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Archive-name: islam-faq/part1
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Copyright 1993,1994,1995 Asim Mughal (mughal@caltech.edu)
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Frequently Asked Questions: Part 1
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This message is automatically posted to 'Islam'
every month and when updated. This lists answers to most
commonly asked questions on the forum. Contributions & changes
are requested and should be directed to: mughal@caltech.edu
OVERVIEW: The Frequently Asked Questions document for
Islam has been divided in parts. Below is the index.
Part 1 - Welcome & Index
Part 2 - Info on Islamic News Groups
Part 3 - Introduction to Islam
Part 4 - God & Worship
Part 5 - Islam, Quran & Muhammad (PBUH)
Part 6 - Marriage Laws in Islam
Part 7 - Women In Islam
Part 8 - Life after Death, Moral System & Human rights in Islam
Part 9 - Islam: Prophethood, Jesus & Trinity
Part 10 - Islam: Farrakhism & Malcom X
Part 11 - Islamic Internet Guide: Islamic Resources on Internet
Part 12 - Other Islamic Resource Guides on Internet
Part 13 - Islamic Literature: Books & Video
Part 14 - Islamic Calendar & Prayer Time Table for 1994
Part 15 - Misc: List of Halal Foods
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PART 1: Welcome & Index
Contents
--Articles--
1. Welcome ...................................................................
2. 1-800-662-ISLAM ...........................................................
3. Islam on Phone ............................................................
4. Archive Info ..............................................................
5. Credits ...................................................................
6. History of FAQ ............................................................
Articles .....................................................................
1. Welcome ...................................................................
This series of FAQ provides basic introductory information on Islam.
This information has been collected in response to the questions asked
on the USENET forum, Islam.
It is hoped, by providing this basic information, a lot of common
misconceptions are answered. In addition, those who wish to read beyond
the basic introduction, information is provided on how to find Islamic
literature on internet and in bookstores.
In this part of the series, the information specific to this FAQ is
provided. This includes the credits to the sources & the information on
where this FAQ is archived.
2. 1-800-662-ISLAM ...........................................................
Non-Muslims interested to learn about Islam can now dial toll-free
1-800-662-ISLAM
The phone number has been set up by the Islamic Circle of North America
(ICNA) exclusively for non-Muslims. The number became operational on
August 30, 1994.
Note: The last letter 'M' in the telephone number is optional.
3. Islam on Phone ...........................................................
(312) 777-0767
Ask for a list of questions and codes. Provided by III&E.
4. Archive Info ..............................................................
This FAQ is archived at several sites and is available for public
retrieval thru anonymous FTP, E-MAIL, Gopher & World Wide Web.
-- Anonymous FTP --
Login: anonymous
Password: Your e-mail address
Site: rtfm.mit.edu
Dir: /pub/usenet/news.answers/islam-faq/
Site: ftp.uu.net
Dir: /pub/usenet/news.answers/islam-faq/
Site: ftp.cco.caltech.edu
Dir: /pub/calmsa/islam-faq/
-- E-MAIL --
Send E-mail to: mail-server@rtfm.mit.edu
Text of E-mail Message:
send usenet/news.answers/islam-faq/part1
quit
-- GOPHER --
Site: gopher.caltech.edu 70
Path: Computing Information/
CCO anonymous ftp archive/
pub/
calmsa/
islam-faq/
Site: latif.com 70
Path: Resources relating to Islam/
Soc.Religion.Islam
-- World-Wide-Web (WWW) --
One recommended interface is 'mosaic,' below are mosaic 'home pages.'
URL at USENET Archive site:
http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/islam-faq/faq.html
URL at Caltech MSA site:
http://www.cco.caltech.edu/~calmsa/links.html
5. Credits ...................................................................
The author wishes to thank all those who contributed in any capacity for
the original one part FAQ or this multi-part FAQ.
