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Ali remembered in prayer as an icon who pushed for unity

Memorable images of Muhammad Ali in Kentucky. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”1″ gal_title=”Mohamed Ali”] BY BRUCE SCHREINER AND CLAIRE GALOFARO Associated Press LOUISVILLE, KY. As the faithful chanted a Muslim prayer in unison, dignitaries and fans stood shoulder to shoulder to honor a man who used his celebrity to push for peace among races, religions and cultures. On phones and screens around the …

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Muslim rule and compass: the magic of Islamic geometric design

Islamic craftsmen turned geometry into an art form because pictures of people were not allowed in holy places. Dutchman Eric Broug – who lives in the north of England – has become a global ambassador for this design style. Here he explains why it fascinates him, and gives a step-by-step guide for a tiling of stars To paraphrase Monty Python, …

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Ali remembered in Muslim world as champ, voice of change

By HAMZA HENDAWI       CAIRO (AP) — Of all Muhammad Ali's travels, his 1964 trip to Egypt was perhaps the most symbolic, bringing him face to face with President Gamal Abdel Nasser, who had punched above his own weight as a champion of Third World struggles. Nasser was viewed with suspicion by the United States, but revered across …

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