Jan 24, 2023 · fatwa, in Islam, a formal ruling or interpretation on a point of Islamic law given by a qualified legal scholar (known as a mufti). Fatwas are usually issued in response to questions from individuals or Islamic courts. Though considered authoritative, fatwas are generally not treated as binding judgments; a requester who finds a fatwa unconvincing is permitted to seek another opinion.
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Jan 5, 2023 · Zoroastrianism, ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran that survives there in isolated areas and, more prosperously, in India, where the descendants of Zoroastrian Iranian (Persian) immigrants are known as Parsis, or Parsees. The Iranian prophet and religious reformer Zarathushtra (flourished before the 6th century bce)—more widely known outside Iran as Zoroaster (the Greek form of his name ...
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- What is Zoroastrianism?Zoroastrianism is one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, having originated in ancient Persia. It contains both monotheistic and dualisti...
- When did Zoroastrianism start?Zoroastrianism dates back to the 6th century BCE. Founded in ancient Persia, it likely influenced the development of Judaism and predates both Chri...
- How was Zoroastrianism founded?Zoroastrianism was founded in Persia in the 6th century BCE by the priest Zarathustra, known to the Greeks as Zoroaster. Zarathustra reformed exist...
- Where has Zoroastrianism been practiced?Zoroastrianism was founded in Persia (now Iran), but Zoroastrians have been the subject of persecution under Islamic regimes. Zoroastrianism flouri...
- What are the major beliefs of Zoroastrianism?The major beliefs of Zoroastrianism can be found in its principal holy text, the Avesta. This text claims that the highest god and creator, Ahura M...
Jan 12, 2023 · Month 1: Begin use at the dose of 0.25 mg per week. Month 2: Up the weekly dose to 0.5 mg. Month 3: Increase the weekly dose to 1 mg. Month 4: Up your weekly dose to 1.7 mg. Month 5: Upon the 5th month and beyond, your dose is increased to 2.4 mg, which is the medication’s full strength.
Jan 6, 2023 · The first reason is because StoryShots is really intuitive. Even if you're not technologically smart, you'll be able to find out how to use it without difficulty. The second reason is that it is ...
LAPD Detective Margaret Nolan returns in The Devil You Know, the next book in the series where P. J. Tracy “seems to have found her literary sweet spot” (New York Times Book Review). Los Angeles has many faces: the real LA where regular people live and work, the degenerate underbelly of any big city, and the rarified world of wealth, power ...
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Jan 1, 2023 · Before to travel Zanzibar you should know that “Zanzibar” is not the official name of the island. When people refer to Zanzibar it is technically all of the Zanzibar Archipelago. Zanzibar Island is real name is “Unguja.”. Unguja is surrounded by many other tiny islands but the only ones that most people have likely heard of are Zanzibar ...
Jan 3, 2023 · In fact, you probably know a few people with epilepsy. Estimates suggest there are about 3 million adults and 470,000 children (under age 18) with active epilepsy in the United States. 1 That’s about 3.4 million people, which is about the same number of people living in New Mexico, Vermont, and West Virginia combined. 2.