The hunt for the bean pie street sellers of legend, and how this dessert is a symbol of liberation for many Black Muslims
Man, I’m out here selling bean pies.” James 40X’s voice crackled through the phone, as if his whole life was on the move. I ...
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Design and symbolism of the mosque
The star and crescent This is sometimes seen at the top of a mosque, and is a commonly known symbol relating to Islam. The five pointed star reflects the Five Pillars of Islam which are central to ...
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Key facts about Islam
Islam is the name of the religion, and its followers are known as Muslims. Muslims believe there is one true God, called Allah (the Arabic word for God). In Arabic the word Islam means 'submission ...