Chapter9Documents
Griffin Conine
AP World Period 2
November 11, 2014
Document 9.1
The Quran’s view of a good society is that the people shall do good unto others and speak to others and about others in a kind way. Society should be in constant prayer and also expected to contribute to charity. The Quran sets up basic guidelines for the people: on God/Allah, on Society, on Men and Women, on War and Jihad, and on Tolerance. The attitude towards the weak members of society is a great one; there are plenty of statements regarding being nice to the poor and unfortunate ones. The view that they have of a fundamentally sound or “good” society is one that other nations should adopt. the Quran suggests that the Muslims accept non-Muslims and do not commence war with them. “For oppression is even worse than killing.” Muslims should speak in the most kindly manner to those who do not share the same beliefs.
If someone threatens Islam and Allah’s teachings, then the Quran gives the authority to Muslims to fight in God’s cause. Fighting and warfare was common in this region during this time frame so it was important for the Quran to establish some guidelines for its followers. The birth of Islam brought out controversy because it was a new religion, so warfare was common. The circumstances surrounding the birth of Islam that might help to explain the references in the Quran to fighting and warfare might be the Holy Wars.
Debates over the Quran could arise because of the instructions that are given. Some Muslim might not agree with accepting other religions and in turn fight the opposing beliefs even though the Quran says not to. Document 9.2
Based on the writings in the Quran, we can assume that Muhammad is a man of good-will who gives back to others. He appears to avoid war at most costs unless he needs to fight for his beliefs. He is a charitable and humble man who gives back and pays respects to those less fortunate, and values his religion and is honest.
These hadiths build upon
AP World Period 2
November 11, 2014
Document 9.1
The Quran’s view of a good society is that the people shall do good unto others and speak to others and about others in a kind way. Society should be in constant prayer and also expected to contribute to charity. The Quran sets up basic guidelines for the people: on God/Allah, on Society, on Men and Women, on War and Jihad, and on Tolerance. The attitude towards the weak members of society is a great one; there are plenty of statements regarding being nice to the poor and unfortunate ones. The view that they have of a fundamentally sound or “good” society is one that other nations should adopt. the Quran suggests that the Muslims accept non-Muslims and do not commence war with them. “For oppression is even worse than killing.” Muslims should speak in the most kindly manner to those who do not share the same beliefs.
If someone threatens Islam and Allah’s teachings, then the Quran gives the authority to Muslims to fight in God’s cause. Fighting and warfare was common in this region during this time frame so it was important for the Quran to establish some guidelines for its followers. The birth of Islam brought out controversy because it was a new religion, so warfare was common. The circumstances surrounding the birth of Islam that might help to explain the references in the Quran to fighting and warfare might be the Holy Wars.
Debates over the Quran could arise because of the instructions that are given. Some Muslim might not agree with accepting other religions and in turn fight the opposing beliefs even though the Quran says not to. Document 9.2
Based on the writings in the Quran, we can assume that Muhammad is a man of good-will who gives back to others. He appears to avoid war at most costs unless he needs to fight for his beliefs. He is a charitable and humble man who gives back and pays respects to those less fortunate, and values his religion and is honest.
These hadiths build upon