1: Abstract: TAQWA is the most effective and valuable concept in the literature of Islam. In the Holy Quran, 251 times the word TAQWA is used. The word TAQWA means “to fear “ but actually it refers to “protection of oneself from all that activities which make one astray from the right path, which dishonor one and it is the protection from all those things that endanger one’s faith. TAQWA also means the protection of soul from all those things that threatens it. TAQWA is that weapon with which one can destroy all the evils and can make this world free of sins. TAQWA is mandatory for every single person, whether he believes in religion or not, who is interested in living a life with some rules and regulations TAQWA in a broader sense is a …show more content…
According to the first type, a person protects himself from sins by refraining from a situation that leads to committing one. This is similar to a person who avoids an infested environment to protect his health. According to the second type, a person creates a state and power in his soul that gives him a spiritual and moral security. That is, if he does find himself in a situation where the means and causes of sin are around him, that spiritual state protects him and prevents him from committing sins. This is similar to a person who creates a medical immunity in his body so that the microbes of the diseases have no effect on his …show more content…
For those who are said to have TAQWA, it usually means that he is a cautious man who secludes himself in an isolated corner and refrains from the causes of sin. It has been understood this way because the word TAQWA has always been translated for us as abstinence. Moreover, abstinence from sin has been gradually construed as avoiding the grounds for sins; later on the meaning changed into isolation and avoiding society. Thus, when this word is heard in ordinary conversation, a state of avoidance and reluctance comes to mind. Though the prerequisite of leading a reasonable life is to follow specific principles, it is not wise to avoid social life in doing so. The key to living the right way is to create a state of immunity in our soul that eventually protects
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In this society, one does not think, speak, or act, in a way that is beneficial for oneself. Every single citizen is indoctrinated with the belief that by acting for one’s own benefit, they are sinning. From a young age, they are taught the mantra of their society, “We are nothing. Mankind is all. By the grace of our brothers are we allowed our lives. We exist through, by and for our brothers who are the State. Amen” (21).
I for one accept that there are activities that by and large aren't right. Homicide, infidelity, and taking are all terrible practices. When perusing Aristotle's postulation I might have said that these things are innately terrible. In the wake of perusing Nicomachean Ethics I pondered the subject and acknowledged numerous illustrations of when "awful" practices are the correct thing to do or the main decision. The self-protection sample is one of these; an alternate fantastic case might be a mother taking bread to encourage her crew. From a Christian outlook I might want to say that there are innately awful practices, however in the wake of considering numerous cases of when a "terrible" conduct might be adequate, I concur with Aristotle's theory.
Healthy-mindedness and its relations to religion is a popular topic in the novel “The Varieties of the Religious Experience” by William James. The religion of the healthy-mindedness comes into light in the fourth and fifth lecture where James describes the healthy minded individuals as having a thought process that minimizes or sometimes ignores the evil of existence. James does not seem to agree with the healthy-minded ways but he does dissect them for the reader. James does a great job at showing individuals in their bare religious states. The Healthy-mindedness is only one type of individual James discovers and projects in this way. James indicates that the sick soul individuals are very much too aware of the evil in existence. In James's mind these sick-soul individuals are far better off than the healthy-minded. This may be due to the sick soul being better at coping with devastating life experiences than the healthy-minded. For example a healthy-minded individual who has a diseased relative is either forced to face death and may not be able to handle the loss, or try to keep it out of their mind.
Today, when many in the West think of the Islamic religion, the immediate thought that follows is terrorism. There are several reasons for this, none the least the amount of media attention that circulates in the evening news. These show Muslims hijacking planes or trains, committing suicide bomb attacks, capturing yet another prisoner who dared question their authority, or pledging war against Israel or fellow Muslims who do not believe after they do. In Islam: The Straight Path, John Esposito attempts to address many common misconceptions that those looking from the outside have regarding this great world religion that counts more than one billion people as its followers.
B. Unconditional Election God has chosen some for salvation and some to be condemned. Whether or not one is predestinated for salvation can not be affectet by oneself. Its not because of what one has done or not done, there is no reason for the predestination and no possibility to change the own status.
...an-Islamic notion of the heavenly father and his love for mankind are striking. God loves us and wants nothing more than that we be saved from Hell. However, when man transgresses, God has no choice but to punish him accordingly; while it pains Him to do so, He must as this is a component of His divine love.
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However, it is our personal sins that cause such extreme needs for police and so on. Due to original sin, humans are tainted and are ethically and morally corrupted. It is Adam and Eve who were accountable for original sin and who directly felt its consequence of guilt. On the other hand, personal sin is the sin that commits where we t...
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In that light, the story identity’s all the essential factors constituted in the Samoan Ta tatau ritual in culturally specific manner (Stead, 2016). As illustrated by the narrator in the story, the father’s tattooed body portrays detailed and intriguing markings of the Samoan culture. Her profound description of the perfect symmetrical markings on the father’s body reveals the incredible culture of the Samoan people that had people endure the pain. Through the young girl’s curiosity, the author explains to the author the significance of the tattoos as part of the culture describing the kind of pain that the subjects went through while getting tattooed (Va‘ai, 1980). Additionally, the author also assimilated the Ta tatau ritual with braveness, through introducing the young girl’s uncle who encourages her father to be brave in his painful condition. In addition to describing the tattooing ritual of the Samoan people, the author describes how the Samoan people in their respective villages live harmoniously with their extended families, sharing meals and looking after their people’s interest through the describing the young girl 's father’s experience in the village.
In this book , Esposito provides a succinct, up-to-date survey of the Islamic experience, an introduction to the faith, belief, and practice of Islam from its origins to its contemporary resurgence. He traces the emergence and development of this dynamic faith and its impact on world history and politics. He discusses the formation of Islamic belief and practice (law, theology, philosophy, and mysticism), chronicling the struggle of Muslims to define and adhere to their Islamic way of life. Equally important is the essential information Esposito provides on the contemporary world of Islam, from Muslim responses to the challenges of colonialism and modernization to the reassertion of Islam in politics and society.
This essay will discuss the significance of the Taj Mahal on a global scale in context with the themes studied in lectures and tutorials. This essay will explore the architectural significance, along with the representation of religion, criticisms and will closely examine the themes of death and memory and the significance of the Taj Mahal on a global scale.
The Shahadah, or testimony, is the first of the five pillars of Islam. In order to officially convert to Islam, it is required to recite the Shahadah three times, “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God.” This has been a practice within the Islamic faith for hundreds of years. Yet, even within the Islamic faith there are differing versions. Those who practice Shia Islam add, “and Ali is the friend of God” to the end of the Shahadah. This, among many other practices, is an example of the religious plurality that exists within the Islamic world. The Islamic world is home to a large and diversified religious community that, on the surface, seems homogenous in its religious practices. But many religious schools of jurisprudence, schools of theology, and other religious movements exist under the umbrella of Islam, these schools bring religious diversity to Islam that seek to meet the diverse needs and wants of the religious marketplace of the Islamic world. Though the United States is often used as the example to describe religious pluralism, there are many instances in the Islamic world that can even rival the plurality of the American religious market. The Muslim Brotherhood is a prime example of an Islamic organization that has become deeply entrenched in society. Through the extensive use of social services and extreme religious power, the Muslim Brotherhood has been able to enjoy a large membership base, devoted to their cause, and dedicated to its principles. Every year, many Muslims will embrace Sufi Islamic practices into their lives. The Islamic world is not an exception to the religious economies model and is, in fact, a very religiously diverse region of the world.