development of takaful in modern times was initially undertaken in Sudan in 1979 and Malaysia in 1984. The culmination of this initial development was encapsulated within the 1985 Fiqh Academy ruling declaring that conventional commercial insurance was haram (forbidden) and insurance based on the application of cooperative principles‚ sharia compliance and charitable donations was halal (acceptable). During the past two decades we have seen takaful operations opening up in many countries throughout
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Hajj: An introduction: [pic] A supplicating pilgrim at Masjid al-Haram‚ the mosque which was built around the Kaaba ("cube")‚ (the building at center). In this image of the Hajj from 2003‚ thousands of pilgrims are walking around the Kaaba in a counter-clockwise direction (Tawaf). The Hajj(Arabic: حج Ḥajj) is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca‚ Saudi Arabia. It is one of the largest annual pilgrimages
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Location of Mecca | Coordinates: 21°25′0″N 39°49′0″ECoordinates: 21°25′0″N 39°49′0″E | Country | Saudi Arabia | Province | Makkah Province | Founded by | Prophet Ismā’īl‚ son of Abraham (Islamic tradition) | Government | • Mayor | Usama al-Bar | • Provincial Governor | Khalid al-Faisal | Area[1] | • Urban | 850 km2 (330 sq mi) | • Metro | 1‚200 km2 (500 sq mi) | Elevation | 277 m (909 ft) | Population (2012)[citation needed] | • City | 2‚000‚000 | • Density | 4‚200/km2
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Is Animal Suffering Fate (Allah’s Will) or the Fault of Humans? Many people misunderstand the real sense of the doctrine of ’pre-destination’‚ or ’fate’ (Qaza wa Qadr or Qismat). The literal meaning of ’pre-destination’‚ in the Islamic sense‚ is: ’pre-fixing the fate of someone or something’‚ in the sense of determining the capacity‚ capability‚ endowment‚ function and other faculties. The Qur’an Majeed uses the Arabic word ’taqdir’ meaning ’destiny’ even for the decreed orbits of the planetary
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tongue‚ eyes‚ ears‚ thoughts and deeds and does everything possible to seek the pleasure of God. Food is also a major difference in Pakistan and Canada. People of Canada eat almost everything but in Pakistan there is a concept of Halal and Haram. Everything on this earth is permissible‚ unless evidence is provided for its prohibition. The evidence could be direct text from the Quran‚about specific creatures. Prohibited animal would be identified by the characteristics of an animal
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Hereafter as well. For example‚ one episode of drunk driving may lead to an accident and potential death. One episode of zina (fornication/adultery) can lead to an illegitimate child that you would see everyday. One episode of deciding to take a job with haram money could mean everything you buy no longer bears its fruits. One episode of missing a prayer could lead to a domino effect of you not caring about the deen (religion) anymore. Etc etc. So let us try to make good decisions‚ ones that we are proud
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American Journal of Social Issues & Humanities (ISSN: 2276 - 6928) Vol.2(5) pp. 315-321 Sept. 2012 Available online http://www.ajsih.org ©2012 American Journal of Social Issues & Humanities Rising Youth Unemployment and Violent Crime in Nigeria Okechukwu Odinaka Ajaegbu Department of Sociology University of Ibadan Ibadan‚ Nigeria Phone: +2348064113068 Email: ajaegbuodina@yahoo.com Abstract Violent crimes such as murder‚ armed robbery‚ kidnapping and terrorism are the most inhumane
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Cynthia Wing Tacoma Community College Ms. Parsons English 101 July 21‚ 2012 Size Six Western Women’s Harem Critique The inconsistency’s found in the article size 6: The Western Women’s Harem‚ written by Marnissi eave one to question the arguments validity. She starts by sharing her shopping trip to purchase a skirt in New York City. Then she blames Western men for requiring women to be young and a size six to be considered attractive. She also refers to the Chinese foot binding era that
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[TYPE THE COMPANY NAME]   TABLE OF CONTENTS Content: Page: Introduction: Adapting to Islamic finance practices ... . 1 Culture-specifics of Islamic finance .. . 1 Basic principles .. . . .. 2 Definition of terms ..... .. 3 The UAE setting .. 5 Regulatory restrictions in Union Law No. (10) of 1980 .
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ENTITLEMENT IN FARAID HEIR SHARE HUSBAND If there is no child or grandchild surviving the deceased If there is a surviving child or grandchild of deceased 1 / 2 1 / 4 WIFE If there is no child or grandchild surviving the deceased If there is a surviving child or grandchild of deceased 1 / 4 1 / 8 SON If there is no daughter If there is a daughter (he shares with his sister‚ but is entitled to 2 shares for every share given to her) Residuary Residuary DAUGHTER If sole daughter
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