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Discussion points for Minaret
MinaretIslam is often seen as either a cultural or a political phenomenon. In what ways does Najwa’s faith defy these easy categorizations?Minaretmight be read as a critique of Sudanese patriarchy, as every man in Najwa’s life seems to…
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Mosques and Religious Architecture
This brief video describes the structure, architecture and decoration of mosques and other religious buildings and discusses theirvariations in Muslim societies across geography and time. Related primary sources: The Qur'an on the Qibla,…
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