Islam is a religion of peace. There are 5 pillars of Islam, which are mandatory. The five pillars are, Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj, I will define the five pillars now. 1. Shahadah: Beleiving that there is no God but Allah, and Muhammad [peace be upon him] is his last messenger. 2. Salat: It is the prayers Muslims offer five times a day, Fajr, zuhr, asr, maghrib and Isha. 3. Zakat: It is to give 2.5% annually of one’s savings to the needy people. 4. Sawm: Fasting during the month of Ramadan
Religion is as natural to man as social intercourse. The aim common to the religions of the world is that they undertake to bestow upon mankind the highest blessings, and the special way in which they seek to accomplish this is by establishing friendly relations with a Power which is stronger than the ordinary course of nature. Every religion which has counted for anything has had ready answers to three questions: What does it promise to do for the good of man? What is the nature of the higher Power
of the bible is caring, loving and can be very personal in many different ways whereas Allah on the other hand is wrathful in ways and non-personal. Christianity believes in one true God, while Islam rejects this concept. Christianity consists of the trinity, showing himself into three Persons, whereas Islam beliefs are that there is only one true God. Islam’s don’t accept the role of Jesus as the son of God. Christians believe that only God is good and therefore only God is able to save a person,
Expansion of Islam Islam is a religion initially spread by the prophet Muhammad. Muhammad had received the message from God while meditating and took the messages he received to birth the religion Islam (Doc A). Islam can be seen all over the world, from the United States to Asia. Muslims make up 20% of the world population and most Muslims are outside the Middle East (Doc H). A good example showing how far Islam spread is in places such as Africa where the mosque of Dejeme can be found (Doc C).
described right in front of ones eyes; open for the world to see with nothing to hide; this is Islam. Although one may consider Islam a monotonous religion, Islam has a unique way of socially accepting Muslims, great advancements in architecture, and distinctive artwork. Islam is a monotheistic religion that follows the scared text called the Qu'ran. To be a Muslim, one must follow The Five Pillars of Islam and show dedication to Allah (god).With the development of Islam's unique culture came a brilliant
The religion of Islam dates back almost 1400 years. With nearly 1.3 billion followers worldwide, it is one of the top three religions next to Judaism and Christianity. Islam is a vibrant religion which emphasizes on unity, discipline, and world peace. Teaching its followers qualities such as patience, integrity, and forgiveness, Islam has transformed human beings across the planet. However, Islam has always come under fire with claims of dehumanizing its followers and creating harsh gender differences
The very meanings of Islam are of peace for mankind and submission to god. “The whole mankind is like one community” is a glorious verse in the Quran exhibiting the truth that we should decide our matter and settle our differences like brothers. We are like a sacred family of lord. We are all sons and daughters of Adam and Eve and are made of clay. No one is made of silver or gold. We must respect each other, because peace is the best policy. Peace is religion and religion is peace. The whole world
Armstrong (2001), “The very word Islam, which means “surrender”, is related to the Arabic salam, or peace”(p. 48). Is Islam a violent religion? This is the issue that has been brought up by the class, and it will be debated towards the end of the semester. This question has been raised by many non-Muslims due to the numerous events that occurred throughout the years such as September 11, some managed to find the right answers while others are still doubting Islam and trying identify and understand
unshared values and ideals is ludicrous. There is this misconception that this terrorism originated from Islam rather than historical events that increased and accelerated this terrorism. The failure to understand this sentiment, implies this nonsensical and uninformed understanding of history in that region of the world. It causes the uneducated and uninformed to condemn this monotheistic religion- Islam in its entirety. Hence, one can begin to understand this misconception on the origins of terrorism
Exam 1 Essay Question Frequently there is an absence of understanding when it comes down to the point of what religion is and how it is characterized/translated. Religion is an arrangement of conventions that individuals obey and trust in. Moreover, the Islamic faith for Muslims is not thought to be only a religion but rather basically a lifestyle. Islam means submission to God and this can be found in the way the greater part of Muslims lead their every day lives through acquiescence to the Qur
