Today, people wonder much about the religion of Islam. ... Islam set a new perspective in beliefs. ... Many muslims dedicated themselves to education by translating several works on philosophy and science. ... When Islam came about, it allowed for these people to come together, and also, the fact that the Five Pillars state that a muslim had to make a journey to Mecca, allowed more and more muslims to come together and form a society based on religious beliefs. ... It is wrong to say however, that muslims fought for their religion by forcing people to convert, In fact, the jews and Christian...

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Today, people wonder much about the religion of Islam. ... Islam set a new perspective in beliefs. ... Many muslims dedicated themselves to education by translating several works on philosophy and science. ... When Islam came about, it allowed for these people to come together, and also, the fact that the Five Pillars state that a muslim had to make a journey to Mecca, allowed more and more muslims to come together and form a society based on religious beliefs. ... It is wrong to say however, that muslims fought for their religion by forcing people to convert, In fact, the jews and Christian...

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Though not all Jews converted to Islam, they pretty much all accepted the Muslims who had saved them. ... So, to not pay tax (Jizya), many people converted to Islam, as well as to benefit from the alms that Muslims had to pay for poorer people and those who needed money. ... Some of these imitated Muslim Literature and music of that time. ... This is to be said in front of another Islamic follower to become a muslim. ... The Muslims did this for one month. ...

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Islam is a very obedient religion. ... The Arabic word "Islam" means the submission or surrender of one's will to the only true god worthy of worship, "Allah", and anyone who does so is termed a "Muslim." ... This religion has had an impact on the lifestyles of some Muslims. For example, there has been an influence on the peasantry section of the Muslims. ... In some areas, the Muslims that are free to practice Islam, they still can't practice it to it's full extent. ...

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One of these religions is Islam and was started by a single man ultimately known as Mohammad. ... Thus, the next phase of the development of the Islamic religion had begun (Dijskra, p. 1086). ... As with any religion, Islam had a very specific creed by which all believers had to follow. ... This could be defined as all followers are required to submit to the will of Allah in order to be considered a Muslim. ... Although it is not a total fast, a Muslim will not eat or drink from dawn until dusk. ...

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Muslims are those who have submitted themselves. The basic creed of Islam is brief: Both Muslims and Christians are monotheists, believing in the same god, referred to as Allah by the Muslims and God by Catholics. ... In Islam, God sent prophets to communicate his will. ... Catholics are expected to take part in as many of the Seven Sacraments as possible, while Muslims are expected to practice all of the Five Pillars Of Islam. ... Despite the fact that Islam and Christianity share a mutual God, Muslims do not believe that Jesus was his son; instead they identify Jesus as a prophet. ...

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Muslims study the Qur"an which is the writings of the profit Muhammad. ... ("Islamic Practices" 7) The 9th month of the Islamic calendar is called Ramadan and Muslims are recommended to fast for the entire month. ... ("Other Islamic Issues" 1) While many Muslim women do wear clothes that fully cover their bodies and heads this is more tradition than the Qur"an which only requires such clothing while in a Mosque. ... (Bayt "Islamic Practices" 1) A large part Muslim life is attaining and maintaining peace and equilibrium. ... For example, Muslims are expected to give money to the mosque...

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Islam means to "surrender". ... According to the Koran, Islam is universal religion. ... Muslims follow Five Pillars of Islam. ... In most places where Islam is the official religion, Muslims are not punished for failing to perform these duties (Global Studies, p. 173). Islam divided people. ...

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Islam and Christianity. ... Muslims are those who have submitted themselves. ... Within the community, Muslims are expected to establish social and economic justice. ... Identical to the Muslim prophets.) Many Muslims (the name for people who practice Islam) believed that everything Muhammad said and did was inspired by Allah, many reports of his sayings and deeds were collected. ...

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Is Islam only about Rituals? ... Islam teaches us to show submission to god. ... Islam helps a man in all spheres of life. ... The Holy prophet(pbuh)said "Allah may forgive sins we commit against him but sins against a fellow Muslim will not be forgiven until the person concern forgives us." imam Bukhari. ... Therefore it is important for every Muslim to worship Allah and follow his commandments. ...

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This action taken by the Islamic faithful forever marked the Islamic religion as one that was spread through force through military efforts. These military efforts were considered a responsibility of any devout Muslim and came to be known as lesser jihads. ... The Muslim armies would continue to conquer areas throughout Europe during the early to mid 600's. ... Muslims never forced anyone to convert to their religion. ... Non-Muslims were forced to pay special taxes and were not as easily accepted in governing roles in these newly conquered societies. ...

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Islam is extremely rigid in its approach towards other religions. ... Though it is the youngest of the world's great religions, Muslims do not view it as a new religion. ... The duties of all Muslims are known as the Five Pillars of Islam and are: 1. ... Muslims follow a strict monotheism with one creator who is just, omnipotent and merciful. ... Muslims who sincerely repent and submit to God will return to a state of sinlessness and go to Paradise after death. ...

