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A1: Yes, the tradition which says so is correct but wearing black clothes when mourning the martyrdom of Imam Husain (a.s.) and the other Infallibles is desirable.
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The Christmas tree is one of the most popular and cherished customs of our time. It is the focal point of the entire holiday. Setting up and decorating the tree is a reminder of family traditions and childhood innocence.
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A. Immigrants to the US brought the tradition from Europe. B. Germany in the 7th century. C. Romans began the custom. • What's up with the Yule log? A. It was a classic dessert loved and popularized by King Louise XV of France. B. A European
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Minneapolis' trash-hauling tradition may be working, but the thought that it could work better for city residents has put it back on the City Council agenda -- and maybe in court. The City Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a plan to seek
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"The legend of the Groundhog as a weather prophet came from Europe, along with the immigrants who worked in the coal mines. As the custom went, an astute local news editor tied the legend to the large number of groundhogs in the area of Punxsutawney,
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The violence, beauty and mystery of the sea has always captured the souls of men. The sailor’s need to record his tales of hazardous voyages and strange and exotic landfalls (today met by publication of a Cruise Book) has arguably been a
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Since the majority of early Muslims were Arabs, the long loose robes appropriate to desert living have become traditional, but there's no real 'Muslim' clothing as such. Extreme items such as the Burkha are not Islamic, they are merely symbols of a
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How has the historical tradition of Muslim networks and connectivity contributed to a 'wired' Islam?
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Historical Muslim networks now often have some form of online space, and/or use the Internet as a networking tool for dispersed communities and members. Even the previously most reluctant and quietist platforms -- who resisted what they perceived
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Prayer is so central to Muslim life that it is a religious obligationa mandatory way to display submission and obedience to Allah. As mentioned previously, one of the fundamental principlesor pillarsof Islam is to perform a specific prayer service
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No more than placing your hand on your heart during the National anthem, roasting a turkey on Thanksgivings Day, dressing up for Easter, and blowing out candles on a birthday cake! The church has historically cited tradition as one of the
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