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Suspected al-Qaeda Terrorist Acts
The following list includes the date, target of attacks, and casualties of significant attacks by the terrorist group al-Qaeda. 1993 (Feb.): Bombing of…The Koran/Sura XV — Hedjr
Sura XV — Hedjr[268]Mecca — 99 Verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful ELIF. LAM. RA.[269] These are the signs of the Book, and of a lucid recital [Koran]. Many a time…The Koran/Sura XXI — The Prophets
Sura XXI — The ProphetsMecca — 112 Verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful THIS people's reckoning hath drawn nigh, yet, sunk in carelessness, they turn aside. Every…Sports
The Panathenaic Stadium is an ancient Greek site that hosted the first modern Olympics. Olympics Summaries of the Winter and Summer Games, medal winners, timelines, participating countries,…The Koran/Sura XXXIV — Saba
Sura XXXIV — Saba[726] Mecca — 54 Verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful PRAISE be to God! to whom belongeth all that is in the Heavens and all that is on the Earth;…The Koran/Sura XIII — Thunder
Sura XIII — ThunderMECCA — 43 Verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful ELIF. LAM. MIM. RA.[844] These, the signs of the Book! And that which hath been sent down to thee…August 2008 Current Events
Here are the key news events of the month organized into three categories: World News, U.S. News, and Business, Society, and Science News. World | Nation | Business/Science/Society Policemen Are…Yemen Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Yemen Index: People History Government and Political Conditions Economy PEOPLEUnlike other people of the Arabian Peninsula who have historically been…The Koran/Sura XVIII — The Cave
Sura XVIII — The CaveMecca — 110 Verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful PRAISE be to God, who hath sent down the Book to his servant, and hath not made it tortuous[491]…hajj
(Encyclopedia) hajjhajjhäj [key], the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, one of the five basic requirements (arkan or “pillars”) of Islam. Its annual observance corresponds to the major holy day id…