts. * Most Americans believe that the terrorists are misusing the teachings of Islam. * About half of Americans hold one or more favorable attitudes about Muslims, such as "Muslims have family-oriented values" and "Muslims have contributed to civilization." * Those who believe they are knowledgeable about Islam tend to have more positive attitudes. "As a nation that values tolerance and equality, we need to recognize the growing anti-Muslim prejudice in our society and join together as Americans to combat this divisive phenomenon," said CAIR Board Chairman Omar Ahmad. "It is clear from the results of this survey that we have our work cut out for us in terms of educating other Americans about Islam and providing opportunities for positive interactions with the Muslim community." Ahmad said that CAIR will be encouraging local Muslim communities across the United States to hold open houses for people of other faiths during Ramadan, the Islamic fast that begins in mid-October. Survey results were based on 1000 telephone interviews conducted by California-based Genesis Research Associates (http://www.genesisresearch.net ) between June 23 and July 2, 2004. Interviewers spoke with a gender-balanced random sample of respondents across the continental United States. Margin of error for the poll (with 95 percent confidence) is +/-3.1 percent. CAIR, America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, has 29 regional offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. |
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| jannah |
| 10/08/04 at 23:37:31 |
[slm] I think I'm done with the first version of the website, so check it out everyone and let me know what you think... any spelling errors or grammar or weird stuff, or suggestions!!! http://www.jannah.org/islam101 |
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| jannah |
| 10/11/04 at 14:42:05 |
helooooooooooooo no one tried it out?? it's that bad :( :( :'( [wlm] |
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| Aadhil |
| 10/11/04 at 16:42:10 |
| [slm] Heck we are just speechless thats why there r no replies :D. [slm] Muslim. |
| 10/11/04 at 16:43:07 |
| Aadhil |
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| Caraj |
| 10/11/04 at 18:02:58 |
| Actually I was going to mention it when I realized I was over my allotted amount of posts for the day and then I forgot sorry Sis. It is actually quite good. You did a wonderful job on it. |
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| lala |
| 10/12/04 at 12:46:19 |
| [slm] IT looked fine. very 101-ish. But that was the point I gather! Good job! ;) take care |
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| naturallyme |
| 10/28/04 at 12:43:56 |
| I liked the islam101, however it would help me, a seeker, to understand the names of the clothing the women wear and where I could read about it in the Quran. I also would like to know is it mandatory to speak arabic? Sometimes that alone throws people trying to understand off. :-) I appreciate all the help this city offers me. I share it with my friends who are narrow minded. |
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| Leslie |
| 10/29/04 at 12:58:16 |
| [slm] The website looks good :) There is one change that I would make, though -- on the places of worship page it starts with saying that the place of worship is called a mosque and ends with saying that anywhere can be a place of worship. For someone unfamiliar with Islam this might seem confusing. You might want to add a transition paragraph explaining this. [wlm] |
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