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Religion in Jordan – 2021 Report
The country of Jordan is a predominantly Sunni Muslim country, though there is a significant Christian population. There are also many other minori...
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Judaism: Beliefs and History
Unlike Islam and Christianity, Judaism revolves around the belief that the Jewish people were specifically chosen to form a covenant with God. This...
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Karaite Judaism: A Guide Through Historic & Modern Karaism
Karaites have a historic religious lineage that dates back to the 1st and 2nd centuries BC. For as long as the religious movement has existed, ther...
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The Revelation of the Koran and How It Shaped Basic Beliefs in Islam
The Koran, also called Quran or the Qur’an , is the chief religious text of Islam. Muslims believe it to be a revelation from God (Allah). God reve...
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Kuwait Religions: A Diverse Landscape of Beliefs
Kuwait is one of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council or GCC. Just like most Arab countries, Islam is the main religion in Kuwait. How...
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Lebanese Religion: The Secrets of a Diverse Middle-Eastern Country
Amongst all states within the Middle East, Lebanese religion is the most diverse of all. Unlike other Middle East countries where Islam is the stat...
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Mazdakism | Offshoot of Zoroastrianism
Mazdakism is an ancient Iranian religion that rose in popularity during the 5th century. It had a dualistic cosmology and worldview revolving on li...
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Melkite Catholicism: An Interesting Mix of Spirituality & Theology
Melkites are present-day Catholics who follow Byzantine theology and Middle Eastern traditions. This old religion is an interesting mix of spiritua...
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Minarets: Towers of Islamic Prayer
Minarets came about because mosques were structurally small, so practitioners used mini-towers to perform their call to prayer. According to Hadith...
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Morocco's Religion: Strict Sunni Islam in a Tourist Country
Morocco's religion is a concern as the country is one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Africa. The cities of Marrakesh and Casabla...
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Inside a Mosque: Features and Role of Islam’s Most Sacred Place
The mosque, also known as Jami or Masjid in Arabic, is a temple or place of worship for Muslims. The term Masjid in Arabic means “ place of prostra...
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The Muslim Brotherhood Egypt: Surviving Repression
The Muslim Brotherhood Egypt , Arabic al-Ikhwan al-Muslimun, is a religio-political group. Scholar Hassan al-Banna established the group in 1928 in...