Saturday, October 27, 2012

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Jordan has been a hub for humanity since the dawn of civilisation. The Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians and Mesopotamians came in from the east. From the south came the Nabateans, while from the west, Pharonic Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, Byzantines and Crusaders. They left behind archaeological sites, historical towns and monuments scattered all across the country.
During the Ottoman Empire, Al Salt was the capital city of Jordan but was passed over in favour of Amman when the modern state of Jordan was created. Al Salt, a place of human settlement since at least the Iron Age, still retains the charm and pace of a different century. Read more about Al Salt

About United Arab Emirates

UAE came into existence in 1971 as a result of the unification of seven self-governing sheik-ruled emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain. Before the Unification it was known as Trucial Oman. This Middle Eastern country is situated in south east of the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia on the Persian Gulf. Although 90% of UAE is desert land it is an oil rich country. The official religion of UAE is Islam and Muslim population constitutes around 96% of the total population. But UAE is tolerant to other religions of the world and many churches exist in the country. There is also a Hindu temple in Dubai. These facts and its cultural heritage have made UAE a second home to many Asian communities

Bahrain The state takes its name from the largest island

Bahrain, a group of 33 islands, with an area of 707 square kilometres, is situated in the Arabian Gulf, off the east coast of Saudi Arabia.
The state takes its name from the largest island Bahrain, which is 586.5 square kilometres. It is linked by causeways to Muharraq (international airport) and Sitra (industrial area and tank-farm). There are numerous other tiny islands, but they are mainly uninhabited and are best known for the variety of migrating birds which pass through in spring and autumn

Natural Environment Of Qata

natural environment of Qatar
Tourists can explore the natural environment of Qatar by taking an exciting desert safari, relaxing at the many beaches and pools or just enjoying their favourite sport, be it bowling alleys, tennis, snookers, billiards, golf courses, or ice skating rinks. There is something for everyone in this wonderful place.Qatar has numberous old forts and towers spread out across the country, offering a glimpse of bygone times and the days when the tribes of the land were constantly on alert for invading armies. Some of the dozen or so heritage sites have been partially restored, while others exist as ruins or excavation sites.
Umm Slal Mohammed Fort, some 20 km north of Doha, was designed as a residential fort, combining civilian and military functions

Rites of pilgrimage

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*Hajj pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam
– i.e. one of the five obligatory duties of a Muslim.
Allah (SWT) says in the Quran:
*“And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka’bah ) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenses (for one’s conveyance, provision and residence); and whoever disbelieves [i.e. denies Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah), then he is a disbeliever of Allah], then Allah stands not in need of any of the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists).”*
(Aal-e-Imran, 3:97)
The rites of Hajj were laid down by Allah (SWT) to mark historic events in the life of Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.), which show his absolute and total submission to the Will of Allah