In Qatar - 1,400 embrace Islam |
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semar
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Posted: 13 October 2009 at 11:52pm |
1,400 embrace Islam
A total of 1,400 people converted to Islam at the Qatar Islamic Cultural Centre (Fanar) this year, according to a recent report issued by the centre. The 2008-2009 annual report, which highlighted the Fanar�s achievements, said that the new Muslims were from 20 different nationalities and religions. About the reasons behind their acceptance of Islam, the report cited marriage to a Muslim, the Muslims� way of life, reading about Islam, unconvinced about the previous faith among other reasons. Aisha, a 51-year-old Russian expatriate, was quoted as saying that she converted from Christianity after reading about Islam in Qatar, while Sally, a Lebanese expatriate, said her decision to get married to a Muslim was a main factor and that she was more convinced of accepting Jesus Christ as a prophet of God rather than a son. George, who became Abdullah, said his colleagues at work helped him to understand Islam, while Moaz said he was a Hindu and decided to embrace Islam to escape from the stigma of being branded as Dalit in his previous faith. Fanar seeks to motivate non-Muslims to become more informed about Islam, by diffusing Islamic culture through multiple styles and means. The centre offers several programmes for non-Arabs as well as non-Muslims, including courses on the Arabic language, Arabic calligraphy and Islamic arts, Islamic Shari�ah. ==========
Note: Qatar is a tiny country with population only several hundred thousands. So, 1400 is a big number. Edited by semar - 14 October 2009 at 8:37am |
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Salam/Peace,
Semar "We are people who do not eat until we are hungry and do not eat to our fill." (Prophet Muhammad PBUH) "1/3 of your stomach for food, 1/3 for water, 1/3 for air" |
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Akhe Abdullah
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Salams Semar.JazakAllah Kheiran for the link.Alhamduillah!
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Akhe Abdullah
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Salams,Semar.The Prophet said: "Do not eat before you are hungry, and stop eating before you are full"
"1/3 of your stomach for food 1/3 for water, 1/3 for air" SubhanAllah!if we all knew this exact formula especially here in America it will be a more healthier place(InshAllah) Edited by Akhe Abdullah - 14 October 2009 at 8:41am |
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semar
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Agree!! |
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Salam/Peace,
Semar "We are people who do not eat until we are hungry and do not eat to our fill." (Prophet Muhammad PBUH) "1/3 of your stomach for food, 1/3 for water, 1/3 for air" |
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