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<description>The Art &amp; Culture Zone explores various cultures and their interactions and also presents and analyzes artistic products, appreciating beauty and aesthetics in accordance with Islamic values.</description>
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<item><title>Music: Islamic Viewpoint</title>
<pubDate>2008-03-27 14:49:07.0</pubDate><description>In our series Islam and Arts (Q &amp; A), we will try to find answers to many questions that spark controversy about arts in Islam. For example, what kind of arts is permitted And what is not On a weekly basis, we will highlight a question from one of our readers along with its answer by Wael Shihab, deputy managing editor of the Shari`ah Department (English) at IslamOnline.net (IOL). .</description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&amp;pagename=Zone-English-ArtCulture/ACELayout&amp;cid=1203758458319&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss"><img src =http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&amp;blobheader=image/jpeg&amp;blobkey=id&amp;blobtable=MungoBlobs&amp;blobwhere=1205819507730&amp;ssbinary=true width="100" height="100" border="0" align="left" alt="In our series Islam and Arts (Q &amp; A), we will try to find answers to many questions that spark controversy about arts in Islam. For example, what kind of arts is permitted And what is not On a weekly basis, we will highlight a question from one of our readers along with its answer by Wael Shihab, deputy managing editor of the Shari`ah Department (English) at IslamOnline.net (IOL). ." ></a>In our series Islam and Arts (Q &amp; A), we will try to find answers to many questions that spark controversy about arts in Islam. For example, what kind of arts is permitted And what is not On a weekly basis, we will highlight a question from one of our readers along with its answer by Wael Shihab, deputy managing editor of the Shari`ah Department (English) at IslamOnline.net (IOL). .]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Part Two: Defending the Image of Islam</title>
<pubDate>2008-04-03 14:42:01.0</pubDate><description>In our series Arts in Islam (Q &amp; A), IslamOnline.net's Art &amp; Culture zone will attempt to find answers to many questions that spark controversy about arts in Islam. This weeks question is about how can Muslims defend the image of Islam through different kinds of art..</description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&amp;pagename=Zone-English-ArtCulture/ACELayout&amp;cid=1203758673512&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss"><img src =http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&amp;blobheader=image/jpeg&amp;blobkey=id&amp;blobtable=MungoBlobs&amp;blobwhere=1207093919033&amp;ssbinary=true width="100" height="100" border="0" align="left" alt="In our series Arts in Islam (Q &amp; A), IslamOnline.net's Art &amp; Culture zone will attempt to find answers to many questions that spark controversy about arts in Islam. This weeks question is about how can Muslims defend the image of Islam through different kinds of art.." ></a>In our series Arts in Islam (Q &amp; A), IslamOnline.net's Art &amp; Culture zone will attempt to find answers to many questions that spark controversy about arts in Islam. This weeks question is about how can Muslims defend the image of Islam through different kinds of art..]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>The Joy of `Eid  </title>
<pubDate>2009-11-25 00:00:00.0</pubDate><description>It's a wonderful feeling
with the love in the room from the floor to the ceiling
Its that time of year
`Eid time is here
With the blessings from above
Allah sends his love
and everything's okay

`Eid Mubarak
its our holiday
`Eid Mubarak, `Eid Mubarak.</description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&amp;pagename=Zone-English-ArtCulture/ACELayout&amp;cid=1221720359604&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss"><img src =http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&amp;blobheader=image/jpeg&amp;blobkey=id&amp;blobtable=MungoBlobs&amp;blobwhere=1221557748366&amp;ssbinary=true width="100" height="100" border="0" align="left" alt="It's a wonderful feeling
with the love in the room from the floor to the ceiling
Its that time of year
`Eid time is here
With the blessings from above
Allah sends his love
and everything's okay

`Eid Mubarak
its our holiday
`Eid Mubarak, `Eid Mubarak." ></a>It's a wonderful feeling
with the love in the room from the floor to the ceiling
Its that time of year
`Eid time is here
With the blessings from above
Allah sends his love
and everything's okay

`Eid Mubarak
its our holiday
`Eid Mubarak, `Eid Mubarak.]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Fun and Games in `Eid </title>
<pubDate>2009-11-25 00:00:00.0</pubDate><description>Are you looking for fun things to do this `Eid Well, all you need is some paper to get you started. Origami is the art of folding paper. The word is Japanese, literally meaning "to fold" (oru) "paper" (kami)....</description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&amp;pagename=Zone-English-ArtCulture/ACELayout&amp;cid=1228303368728&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss"><img src =http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&amp;blobheader=image/jpeg&amp;blobkey=id&amp;blobtable=MungoBlobs&amp;blobwhere=1221557759691&amp;ssbinary=true width="100" height="100" border="0" align="left" alt="Are you looking for fun things to do this `Eid Well, all you need is some paper to get you started. Origami is the art of folding paper. The word is Japanese, literally meaning "to fold" (oru) "paper" (kami)...." ></a>Are you looking for fun things to do this `Eid Well, all you need is some paper to get you started. Origami is the art of folding paper. The word is Japanese, literally meaning "to fold" (oru) "paper" (kami)....]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Lost in London</title>
