President Barrack Obama stated in The New Yorker that “If a jayvee team puts on Lakers uniforms that doesn’t make them Kobe Bryant.” (Wood‚ page 89) President Obama was referring to the relationship between al-Qaeda‚ a well-established terrorist group‚ and ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Shaam)‚ a terrorist group that has recently grown within the last couple of years. This statement suggests that ISIS and al-Qaeda are working together and has led to much confusion on the relationship between
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PART I: TERM IDENTIFICATION (2 points each). Follow the instructions listed below. Remember that to earn full credit for each term‚ you must include as much of the following as possible: • When was this term important? • Where/what civilization was it important? • Why is it important? A. Define four of the following: 1. Pax Romana- When: 31 BC- 180 AD Where/what civilization: Roman Empire Why: stands for “Roman Peace” which proceeded from Augustus’ achievements for six
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visual representations of their god on earth. They also believe that Muhammad’s kin should eventually become his successors. Sunni Muslims rely on the practices of their prophet‚ and do not see ayatollahs as “reflections of god”. They also wanted Abu Bakr to become Muhammad’s successor instead of his kin. Currently‚ Sunni Islam makes up the majority of Muslims by a staggering 80%. Sunni Islam is made up of five pillars‚ each pillar
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different beliefs and traditions: Shi’a and Sunni. One major difference they have or the main dividing factor as some would it is the succession to their prophet‚ Muhammad. The dominant sect‚ the Sunnis‚ believe in the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs with Abu Bakr being the first while Shi’a’s maintain it was Ali ibn Abi Talib‚ Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law‚ who was the first caliph.1 The structure of the Shi’a and Sunni Muslims’ religious leadership also vary. One follows strict spiritual hierarchy and
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Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi Al-Razi was one of the greatest eastern scholars‚ he made a lot of contributions which have a great impact on eastern society and many sciences. He was born in Rayy‚ Iran in the year 865 AD (251 AH)‚ and died there in 925 AD. During his life Razi was physician‚ philosopher‚ and scholar who made fundamental and enduring contributions to the fields of medicine‚ alchemy‚ and philosophy‚ he wrote more than 184 books and articles in various fields of science‚
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debar Pilgrims from Muhammad’s Call Attempts made to check the Onward March of Islam 2 Persecutions The House of Al-Arqum The First Migration to Abyssinia (Ethiopia) Quraish’s Machination against the Emigrants Once more Quraish approaches Abu Talib The Tyrants’ Decision to kill
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Christianity and Islam The two most populous religious belief systems in the world today are Christianity and Islam; however they are in constant conflict with each other. The problems exhibited by each religion toward the other have their beginnings in Ancient times when Christianity had finally reached a large part of civilization‚ while Islam sprouted up almost overnight. There are many differences in the historical context as well as belief systems of both religions‚ which lead to their
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early seventh century B.C. in the settled desert community of Saudia Arabia. It developed from both the Judeo-Christian tradition and the cultural values of the nomadic Bedouin tribes of Arabia. Mohammad was very important to the Islam’s as well as Abu Bakr. Judaism‚ Christianity and Islam‚ originally came from the Hebrews. The Hebrews believed that God was their special protector and was everything‚ the most powerful‚ and present everywhere. Like the other two religions‚ Judaism also has a holy
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also known as Christians and Jews‚ had the right to practice their faiths‚ but could not spread it. Along with this they paid special taxes. In 632‚ Muhammad died and one of this converts‚ Abu Bakr‚ succeeded Muhammad and became the new caliph. Abu spread the faith as far as Arabia. Even after the death of Abu‚ new caliphs after him continued to spread
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Aminah bint Wahab‚ died of illness when he was six years old. As an orphan‚ Muhammad peace be upon him was sent to be raised by his grandfather‚ who died two years later. Finally‚ the young boy passed to the care of one of his parental uncle called Abu Talib His Personal qualities People nicknamed him Al-Sadiq (The Truthful)‚ because he never told a lie‚ and Alameen (The Trustworthy)‚ because he never cheated. He was called upon frequently to mediate disputes between the people of Mecca. He was
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