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every corner of the globe. Although Makkah is always filled withvisitors, the annualHajjis performed in the twelfth month of theIslamic calendar. Male pilgrims wear special simple clothes whichstrip away distinctions of class and culture so that all stand equalbefore God.The rites of theHajjinclude circling the Kaaba seven timesand going seven times between the hillocks of Safa and Marwa, asHagar did during her search for water. Then the pilgrims standtogether in Arafa1and ask God for what they wish and for Hisforgiveness, in what is often thought of as a preview of the Day ofJudgment.The end of theHajjis marked by a festival,Eid Al-Adha, whichis celebrated with prayers. This, andEid al-Fitr, a feast-daycommemorating the end of Ramadan, are the two annual festivalsof the Muslim calendar.(Please visitwww.islam-guide.com/pillarsfor more infor-mation on the Five Pillars of Islam.)Islam in the United StatesIt is difficult to generalize about American Muslims. They areconverts, immigrants, factory work-ers, and doctors. This varied commu-nity is unified by a common faith,underpinned by a nationwide networkof a large number of mosques.Muslims arrived early in NorthAmerica. By the eighteenth century,there were many Muslims in North America.Great numbers of Americans have entered the fold of Islam.They are from different classes: the rich, the poor, the educated,and the illiterate. Today, there are about five and a half millionMuslims in the United States.2###Chapter 3General Information on IslamA Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding IslamIslam in the United States68(1) An area about 15 miles from Makkah.(2)The World Almanac and Book of Facts 1996, Famighetti, p. 644.
For More Information on IslamIf you would like more information on Islam, or if youhave any questions or comments, or for this book in otherlanguages, please visit the web site of this book at:www.islam-guide.comFor a printed copy of this book, please visit:www.islam-guide.com/copiesAlso, you may contact one of the following organizations:1) The United States:Islamic Assembly of North America3588 Plymouth Road, Suite # 270, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USATel.: (734) 528-0006 - Fax: (734) 528-0066E-mail: IANA@IANAnet.orgIslamic Foundation of AmericaPO Box: 3415, Merrifield, VA 22116, USATel.: (703) 914-4982 - Fax: (703) 914-4984E-mail: info@ifa.wsAlharamain Islamic Foundation1257 Siskiyou Blvd., no. 212, Ashland, OR 97520, USATel.: (541) 482-1116 - Fax: (541) 482-1117E-mail: haramain@alharamain.orgIslamic Information Institute of Dar-us-Salam5301 Edgewood Rd., College Park, MD 20740-4623, USATel.: (301) 982-9463 - Fax: (301) 982-9849E-mail: iiid@islamworld.netWorld Assembly of Muslim YouthPO Box: 8096, Falls Church, VA 22041-8096, USATel.: (703) 820-6656 - Fax: (703) 783-8409E-mail: support@wamyusa.orgAl Jumuah MagazinePO Box: 5387, Madison, WI 53705-5387, USATel.: (608) 277-1855 - Fax: (608) 277-0323E-mail: info@aljumuah.comNote:Please visitwww.islam-guide.com/centersforaddresses of Islamic centers near you.2) Canada:Islamic Information and Da’wah Center International1168 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6H 1N1, CanadaTel.: (416) 536-8433 - Fax: (416) 536-0417E-mail: comments@islaminfo.comFor More Information on IslamA Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam69
3) The United Kingdom:Al-Muntada Al-Islami Centre7 Bridges Place, Parsons Green, London SW6 4HW, UKTel.: 44 (0207) 736 9060 - Fax: 44 (0207) 736 4255E-mail: muntada@almuntada-alislami.orgJam’iat Ihyaa’ Minhaaj Al-SunnahPO Box: 24, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 8ED, UKTel. and Fax: 44 (01473) 251578E-mail: mail@jimas.org4) Saudi Arabia:Alharamain Islamic FoundationPO Box: 69606, Riyadh 11557, Saudi ArabiaTel.: (966-1) 465-2210 - Fax: (966-1) 462-3306E-mail: haramain@alharamain.orgWorld Assembly of Muslim YouthPO Box: 10845, Riyadh 11443, Saudi ArabiaTel.: (966-1) 464-1669 - Fax: (966-1) 464-1710E-mail: info@wamy.orgFor Suggestions and Commentson This BookIf you have any suggestions or comments on this book, pleasesend them to the author I. A. Ibrahim at:E-mail: ib@i-g.orgŸTel.: (966-1) 454-1065ŸFax: (966-1)453-6842ŸPO Box: 21679, Riyadh 11485, Saudi ArabiaAlso, if you would like more information about Islam or if youwould like additional copies of this book you may contact the author.For Further Reading on IslamThe True Religion, by Bilal Philips.This is the Truth, published by Alharamain Islamic Foundation.The Qur’an and Modern Science, by Dr. Maurice Bucaille, edited by Dr.A. A. B. Philips.Towards Understanding Islam, by Abul A’la al-Mawdudi.Life After Death(pamphlet), by World Assembly of Muslim Youth.The Muslim’s Belief, by Muhammad al-Uthaimin, translated by Dr.Maneh al-Johani.Interpretation of the Meanings of The Noble Qur’an in the EnglishLanguage, by Dr. Muhammad Al-Hilali and Dr. Muhammad Khan.For a copy of any of these books or pamphlets, please visitwww.islam-guide.com/booksor contact one of the organizations listedon pages 69-70.For Suggestions and Comments on This BookŸFor Further Reading on IslamA Brief Illustrated Guide To Understanding Islam70
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