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What is the official name of the legislative body of the Islamic Republic of Iran?
The parliament of Iran is formally known as the Islamic Consultative Assembly, commonly referred to as the Majlis. It is a unicameral legislative body consisting of 290 members who are elected by the public. The Majlis holds significant authority in drafting legislation, ratifying international treaties, and approving the national budget.
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What is the formal name of the legislative body of Afghanistan?
The legislative body of Afghanistan is known as the Wolesi Jirga and Meshrano Jirga, which together form the National Assembly, often referred to as the Shora. The term 'Shura' is an Arabic word meaning 'consultation,' which is deeply rooted in Islamic political tradition. It serves as the representative council responsible for legislative functions within the Afghan political framework.
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Who is the author of the historical work 'Muslim Suffering under Congress Rule'?
The work titled 'Muslim Suffering under Congress Rule' is historically attributed to the author K. Ali. This text provides a perspective on the political climate and the challenges faced by the Muslim community during the specified historical period.
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Which country's intelligence service is identified by the acronym MOIS?
The Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) is the primary intelligence agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is responsible for domestic and foreign intelligence operations, counter-espionage, and internal security. The agency was established in 1984 and plays a central role in the security apparatus of the Iranian government.
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Who was the first Muslim to travel into space during the mission conducted from April 29 to May 6, 1985?
Prince Sultan bin Salman Al Saud, referred to in the option as Prince Sulman Al Masud, became the first Muslim, the first Arab, and the first member of a royal family to fly into space. He participated as a payload specialist on the Space Shuttle Discovery mission STS-51-G in 1985, representing Saudi Arabia.
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Who was the first Muslim woman to travel to space, launching on September 18, 2006?
Anousheh Ansari, an Iranian-American engineer and entrepreneur, made history on September 18, 2006, by becoming the first self-funded woman to fly to the International Space Station. Her mission aboard the Russian Soyuz TMA-9 spacecraft solidified her status as the first Muslim woman to travel into space, serving as an inspiration for women in science and technology globally.
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In May 2011, the planets Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, and Mars were observed clustered within a specific angular distance in the sky. What was this approximate range?
During May 2011, a rare planetary alignment occurred where four planets—Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, and Mars—appeared to gather in the morning sky. Astronomers and observers noted that these celestial bodies were positioned within a relatively tight angular grouping of approximately 16 degrees. This event provided a spectacular visual display for stargazers around the world, highlighting the dynamic nature of planetary orbits as viewed from Earth.
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Which of the following is considered the smallest Muslim-majority state by land area?
The Maldives is an archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean and is recognized as the smallest Muslim-majority country in terms of total land area. While other nations like Bahrain are also small, the Maldives consists of a vast number of tiny islands, resulting in a very small total land mass compared to other sovereign states with significant Muslim populations.
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Given that approximately 52% of Ethiopia's population is Orthodox, what is the estimated percentage of the Muslim population in the country?
Ethiopia is a religiously diverse nation. While the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church represents the largest religious group, Islam is the second-largest religion in the country, with demographic estimates frequently placing the Muslim population at approximately 35%.
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Which country with a significant Muslim population designates English as its official national language?
Nigeria is a country with a large Muslim population, particularly in its northern regions. Due to its colonial history under British rule, English was adopted as the official language to facilitate communication across its diverse ethnic and linguistic groups, serving as the primary medium for government, education, and commerce.