decided to choose the religion of Islam. I decided to pick this religion because of its fast growing rate. It is also different from what I am used to growing up with, so I was interested in learning more. I had learned some basic facts after the 9/11 event, but the Muslim religion and culture was still a mystery to me. Picking this topic has helped me learn more about Muslims and will help me better relate to them in my future work. Background and History Islam is the religion for about a fifth of
Islam is a religion that creates many different thoughts when it is mentioned, especially in America. Unfortunately it is subject to many unfair stereotypes, stemming from the attacks on September 11, 2001. The attacks were committed by Muslims, albeit radical Muslims, so many people associate the Islamic Religion with terrorism. Since it was founded, Islam has been the fasted growing religion in the world, becoming the second most populous Religion in the world (Van Voorst 292). Over the years
What is Islam, and where did it come from? What is this religion all about? Islam is not the new kid on the block in regards to religion. Islam is in fact an old, ancient religion. It is not that unlike of the Christian faith either; in fact, Islamic beliefs are in the Torah, which is Jewish, and also in the bible, which is Christian. The book that Islam goes by is called the Qur’an, which is the story of the Muslim Prophet Mohammad, Who is the founder of the Islamic faith and is believed to be the
Religion means having belief in some supernatural power which we call as “God”. It actually means a well arrangement of principles, cultural values and types and methods of praying and worships to the Lord. Different people follow different religions in this world. This depends upon where they are born or which religion fascinates them and attracts their interest towards it. To follow a religion perfectly, one should have strong communication with his God and one should practice ones religion regularly
Three monotheistic religions rose from the Middle East; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Believed by many to be unrelated, these three Abrahamic religions draw from a common ancestor and history, the prophet Abraham. The history of Judaism begins with the Covenant of Abraham. God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham obediently led his son to the altar, but God stopped Abraham. God explained that the command was a test of Abraham faith and obedience. Abraham’s submission to God’s
beliefs consisted one God or many, religion was a huge aspect of many cultures everyday life. Religion seemed to be held on a higher pedestal back in the early days of religion, however the fact that many of these religions are still present in today’s history is amazing. Many of these religions actually have a good amount of similarities. Ones they each adopted and changed to better fit their beliefs. Between Egyptian beliefs, Buddhism, Islamic, and Christianity religion was a key aspect in living their
Islam as the Fastest Growing Religion in the World [1] Shahid Athar, an American physician and devout Muslim said of Islam as a minority faith in the USA, "Although there is no restriction on the practise of Islam in this country, the environment is not always as favourable to new faiths as it may seem." Athar wrote this in an article called 'Reflections of an American Muslim', in the
Christians and Muslims Religion is one of the oldest and most sacred things in history. It was passed down for generations both orally and in writing. Religion started off as a very simple belief in an afterlife. Over time it became more complex and began to include deities and rituals. Each area of the world developed its own beliefs and practices, but two religions that are very similar and yet vastly different are Islam and Christianity. These two religions are the biggest religions in the world with
Is Islam a Violent Religion by Nature? Islam and the worship of Allah (god) began with Muhammad and his revelations that lasted for 23 years of his life from (610 C.E.- 623 C.E.). In the Islamic religion it is believed that he was the last prophet sent by Allah (god) and this made all his teachings into to Law and are looked at as the will of God. These messages were given to him through the archangel Gabriel, in a kind of continuation to the Jewish Torah and Christian Bible, which the Qur’an shares
INTRODUCTION Islam is the most misconstrued religion in the world, by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. A lot of people (especially in the west) have formed an erroneous opinion about Islam that it is a religion that preaches violence and intolerance because of incessant terrorist attacks, especially following the 9/11 attack. Against this background this essay seeks to examine the status of peace and tolerance in Islam so as to clear the erroneous mindset and misconception which some people may have