http://minaret.sgforums.com/forums/2570/topics/226003 en-US 60 <p><strong>An Introduction to Call of the Minaret:<br /> <br /> 1. What is the purpose of this forum?<br /></strong><br /> Call of the Minaret is a forum dedicated to the discussion and sharing of anything and everything to do with Islam. All are welcome here, be it Muslims or non-Muslims who want to know more about Islam.<br /> <br /> I know that there already is another forum (The Islam Forum) which aims to serve this purpose. At the same time, though, I realise that the moderators of TIF aren’t around very much to help promote the forum. No offence intended to them, for I’m sure that they have plenty of work on their hands. Many apologies if what I said seemed offensive to anyone; no ill-will or sarcasm is intended.<br /> <br /> As such, I decided to wipe the slate clean and start with a whole new Islamic forum. I have appointed Gauze and Felirox as my fellow co-moderators. They are online at sgforums quite regularly and I believe I can trust them to help run the place well. A forum can only work if everyone plays a part.<br /> <br /> The fourth moderator post is still open; I will be calling for volunteers to fill in this post soon.<br /> <strong><br /> 2. What is the meaning of the name of this forum?<br /></strong><br /> ‘Call of the Minaret’ refers to the act that the muezzin performs to call Muslims to prayer. He would climb to the top of a minaret (an open tower) and call out the azan, which is the first call to prayer.<br /> <br /> So ‘Call of the Minaret’ symbolises the aim of this forum to call Muslim visitors to this forum to help promote and diffuse the knowledge and understanding of Islam. At the same time, as mentioned earlier, non-Muslims are very much welcome here as well to participate in the discussions and to raise any enquiries they may have on Islam.<br /></p> Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:55:30 +0800 minaret.sgforums.com:2570:226003:5721785 fudgester http://minaret.sgforums.com/forums/2570/topics/226003 <p>Welcome to Call of the Minaret!<br /> <br /> This is a discussion forum on anything and everything to do with Islam.<br /> <br /> Please do read the Introduction and Rules &amp; Regulations stickies before proceeding.</p> Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:54:21 +0800 minaret.sgforums.com:2570:226003:5721782 fudgester http://minaret.sgforums.com/forums/2570/topics/226003