The Islamic Golden Age refers to the period traditionally dated from the 8th century to the 13th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate, when much of the historically Muslim world was experiencing a scientific, economic, and cultural flourishing. and by the 8th century, the Umayyad Caliphate extended from Iberia in the west to the Indus River in the east. įrom a historical point of view, Islam originated in early 7th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula, in Mecca. The cities of Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem are home to the three holiest sites in Islam. Religious concepts and practices include the Five Pillars of Islam, which are obligatory acts of worship, as well as following Islamic law ( sharia), which touches on virtually every aspect of life and society, from banking and welfare to women and the environment. Like other Abrahamic religions, Islam also teaches a final judgment with the righteous rewarded in paradise and the unrighteous punished in hell. Muslims consider the Quran, in Arabic, to be the unaltered and final revelation of God. Muslims believe that Islam is the complete and universal version of a primordial faith that was revealed many times before through prophets such as Adam, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. The primary scriptures of Islam are the Quran, believed to be the verbatim word of God, as well as the teachings and practices ( sunnah), in traditional accounts ( hadith) of Muhammad ( c. Islam teaches that God is merciful, all-powerful, and unique, and has guided humanity through prophets, revealed scriptures, and natural signs. It is the world's second-largest religion with 1.9 billion followers or 24.9% of the world's population, known as Muslims.
It's beautiful how such complex emotions are so beautifully woven into Tamil lyrics, isn't it?Ī big shout out to Varun Swaminathan and Swetha Sekar for the help.Islam ( / ˈ ɪ s l ɑː m/ Arabic: اَلْإِسْلَامُ, romanized: al-’Islām, ( listen)) is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that Muhammad is a messenger of God. Translation: Music is gone, arrogance has left me. Translation: Oh, the lashes of my eye, Kanave Kanave, David Translation: Magical charmer, until my heart is calm, Imaye Imaye, Raja Rani Translation: I feel like I am dying Vaseegara, Minnale Translation: Oh dear, I walked in fear, Usure Poguthey, Raavanan Translation: As I wonder why the weather is changing, Mannipaya, Vinaathandi Varuvaaya Translation: When nights have not fallen yet, and mornings have not risen yet, Thalli Pogathey, Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada Translation: I asked for flowers, you gave me a garden Kangal Irandal, Subramaniapuram Translation: On the streets in a beautiful evening, Malargal Kaettaen, Ok Kadhal Kanmani Translation: Even trees shiver in winter cold, Thuli Thuli, Paiya Translation: Oh my lover, oh my lover, oh my secret lover, Moongil Thottam, Kadal Translation: We are yet to start talking, Snehithane, Alaipaayuthe you belong to the sky or the clouds? Innum Konjam Neram, Maryan Translation: If you say stop, my time will not move. Translation: Birds have slept already, milk has turned into curd, Nenjukul Peithidum, Vaaranam Aayiram Translation: You are the honey that dances in the rain, Nenjukulle, Kadal To help you understand the beauty of Tami-zh, here are some heartrending lyrics from some of the popular songs: Munbe Vaa, Sillunu Oru Kadhal It's a language that is beautiful and poetic all at once.
It's ' azhagu.' It's an invocation to the gods of beauty, appreciating the magnificence of their handiwork. In Tamil, calling someone beautiful is not just a mere compliment. It's ' kadhal.' It's a feeling so deep that it overwhelms you. Because in Tamil, love is not just a word. Especially when it's in the form of music and poems.
There's something about this language that's absolutely divine. When translated, the above lines mean: I asked for flowers, you gave me a gardenįor anyone who understands even a little bit of Tamil, the translation of the lyrics will never do justice to the original lyrics of the song, for that's the beauty of Tamil.