shahada (bearing witness)‚ which usually manifests itself in reciting “there is no god but God‚ and Muhammad is God’s messenger; salah (praying five times a day facing Mecca); zakah (giving to the needy); sawm (fasting during the month of Ramadan); hajj (a pilgrimage to Mecca at some point in one’s life). These Five Pillars provide a very helpful framework for understanding Muslim worship practices‚ and I will begin to expound on Muslim history and culture by examining aspects of these five beliefs
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Malcolm X born Malcolm Little‚ the man the world knows as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. His journey into literacy was not one that is common to most individuals. Learning to read while incarcerated is not an experience most are subjected to. Nevertheless Malcolm X made the most of his circumstances and with the assistance of his mentor Honorable Elijah Muhammad‚ he was able to educate himself albeit through the teachings of the Nation Of Islam. The basis for Malcolm wishing to be educated was in his
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SECTION THREE - WEEK THREE I. GENERATIONS A. Where are 1.5 million Black men… In prison. B. Consequences of enslavement… Destruction of black family life. C. Population of African Americans…12% D. Population of incarcerated African Americans… 42% E. Fatherhood… Prison removes the father from his functional role as a father leading to the destruction of family life. Motherhood… With the father in prison‚ the mother is left to be the bread winner. F. Rap music consumers… are majority white
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he decided to make a pilgrimage to Mecca; turning out to be an enlightening experience. Malcolm saw people of all races and colors coming together as one would have a radical alteration in his outlook of the “white man.” He even adopts the name El-hajj Malik El-Shabazz once he departs from the Nation of Islam. The last few years of his life upon return were tragic‚ conversely. Upon his return from visiting Mecca and other nations meeting with world leaders‚ reporters overwhelm him with questions
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something like that try to avoid it. This by the way happens to lots of people all around the world. Most of them are bad so don’t do that. Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) said that if you do good deeds with your parents it is worth Salah‚ Zakah‚ Fasting‚ Hajj‚ Umra and Jihad. We shall obey our parents with a good behavior like show respect when your parents are talking. It is our duty to look after their needs and comfort them with your respect. We should talk to them with a low
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the month of Ramadan. Fasting entails abstaining from eating‚ drinking‚ smoking and sex from dawn until sunset‚ instead committing to the reading of the Qur’an. The fifth and final pillar is the pilgrimage to the Holy city of Mecca‚ referred to as Hajj. If people are physically and financially able to‚ they are required to go on this once in a lifetime pilgrimage which symbolises their devotion to Allah and their
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Comparisons and Contrasts between Christianity‚ Islam‚ and Judaism Between the religions of Christianity‚ Islam‚ and Judaism‚ there are many similarities and differences that are dealt within each of them. Throughout these religions‚ we can compare and contrast different aspects of each religion such as some of the basic facts of their histories and some of the religious beliefs each of them have in common and or make them different from each other. In the country known as Palestine‚ the religions
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thousands of people traveled to Mecca in the 9th lunar month. All these people survived on food and water provided by the government. The Muslim government made a great effort to keep the roads and the cities clean and ready for the travelers. The hajj was not only solemn observance‚ but it was also an occasion for joy and celebration. The word Islam means “Submission‚” which means obedience to the rule of Allah. If somebody accepts the Islamic faith it means that he/she is a Muslim. Even though
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Know definitions‚ significance‚ and examples: Religion: Defined by geographers Robert Stoddard and Carolyn Prorak in the book Geography in America as “a system of beliefs and practices that attempts to order life in terms of culturally perceived ultimate priorities.” Ritual: A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. Secularism: The idea that ethical and moral standards should be formulated and adhered to for life on Earth‚ not
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Business Etiquette in Saudi Arabia Introduction Saudi Arabia is a monarchy in southwestern Asia‚ and occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula. It is essential for people doing business in the Kingdom to understand Saudi etiquette and the personal manner in which they conduct business. Preparation‚ and some basic knowledge of Saudi Arabian business etiquette‚ can make the difference between successful deal and failed negotiation. To do business in Saudi Arabia‚ three main factors need to be considered:
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