Islam and the World Today
Islam in the World Today
Patrick Mallin
DeVry University
Islam has a major influence within society and not just within the Middle East but all over the world. Depending on what part of the world is looked at, the teachings of Islam are altered slightly just like anything else maybe in different countries. The issue that arises is the thought that Islam has one belief that has been shining in the wrong light, and it is practiced the same way all around the world and by all people. The teaching of Islam will be further explained showing differences in ways it is practiced to prove misconceptions wrong. Another thing that will be focused on is how these teachings compare to Christianity and Judaism which are also found throughout the world. With this information, it allows for interactions of different religious groups to be looked at, and the ability to assess the dynamics of them. With further understanding of each, a more stable society could start to develop.
The teachings of Islam are meant for the good of all people, it is designed to eliminate any prejudice and hatred among all people. The basis is that people are all the same, no matter what skin color, job, gender, or social class. Islamic teachings come from the holy Quran which focus’s everything around three principle factors, those being, justice, tolerance, and equality. Justice focusing on the fact that if one would discriminate against another it is not another individual’s place to bring attention to it for the holy prophet will take action. By following even just that, it shows tolerance for another’s actions and equality for the reason that one person is not more powerful then another. “No solid foundation of human society can be laid without tolerance and brotherhood.” (Pg. 361, Qureshi) In order to be considered a good Islam follower there are certain things that need to be done through out the
Patrick Mallin
DeVry University
Islam has a major influence within society and not just within the Middle East but all over the world. Depending on what part of the world is looked at, the teachings of Islam are altered slightly just like anything else maybe in different countries. The issue that arises is the thought that Islam has one belief that has been shining in the wrong light, and it is practiced the same way all around the world and by all people. The teaching of Islam will be further explained showing differences in ways it is practiced to prove misconceptions wrong. Another thing that will be focused on is how these teachings compare to Christianity and Judaism which are also found throughout the world. With this information, it allows for interactions of different religious groups to be looked at, and the ability to assess the dynamics of them. With further understanding of each, a more stable society could start to develop.
The teachings of Islam are meant for the good of all people, it is designed to eliminate any prejudice and hatred among all people. The basis is that people are all the same, no matter what skin color, job, gender, or social class. Islamic teachings come from the holy Quran which focus’s everything around three principle factors, those being, justice, tolerance, and equality. Justice focusing on the fact that if one would discriminate against another it is not another individual’s place to bring attention to it for the holy prophet will take action. By following even just that, it shows tolerance for another’s actions and equality for the reason that one person is not more powerful then another. “No solid foundation of human society can be laid without tolerance and brotherhood.” (Pg. 361, Qureshi) In order to be considered a good Islam follower there are certain things that need to be done through out the
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