The misinterpretation of jihad is the primary cause behind many terrorist activities in the recent times. The misinterpretation of this word was first started by Ali ibn Tahir al-Sulami‚ He was a Damascene jurist and a pious Muslim who was the first to preach jihad against the crusaders in the aftermath of the First Crusade. He was one of the first to misconstrue jihad and preach the misinterpretation of jihad .He wrote the book Kitab Al- Jihad which means “book of the holy
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teachings are entrenched and supported by most constitutions around the world. The Quran and its teachings play an important role in the development of a Muslim. The Quran guides the way of life‚ it gives insight into relations between brothers‚ kin‚ employees and their employers‚ the individual and the state‚ and the Muslim and non-Muslims. This holy book above all gives insight into life as Allah wished. Discussion The Quran gives life lessons on employees and employers. It gives
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belief that‚ because he was in the army‚ they thought he killed fellow Muslims thus making his death an act of revenge. The men justified their killings by using the name of Islam and stated that it was permitted. However‚ an interpretation of the Quran shows that that murder of any person (Muslim or non-Muslim) is haram (forbidden) and should not be done. The Quran states‚“…whosoever killeth a human being [note: not limited to Muslims only]… it shall be as if he had killed all mankind‚ and whoso saveth
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in the 11th century between Christians and the Muslims. The third crusade‚ fought between Saladin and Richard the lion hearted between June7 and July 15‚ was critical for the Muslims. It was the third crusade which was fought between two very influential political leaders‚ Saladin Ayubi and Richard the lion hearted. Saladin led a series of expeditions to bring‚ Jerusalem‚ the third holiest city back under the Muslim control. This would allow the Muslims to reconcile once again both religiously and
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Islam impacts the lives of its followers in many ways. Muslim worshipers teach and practice the Five Pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars consist of the Shahadah‚ Salat‚ Zakat‚ Sawm and the Hajj. Each of these pillars hold significance to the Islamic people. The Shahada refers to the profession of faith to Allah‚ each Muslim must believe there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is his prophet. The Salat is the pillar of prayer‚ each Muslim must pray five times a day no matter the circumstances
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Religion is one of the pillars of society. It can be used to rule the common with fair and just practice or it can be used for a rulers own self-improvement and greed. Many times over the course of world history religion is misconstrued and leads individuals to believe self-interrupted version of its holy text. Two of the most prominent religions in world history Islam and Christianity were used to empower those in high authority. This point is made clear with the documents discussed‚ and show
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mentioned how others feel about it when it comes to safety. Things have changed the last decade when it comes to safety and protection. This is due to the fact 9/11 happened and people have been nervous since then. It can be said that Muslims are seen in a negative way since 9/11 and have been persecuted. Since many people
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Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world today There are an estimated 1.6 billion Muslims in the world‚ which is about 1/5 of the world’s population. Due to birth and conversion rates‚ Islam is considered to be the fastest-growing religion in the world today.[3] The Muslims created a House of Wisdom (Bait-ul-Hikmat)‚ which was active during the 9th –13th centuries‚ where both Muslim and non-Muslim scholars sought to translate the world’s knowledge into Arabic. Many classic works of antiquity
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his faith and the extensive range of variations to the religion. Throughout the journal‚ Knight is exposed to everything from devout orthodox Muslims to Islamic punk rockers who partake in what the former would consider heretic activities. In Journey to the End of Islam Knight describes the current state of globalization through his explanation of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca; Hajj. Globalization is the unavoidable process of becoming
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The DUTIES of the WIFE in Islam For every Muslim wife it is important to know her role in establishing a harmonious relationship with her husband according to the Quran and the Sunnah (traditions of the Prophet [may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him]). The characteristics and behaviours of the Western (& Eastern) cultured wives has become the cause for many marital break-ups. This is of no surprise‚ the women of the west are encouraged to go against nature and compete with man in
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