The stone majesty of Poulnabrone Dolmen (“hole of sorrows”), in Ireland, is not your typical rockin’ destination — it’s a “portal grave” from the Neolithic period, built between 4200 and 2900 B.C. that offers a stunning snapshot of Stone Age life.
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With 500 Irish citizens converting to Islam every year, Maggie Armstrong spoke to four people who say they found inner peace since becoming Muslims
Islam is Ireland’s fastest-growing religion, with the number of Muslims recorded in the 2011 Census – 48,130 – expected to reach 100,000 by 2020. In a country where only 34pc of approximately 3.8 million Catholics attend Mass, many people are drifting away from religion. But a small number are finding that Islamic beliefs and practices, which allow for a peaceful and community-oriented life, fit their spiritual needs.
It is estimated that up to 500 Irish people convert to Islam every year. There is no official register and no baptism – to convert you simply have to recite the testimony of creed in front of two Muslim witnesses.
While more women convert than men, and most conversions are for marriage, people can have very personal reasons for converting – or reverting as it is known in the Islamic faith, in which it is believed that everyone was born Muslim.
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In the name of The Almighty, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful
One day, the banner of AL-ISLAM will be carried from The West to The East, Insha-Allah.
Umar Solim – England