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Al-Farooq Mosque, New York City
Al-Farooq (also spelled El-Farouk, Al Farouk or Al-Faruq) may refer to: People * Umar, Muslim caliph and companion of Muhammad, known as Al-Faruq ("Distinguisher between truth and false") * Farooqi and Farooq, surnames ** ''Al-Farooq'' (book), biography of Umar by Shibli Nomani * Al-Farouq Aminu, American basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers * El-Farouk Khaki, Canadian lawyer * Omar al-Faruq (1971–2006), Al-Qaeda member * Farouk of Egypt *Farrokh Bulsara, better known as Freddie Mercury, British singer-songwriter Places * Al Farouq training camp, an alleged Al-Qaeda training camp near Kandahar, Afghanistan *Al Farouk de Tombouctou, football (soccer) team in Mali *Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center, in Bloomington, Minnesota Other uses *Al-Farooq (title) Al-Farooq (Arabic: الفاروق, "distinguisher") is the title given to one who distinguishes right from wrong. It was a well-known historical title of the second caliph Umar. Etymology According to the Lisān al-'A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umar
ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb ( ar, عمر بن الخطاب, also spelled Omar, ) was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from August 634 until his assassination in 644. He succeeded Abu Bakr () as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate on 23 August 634. Umar was a senior companion and father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He was also an expert Muslim jurist known for his pious and just nature, which earned him the epithet ''al-Fārūq'' ("the one who distinguishes (between right and wrong)"). Umar initially opposed Muhammad, his distant Qurayshite kinsman and later son-in-law. Following his conversion to Islam in 616, he became the first Muslim to openly pray at the Kaaba. Umar participated in almost all battles and expeditions under Muhammad, who bestowed the title ''al-Fārūq'' ('the Distinguisher') upon Umar, for his judgements. After Muhammad's death in June 632, Umar pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr () as the first caliph and served as the closest adviser t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farooqi
Farooqui ( ar, الفاروقي); also transliterated as Farooqi, Faruki or Al Farooqui), is a distinct name or surname or last name of Arabic origin. Notable Farooquis * Umar, second Caliph of Islam associate of Muhammad * Hafsa bint Umar, wife of Muhammad * Abdullah ibn Umar brother-in-law of Muhammad * Farooque (1948), Bangladeshi actor * Farouk Ruzimatov, Russian ballet dancer * Farouk Shami, Palestinian-American businessman * Farouk al-Sharaa, Syrian politician * Farooq, professional wrestler (ring name) * Khwaja Ghulam Farid, Sufi Poet * Mian Mir ( Sufi saint) * Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar (Sufi venerated by Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs) * Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi scholar * Muhibullah Allahabadi, Sufi Scholar * Ibrahim ibn Adham , Sufi saint * Ismail al-Faruqi, Palestinian-American philosopher * Sachal Sarmast, Sufi Saint * Shaikh Salim Chisti, Sufi Saint * Naseer Ahmad Faruqui, Islamic scholar * Nisar Ahmed Faruqi, Islamic scholar * Musharraf Ali Farooqui, Canadian writ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farooq
Farooq (also transliterated as Farouk, Faruqi, Farook, Faruk, Faroeq, Faruq, or Farouq, Farooqi, Faruque or Farooqui; ar, فاروق, Fārūq) is a common Arabic given and family name. ''Al-Fārūq'' literally means "the one who distinguishes between right and wrong." Given name Farouk *Farouk of Egypt (1920–1965), King of Egypt and the Sudan *Farouk El-Baz (born 1938), scientist * Farouk Hosny (born 1938), painter * Farouk Janeman (1953–2013), Fijian athlete *Farouk Kaddoumi (born 1931), Palestinian leader *Farouk Kamoun (born 1946), Tunisian scientist *Farouk Lawan (born 1962), Nigerian politician *Farouk Seif Al Nasr (1922–2009), Egyptian politician *Farouk Shami, Palestinian-American businessman *Farouk al-Sharaa (born 1938), Syrian politician Farooq *Farooq Abdullah (born 1937), Indian politician *Farooq Kathwari, United States businessman *Farooq Kperogi, Nigerian academic *Farooq Leghari (1940–2010), eighth President of Pakistan from November 14, 1993 until Dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Farooq (book)
