An Introduction to Takaful – An Alternative to Insurance By (Muhammad Ayub)∗ Islamic finance has developed mainly in two directions namely Islamic banking and Islamic insurance (Takaful). While information about Islamic banking is being increasingly disseminated‚ features‚ models and structures of Takaful are little known particularly in Pakistan. Purpose of this brief article is to describe main features and models of Takaful system operating in various parts of the world. All human beings
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| JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE | Theresa Leary | 8/30/2011 | | | | Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Division: Suffolk Probate and Family Court Department Docket No.________ JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE Patty Bean‚ Plaintiff v. David Bean‚ Defendant This cause came on for hearing on the Complaint and was heard on the 15th day of August‚ 2011‚ before Honorable John M. Smoot of the Suffolk County Probate and Family Court. Upon due consideration thereof‚ the Court finds that
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Today’s modern instruments and traditions of music have evolved from as far back as the Middle Ages‚ 500 - 1400 A.D. Most of the music during the Medieval Times was religious due to the influence of the Catholic Church‚ such as the Gregorian Chant. However‚ some music was secular‚ mainly composed by French Troubadours and Trouveres‚ Minstrels‚ Jongleurs‚ and Waits. The instruments played by these musicians were mostly the harp and cittern but the one with the highest respect was the lute. Medieval
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parts of northern Oaxaca. The instrument that stood out to me on this track was the Jarana Jarocho‚ an 8 string rhythm instrument. It is an instrument used strictly for rhythm and is the most fundamental Jarocha instrument because it provides rhythm. Thus‚ manicos are performed on this instrument. The Requinto Jarocho is a 4 string instrument‚ it is played with a long pick known as a pua‚ which is made from bullhorn or plastic. The Jarocha Harp is a 36 string lead instrument that provides
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modern Chinese music have many differences. Here is a brief look at some of the differences. First‚ traditional Chinese music often uses traditional musical instruments such as erhu‚ flute‚ and drum and so on. Modern Chinese music uses piano‚ violin‚ guitar and many new musical instruments. Sometimes people use different instruments to create new music in order to give others special feelings. People play traditional music when they think of old days and during traditional festivals. Today
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stated by Nadine Gaab in George Hicks article “How Playing Music Affects The Developing Brain” Nadine says‚ “that if you play a musical instrument‚ especially if you start early in life‚ that you have better reading skills‚ better math skills‚ et cetera” (Hicks ) . Nadine is stating that through her research she has found a positive correlation between playing an instrument when you are a young adolescent when compared to your intelligence level of when you are a mature
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The piano is a melodious instrument that requires a high degree of hand-eye coordination and concentration. It has been played for centuries and is now a major part of music. Although it may be a sophisticated instrument to learn‚ it builds many mental abilities and relieves stress. Unlike many other instruments‚ the piano is capable of playing a variety of notes at the same time. This allows for a more finished and
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Violin is apart of a Mariachi ensemble‚ it is a string instrument. It is 4 stringed and the smallest‚ highest-pitched member of the string family. The purpose of the violin in mariachi music is to complement trumpet melodies. The most important element of this style of playing to use the entire bow. The Vihuela also plays a major role in a Mariachi ensemble. The Vihuela is an instrument that is basically two different guitars ring instruments. The one played in the Mariachi
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several instruments including the cello and bass; I started playing the cello in junior high‚ and now there is no going back. I am constantly learning and love the beautiful sounds I can evoke from the cello. I take lessons and play both cello and bass for my church as well as for myself. I have even gotten paid to pay on soundtracks for musicians and at weddings. I am working on the piano and the ukulele‚ and have played flute‚ violin‚ and guitar‚ which I hope to pick up again. Instruments are like
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the four flow measuring instruments Rotameter‚ Water Level Indicator‚ Water Meter and V-notch). The experiment will discuss how each of the measuring devices works and how to use it. II.OBJECTIVES: * To gain knowledge of how flow measuring devices work. * To study the concept behind the instruments. * To compare the readings of flow measured among the instruments. III.MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT: * Water Pipeline System (mounted with the measuring instruments) * Water IV.SAFETY
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