Islam: A Controversial and Sensitive Issue Linda K. Weller Soc350: Cultural Diversity in the Professions DeVry University December 16‚ 2012 After the September 11‚ 2001 attack on America‚ as a nation we became more interested as to what is Islam? In this paper‚ I shall attempt to define what Islam is‚ its teachings and how it has impacted the world‚ in relation to other religions‚ especially Judaism and Christianity. The word Islam has a two- fold meaning; peace and submission to God
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RE Assignment Islam was founded in 610 A.D. by a man named Mohammed. During Mohammed’s time‚ polytheism reigned. His people were worshipping multiple gods. During one of Mohammed’s trips as a trader‚ he had a vision from a being he perceived to be an angel who said‚ “There is only one God‚ and His name is Allah. Worship Him. Muslims around the world gather on Fridays in mosques. Mosques are buildings where men (and sometimes women‚ depending upon the country) pray to God. In a mosque during prayer
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The Politics of Islam in the Former Communist World: First short essay On the Separation of Religion and State in Islam A commonly held belief amongst non-Muslims and Muslims alike is that Islam is not compatible with democracy because separation of religion and state‚ a fundamental pillar of democratic systems of government‚ is not feasible in Muslim society. The concept is identified in Islamic thought as din wa-dawla‚ the indivisibility of religion and state1. Using the theoretical frameworks
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A Comparison Of Judaism‚ Islam‚ & Christianity Religion has and always will be one of the major forces that drives and has constantly shaped our world. Throughout the centuries wars have been fought‚ laws have been created‚ countries and towns have been built and demolished all to protect or to make known a religion. In this paper I will examine the characteristics of the three major Western religions of the world including Judaism‚ Islam‚ and Christianity. The origin of all three religions
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either differentiate them or relate them. Both religions‚ Christianity and Islam‚ are believed and practiced by millions‚ but in different ways. Christianity differs from Islam in beliefs‚ worship‚ and holidays. Starting on beliefs‚ Christianity enforces the belief that Jesus was the son of God and teaches that because Jesus resurrected and because of the miracles he carried out‚ he is their messiah. On the other hand‚ Islam believes Jesus was only a prophet like Muhammad‚ who was the last prophet
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Of course‚ the economy and trade were so successful because of the religion. One of the Five Pillars of Islam‚ or the required religious duties for Muslims‚ is the Zakat‚ or a required tithe primarily used for the poor. This greatly helped the economy and promoted social cohesion‚ and it is also seen in many other religions as well. The religion also greatly
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aspect of life c. Drew inspiration especially from the Quran d. Through the sharia‚ Islam became more than a religion‚ but also a way of life II. The Expansion of Islam A. The Early Caliphs and the Umayyad Dynasty 1. The caliph a. Upon Muhammad’s death‚ Abu Bakr served as caliph ("deputy") b. Became head of the state‚ chief judge‚ religious leader‚ military commander 2. The expansion of Islam a. Between 633-637‚ seized Byzantine Syria‚ Palestine‚ and most of Mesopotamia b. By
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The term "Islamophobia" was first used in print in 1991 and was defined in the Runnymede Trust Report as "unfounded hostility towards Islam‚ and therefore fear or dislike of all or most Muslims." The word has been coined because there is a new reality which needs naming — anti-Muslim prejudice has grown so considerably and so rapidly in recent years that a new item in the vocabulary is needed so that it can be identified and acted against. (Sajid 2005) The term "Islamophobia" was coined by way of
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belief system was practiced. Both Islam and Hinduism are belief systems that have shaped their nations‚ providing a sense of community to the people that choose to follow it. Islam‚ which was founded in the seventh century‚ is a religion that dominates the Middle East and has spread throughout the world. The founder of Islam was the prophet Mohammad. It is a monotheistic religion‚ which is the belief in one God. The book of the Q’uran and the Five Pillars of Islam are the foundation on which strong
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of the Twelve Tribes of Israel which birthed Judaism and Christianity. Ishmael was casted out of their community and became the Arabian tribes who are the roots of Islam. Due to Christianity’s and Judaism’s shared beginning‚ the two religions hold very similar ideas about creation and their relationship to God. On the other hand‚ Islam developed much later than Christianity and Judaism causing their ideas over creation and their relationship with Allah to differ. Through reading the creation stories
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