''Al-Farūq'' ( ur, الفاروق) is a biography of Caliph Umar, written by Shibli Nomani. Umar is universally acknowledged as the first conqueror, founder and administrator of the Muslim Empire. He was known as Al-Farooq ("Distinguisher between truth and false"). Its publication in 1939 was a significant addition to the knowledge and history of Islamic literature. By extensive study of the subject, the author Nomani collected and collated facts which were lying buried in unpublished manuscripts in great libraries of Istanbul, Beirut, Alexandria, Paris, Berlin and London. The book inspired an unparalleled enthusiasm and ran into several editions in a very short period. The book was translated into English by Maulana Zafar Ali Khan and was titled, ''Al Farooq: The Life of Omar The Great (Second Caliph of Islam)''. Translations * In Turkish by Umar Rada published 1928. * In Persian published in Kabul. (By sister of late King Mohammed Nadir Shah) * In English by Zafar Ali Khan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Farouq Aminu
Al-Farouq Ajiede Aminu (born September 21, 1990) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who last played for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays internationally with the Nigeria national basketball team. Aminu was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2010 NBA draft with the eighth overall pick, and has also played for the New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic, and Chicago Bulls. High school career Aminu went to Norcross High School and was ranked as one of the top college recruits in the nation from the class of 2008. He was ranked #7 in the nation by Rivals.com and #13 by Scout.com. Aminu transferred to Norcross between his freshman and sophomore years from Wesleyan School, but was ruled ineligible and had to play on Norcross' JV team his sophomore year. In his junior year, Aminu and teammate Gani Lawal led Norcross to a 30–3 record and a #12 national seed. Aminu averaged 13.7 p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El-Farouk Khaki
El-Farouk Khaki (born October 26, 1963) is a Tanzanian-born Muslim Canadian of Indian origin who is a refugee and immigration lawyer, and human rights activist on issues including gender equality, sexual orientation, and progressive Islam. He was the New Democratic Party's candidate for the House of Commons in the riding of Toronto Centre in a March 17, 2008 by-election. Khaki came in second with 13.8% of the vote. Biography He was born in Tanzania, which his family fled in 1971 escaping political persecution. His parents arrived in Canada in 1974 and settled in Vancouver where Khaki grew up.Catherine Patch, "Queer Muslims find peace; El-Farouk Khaki founded Salaam Offers a place to retain spirituality", ''Toronto Star'', June 15, 2006 He earned a law degree from the University of British Columbia before moving to Ottawa in 1988 and has lived and worked in Toronto since 1989.Nicholas KeungGay, Muslim lawyer bucks stereotypes -- El-Farouk Khaki says human rights abuses call for a 'j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omar Al-Faruq
Omar al-Faruq ( ar, عمر الفاروق; 1969 – 25 September 2006), also spelled or al-Farouq or al-Farooq, born Mahmoud Ahmad Mohammed Ahmad, was an islamic militant with high profile connections with Al-Qaeda and Jemaah Islamiyah in Southeast Asia particularly the Philippines and Indonesia. Biography Al-Faruq was born in Iraq. It is believed he joined al-Qaeda in the early 1990s and trained in Afghanistan, where he became one of Osama Bin Laden's key lieutenants. U.S. authorities believed al-Faruq was planning bomb attacks on American embassies when he was captured in Bogor, Indonesia in 2002 by an Indonesian security agent who handed him over to the United States. TheAl-Qaeda: Dead or captured , last update ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farouk Of Egypt
