Atlas: The Islamic Faith Pillars of Islam Shahada‚ Salat‚ Zakaat‚ Sawm‚ Hajj The word "Islam" translates to "submission" or "surrender" to the Will of God. It derives from the word "salam"‚ which means peace. The Pillars of Islam are five basic acts‚ considered obligatory for all practicing Muslims. The Qur’an presents them as a framework for worship and a sign of commitment to the faith. Pillar 1: Shahada Shahada is essentially the initial declaration of one’s faith to Allah. To be considered
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status quo in human relationships.” - Jeffrey K. Hadden (Religious Freedom Page) Islam is one of the world’s greatest religions‚ numbering nearly a fifth of the world’s total population. The immortalized stereotype produced by the media has resulted in a negative connotation for Muslim American’s‚ leaving many American’s with an anti-Muslim attitude. The tendency for American’s to misunderstand Islam can be attributed to two factors: media and the Muslim desire to keep a low profile. Muslims
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The Sociopolitical Effects of Islam in Britain‚ France‚ and Germany | Alexandrea C. Standridge | | Columbus State University | Abstract This paper will discuss the history and assimilation of the immigration of Muslims into Britain‚ France‚ and Germany‚ including when and why they arrived and how it has affected the pre-existing cultures in those nations. This paper will also discuss the predicted changes in the world caused by this immigration‚ and push towards a multicultural‚ global
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Islam‚ Terrorism‚ Jihad and Media A bomb goes off in a marketplace in Tel Aviv. A suicide bomber launches himself in a bus full of people in the street of Baghdad. Foreign tourists get massacred at a holiday resort in Nairobi‚ Kenya. This can go on and on. We all have heard this kind of pathetic news in the media. These kinds of incidents are widely known as Islamic terrorism according to the western media. All such incidents have come to be identified with the religion of Islam. Such incidents
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IMPORTANCE OF WASIYYA (WILL) IN ISLAM When a Muslim dies there are four duties which need to be performed. These are: 1. payment of funeral expenses 2. payment of his/her debts 3. execution his/her will 4. distribution of the remaining estate amongst the heirs according to Shariah. The Islamic will is called al-wasiyya. A will is a transaction which comes into operation after the testator’s death. The will is executed after payment of funeral expenses and any outstanding debts. The provisions
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Over the centuries‚ Islam has changed significantly. Today’s Islamic traditions differ a significant amount from traditions in the past. Modern Islam itself is split into 2 branches: Shia Islam and Sunni Islam. The difference between the two is that Shia Islamics believe that ayatollahs‚ or high ranking clerics‚ are 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
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(Student Name) The Religion of Islam Minnesota School of Business Intercultural Communications (Professor Name) November 08‚ 2013 Islam is a monotheistic religion and spiritual belief based upon revelations established forth by the once then Prophet of 7th century Arabia‚ Muhammad. These revelations which were later chronicled in the Qur ’an (Koran)‚ Islam ’s sacred writings. The Arabic word ’Islam ’ conveys "entry‚" mirroring the spiritual beliefs and their central precept of ones acceptance
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DESCRIBE THE SIGNIFICANT PRACTICE OF THE HAJJ The Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and involves a physical‚ spiritual and mental journey to the Ka’ba which is known as ‘the house of God’ that is worship in Mecca. All Muslims are expected to take part in the hajj at least once in their lifetime‚ if they are physically and financially capable of it. The Hajj consists of preparing for the life changing experience through the renewal and rebirth of the individual. The preparation is when the
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Compare and contrast of package holiday and travel alone When people decide to plan a vocation‚ there are two kinds of travels‚ package holiday and travelling alone. Package holiday means that travel agency organizes everything‚ while travelling alone needs people to plan by themselves. Naturally‚ there are compares and contrasts that reflect the characteristics of two arrangements. No matter what kind of travel it is‚ the primary compares of travels are the purpose and cost. As to the purpose
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ISLAM (THROUGH THE EYES OF WESTERN MEDIA) By Jasmine Bhangoo The worldwide Islamic revival of the 1970s and the 11 September 2001 attacks on the United States have prompted many to predict that the two cultures are on a major collision course. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the West. Nevertheless‚ the West has many stereotypes and misconceptions about Islam that are due to the media‚ prejudice‚ and ignorance. Islam is often looked upon as a "extremist"‚ "terrorist"
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