Religious Tourism

A community is a social unit of any size that shares common values, whose members resides in a

Abd al-Malik. The place this mosque is built on is sacred to both, Muslims and Jews. According

Thesis: Saudi Arabia’s importance in the Middle East cannot be underestimated. As a key ally in the Global War on Terrorism, we need to comprehend its role in the modern world and its pivotal role in Islam.

Forms of tourism can be discussed in terms of the displacement of persons within certain conditions. These trips always take the visitors outside their usual environment, but might take them also outside their country of residence into another economy. Forms of tourism can also be discussed in terms of the different types of tourism in a particular country, i.e. ecotourism, sports tourism, health tourism, etc.

It was so wonderful to see their dedication from their countless hours of worship. They showed their dedication by going and worshipping, and when they prayed everything stopped. I thought that was especially interesting when Hajj was taking place, and when they were involved in all their rituals. Next, I thought it was awesome how the day of their reckoning was their one on one day with God and then the next day they stones the devil. I also thought it was interesting when they were singing the theme song of Hajj, and that they were faithful to their one God. To sum up, the most attractive aspect of faith which was portrayed in this film, is their dedication and time given to their

First, the Hassan II Mosque was indeed built on a promontory over the Atlantic Ocean, the seabed being visible from the glass floor in the great hall. “The construction, however, was not free of controversy: much of the 750 million needed to build the mosque was financed directly from Moroccans themselves” “Hassan II Mosque”. Every single family was obligated to pay a set minimum amount, in exchange for

In order to pray at the Mosque, men would often time send their sons to go and reserve an area for his prayer-mat. Leaders followed the strict guidelines and rules to provide complete security and safety in the communities. Leaders would rarely have tolerance for people who were guilty of illegal acts, and the moral, Islamic law often influenced rulings. The practice of Islam and how it forms the structure of African

The Arabian Peninsula in the early seventh century was the perfect economical, political, social and religious setting for the rise of Islam. Its successful emergence was due in part to the adoption and rejection of various factors which allowed Islam to mirror the socioeconomic trends, traditions, practices and religious theories that were prevalent throughout the region during this time period. One of the most influential events on the rise of Islam was in the rise of Mecca as a center of trade. Mecca’s rise allowed people from various backgrounds to be exposed to and exchange ideas about culture, tradition and religion. All these ideas congealed in to some of the main concepts and ideas adopted by Islam. Yet Islam

This essay will discuss how Hajj as a pilgrimage has grown throughout the years, and how this tragic incident will affect Saudi’s handle on growth in the future by looking at the steps they can take in order to improve the Hajj environment and safety for the people.

From its rich and varied cultural history and practices to its stunningly beautiful cities full of unique architecture, Saudi Arabia is a fascinating country. With its acknowledged status as the birthplace of Islam, Saudi Arabia is an important cultural and religious hub for many who come seeking spiritual enlightenment or simply a chance to experience the bustling cities and thriving commerce of the prosperous metropolises. With a population of over 28 million people, Saudi Arabia is a vital part of the Middle East, with some major influence on the Arab countries around it. In order to fully appreciate the unique customs and overall societal expectations of this or any other country, one must understand not only its geographical location and a few key facts about it, but how it functions both as a nation made up of many diverse minds, and as a singular driving force in the complicated dance between all the nations of the world. With this in mind, there are several factors to consider when studying a country such as Saudi Arabia, namely, the main language, the major religion, the culture and cultural norms, and the business etiquette.

give a speech, to visitors from Saudi Arabia, related to some pertinent issues that UNICEF Lebanon had

As most of our readers know, I was greatly blessed to have the opportunity to travel to South Africa and engage in a series of six debates recently with defenders of the Islamic faith. This included two debates in mosques, and four at universities. My opponents were Bashir Varnia (in Lenasia), Yusuf Bux (in Johannesburg), Yusuf Ismail (in Potchefstroom) and Shabir Ally (in Erasmia and Pretoria). I also lectured at a number of locations, including Northwest University in Potchefstroom. This was the start of a very busy traveling season, as I just finished speaking at the Semper Reformanda Conference at Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, Texas, pastored by Dr. Voddie Baucham, and I will soon be flying to Canada to speak at the Sola Scriptura Conference. This is, in fact, the busiest traveling month of my life, as my burgeoning frequent flier account and new status as a Platinum frequent flier can attest. I am very thankful for these wonderful ministry opportunities, and surely recognize how blessed I am to be able to serve in these locations.

The meeting discussed the brutal attacks on the Saudi embassy in Tehran where Al-Jubeir noted that the attacks were clear violations of the international conventions, laws, and treaties. According to the sanctity of these international agreements, the Iranian government has a responsibility to protect the diplomatic missions on their soil. Further, he confirmed that the attacks on Saudi diplomats were highly condemned by other countries, as well as regional and international organizations such as UN Security Council, the Arab League, and Gulf Cooperation Council. He asserted that OIC needed to issue a strict stance to Iran from its principles and other international conventions and laws. Additionally, he concluded that Saudi Arabia was more concerned with better relations, mutual respect, non- interference and good principles of neighborliness with Iran but the latter failed to adhere to these basic rules.

On Thursday September 7, 2017, Al Masri Al Youm published an interview it conducted with the Eritrean ruling party ambassador in Cairo. Here we present the English version of the Arabic original which was translated by the Awatestaff.

The Islamic Summit, composed of Kings and Heads of State and Government of Member States, is the supreme authority of the Organization. It convenes once every three years to deliberate, take policy decisions and provide guidance on all issues pertaining to the realization of the objectives and consider other issues of concern to the Member States and the Ummah.