It keeps Muslims faithful to the Qur"an by obeying the law The duties of a woman and their dress codes are also examples of how Islam is constructed as a living religious system. ... Muslim women are also expected to dress in an unpretentious and sanitary manner, in accordance to Islamic principals, only revealing their hands, face and hair. ... Through these beliefs and practices, it can once again be seen that Islam is a religion that influences all aspects of life, where Muslims shop, what foods they consume, as well as affecting Muslims who suffer from illness. ... Birth, marriage and ...

• Word Count: 1032
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He's a controversial, yet powerful, figure in Salafi Islam, and his words resonate with the Muslim community. ... A true Muslim cannot be upon tawhid until he acknowledges, realizes, and accepts that every other religion other than Islam is falsehood. ... Taymiyya would agree that all Muslims must take actions on their own to seek true Islam, rather than blindly following or simply identifying oneself with a school within Islam. Taymiyya finds a less severe approach to dealing with those who do not fall under his correct" definition of Islam as he does not call other Muslims infidels and...

• Word Count: 1668
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The laws for Islam are similar yet also very different. ... Islam is the one true path to salvation and anyone who forsakes Islam knowingly is destined for the fires of hell. ... The life of a Muslim is to be in the service of Allah at all times and to be mindful of Allah's view of him and his actions. The lifestyle of a Muslim is governed by the "Five Pillars of Islam". ... The entire principle of Islam is one of express regret for those who choose to ignore it. ...

• Word Count: 3357
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: Undergraduate