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Debate has swirled for several years around the question of what Islamists would do if they came to power. Islamists believe that modern societies have deviated from the "straight path" that Islam prescribes (2:213) and that the remedy lies in a range of political action... More
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This year Ramadan began on September 1 and ended on September 30. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims exercise physical and spiritual discipline: controlling desires, performing good works for the poor and less fortunate, and devoting more time and attention to prayer...
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