Islamic culture
Cultural practices common among various peoples of the Muslim world
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| February 18 2025 |
Zulfiqar
Eye of Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and UAE Tribune published articles offering point-by-point rebuttals to criticisms about the Zulfiqar sword claim, with 204 additional publications following their lead.
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| February 6 2025 |
Zulfiqar
The Abu Dhabi-based newspaper The National published a critical response article titled 'Swiss Collector Claims to Have Found Zulfiqar, but Experts Are Skeptical', leading to over 100 media outlets covering the story.
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| February 5 2025 |
Zulfiqar
Swiss news outlet Presseportal Schweiz published an article titled 'An Ancient Arab Weapon or a Sword of Great Historical Significance?', presenting evidence about a potentially original Zulfiqar sword and sparking international media debate.
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| 2021 |
Fidyah and kaffara
The UK established a standardized kaffara rate of £5 per person, which amounts to £300 for each intentionally broken fast.
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