/u/loverofshawarma's posts
There are accusations in some circles on Saudi Arabia raising the cost of the Hajj (annual piligramage) for it's own profit. Is there any analysis on the historic cost of the Hajj over the centuries? How closely was the historic economy of the city of Makkah tied to the trade with pilgrims?
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When did astronomy/technology become sophisticated enough to calculate the birth of the new moon? Or calculate the moon set and moon rise time for a given day? As a muslim this topic is discussed quite often but there is no clear answer.
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Were sword sheaths generally one size all or were they made custom to fit a particular width or a particular sword?
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A scene in Peaky Blidners shows the British Army deployed to Brimingham to fight the communists. How much truth is in that?
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In early Islam, 1400 years ago, how did people calculate 2.5% of their wealth to be given to Zakat (almsgiving,)?. Did they get salaries? Was the average man that good at mathematics?
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[WP] A majority of civilisations greatest achievements in agriculture and technology were the result of a zealous, meddling time traveller whose aim in life was to create the Big Mac burger. This is his story and how he changed the world.
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Looking for pictures of an Istraha or A Saudi guest outhouse with a fireplace. Would be super cool if someone could send me a painting of one.
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