The Five Pillars of Islam Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. It also has received a lot of criticism from Christians and others who perceive it as a bed for terrorism. Many people don’t realize however that this religion is much like Christianity. Christianity was built upon the words of many prophets with Jesus Christ being the most prolific. Islam was built on the words from Muhammad who the Muslims view as their most prolific prophet. Muhammad spoke the words
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The Role of Women in Islam The issue of women’s role in Islam is controversial. Western societies have adopted a common perception of Muslim women‚ which differs from reality. It is considered that women in Islam countries live under the dictatorship of their husbands and have few inconsiderable rights. However‚ the role of Muslim women is clearly determined in Islam. Men and women are equal in the sight of Allah and have their own rights. Thus‚ women can receive education and obtain job; they
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Status of Women in Islam In the history of the world‚ Islam was the first religion and the first social system which recognized the human status of women and awarded them the highest dignity and honor. In addition‚ Islam granted women equal rights with men in every aspect‚ and abolished all discriminations on the basis of sex. According to the ancient Persians‚ woman was a symbol of filth and evil‚ and all wicked deities were represented as females. During this period‚ in which women were deprived
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ISLAM Your beliefs have a strong impact on your life. Muhammad created the Islamic beliefs. The new beliefs have impacted many people lives. The followers of Islam are called Muslims. Some topics I will be talking about are founders‚ major events‚ and basic beliefs of Islam. The first topic I will be talking about is the founder of Islam‚ Muhammad. Muhammad was born into an important family in the city of Mecca around 570 B.C. Islam all began when Muhammad meditated in a
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PRINCIPAL BELIEFS OF ISLAM Write the 6 Articles of Faith (Aqida) below: 1 Tawhid 2 Angels 3 Books of Allah 4 Rusul 5 Akhira 6 Fate/Predestination 1.Tahwid Islam is monotheistic ‘Witness’ or ‘Shahada’ – “There is no God but Allah and Mohammad is his prophet” Tahwid = belief in the oneness of God Allah is the eternal and all powerful creator Allah is absolute unity‚ all-seeing‚ all-hearing and all-knowing 2. Angels Are important to Islam – eg Angel Gabriel gave the Quran
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understand that book‚ that person has to know Arabic Language. The problem is why is Arabic main language of Islam and Koran even though the islam is universal? Before the Islam‚ arabic was just one of the Language that was spoken in only certain regions in Arabia. But after the Islam whole Arabia had started to talk in arabic because arabia is the region which is starting point of Islam. It was natural but after spreading other parts of the World‚ The arabic had became main language of some regions
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# 13—Crash Course World History Video Notes Islam 1. Islam‚ which like _______________ and _______________ grew up on the east coast of the Mediterranean. 2. In less than __________ years Islam went from not existing to being the religious and political organizing principal of one of the largest empires in the world. 3. The story begins in the _______ century CE when the angel Gabriel appeared to Muhammad‚ a 40-ish guy who made his living as a caravan trader and told him to begin reciting the
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Spring 2012 May 7‚ 2012 Condensed version Application of Islamic Ethics I. Why do we need Punishment in Islam Answer: security and stability within the society Since the beginning of the history of mankind‚ man has been conscious of the need for security. Stability‚ flexibility and firmness or peace‚ justice and security This complete legal system was sent down to Muhammed‚ peace be upon him‚ and without this system‚ there would be chaos and instability
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Christianity and Islam share both‚ a historical and theological connection‚ however they also have some stark differences. Some similarities are quiet obvious such as how many deities they believe in‚ there are also some quiet obvious differences like the kind of practices they perform‚ and the scripture they study. Christianity‚ the religion created in 1st century C.E‚ developed out of Judaism and speaks of the foundation on the life‚ death‚ teachings and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Instructions: Copy this exam into a word document...answer the questions. Email me your document. Due by 11:59 on 12/10 (Tuesday Night). Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. __C__ 1. Islam had roots in which set of religious or philosophical traditions? A) Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ and Manichaeism B) Legalism‚ Daoism‚ and Confucianism C) Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Zoroastrianism D) Sufism‚ Sikhism‚ and Greek rationalism __D__
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