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Prayer rugs adorn the ground where the imam leads Friday prayers. On the upper right of the whiteboard is the prayer clock that shows the proper times of prayer for the day.

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The women's prayer room, located downstairs, has a T.V. in the front of the room so the women can see the Imam while he is leading the men's prayer service.

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The men's prayer space in 2016 with new carpet tailored for prayer, viewed from the back of the room.

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Banadir Restuarant and Halal Grocery on Central Ave. in Faribault

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Bookshelf full of Qurans in the men's prayer room of Abubakar As-Saddique Islamic Center.

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Three boys stand outside the front entrance of Abubakar As-Saddique Islamic Center.

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The two Buddhas in the upper sanctuary both are performing the Bhumisparsha mudra.

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The outdoor temple of the Watt. In the foreground the Buddha statue is has the Bhumisparsha mudra, or the earth touching or earth witness mudra. This mudra, formed with all five fingers of the right hand extended to touch the ground, symbolizes the…

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A reclining Buddha is represents the historical Buddha during his last illness, about to enter the Nirvana. He is lying on the right flank, his head resting on a cushion or relying on his right elbow, supporting his head with his…

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The wheels around the stupa and the temple represent the dhamma (dharma in Sanskrit). Dhamma is widely defined to be the words of the Buddha, the practice of his teaching, and the attainment of enlightenment. Dhamma is not just doctrines; it is…
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