Farouk I (; ar, فاروق الأول ''Fārūq al-Awwal''; 11 February 1920 – 18 March 1965) was the tenth ruler of Egypt from the Muhammad Ali dynasty and the penultimate King of Egypt and the Sudan, succeeding his father, Fuad I, in 1936. His full title was "His Majesty Farouk I, by the grace of God, King of Egypt and the Sudan". As king, Farouk was known for his extravagant playboy lifestyle. While initially popular, his reputation eroded due to the corruption and incompetence of his government. He was overthrown in the 1952 coup d'etat, and forced to abdicate in favour of his infant son, Ahmed Fuad, who succeeded him as Fuad II. Farouk died in exile in Italy in 1965. His sister, Princess Fawzia Fuad, was the first wife and consort of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Early life and education He was born as ''His Sultanic Highness'' Farouk bin Fuad, Hereditary Prince of Egypt and Sudan, on 11 February 1920 (Jumada al-Awwal 21, 1338 A.H.) at Abdeen Palace, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British singer and songwriter, who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury defied the conventions of a rock frontman with his theatrical style, influencing the artistic direction of Queen. Born in 1946 in Zanzibar to Parsi-Indian parents, Mercury attended English-style boarding schools in India from the age of eight and returned to Zanzibar after secondary school. In 1964, his family fled the Zanzibar Revolution, moving to Middlesex, England. Having studied and written music for years, he formed Queen in 1970 with guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. Mercury wrote numerous hits for Queen, including "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", " Somebody to Love", "We Are the Champions", "Don't Stop Me Now" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Farouq Training Camp
The Al Farouq training camp, also called ''Jihad Wel al-Farouq'', was a Taliban and Al-Qaeda training camp near Kandahar, Afghanistan. Camp attendees received small-arms training, map-reading, orientation, explosives training, and other training. Nasir al-Bahri reported that the camp was only established following the arrival of Egyptian Islamic Jihad and Egyptian Islamic Group militants who had suitable expertise as to provide training to others. The United States attacked the area with cruise missiles on August 20, 1998, in retaliation for the 1998 embassy bombings.Testimony of Abdurahman Khadr as a witness in the trial against Charkaoui, July 13, 2004Michelle Shephard, ''Guantanamo's Child'', 2008. It continued to operate until August 2001, when it was shut down by its trainers.Temple-Raston, Dina. ''The Jihad Next Door: The Lackawanna Six and Rough Justice in the Age of Terror, 2007 The camp was bombed again on October 10, 2001. According to U.S. intelligence analysts, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Farouk De Tombouctou
Al Farouk de Tombouctou is a football and basketball club based in the Malian city of Timbuktu. Football Al Farouk were promoted for the first time to the Malian Premiere Division in September 2008, after winning the Division 2, group A tournament, based in their home city of Timbuktu. They had never previously played in the nation's top division, although they competed in the promotion championship in the 2003–2006 seasons. Achievements * Malien second division Malian may refer to: * Malian, Iran (other), places in Iran with the name * Something of, from, or related to Mali, a country in West Africa * Something of, from, or related to the Malians (Greek tribe) The Malians ( grc, Μαλιε ...: Group A champions (2008) Basketball Al Farouk has also fielded successful men's and women's basketball teams, with their men's team being invited to the Top Eight Malian championship in 2008. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center
Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center is a mosque in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. On August 5, 2017, Emily Claire Hari (known at the time as Michael Hari), Michael McWhorter, and Joe Morris of Clarence, Illinois detonated an improvised explosive near the mosque, which damaged the structure but no one was hurt, in an effort to scare Muslims into leaving the United States. McWhorter and Morris pled guilty to crimes relating to the attack and Hari was convicted of several crimes in a 2020 federal trial. History The mosque first opened in 2011, when the Dar Al Farooq Center purchased a building that had previously been the site of Northgate Elementary School and Concordia High School. The building that now houses the mosque was also sometimes used by a Lutheran church. 2017 bombing On August 5, 2017, at about 5:00 a.m. local time, an improvised explosive device detonated near the mosque, damaging an imam's office and sending smoke throughout the building. No one was hurt in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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