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Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed - The Sword of Allah

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Abu Sulayman Khalid ibn al-Walid ibn al-Mughirah al-Makhzumi (585–642), also known as Sayf ullah al-Maslul (Drawn Sword of God), was a companion of Hazrat Muhammad S.A.W.W. He is noted for his military tactics and prowess, commanding the forces of Medina under Hazrat Muhammad S.A.W.W and the forces of his immediate successors of the Rashidun Caliphate, Hazrat Abu Bakr R.A and Hazrat Umar ibn Khattab R.A. It was under his military leadership that Arabia, for the first time in history, was united under a single political entity, the Caliphate. Commanding the forces of the nascent Islamic state, Hazrat Khalid Bin Walid was victorious in over a hundred battles, against the forces of the Byzantine-Roman Empire, Sassanid-Persian Empire, and their allies, in addition to other Arab tribes. His strategic achievements include the conquest of Arabia during the Ridda Wars, Persian Mesopotamia and Roman Syria within several years from 632 to 636. He is also remembered for his decisive victories a...

Muslim world

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The terms  Muslim world  and  Islamic world  commonly refer to the Islamic community ( Ummah ), consisting of all those who adhere to the religion of  Islam , or to societies where Islam is practiced.In a modern  geopolitical  sense, these terms refer to  countries where Islam is widespread , although there are no agreed criteria for inclusion.The term  Muslim-majority countries  is an alternative often used for the la tter sense. The history of the Muslim world  spans about 1400 years and includes a variety of socio-political developments, as well as advances in the arts, science, philosophy, and technology, particularly during the  Islamic Golden Age . All  Muslims  look for guidance to the  Quran  and believe in the prophetic mission of  Muhammad , but disagreements on other matters have led to appearance of different religious  schools and branches  within Islam. In the ...

Boston Cathedral’s Call To Be A ‘House Of Prayer.

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Boston cathedrals call to be a H ouse of prayer extends to Muslims Friday prayers. Faithful believers arrive at St. Paul's Cathedral Church every Friday afternoon to find 15 holy letters of prayer that end in the sanctuary. An Egyptian attends regular Friday or Friday prayers in the Basinian Episcopal Church. She is one of a few hundred men and a handful of women - mostly immigrants from North Africa, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Balkans - who pray together. In Islam, Friday is considered a holy day of worship. In general, Muslims pray five times a day, but on Friday the men have to pray in the afternoon. One of the ways the Church welcomes the Muslim community is that it is on its way to becoming a "prayer for all people" in its mission. In the United States, where religious literacy is declining but religion is playing an increasing role in cultural narratives, interfaith relationships promote tolerance. Starting Sunday, St. Pa...