<pubDate>2009-11-17 10:25:20.0</pubDate><description>I have never been to the West before. It is around 4:00 a.m. the morning of my third day in London. Having a few minutes before getting ready for this day's program, I thought to record some memories of my first visit to such a big historical European city, sharing this with you..</description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&amp;pagename=Zone-English-ArtCulture/ACELayout&amp;cid=1258445647358&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss"><img src =http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&amp;blobheader=image/jpeg&amp;blobkey=id&amp;blobtable=MungoBlobs&amp;blobwhere=1258433987556&amp;ssbinary=true width="100" height="100" border="0" align="left" alt="I have never been to the West before. It is around 4:00 a.m. the morning of my third day in London. Having a few minutes before getting ready for this day's program, I thought to record some memories of my first visit to such a big historical European city, sharing this with you.." ></a>I have never been to the West before. It is around 4:00 a.m. the morning of my third day in London. Having a few minutes before getting ready for this day's program, I thought to record some memories of my first visit to such a big historical European city, sharing this with you..]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>On Makkah and Madina </title>
<pubDate>2009-11-19 16:38:21.0</pubDate><description>Hajj season is upon us and during these blessed days all eyes are turned to the sacred cities of Makkah and Madinah. In this special occasion, Art and Culture Section presents to you the collection Spotlight on Makkah and Madinah.  .</description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&amp;pagename=Zone-English-ArtCulture/ACELayout&amp;cid=1258445765101&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss"><img src =http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&amp;blobheader=image/jpeg&amp;blobkey=id&amp;blobtable=MungoBlobs&amp;blobwhere=1258586730474&amp;ssbinary=true width="100" height="100" border="0" align="left" alt="Hajj season is upon us and during these blessed days all eyes are turned to the sacred cities of Makkah and Madinah. In this special occasion, Art and Culture Section presents to you the collection Spotlight on Makkah and Madinah.  ." ></a>Hajj season is upon us and during these blessed days all eyes are turned to the sacred cities of Makkah and Madinah. In this special occasion, Art and Culture Section presents to you the collection Spotlight on Makkah and Madinah.  .]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Floating in the Mercy of Allah</title>
<pubDate>2009-11-23 12:34:10.0</pubDate><description>In this one airplane were a group of pilgrims travelling to their Allah, wishing to get closer to their Allah… and they were all different faces praying to one Allah. This felt magical. I felt free on that flight… floating in the mercy of Allah..</description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&amp;pagename=Zone-English-ArtCulture/ACELayout&amp;cid=1258880441184&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss"><img src =http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&amp;blobheader=image/jpeg&amp;blobkey=id&amp;blobtable=MungoBlobs&amp;blobwhere=1258896088570&amp;ssbinary=true width="100" height="100" border="0" align="left" alt="In this one airplane were a group of pilgrims travelling to their Allah, wishing to get closer to their Allah… and they were all different faces praying to one Allah. This felt magical. I felt free on that flight… floating in the mercy of Allah.." ></a>In this one airplane were a group of pilgrims travelling to their Allah, wishing to get closer to their Allah… and they were all different faces praying to one Allah. This felt magical. I felt free on that flight… floating in the mercy of Allah..]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>The Hijabi Monologues</title>
<pubDate>2009-11-24 10:56:02.0</pubDate><description>That project, "The Hijabi Monologues" was conceived by Ullah and her friends, Dan Morrison and Zeenat Rehman in 2006 while the three were studying at the University of Chicago. The drama production is a series of monologues that relate unique and individual stories coming from the lives of real Muslim women....</description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&amp;pagename=Zone-English-ArtCulture/ACELayout&amp;cid=1258880474550&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss"><img src =http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&amp;blobheader=image/jpeg&amp;blobkey=id&amp;blobtable=MungoBlobs&amp;blobwhere=1258985713909&amp;ssbinary=true width="100" height="100" border="0" align="left" alt="That project, "The Hijabi Monologues" was conceived by Ullah and her friends, Dan Morrison and Zeenat Rehman in 2006 while the three were studying at the University of Chicago. The drama production is a series of monologues that relate unique and individual stories coming from the lives of real Muslim women...." ></a>That project, "The Hijabi Monologues" was conceived by Ullah and her friends, Dan Morrison and Zeenat Rehman in 2006 while the three were studying at the University of Chicago. The drama production is a series of monologues that relate unique and individual stories coming from the lives of real Muslim women....]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Let’s Celebrate </title>
