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26-11-2011, 09:01 PM
Islamic traditions
Muslim culture represents the unification of all the cultures influenced by common beliefs and practices
The language of Muslim : is Arabic and it is the language of Quran and the language of the prophet Mohammad
Legislation: most of the Provisions come from the Qur'an, Sirah and Hadith
. Festivals and Marriage
Muslim festivals are all centered around the events in the life of Prophet Mohammed. Festivals like Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha and Lailat al Miraj are classic examples of the influence of religion in the lives of Muslim people. According to Muslim culture, marriage is, in the words of Mohammed, 'half of religion'. The bonding of two souls in holy matrimony is looked upon as a legal bond and social contract.
Art and Architecture
Art is an important part of Muslim culture. The abstract, decorative and floral designs are unique to Islamic art and architecture. Muslim art is always devoid of depictions of the animate, especially human beings according to the dictates of Islam or Muslim religion. Portraiture is taboo to the culture and traditions. Islamic art focuses on the omnipresence of Allah, the 'One who cannot be represented by imagery'. Arabic calligraphy is a recognized art form used to write verses from the Qur'an. Muslim architecture is unique in style too. Minarets and domes are an essential part of fortress-palaces and Masjids or mosques. Islamic architecture is common in the following features:
• large courtyards
• central prayer halls
• minarets
• a wall niche indicating the direction to Mecca
• domes
• iwans to separate sections
• repetitive art forms
• Arabic calligraphy
• fountains
• bright color
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Muslim culture represents the unification of all the cultures influenced by common beliefs and practices
The language of Muslim : is Arabic and it is the language of Quran and the language of the prophet Mohammad
Legislation: most of the Provisions come from the Qur'an, Sirah and Hadith
. Festivals and Marriage
Muslim festivals are all centered around the events in the life of Prophet Mohammed. Festivals like Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha and Lailat al Miraj are classic examples of the influence of religion in the lives of Muslim people. According to Muslim culture, marriage is, in the words of Mohammed, 'half of religion'. The bonding of two souls in holy matrimony is looked upon as a legal bond and social contract.
Art and Architecture
Art is an important part of Muslim culture. The abstract, decorative and floral designs are unique to Islamic art and architecture. Muslim art is always devoid of depictions of the animate, especially human beings according to the dictates of Islam or Muslim religion. Portraiture is taboo to the culture and traditions. Islamic art focuses on the omnipresence of Allah, the 'One who cannot be represented by imagery'. Arabic calligraphy is a recognized art form used to write verses from the Qur'an. Muslim architecture is unique in style too. Minarets and domes are an essential part of fortress-palaces and Masjids or mosques. Islamic architecture is common in the following features:
• large courtyards
• central prayer halls
• minarets
• a wall niche indicating the direction to Mecca
• domes
• iwans to separate sections
• repetitive art forms
• Arabic calligraphy
• fountains
• bright color
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