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Crash Course Religions

The History and Practice of Islam on Earth and Beyond

In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we dig into the beliefs, pillars, and spread of Islam.

11/12/2024 | Rating NR

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Crash Course Religions

The History and Practice of Islam on Earth and Beyond

Episode 10 | 11m 39sVideo has Closed Captions

In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we dig into the beliefs, pillars, and spread of Islam.

Many Muslims believe it’s their religious duty to pray five times a day in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca. But how do they do it in space? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we dig into the beliefs, pillars, and spread of Islam, from the astronomers who charted stars hundreds of years ago to the Malaysian astronaut who took his faith to space.

11/12/2024 | Rating NR

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Crash Course Religions

The History and Practice of Islam on Earth and Beyond

Episode 10 | 11m 39sVideo has Closed Captions

Many Muslims believe it’s their religious duty to pray five times a day in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca. But how do they do it in space? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we dig into the beliefs, pillars, and spread of Islam, from the astronomers who charted stars hundreds of years ago to the Malaysian astronaut who took his faith to space.

11/12/2024 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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