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Oct 22, 2009
Angels in Islam (Al-Malaikah)
Muslims believe that angels are spiritual beings who perform special tasks. Who are some of these angels, and what do angels do?
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Oct 20, 2009
What Do Muslims Believe About Angels?
Learn the basic teachings of Islam regarding angels, their creation, and their attributes.
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Oct 3, 2009
Satan in Islam Compared to Satan in Christianity
Shaytan in Islam is the equivalent of Satan in Christianity. What do Muslims believe about the Devil? How does this differ from Christian beliefs?
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Mar 24, 2009
Creation in Islam
Questions about the creation of the world, man and life have perplexed people for ages. What do Muslims believe about creation, evolution, and intelligent design?
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Feb 27, 2009
Sincere Repentance
True repentance involves regret and remorse at committing a sin, and turning to Allah (God) for forgiveness and mercy.
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Nov 1, 2008
Do Muslims Believe in Original Sin?
Muslims believe that all people are born into a naturally pure and sin-free state. No person inherits original sin, nor is anyone held accountable for the sins of others.
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Sep 15, 2008
What Do Muslims Believe?
Although Islam is now the world's largest religious denomination, many people don't understand Islam and its basic teachings. What, then, are the beliefs of Muslims?
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Oct 27, 2009
Pork Products in MedImmune Swine Flu Vaccine
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Victoria Nicks
Vegetarians, and Islamic or Jewish individuals who avoid pork products for religious reasons, should know that inhaled swine flu vaccines contain gelatin made from pigs.
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Oct 23, 2009
Islam, A Very Short Introduction
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Linda Gentile
Islam is a faith misunderstood in the West. This VSI seeks to explain what Muslims believe, but spends too much time on politics, not enough on Islamic culture.
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Sep 28, 2009
Are Muslims Allowed to Celebrate Halloween?
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Barbara Trejo
In Islam, Muslims only have two holidays. They are Eid Al-fitr and Eid Al-adha. It is forbidden for a Muslim to join in a celebration that is not one of those two days.
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Aug 25, 2009
Islam (and the Qur'an)
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Paula Marie Deubel
Judaism is the father of both Christianity and Islam; all three share common beliefs despite tragic misunderstandings between these closely related faiths.
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Aug 24, 2009
The First Ten Days of Ramadan
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Khalil Green
Ramadan, the month of fasting, is divided into three parts. The first part, or ten days, of Ramadan are for seeking God's Mercy, and sharing that mercy with others.
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Aug 19, 2009
What is Ramadan for Muslims?
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Fiza Asar
Have a Muslim colleague or class fellow? Curious about what Ramadan fasting is and when Ramadan starts? How long are Muslims supposed to fast?
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Aug 10, 2009
Why Do Muslims Accept Other Religions?
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Khalil Green
The Quran relates anyone who approaches God in truth will be rewarded for their dedication and need not fear.
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