regarding the Nation of Islam‚ I was not aware of the religions beliefs or the way they praised. There are not many similarities in this religion and my religion which is Christian. The Nation of Islam‚ however‚ does believe in God‚ they believe that Elijah Muhammad is a prophet of God. However‚ the differences lie much deeper than that. With all the research that has been done on this religion‚ I have come to discover that Islam and the Nation of Islam are two different religions. Islam is a religion that
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Buddhism and Islam: Comparative Essay Islam and Buddhism are two very different religions that have their own views about life and its purpose. Their views on issues relating to the possibility of a god the purpose of life‚ and cycle of life‚ death‚ and an afterlife are all distinct from each other‚ but at the same time‚ they have similarities. Muslims believe in the existence of the One and Only God ’Allah ’. They firmly believe that Allah is the highest being and the creator and the overseer
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Is Music Prohibited in Islam? Discussing the issue of music in Islam sounds a bit controversial. If we suppose that music is food for the soul‚ we cannot easily say if it is allowed (Halal) or not. Unlike the issue of meat in Islam that is precisely explained in the holy Quran‚ the issue of music has never been mentioned in the Quran. However‚ we cannot say that because God has not directly spoken about music‚ therefore it is allowed (Halal) or forbidden (Haram). Because music is something that does
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The Rise Of Islam: Reasons For it’s Success * The twenty first century recognizes Islam as the second largest religion in the world. The initial rise of Islam in the 7th century in the city of Mecca‚ modern day Saudi Arabia‚ was extensive and rapid. In its first few centuries Islam spread as far as the west near the Atlantic Ocean and Far East in Asia. To deduce why Islam’s initial expansion was so successful and rapid calls for an understanding of three major factors‚ the life the pioneer of
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of Islam on Europe From the years of 1000 CE to 1750 CE‚ the Islamic religion was certainly a catalyst in the European society. This popular religion sparked many changes in the European culture as well as it’s economical and political systems. It not only initiated the ideas of the Renaissance through education‚ but helped make the continent of Europe one of the most powerful and influential areas of the world. Many of the success in Europe throughout this time can be credited to Islam‚ for
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CheckPoint: Five Pillars of Islam What are the central beliefs of Islam‚ and how are they reflected in the "Five Pillars” (McInerney‚ 2003)? Which of the Five Pillars do you feel would be easiest to fulfill‚ and which would be the most challenging (McInerney‚ 2003)? Monotheism is one of the main central beliefs of Islam. This is the belief that there is only one God and that God is Allah. The Islam’s believe that their purpose for humanity is to only serve their God Allah and to construct
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In the name of ALLAH‚ the Beneficent‚ the Merciful The Importance of Education in Islam Introduction: Islam stands as the most rational and precise religion that ALLAH has given to the whole mankind. It gives importance to education‚ which is the process of teaching and acquiring or learning knowledge (which includes beliefs‚ values‚ attitudes‚ manners and skills). To seek knowledge is a sacred duty‚ it is obligatory on every Muslim‚ male and
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Shaz Anwar The Five Pillars of Islam “La ilaha ila Allah; Muhammadur-rasul Allah‚” There is no god but Allah; Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah. This essential phrase in Islam is termed “Shahadah” which literally means “to witness” and is the first pillar of Islam. Any Muslim or any individual that wants to convert to Islam must recite and more importantly‚ must truly believe this statement. It is the first words that are heard through the ears of a newborn‚ and is stressed from thereon
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Explain the reasons for the rapid rise and spread of Islam and its status as a near-global religion by 850? Read pgs 138-142 for a description of pre-Muslim Arabian peninsula society. What were the problems and conflicts. What people would have welcomed a religion that unified the clans and allowed trade and travel possible? What was the status of women? Think of the cities and how their vitality was threatened by the traditions of the Bedouins. Read starting pg 142 for a description of Muhammad’s
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the most merciful. The concept of Satan in Christianity and Islam are most times different although there are some similarities. The noble Qur’an has more detailed description about who Satan is than the Bible which lack a great deal of information about Satan’s history. In this write up‚ we shall be looking at Who is Satan from the Islamic and Christianity point of view‚ where they agree and where they are not in agreement. In Islam‚ Shaytan is also known with other names. The word shaytan in
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