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42 commonsense assertions
Concepts (42) friday (1) day of week (1) calligraphy (1) geometric patterns (1) polygamy (1) dates (fruit) (1) faith (1) forearm (1) funeral (1) gender segregation (1) marriage (1) celebration of the sun (1) color blue (1) community connectivity (1) embroidery (1) explode (1) fountain (1) gall (1) harem (1) honor and shame (1) human remains (1) icons (1) image (1) lunar new year (1) minaret (1) money lending (1) nail (1) optical illusions (1) outdoor footwear removal in religious contexts (1) purification techniques (1) redeem (1) sacred chanting (1) scientific research ethics (1) sharing resources (1) shura (1) spicy food (1) taking oath (1) tattoos (1) use of arabic script (1) visual art (1) wearing hats in church (1) zakat (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 friday Islamic cultures Fridays are important as a day of congregational prayer in Islamic cultures. 5
2 day of week Islamic cultures Friday is the holiest day in Islamic culture, dedicated to communal prayer and rest. 4
3 calligraphy Islamic cultures Calligraphy holds religious and artistic significance in Islamic cultures. 3
4 geometric patterns Islamic cultures Geometric patterns in Islamic art and architecture symbolize the infinite and unchanging nature, often representing the spiritual. 3
5 polygamy Islamic cultures Polygamy is allowed in Islamic cultures with specific conditions and limitations. 3
6 dates (fruit) Islamic cultures Dates are a staple food in Islamic cultures and are used to break fast during Ramadan. 2
7 faith Islamic cultures Faith heavily influences daily life and societal norms in Islamic cultures. 2
8 forearm Islamic cultures In Islamic cultures, exposing the forearm, especially for women, may be considered immodest. 2
9 funeral Islamic cultures Islamic funerals emphasize simplicity and prompt burials within 24 hours after death. 2
10 gender segregation Islamic cultures In Islamic cultures, gender segregation is common in public spaces and social events. 2
11 marriage Islamic cultures In Islamic cultures, arranged marriages with family involvement and marriage contracts are common. 2
12 celebration of the sun Islamic cultures Islamic cultures celebrate the sun's influence on religious holidays and feasts. 1
13 color blue Islamic cultures In Islamic cultures, the color blue is believed to symbolize protection against the evil eye. 1
14 community connectivity Islamic cultures Community connectivity in Islamic cultures is promoted through communal religious gatherings and shared charitable initiatives, fostering interpersonal bonds and social harmony. 1
15 embroidery Islamic cultures Embroidery is an important form of artistic expression in Islamic cultures, often used to decorate clothing and textiles. 1
16 explode Islamic cultures Explosions in Islamic cultures are often associated with violence and conflict and are seen as destructive and dangerous. 1
17 fountain Islamic cultures Fountains are important to Islamic cultures, often used in mosque courtyards and symbolizing cleanliness and purification. 1
18 gall Islamic cultures Gall in Islamic cultures refers to the gallbladder and is seen as important for digestion and health. 1
19 harem Islamic cultures The harem historically referred to the private quarters of a household or palace in Islamic cultures. 1
20 honor and shame Islamic cultures In Islamic cultures, maintaining personal and family honor is of great importance and can result in social ostracism and familial repercussions. 1
21 human remains Islamic cultures Islamic cultures prefer immediate burial without embalming for handling human remains. 1
22 icons Islamic cultures In Islamic cultures, icons in the form of human or animal figures are generally avoided or prohibited in religious contexts to prevent idolatry. 1
23 image Islamic cultures In Islamic cultures, images of religious figures, particularly Prophet Muhammad, are generally prohibited. 1
24 lunar new year Islamic cultures The Lunar New Year is not a significant celebration in Islamic cultures. 1
25 minaret Islamic cultures A minaret is a tower attached to a mosque used for the call to prayer in Islamic cultures. 1
26 money lending Islamic cultures Islamic cultures prohibit the charging of interest in money lending. 1
27 nail Islamic cultures Nail painting is discouraged in Islamic cultures due to potential interference with ritual ablution. 1
28 optical illusions Islamic cultures Islamic cultures view optical illusions with caution due to their potential to deceive or mislead. 1
29 outdoor footwear removal in religious contexts Islamic cultures In Islamic cultures, removing outdoor footwear before entering a mosque is a sign of respect and etiquette. 1
30 purification techniques Islamic cultures In Islamic cultures, ritual purification (wudu) involves specific cleansing of body parts before prayers. 1
31 redeem Islamic cultures Seeking redemption through charity and supplication is integral to religious life in Islamic cultures. 1
32 sacred chanting Islamic cultures In Islamic cultures, sacred chanting is expressed through Quranic recitation, highly valuing melodious and rhythmic recitation. 1
33 scientific research ethics Islamic cultures Scientific research ethics in Islamic cultures prioritize human dignity, privacy, and communal benefit over individual autonomy. 1
34 sharing resources Islamic cultures Islamic cultures encourage sharing resources as a religious duty and form of charity. 1
35 shura Islamic cultures Shura is a vital principle in Islamic governance, involving community consultation and consent. 1
36 spicy food Islamic cultures Islamic cultures have fewer spicy food options due to dietary restrictions. 1
37 taking oath Islamic cultures In Islamic cultures, taking an oath is a significant religious and legal practice, often involving the Quran and holding deep significance in truth and promises. 1
38 tattoos Islamic cultures Tattoos are generally considered forbidden in Islamic cultures. 1
39 use of arabic script Islamic cultures Arabic script is widely used in Islamic cultures for religious texts, calligraphy, and official documents. 1
40 visual art Islamic cultures Traditional Islamic art avoids depicting living creatures due to religious beliefs. 1
41 wearing hats in church Islamic cultures In Islamic cultures, removing shoes, but not head coverings, is a sign of respect when entering a mosque. 1
42 zakat Islamic cultures Mandatory charitable giving in Islamic cultures, known as zakat, is typically calculated as a percentage of one's wealth. 1