<pubDate>2009-11-25 12:15:53.0</pubDate><description>The spirit of `Eid Al-Adha is a symbol of the universal solidarity among Muslims. Often the most harmonious of human ventures are those based on sharing traditions and kindness. Wherever you are tell us about how you prepare for this occasion..</description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&amp;pagename=Zone-English-ArtCulture/ACELayout&amp;cid=1258880526351&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss"><img src =http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&amp;blobheader=image/jpeg&amp;blobkey=id&amp;blobtable=MungoBlobs&amp;blobwhere=1259068651779&amp;ssbinary=true width="100" height="100" border="0" align="left" alt="The spirit of `Eid Al-Adha is a symbol of the universal solidarity among Muslims. Often the most harmonious of human ventures are those based on sharing traditions and kindness. Wherever you are tell us about how you prepare for this occasion.." ></a>The spirit of `Eid Al-Adha is a symbol of the universal solidarity among Muslims. Often the most harmonious of human ventures are those based on sharing traditions and kindness. Wherever you are tell us about how you prepare for this occasion..]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>Thanksgivings+ `Eid al -Adha=…</title>
<pubDate>2009-11-25 17:51:54.0</pubDate><description> Many American Muslims will eat their turkey a bit late in the day this year because Thanksgiving falls on the same day some Muslims fast until sunset in observance of the Day of Arafah, the spiritual peak of the annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah....</description>
<link>http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&amp;pagename=Zone-English-ArtCulture/ACELayout&amp;cid=1258880551460&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss</link>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&amp;pagename=Zone-English-ArtCulture/ACELayout&amp;cid=1258880551460&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss"><img src =http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&amp;blobheader=image/jpeg&amp;blobkey=id&amp;blobtable=MungoBlobs&amp;blobwhere=1259156852261&amp;ssbinary=true width="100" height="100" border="0" align="left" alt=" Many American Muslims will eat their turkey a bit late in the day this year because Thanksgiving falls on the same day some Muslims fast until sunset in observance of the Day of Arafah, the spiritual peak of the annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah...." ></a> Many American Muslims will eat their turkey a bit late in the day this year because Thanksgiving falls on the same day some Muslims fast until sunset in observance of the Day of Arafah, the spiritual peak of the annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah....]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>To Jerusalem... &lt;font color=red&gt;(An Online Journey)&lt;/font&gt;</title>
<pubDate>2009-05-17 12:54:50.0</pubDate><description>Thanks for your question. Just as other women across the world, Palestinian women have to deal with such a complicated set of issues and to top it all- war and occupation are thrown in..</description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.islamonline.net/livedialogue/english/Browse.asp?hGuestID=TQJ8dQ&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss"><img src =http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&amp;blobheader=image/jpeg&amp;blobkey=id&amp;blobtable=MungoBlobs&amp;blobwhere=1241709155898&amp;ssbinary=true width="100" height="100" border="0" align="left" alt="Thanks for your question. Just as other women across the world, Palestinian women have to deal with such a complicated set of issues and to top it all- war and occupation are thrown in.." ></a>Thanks for your question. Just as other women across the world, Palestinian women have to deal with such a complicated set of issues and to top it all- war and occupation are thrown in..]]></content:encoded></item>
<item><title>My Clothes! My Right! &lt;font color=red&gt;(Burkini Ban)&lt;/font&gt;</title>
<pubDate>2009-09-27 10:23:02.0</pubDate><description>There is a passage in the Qur'an reading that "la iqraha fil deen" - (there is no compulsion in religion). Islam is not a forced religion as the Western media has portrayed it. As Muslims we believe that women who have reached puberty must cover in loose clothing only showing the face, hands, and feet.</description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.islamonline.net/livedialogue/english/Browse.asp?hGuestID=y8FO4q&amp;utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss"><img src =http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&amp;blobheader=image/jpeg&amp;blobkey=id&amp;blobtable=MungoBlobs&amp;blobwhere=1253956431678&amp;ssbinary=true width="100" height="100" border="0" align="left" alt="There is a passage in the Qur'an reading that "la iqraha fil deen" - (there is no compulsion in religion). Islam is not a forced religion as the Western media has portrayed it. As Muslims we believe that women who have reached puberty must cover in loose clothing only showing the face, hands, and feet." ></a>There is a passage in the Qur'an reading that "la iqraha fil deen" - (there is no compulsion in religion). Islam is not a forced religion as the Western media has portrayed it. As Muslims we believe that women who have reached puberty must cover in loose clothing only showing the face, hands, and feet.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss> 
