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Al-Nurayn Mosque
Al-Nurayn Mosque ( ar, مسجد النورين) is a modern mosque in Qusra, West Bank, State of Palestine, Palestine. It gained attention in September 2011 when it became the target of an arson attack allegedly perpetrated by militant Jewish settlers. Arson attack The mosque was significantly damaged in an overnight arson attack on 5 September 2011, which took place at approximately 3:00 am local time (Greenwich Mean Time, GMT+2). Two burning tyres were thrown through broken windows on the ground floor; the fire and vandalism were discovered by worshippers arriving for prayers later in the morning. Words in Hebrew script, Hebrew had been graffitied on the walls, and included hateful incites against Muhammad and threats of further attacks. A star of David had been graffitied alongside the name of Migron, Mateh Binyamin, Migron, an unauthorised Jewish settlement about to the south where Israeli police had dismantled three structures the previous day. The attack is believed to ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunni Islam
Sunni Islam () is the largest branch of Islam, followed by 85–90% of the world's Muslims. Its name comes from the word '' Sunnah'', referring to the tradition of Muhammad. The differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims arose from a disagreement over the succession to Muhammad and subsequently acquired broader political significance, as well as theological and juridical dimensions. According to Sunni traditions, Muhammad left no successor and the participants of the Saqifah event appointed Abu Bakr as the next-in-line (the first caliph). This contrasts with the Shia view, which holds that Muhammad appointed his son-in-law and cousin Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor. The adherents of Sunni Islam are referred to in Arabic as ("the people of the Sunnah and the community") or for short. In English, its doctrines and practices are sometimes called ''Sunnism'', while adherents are known as Sunni Muslims, Sunnis, Sunnites and Ahlus Sunnah. Sunni Islam is sometimes referred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
