The Spread Of Islam In Australia
Islam is practiced by 1.57 billion people worldwide. According to the 2011 Australian census, 470,000 Australians listed Islam as their main religion. This is the fourth largest religious belief in Australia behind Christianity, Irreligion and Buddhism respectively.
Similar to Christianity, Islam has many denominations (sects), however the large majority of Muslims identify as followers of Sunni Islam. Sunnis are estimated to comprise over 90% of Muslims worldwide. A large majority of the remainder Identify as Shia, most commonly found In Iran.
Muhammad is regarded as the main prophet to God.
The Quran is the most sacred text, as it is believed to be the literal word of God as revealed to Prophet Muhammad. The quran holds the highest …show more content…
If followed, one may gain entry into Paradise (equivalent of heaven). ‘Gardens of perpetual bliss: they shall enter there, as well as the righteous among their fathers, their spouses, and their offspring: and angels shall enter unto them from every gate.
"Peace unto you for that ye persevered in patience! Now how excellent is the final home!" — Qur'an, Chapter 13 verse 23-24.
One is judged for their entry into paradise for their deeds committed from the onset of puberty.
Similar to Christianity, Islamic doctrine states that there will be a day of judgement where humanity will be divided between Paradise and Hell. And those who believe and do good deeds, they are dwellers of Paradise, they dwell therein forever. (Quran CH: 2: verse 82)
The Declaration of faith (Shahada) is the declaration that Allah is the one and powerful god and that Muhammad be the direct messenger of Allah. Must be declared to enter into the Islamic faith.
Prayer (Salat): The qur’an mandates that muslims pray five times a day (Dawn, Noon, Late-afternoon, Sunset and Night) while observing [Kibla] Qibla (Direction one must pray in) Friday afternoon prayer is the most important to Muslims and should be conducted in a mosque if …show more content…
Muslims are to fast from food,liquid and sexual activity. Is also recommended but not required to abstain from negative behaviours such as Gossip, Lying, quarreling etc.
Every Muslim is required to make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their lifetime if physically and financially possible. Mecca is home to the first house of prayer to God, the Kaaba, built by Prophet Abraham. The pilgrimage is over a five day period every
Similar to Christianity, Islam has many denominations (sects), however the large majority of Muslims identify as followers of Sunni Islam. Sunnis are estimated to comprise over 90% of Muslims worldwide. A large majority of the remainder Identify as Shia, most commonly found In Iran.
Muhammad is regarded as the main prophet to God.
The Quran is the most sacred text, as it is believed to be the literal word of God as revealed to Prophet Muhammad. The quran holds the highest …show more content…
If followed, one may gain entry into Paradise (equivalent of heaven). ‘Gardens of perpetual bliss: they shall enter there, as well as the righteous among their fathers, their spouses, and their offspring: and angels shall enter unto them from every gate.
"Peace unto you for that ye persevered in patience! Now how excellent is the final home!" — Qur'an, Chapter 13 verse 23-24.
One is judged for their entry into paradise for their deeds committed from the onset of puberty.
Similar to Christianity, Islamic doctrine states that there will be a day of judgement where humanity will be divided between Paradise and Hell. And those who believe and do good deeds, they are dwellers of Paradise, they dwell therein forever. (Quran CH: 2: verse 82)
The Declaration of faith (Shahada) is the declaration that Allah is the one and powerful god and that Muhammad be the direct messenger of Allah. Must be declared to enter into the Islamic faith.
Prayer (Salat): The qur’an mandates that muslims pray five times a day (Dawn, Noon, Late-afternoon, Sunset and Night) while observing [Kibla] Qibla (Direction one must pray in) Friday afternoon prayer is the most important to Muslims and should be conducted in a mosque if …show more content…
Muslims are to fast from food,liquid and sexual activity. Is also recommended but not required to abstain from negative behaviours such as Gossip, Lying, quarreling etc.
Every Muslim is required to make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their lifetime if physically and financially possible. Mecca is home to the first house of prayer to God, the Kaaba, built by Prophet Abraham. The pilgrimage is over a five day period every