Islam in the U.S Considering the most recent events of September 11th I thought it would be only fitting to address the religion of Islam and write something that would help people to achieve a better understanding of Islam. First of all Islam means "peace" in loose translation. Although it's frequently translated as "submission" or "surrender". A more accurate translation of Islam would be "peace through willing obedience to allahs fine guidance". New York …showed first 75 words of 557 total…

…showed last 75 words of 557 total…idea that you're not allowed to make "graven" or "idol" images), although it's OK to have a picture on a passport or an identity card. Statues, stuffed toys, using the Internet, non-religious music, dancing, kiteflying, playing cards and chessboards are also prohibited. I feel so lucky and privelaged to be living in a country that for the most part accepts diffrences in race,religion,culture and beliefs. I wouldn't want to live any other way.