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Islam Islam is a monotheistic religion, based on the belief of one God. ... Within Islam, the believer (called a Muslim,) uses the Arabic word for God, Allah, to refer to the creator of the world and of all life within it. ... In the Islamic faith it is the will of Allah, to which man must submit. ... As I mentioned, the foundation of Islam is the Qur"an. ... If they do it is believed that they will be saved on Judgment Day, which is a Muslims goal....

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The three monotheistic religions that dominate the modern world are Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. ... When comparing Christianity and Islam, it is quite evident they are much different religions, but the groundwork for both is relatively similar. ... Muslims are similar to Christians in this sense. ... Muslims also follow certain rules as well. ... " Muslims experience this feeling when they go on the Hajj. ...

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In Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity there was a main event that is central to its respective religion. ... The call of Mohammed and the hegira are central to Islam while Buddha's enlightenment under the Bo tree is the main event in Buddhism. ... In respect to the Islamic religion, it is very important because it began Mohammed on his mission to teach about the one true god, becoming the main prophet. ... It also is remembered in the journey that every Muslim has to take at least once in his/her lifetime to Mecca, or the hold land. ... All of these events clarify the meaning of their resp...

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This is very much like the Islam, created in 622 CE, and also had an all-powerful person like the Christians, this was the messiah of the Muslims, Muhammed. ... Unlike Christians, Muslims have set prayers to do five times a day. ... Muslims are obligated to fast during the day time of Ramadan. ... One example is abortion, it is legal in the United States, whereas in an Islamic state, abortion is illegal so Muslims don't have to worry about it at all. ... He is a Muslim who takes what the Qur"an says to an extreme. ...

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What Is Islam? ... Basic Beliefs Islam is the act of submission to the will of God (Allah in Arabic). In the broadest sense, every object in the universe has its own "islam." ... But anyone who submits to God's will, worships him, and expects his reward or punishment in the world to come is, broadly speaking, a "muslim." God In common usage, though, a Muslim is anyone who believes that God's will for all humanity was last revealed through the Quran to Muhammad. ...

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Christian "Faith" and Muslims "Works" can do the same. ... All they have to do is ask a Muslim scholar, some one who knows. ... But when they compare it with Islam, they only give a partial quotation from the Quran to say that in Islam, salvation depends on your deeds alone. ... God of Islam is the God of every one, including Abraham, Jesus and Muhammad. ... Islam promotes the idea of doing good to please Him for rewards in this life and the Hereafter. ...

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The Golden Age Of Islam Islam is one of the major religions of the world, believers consist of about one fourth of the Earths population. ... He obeyed what the angel told him and the religion of Islam began to unfold. ... Omar Khayyam, was a Muslim astronomer and a famous mathematician he is a great example of the great things that happened during the Golden Age. ... Baghdad was the capitol of the Muslim empire at the time, this was a great center for trade, and is a reason for the many riches of the Golden Age. The Muslim empire had great tolerance, they had ...

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Muslims invaded Egypt in 641 A.D. and brought with them Islam, the religion that is currently the main and official religion of Egypt. The origin of Islam is credited to Muhammad, who lived between 570 and 632 A.D. Muslims believed him to be the last and greatest prophet of God. ... The Five Pillars of Islam symbolize the core beliefs that shape Muslim thought, deed, and society, which Muslims must accept and follow. ... Hinduism differs from Islam in that it does not have a single founder. ...

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Judaism, Christianity, and the Islam Faith all claim the patriarch, Abraham, as the father of their religion. In Judaism, Christianity, and the Muslim faith, Abraham's ancestry has a lot of history. ... Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all like Abraham a great deal and refer to him as "The Father of their Religion." ... In the Muslim's Koran, it does not specifically say which son God tells Abraham to sacrifice. ... Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Faith all claim Abraham as the father of their religion. ...

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"I challenge anyone to understand Islam, its spirit, and not to love it. ... Satish Kumar, a Muslim mystic, when Mr. ... This is the first time that he had ever seen a Muslim pray before. ... Islam is a religion devoted to Abraham, the Beloved. Muslims pray using a prayer rug, on which they kneel on and bring their heads to the ground in repeated steps. ...

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Islam is a way of life. ... Every Muslim must also perform Obligatory Prayers five times a day, and face The Day of Resurrection and of Judgment. ... In the Islamic tradition, there will be a Last Judgment. ... Everything that the Arabians could not attain while living their life as a Muslim will be available in abundance upon entering the gates of Paradise. ... Women played an integral role in the Islamic community. ...

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Generally, suffering tests belief; a true Muslim will stay faithful throughout life. ... But how would God (Islamic) really know? ... To conclude I disagree a part of it and another park of the letter from god, and believing fully about the letter I have written for Islam. ... But as for Islam as long as you know what you have done wrong you can always have a chance on fixing and helping your self to be forgiven by god. ...

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A classic example of a monotheistic religion is Islam. In Islam the fact of there being only one, almighty god is undeniable. ... The canteen is believed to be used by a Muslim patron as a token for his travels to the east. ... The canteen helps depict how Muslims believe in only one god through the calligraphy and the pictures engraved on its sides. Not only does it show monotheistic themes but it also shows how Christianity and Islam are alike. ...

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