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786: Why is 786 considered so sacred? What is the secret behind it in Islam?
The number 786 has special significance in Islam. It is considered a holy and auspicious number among the Muslim community ...
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'Hilal': Arabic word for crescent moon is a symbol of transformation and beauty
The crescent moon has a famously lofty place in Arab and Islamic culture. A symbol of transformation, it signals the beginning and end of every month of the Hijri calendar. Even now, astronomers and ...
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Key facts about Islam
Islam is the name of the religion, and its followers are known as Muslims. Muslims believe there is one true God, called Allah (the Arabic word for God). In Arabic the word Islam means 'submission ...
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Design and symbolism of the mosque
The star and crescent This is sometimes seen at the top of a mosque, and is a commonly known symbol relating to Islam. The five pointed star reflects the Five Pillars of Islam which are central to ...