Outline one significant practice within Islam? The Hajj continually supports the concept of Islam and continues to validate the importance of the submission to Allah‚ acceptance of the Qur’an and respect to Muhammad to millions of Muslims worldwide. The word Hajj means to ’to set out for a definite purpose’. Taken place in the holiest city of Islam; Mecca - this was the death place of Muhammad and where he was approached by Allah many years ago. This pilgrimage is considered to be the most important
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Religion and Its Role in Human Life To understand what religion is and what is its role in the life of men‚ we should first of all know its definition. Religion may briefly be defined as under: Religion (din) is an all-round movement in the light of faith in Allah and a sense of responsibility for the formation of thought and belief‚ for the promotion of high principles of human morality for the establishment of good relations among members of the society and the elimination
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for that political power had to be strong and decisive; but conquerors never left their roots. As a religious community‚ Islam and Muslims influenced far-off regions and at the same time valued religious freedom of the other communities; this however is presented in distorted manner in present day’s textbooks that natives of conquered regions were forcefully converted to Islam. The connection between religious and political aspirations of Muslims lies in the fact that the community acquired area
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Similarities In The Foundation of Islam and Christianity Many religions share a lot of similar values amounst each other. Most especially Islam and Christianity are extremely similar and are most commonly known as the Abrahamic Faiths. Abrahamic religions are religions that all view Abraham as an important person in their lineage. He is connected in both faiths although he plays different roles in the different religions. In Islam‚ he is considered to be a prophet. For Christians‚ Abraham is important
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Hygiene Personal hygiene may be described as the principle of maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the external body. Personal Hygiene in Islam Muslims enjoy the highest standard of personal hygiene of all the people in the world. In Islam‚ cleanliness and purification are not only requirements for the performance of worship‚ or when embracing Islam‚ but are part of a Muslim’s very faith. Allah says in the Qur’an: "Truly‚ Allah loves those who turn unto Him in repentance and loves those who
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Is Islam The Religion Of Terrorism? Hassan Farhat NDU University ENL 105 Dr.Saiid Rajha December 26‚2012 Thesis statement: In fact‚ Islam is the religion of love and peace and the concept of Jihad is far from terrorism. I. Islam is the religion of love and peace. A. Allah is the source of love and peace. B. Quran. C. Mohammad the prophet. II. The concept of Jihad. A. Types of Jihad. B. Why and when to use Jihad. C. Where and how to use Jihad. IS
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Islam Versus Christianity By Yvonne Perry There are a vast number of religions in the world each having its own unique characteristics that identify it. As with Islam and Christianity‚ the present character of a religion may differ from its original composition. By looking at the founders‚ one is able to view a particular religion with a perception more accurate to its original format. This point-by-point research paper will attempt to compare and contrast the founders of two monotheistic religions;
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According to Islam‚ despite man’s fall‚ there is still a bright future for him in the form of a movement from one stage to another‚ or else from one plane to another. Thus the Qur’an says: “Nay‚ I swear by the twilight‚ and by the night and all that it envelops‚ and by the moon when it is at the full‚ you shall move on from plane to plane (The Holy Qur’an 84:16-19).” Now it begs the question: how man will attend that stage or sphere when Islam rejects Jesus who brings Salvation to all men and the
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The First Election of Islam in the light of Shia-Sunni Sectarianism Table of Contents [pic] Abstract 1 Introduction 2 The Election 3 Shia’s Claim to Caliphate: 4 Abu Bakr claims to Caliphate: 6 Conclusion: 9 References 13 [pic] Abstract For over 1400 years Muslims have stood divided among themselves‚ sometimes the division taking a bloody outlook. It looks ironical as to why has this happened for a religion that came to
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who is appointed by God to convey a divine message Quran The sacred book of Islam: the word of God revealed to the Prophet. Revelation God’s disclosure of himself and his will to his people Allah The Arabic word for the one and only God Bedouin Arab desert nomad Ka’ba Cube-shaped religious shrine believed to have been erected by Adam and then rebuilt by Abraham. Today it is the central shrine of Islam – the focal point for daily prayer and the pilgrimage – and is within the
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