What is Islam's view about education, science and technology? The framework of Islamic thought represents a comprehensive view of life and the universe.  A Muslim is therefore required to acquire both religious and worldly knowledge.

The Islamic veil or "hijab" refers to the loose-fitting, opaque outer garments with which a Muslim woman covers her head and body.  

The simple cube-shaped stone building located in Makkah is called the Ka‘bah or the Sacred House.

We live in a world that demands logic and proof and is not content with only belief. 

There are many people who follow the teachings of a religion as best they can and others who believe in God in some way without practicing any formal religion.

Prophethood is not something acquired by a person who proves himself worthy, nor is it granted in recognition of piety. 

When replying to this question, we must first define what is meant by "equal" and identify the aspect which worries us in terms of gender equality.

A true Muslim is satisfied with himself and his place in the universe due to the knowledge that he is not merely a worthless particle within an accidental existence or an insignificant creature with no purpose or role to play in life. 

Terrorism is when innocent people are specifically targeted to instill fear in a population. It is categorically prohibited in Islam.

"Jihad" is a term often misunderstood and associated with violent radical militants.  This Arabic word is frequently mistranslated as "holy war," although there is no such thing in Islam.  Holy war is something undertaken to forcibly subject others to certain religious doctrines.  As we have seen, this is expressly forbidden in Islam.