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1,400 embrace Islam 
A total of 1,400 people converted to Islam at the Qatar Islamic Cultural Centre (Fanar) this year, according to a recent report issued by the centre. 

The 2008-2009 annual report, which highlighted the Fanar’s achievements, said that the new Muslims were from 20 different nationalities and religions. 

About the reasons behind their acceptance of Islam, the report cited marriage to a Muslim, the Muslims’ way of life, reading about Islam, unconvinced about the previous faith among other reasons. 

Aisha, a 51-year-old Russian expatriate, was quoted as saying that she converted from Christianity after reading about Islam in Qatar, while Sally, a Lebanese expatriate, said her decision to get married to a Muslim was a main factor and that she was more convinced of accepting Jesus Christ as a prophet of God rather than a son. 

George, who became Abdullah, said his colleagues at work helped him to understand Islam, while Moaz said he was a Hindu and decided to embrace Islam to escape from the stigma of being branded as Dalit in his previous faith. 

Fanar seeks to motivate non-Muslims to become more informed about Islam, by diffusing Islamic culture through multiple styles and means.
The centre offers several programmes for non-Arabs as well as non-Muslims, including courses on the Arabic language, Arabic calligraphy and Islamic arts, Islamic Shari’ah. 
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Note: Qatar is a tiny country with population only several hundred thousands. So, 1400 is a big number. 

Edited by semar - 14 October 2009 at 8:37am

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semar Male Islam Senior Member Senior Member Joined: 11 March 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 615	Topic: In Qatar - 1,400 embrace Islam Posted: 13 October 2009 at 11:52pm
	http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=319664&version=1&template_id=36&parent_id=16 1,400 embrace Islam A total of 1,400 people converted to Islam at the Qatar Islamic Cultural Centre (Fanar) this year, according to a recent report issued by the centre. The 2008-2009 annual report, which highlighted the Fanar’s achievements, said that the new Muslims were from 20 different nationalities and religions. About the reasons behind their acceptance of Islam, the report cited marriage to a Muslim, the Muslims’ way of life, reading about Islam, unconvinced about the previous faith among other reasons. Aisha, a 51-year-old Russian expatriate, was quoted as saying that she converted from Christianity after reading about Islam in Qatar, while Sally, a Lebanese expatriate, said her decision to get married to a Muslim was a main factor and that she was more convinced of accepting Jesus Christ as a prophet of God rather than a son. George, who became Abdullah, said his colleagues at work helped him to understand Islam, while Moaz said he was a Hindu and decided to embrace Islam to escape from the stigma of being branded as Dalit in his previous faith. Fanar seeks to motivate non-Muslims to become more informed about Islam, by diffusing Islamic culture through multiple styles and means. The centre offers several programmes for non-Arabs as well as non-Muslims, including courses on the Arabic language, Arabic calligraphy and Islamic arts, Islamic Shari’ah. ========== Note: Qatar is a tiny country with population only several hundred thousands. So, 1400 is a big number. Edited by semar - 14 October 2009 at 8:37am
	Salam/Peace, Semar The Prophet said: "Do not eat before you are hungry, and stop eating before you are full" "1/3 of your stomach for food 1/3 for water, 1/3 for air"
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Akhe Abdullah Male Islam Senior Member Joined: 19 November 2008 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 1203	Posted: 14 October 2009 at 8:16am
	Salams Semar.JazakAllah Kheiran for the link.Alhamduillah!
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Akhe Abdullah Male Islam Senior Member Joined: 19 November 2008 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 1203	Posted: 14 October 2009 at 8:19am
	Salams,Semar.The Prophet said: "Do not eat before you are hungry, and stop eating before you are full" "1/3 of your stomach for food 1/3 for water, 1/3 for air" SubhanAllah!if we all knew this exact formula especially here in America it will be a more healthier place(InshAllah) Edited by Akhe Abdullah - 14 October 2009 at 8:41am
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semar Male Islam Senior Member Senior Member Joined: 11 March 2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 615	Posted: 14 October 2009 at 8:38am
	Agree!!
	Salam/Peace, Semar The Prophet said: "Do not eat before you are hungry, and stop eating before you are full" "1/3 of your stomach for food 1/3 for water, 1/3 for air"
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