Inside Islam

There are many passages in surah 30 which support and convincingly convey that their must be a high level of love, honor and obedience for Allah and Muhammad the Prophet. The Koran for Muslims is a very important in integral part of their lives. It is their central reference point not only for religious and spiritual matters but for the ways to conduct life on a day to basis. Without this handbook for life, they would be lost. Bibliography: 1.

Across the world there are countless religions, new and old, each having their own unique traditions and laws that believers abide by. As defined by World History, Sharia, the Arabic word meaning “the path” or “the way”, alludes to traditional Islamic law. (Ellis, Esler, and Beers, 255) Sharia originates within the Koran, the holy book of Islam, which Muslims consider the unaltered word of God. Along with the Koran, Sharia is derived from the teachings and examples set by the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, who Muslims view as the perfect man of faith. Muslims believe that God revealed his true conviction to Muhammad, who in turn was to spread the commands of God through the Koran.

Represented as a religion of peace, millions have decided to follow the Islamic religion hoping to find peace and eternal reward. As Islam expanded, devoted followers built beautiful mosques in each new conquest to prove the dedication of the followers of Islam. Monumental names with corresponding actions in remembrance of the Islamic faith are concreted into the temple of worship, therefore those who come behind may see the beauty and worthiness of the Islamic faith. Islam conveys submission and requires serious commitment to the religion. The complete dedication of the followers of Islam has been a main cause for millions of conversions.

This pillar asserts the basic and primary foundation of this faith by become a willing subservient to the one and only God, Allah. Every aspect of Islam is built upon the premise of monotheism and Shahadah reminds Muslim’s “There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.” (O’Callaghan, 64) In order to become a Muslim one must relinquish all personal power and profess his/her total acceptance and commitment to Islam. This pillar has a profound impact on a Muslim’s life because this declaration affirms one’s devoutness and solidarity towards his/her creator... ... middle of paper ... ...ney and righteousness through life. (O’Callaghan, 65) It is crucial that an individual travels to Mecca at least once in his/her lifetime; however, this is the only pillar that allows obligations to be forfeited for circumstances pertaining to lack of financial means and insufficient health. This pilgrimage is the ultimate manifestation of Islam faith as it is the peak of one’s spiritual and personal life transformation.

The Qur’an is the holy book of Islam, and is considered the unaltered word of Allah. All followers of Islam adhere to many high standards of living and daily practices meant to better their lives like The Twelve Imams, among others. Islam brings together many different aspects of peaceful and devoted living that bring together the billions of followers to one family. The Qur’an, when in Arabic, is the official book of Islam, and is meant to be read aloud to help the reader connect with all that is Islam. The writing is rhythmic, almost musical, and helps listeners understand the connections to nature and each other.

This place is sacred because in 10AH, 632 CE, Muslim's believe that Muhammad (pbuh)- Islam's most famous prophet - performed Hajj with 1400 of his followers because Allah instructed him to. He also lived and preached in Makkah during his lifetime. Since Muhammad's pilgrimage, Makkah has been sacred to all Muslim's. They want to follow in the footsteps of Muhammad and the prophets Adam, Ibrahim and Isma'il as they believe that Allah is there to guide them through life just as he guided the prophets. Makkah is classed as Holy Ground and people go there to change their life as they wash away their sins.

But irrespective of the different manifestations and different practices, finally all streams of Islam find their mission and identity in their beloved prophet, religious history and sacred texts As it is such sources that will finally define and guide Islam of the future as it goes on spreading around the world, we must consider them as seriously as a serious Muslim does (Wilson). We should understand what is there in Islamic texts and instances and life of their prophet for understanding the growth and nature of Islam. On such historical-theological foundation, then we can best understand and contrast the objectives and state of Islam in today’s world for its true mandates and motivations. Nowadays, majority of Christians believe in Trinity, (God’s three forms of Father, Son, Holy Ghost). Christianity adopted the idea of Trinity until the Council of Nicea in 325 AD.

He believed he was prophet and confirmed his life in fulfilling the commands that Allah sent to him. Muhammad led force lessons about Allah which began to transform the culture, and this consequently attracted enemies. He fled Mecca to Medina, were he confirmed his fulfillment until his death. His death is the beginning of Muslim era, and was year one on Islam's calendar. Mecca is still considered the holiest place for the Islam religion where millions of Islamics travel to yearly to fulfill their Five Pillars, Hajj.

Salat is how Muslims show both their physical and spiritual submission to Allah. Just like the other acts of worship such as Sawm (Fasting), Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah), and Zakat (alms-giving), the goal of Salat is to bring the Muslims closer to Allah and also build the character of members of Islamic community. This investigation focuses on the early origins of Salat, the role it plays in Islam, and its significance both in this life and the hereafter using as evidence the Holy book of Islam and the sunnah of Prophet

Sharia is just the name encompasses all Islamic law. When Muslims need a document to look to they will look to the Koran. The law has been interpreted by Muslim scholars over time. The Muslim people respect Sharia law very much so, and are interested in preserving it’s teachings. Sharia law is has it’s own full functioning court system, with ways to punish perpetrators, and appeal cases, as well as providing guidelines for how to live a proper Muslim life style.