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Art of faith is a visually sumptuous series exploring the architecture and art of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Each program is presented and narrated by the broadcaster John McCarthy, who visits many of the greatest and most significant religious buildings of the world. Art of faith: Islam includes the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, mosques in Kairouan and Cordoba, both the Haghia Sophia church and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, the Taj Mahal at...
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When Muslim writer and activisit Asra Nomani returns to her hometown mosque in West Virginia, she believes she sees signs of trouble: exclusion of women, intolerance toward nonbelievers, suspicion of the West. Her resulting campaign for change alienates would-be allies in the mosque, leading many to wonder who most deserves the label of “extremist.” It isn’t long before members put forward a petition to expel her from the Islamic Center of Morgantown....
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Qudad is an ancient lime waterproofing plaster that has been used for several millennia in the Arabian Peninsula. In Yemen, where it most likely originated, it is found on religious and secular buildings and archaeological sites. Because of its elaborate and labor-intensive application (it takes a full year to set properly), this strong, resistant material has barely been in use for the past 30 years. As a consequence, very few masons know how to...
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The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the most important place of worship for Muslims in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located in Abu Dhabi, it was constructed between 1996 and 2007. The mosque's soaring towers, magnificent domes, and pure white coloring attract visitors from around the world. Discover more in Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the titles in the Houses of Worship series.
10) Muslim mosque
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Describes what happens inside a mosque and introduces the Muslim faith.
15) Mosques
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Examines the history, design, construction, and uses of mosques and describes some notable examples.
16) Taj Mahal
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"Describes the Taj Mahal, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, how it was ruined and has been restored, and what it is like today"--
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