The navigational innovations during the Islamic Golden Age were not only the effect of the many scientific innovations of that time‚ but the increased connectivity among different societies allowed technology to advance even further. Whether it was improved maps or the widespread use of the compass‚ this time fostered many crucial inventions in navigational history. Additionally‚ many important historical navigators came from this time. One of these men was Piri Reis‚ the author of the Kitab-i-Bahriye
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We had several events happened last semester‚ but I did not attend any of them because I was not aware of the decision that I am going to participate in this program. However‚ I did have the chance to see the video about the Opus Prize Leadership Ceremony held at Creighton University. The Opus Prize recognizes unsung heroes who are conquering the world’s persistent social problems. Those three nominees are all faith-based entrepreneurs who fundamentally change individuals‚ families‚ and communities
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1. Introduction Islamic View on Terrorism The events of September 11th‚ 2001 brought the issue of terrorism to the forefront of world affairs in an unprecedented manner. The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon forced a new and aggressive campaign to combat terrorism worldwide. The US declared a war on terrorism. On October 7th‚ a war against Afghanistan was launched by the US and Britain supported by many nations in the world. The US declared list of suspects
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Islamic Attitudes on Homosexuality The life of a homosexual Muslim is certainly an interesting and conflicted one. A gay Muslim must struggle with the oppression of the conservative Muslim community‚ while trying to keep their own identity intact at the very same time. Inglehart and Norris assert that overall‚ Muslim nations have remained the most traditional societies in the world (65). This is certainly evident in the 2000-2002 World Values Survey (WVS)‚ where only 12% of Muslims in Muslim society
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Islamic Contract Law TYPES OF COMMITMENTS 1. Wa‘d – • • • – وunilateral promise One party binds itself to perform a function for another Does not normally create legal obligation Legal obligation is created: • • Genuine need of the masses – (ر Contingent promise ا س )رد ا ز ن ز ا إذ ا 2. Muwaa‘ada – ا ة • • • • – bilateral promise Two parties performing two unilateral promises on the same subject Use of two unilateral promises can lead to a forward contract
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Life Cycle Costing Life-cycle cost (LCC) or also known as whole-life cost refers to the total cost of ownership over the life of a product. LCC commonly referred to as "cradle to grave" or "womb to tomb" costs. The costs considered include the financial cost which is relatively simple to calculate and also the environmental and social costs which are more difficult to quantify and assign numerical values. According to Business Dictionary‚ life cycle costing is a procurement and production costing
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100 Hadiths About Being the Best! Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) told us: 1. “The best of the Muslims is he from whose hand and tongue the Muslims are safe.” (Muslim) 2. “The best of people are those with the most excellent character.” (Tabarani‚ Sahih) 3. “The best of people are those that bring most benefit to the rest of mankind.” (Daraqutni‚ Hasan) 4. “The best of people are those who are best in fulfilling (rights).” (Ibn Majah‚ Sahih) 5. “The best of people
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PROPHET ISA (A.S) THE BIRTH OF ISA (A.S.) Maryam (A.S) gave birth to Isa (A.S.)in Bethlem‚ six miles south of Jurusalem in a remote place away from people. Some historians say that Maryam was then fifteen years old. She prayed to Allah (SWT) for eas from her pain and the angel immediaty told her to shake the palm tree beside her. Dates dropped on her miraculously‚ as palm tree don not normally drop dates by the shaking of one person alone. Allah (SWT) also made a stream of fresh water run by her
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This is called shahada or belief which is the most important pillar for Islam and its people. These five pillars are expected out of every Muslim in the Islamic world. The Quran has the meanings of the five pillars and they are listed together. After Muhammad died the five practices as they were called at the time were center points for islamics and they soon changed the
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Sources of Islamic Law There are four sources of Islamic Law. Primary Sources: The Holy Quran The Sunnahs of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) Secondary Sources: Ijma (Consensus) Qiyas (Analogy) The Holy Quran (القرآن) Muslims believe the Quran to be the direct words of Allah‚ as revealed to and transmitted by the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم. The Quran is the Most Fundamental Source of Islamic knowledge. All sources of Islamic law must be in essential agreement with the Qur’an. When the
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