Who founded the Umayyad emirate in Al-Andalus?
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Abd al-Rahman I established an independent Umayyad emirate in Cordoba.
He survived the Abbasid overthrow of the Umayyads.
Practice PMS Islamic Studies questions with answers and explanations.
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Abd al-Rahman I established an independent Umayyad emirate in Cordoba.
He survived the Abbasid overthrow of the Umayyads.
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Halal means lawful or permitted under Islamic guidance.
It applies to food, conduct, earnings, and other matters.
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Tariq ibn Ziyad crossed into Iberia in 711 CE.
Gibraltar's name is linked to Jabal Tariq.
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Haram refers to actions or things prohibited by clear Islamic evidence.
Avoiding them is a religious duty.
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Salahuddin Ayyubi recaptured Jerusalem after the Battle of Hattin.
He became known for military skill and chivalry.
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Fard means an obligation established by authoritative evidence.
Deliberately neglecting it without excuse is sinful.
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Shura means consulting others in collective affairs.
It is praised as a characteristic of the believing community.
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Ukhuwwah means brotherhood and solidarity.
It encourages mutual support and reconciliation.
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Silat al-rahm means keeping and strengthening kinship ties.
Islam strongly discourages severing family relationships.
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The Qur'an repeatedly commands good treatment of parents.
Respect does not require obedience in disobedience to Allah.
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Islam strongly protects the dignity and property of orphans.
Misusing an orphan's wealth is severely condemned.
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Ghibah means mentioning a person's disliked fault behind their back.
It is prohibited even when the statement is true.