Questions tagged [islam]
Cultural questions about Islam and Muslims
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What are the restrictions imposed by the Sharia law in Aceh, Sumatra?
It seems that Sharia law is now applied in the northern tip of Sumatra (Indonesia). That is, in the province of Aceh. The province of Aceh on Google Map.
Does anybody have experience traveling/living ...
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What is appropriate attire for women in Muslim countries?
If my girlfriend was going to travel with me to, say, Jordan, or where-ever, should she probably wear a hijab when she's out and about in public?
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Which countries are "Muslim countries"?
In the question about drinking beer in Dubai it arose that the term "Muslim country" can be seen as one where the laws of the country are affected by the rules of the religion (like Dubai), whereas ...
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How much is a visitor affected by Ramadan in Aceh (Indonesia) considering it has Sharia law?
The Aceh province, in Indonesia, applies the Sharia law all year round. It does impact a traveler's visit whether one likes it or not, as pointed out in What are the restrictions imposed by the Sharia ...
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Is it possible to visit the Vatican while wearing a Hijab?
I have read the question "Is there a dress code when visiting the Vatican in Rome?" carefully and I thought "the better covered the more welcomed" just like the photo suggested.
However the ...
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Are there any standard clothing restrictions when visiting mosques?
I know from visiting many catholic churches that many require knees and shoulders to be covered, so dressing appropriately is essential for hassle-free travel. Are there similar rules that might apply ...
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What do I need to know about traveling to Dubai during Ramadan?
I bought tickets to Dubai for the summer for a small vacation (first week of July). Unfortunately, I did not realize it was during Ramadan. I have been told by a few acquaintances that the laws in ...
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What are the necessary contents of an "Islamic certificate" required for a convert to perform Hajj pilgrimage?
Hajj pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam. In order to perform hajj, one needs a special hajj visa. There seems to be an extra requirement for converts to Islam:
If the applicant has ...
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Does the UK visa system discriminate against Muslims? [closed]
Four people having valid documents for an MRCP examination were refused on different grounds and for us these grounds are not enough justifiable.
Can you tell me, is there any policy change about ...
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What are the consequences of Trump's election for Muslims visiting the US? [closed]
Donald Trump has been known to call for some extreme policies if he's elected president:
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump called Monday for “a total and complete shutdown of Muslims ...
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