-- SOURCES --
The basic introduction and literature presented in the FAQ is from
brochures on Islam distributed by Institute of Islamic Information &
Education (III&E). These brochures were typed in electronic form by
Ms.M.Ahmed.
What is III&E?
III&E is an acronym for the Institute of Islamic Information & Education
which was established in Chicago, Illinois in 1985. The III&E is
registered in the State of Illinois and recognized by the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) as a not-for-profit religious organization.
More information can be obtained by contacting Dr. M. Amir, III&E, P.O.
Box 41129, Chicago, IL 60641-0129, U.S.A.; Fax: (312) 777-7199; or
contact Sr. Margaret Ahmed.
-- FORMAT --
The format of the FAQ series has been done by utilizing resources of
Islamic Information & News Network (IINN). A custom program, Nebula,
written by editors of IINN for generating newsletters has been used.
What is IINN?
Islamic Information & News Network is a forum dedicated to educate the
network community on issues relating to Islam and Muslims in an academic
& non-political environment. Weekly digest is available on internet by
subscribing to MUSLIMS@ASUACAD.BITnet (A Bitnet listserv list) and on
USENET: bit.listserv.muslims.
-- Multi-part FAQ V3.1 --
Contributions by: Margaret Ahmed, Zafar Hasan, Altaf Bhimji, Sharaaz
Khan & Masood Cajee.
-- Original FAQ --
The following people contributed towards the original one part FAQ.
Ishaq Zahid, Suhail Farooqi, Masud Khan, Salman Shaikh, Basalat Ali
Raja, Iraj Mughal, Kent Landfield, Ahmad Hashem & Asadullah K.
Japanwala, ,Daniel Faigin, Abdullah Haydar, Ahmed Abd-Allah, Nabil
Rehman.
-- Permissions --
Permission to post this multi-part FAQ has been obtained by the
following:
o Institute of Islamic Information & Education (III&E)
o Islamic Information & News Network (Muslims@PSUVM.bitnet)
o Moderator(s) of News.Answers (Thomas Khoenig & P.Huang)
6. History of FAQ ............................................................
The following is history of this FAQ in ascending order:
V 3.3 Released Mar 27, 1995 Cosmetic changes in header/footer.
V 3.2 Released Feb 01, 1995 Changed to 'Islam FAQ'
V 3.1 Released Jan 10, 1995 Split into 15 parts, internet guides & III&E
articles added.
V 3.0 Released Aug 14-28,1994, FAQ Split into 10 parts, III&E articles
included
V 2.9 Released July 04,1994, updated #2 #5 #9 #12
V 2.8 Released May 01, 1994, New item # 20
V 2.7 Released Apr 04, 1994, New Item # 3, update #8, #9.
V 2.6 Released Feb 26, 1994, New items # 11, # 17, # 18. Updated: #4,#7,#8
V 2.5 Released Jan 31, 1994, New item # 15. Item # 5 updated.
V 2.4 Released Jan 25, 1994, New item # 14
V 2.3 Released Jan 20, 1994, SRI mods updated.
V 2.2 Released Jan 19, 1994, Item 4 expanded, Trimmed Item 5
V 2.1 Released Jan 07, 1994, Minor touchup
V 2.0 Released Jan 05, 1994, Items 8-14 added
V 1.5 Released Jan 02, 1994. Item 1 expanded
V 1.0 Released Dec 25, 1993. 7 Items.
HISTORY & CREDITS FOR MERGED 'alt-newsgroup' FAQ:
HISTORY:
V 1.0 April 25, 1994 Total Items # 13
V 1.2 June 08, 1994 Items #3, #13,#14 are new. #15 Edited
V 1.3 June 26, 1994 New Item #15
V 1.4 Sept 05, 1994 New Item # 16, #1,#13,# 15 updated
CREDITS: Ahmed Helmy, Muhammad Ridha, Hussain Helmy, Salahuddin Ahmad,
Abdulrahman Al-Ali, Blake Ross, Pat St Jean, I Hussain
# End of Islam FAQ Part 1 #
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