detailed in their patterns and designs‚ and had great religious meaning to the Muslim people. Mosaics had different uses in the Islamic World‚ as they do still in modern life. Normally‚ mosaics were used for decoration of mosques. They were sometimes used also for pottery. The great Mosque of Damascus has amazing mosaics decorating it and adding even more splendor and beauty to its design. The patterns and designs on mosaics are important and of great significance. The designs often had floral images and
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etc. -- to ensure that the needy can have a holiday meal and participate in the celebration. This donation is known as sadaqah al-fitr (charity of fast-breaking). On the day of Eid‚ Muslims gather early in the morning in outdoor locations or mosques to perform the Eid prayer. This consists of a sermon followed by a short congregational prayer. After the Eid prayer‚ Muslims usually scatter to visit various family and friends‚ give gifts (especially to children)‚ and make phone calls to distant
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Einston Vue Mr. Andrews AP World History 19 October 2014 From the 5th C.E. century to the year 1325‚ the spread of Islam occurred in the trans- Saharan area in Africa. The spread of Islam impacted many of these societies‚ affecting the rule of kings‚ changing the daily lives of many people‚ and changing the religions. However‚ these changes did not transpire by themselves. The spread of Islam was possible because of the trade and merchants in the Sahara‚ the many kings and their servicemen‚
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6) Mahkama Du Pacha Technically Mahkama Du Pacha is just a parliamentary building. However there is so much more to this Court of Justice. In reality‚ it is an endlessly fascinating study in Moroccan and Moorish architecture. The building will remind you of other gems that display Moorish architecture such as The Alhambra in Grananda‚ Spain. It’s hard to gain entry to Mahkama Du Pacha because it is still in use. While it is gorgeous from the outside‚ we recommend trying your luck and tiptoeing
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Islamic principles facilitated the mobilization for the protests. Islam as a religion played the role of mobilization‚ allowed the use of mosques and provided the message that was used in the Arab Spring. Islamic ideologies informed the message that was used in the protests. The language used in the protest were based on the Quran. Islam provided the mosques which were used as recruitment and crowd gathering centers. The leaders of the religion and the organizers of the protests worked in collaboration
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such as the Shah Jahani Mahal‚ Jahangiri Mahal and the Khas Mahal‚ and audience halls named Diwan-i-Am and the Diwan-i-Khas are enclosed in the fortress. Other monuments include the Fish Pavilion‚ the Nagina Masjid‚ Garden of Grapes and the Pearl Mosque. FATEHPUR SIKRI Fatehpur Sikri is a town located about 40 km away from Agra and is one of the renowned World Heritage site by UNESCO. The city was built during the period 1571 to 1585 by great Mughal emperor Akbar. The city in red sandstone was built
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The Ottoman Empire was one of the longest-lasting empires in history‚ lasting into the 20th century. “Known for their wealth and power” (Course Page 7)‚ the Ottomans were an extremely militarized state considered “far more than its Islamic predecessors‚ it was open to technological advance‚ a true gunpowder empire” (Hillenbrand 256). The Ottomans used their powerful military force to continue to invade and conquer‚ becoming one of the strongest and most advanced Islamic dynasties ever seen. The
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Adjusting to Terrorism CJA 453 October 6th‚ 2010 Adjusting to Terrorism Many changes have been made within the United States criminal justice system in an effort to combat terrorism more effectively however; many would argue that some of the changes are useless and racist. In many ways they are‚ but since the September 11‚ 2001 attacks‚ there was no other choice. For many years after‚ America was right on top of every suspicious person and or act. With the development of Homeland Security
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the smaller doors. Wall fence aims for keep the city from enemy attack. 3. Ezzitouna Mosque Ezzitouna mosque built in 114 H/732 AD by Ubaidillah bin al-Habhab‚ the governor of Africa in the reign of Hisham ibn Abdul Malik of the dynasty Umayyad. Renovation was carried out by Abu Abbas Mohammed bin Aghlab Aghlabiah Dynasty. The mosque is located in the middle of the old city market complex. This mosque is located in its role as a center of learning and preaching in the Middle Ages. 4.
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Rida Ilyas Mr. Naveed Sheikh Materials and Construction 2nd Semester‚ Architecture April 16th‚ 2013 POINTED ARCHES An arch is an architectural structure which helps support a structure and the weight above that structure. Arches appeared as early as the 2nd millennium BC in Mesopotamian brick architecture. The systematic use of Arches started with ancient Romans. They were the first to have applied the techniques of arch to a wide range of structures. Pointed arch is one of the most important
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