that spread from Spain in the west to central Asia in the east * Islam was spread by merchants‚ holy people‚ and warriors * Islamic civilization provided key links and channels for exchange among what had been the main civilized centers of the classical era in the Eastern Hemisphere * Muslim traders and conquerors became the prime agents for the transfer
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Muslims are obliged to fast during the month of Ramadan. Fasting entails abstaining from eating‚ drinking‚ smoking and sex from dawn until sunset‚ instead committing to the reading of the Qur’an. The fifth and final pillar is the pilgrimage to the Holy city of Mecca‚ referred to as Hajj. If people are physically and financially able to‚ they are required to go on this once in a lifetime pilgrimage which symbolises their devotion to Allah and their
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backing to pursue his new religious journey. Born in Mecca‚ Mohammed was raised by his grandfather and uncle when his parents died. At the age of twenty-five he married Khadija. Mecca was an important trading center for caravan trade between Medina‚ the Near East and India. An integral part of this caravan and commercial trade was raiding‚ and the Arabs were excellent warriors. These characteristics facilitated Islam to spread via the Muslim’s holy war or Jihad within a few decades beyond the Arabian
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judged and looked down upon. In fact‚ in an article written by Ghazali (2011) states that “many American Muslims have a story of discriminative treatment ranging from physical attacks‚ a nasty gaze‚ casual comments to work place harassment‚ burning mosques and the Quran. Muslims have witnessed the ever-growing marginalization of their communities.” This is sickening and should have a stop put to it. Something comparable to this topic is asking someone their nationality‚ and their answer being “German
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clan groups 3. Importance of kinship and loyalty to the clan b. Post-classical Arabia‚ active in long-distance trade c. An important link between India/China and Persia/Byzantium 2. Muhammad’s early life a. Muhammad ibn Abdullah born in a Mecca merchant family‚ 570 C.E. b. Difficult early life‚ married a wealthy widow‚ Khadija‚ in 595 c. Became a merchant at age 30‚ exposed to various faiths 3. Muhammad’s spiritual transformation a. At age 40‚ he experienced visions 1. There was
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com/EBchecked/topic/295507/Islam4.Holy Qur ’an‚ 11:1145.http://www.islamonline.net/iol-english/info/discover2.asp6.http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761579171_2/Islam.html7.http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/practices/hajj-pilgrimage.htm8.Holy Bible‚ Exodus 20. 9.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Commandments10.The Holy Bible‚ Exodus 24:1211.The Holy Bible‚ Deuteronomy 4:1312.The Holy Qur ’an‚ 2:5313.The Holy Qur ’an‚ 7:14514.The Holy Bible‚ Exodus 20:315.The Holy Qur ’an‚ 17:2316.The Holy Bible‚ Exodus 20:417.The Holy Qur ’an
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universal in the alluvial plains * Cooling effect of structures with very heavy walls and high rooms has been widely exploited. * Unprotected circulation are common. History * A.D.622 – the year of the Hijrah‚ when Mohammed moved from Mecca to Medina. * Immediately after his death in 632 – the concerted efforts of the Arabian tibes carried death as conquerors into Central
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| The Muslim Religion | Marlia J. Kegler | | Hum 130 Religions of the World | Professor John L. Meeks | | Religion has become one of the biggest diverse topics in today’s society. Throughout the last weeks we have taken the journey to learn about different religions and in this paper I will attempt to take you on that journey with me learning about the Muslim religion. The Muslim religion dates all the way back to 570 BC when the prophet Muhammad was said to be born. Muhammad
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Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam REL/134 February 14‚ 2011 William F. Stapleton Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam Every person has his or her own set of beliefs and traditions in which they have been raised by or simply believe in. Whether it is Judaism‚ Christianity‚ or Muslim‚ all individuals have the freedom to practice and express what they believe in. Gaining knowledge of other religions can provide a better understanding of current issues that concerns them as well as their
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Islam More Than A Religion Despite its huge following around the world and the growing Muslim communities in the United States‚ Islam is foreign to most Americans who are familiar with Christianity or Judaism. Because most Americans know little or nothing about Islam‚ they have many misconceptions about Muslim beliefs and rituals. The negative image many people in the United States and Europe have of Islam and the Muslim world has a long history. Many have judged Islam without making an effort
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