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. ...

• Word Count: 1815
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

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...

• Word Count: 2152
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

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. ...

• Word Count: 1429
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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. ...

• Word Count: 1423
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• Grade Level: High School

Christianity's image of God is more complex than it is in Judaism and Islam. ... Judaism and Islam completely disagree with this and will not teach it. ... Something else that is considered a problem in the Islamic faith is when a Muslim goes outside of Islam to worship other powers not of Allah's. ... Through the prophets Jesus Christ, Moses and Muhammad, Allah's teachings were revealed so that proper Muslims could abide those teachings. ... There are no statues or pictures of Allah in mosques or any Muslim homes because their creed says: "there is no god but Allah"...

• Word Count: 1716
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Christians, Judaism, Muslims and many other religions believe in "Yahweh.... This "Hegira" marks one year of the Islamic calendar, "hijri" calendar. ... The Muslims believe that Muhammad is the "Messenger of Heaven.... According to Islamic belief, Muhammad was the only person to see Heaven and Hell while still alive. ... The Muslims have to follow the Five Pillars of Islam which say, "There is no true god but God (Allah) and Muhammad is the Messenger (Prophet) of God....

• Word Count: 1951
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

There are also other religions practiced in North America, including Judaism and Islam. ... My limited knowledge of Islam leads me to believe that many of the same teachings that I have received from my family and pastor as it relates to life and spirituality are very similar to several Islamic teachings. Muslims or followers of Islam believe in one God as do Christians. ... Major differences are that Muslims believe that Muhammad was the messenger of God and they follow the writings in the Holy Koran. My interest has been peaked to the point where I plan to study more about Islam, spec...

• Word Count: 1758
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

What is Islam ISLAM means submission, that is, submission to the will of God, the characteristic attitude of members of our faith. MUSLIM (also spelled Moslem) is based on the same Arabic root as Islam `(s-l-m) and means one who submits to God, that is, a believer in Islam. 1. The Islamic concept of God. 1. ... In this way, the Quran and the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet together became a reliable source of knowing Islam. 2. ... No one can be a practicing Muslim unless he believes in the prophethood of the Messenger and follows his life example as he believes in God. ...

• Word Count: 1635
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• Grade Level: High School

As a man who was born into an atheist family, I've never frequented any place of worship before. The closest I've ever come to any religion was walking past the local Roman Catholic Church on my way home from school (I lived in New York, not South Carolina). The only personal religious experience I'...

• Word Count: 2149
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Islam, which is considered to be a western religion, was founded by the prophet Muhammad. Muhammad is believed to be the prophet to Muslim's monotheistic god. The holy word of God is revealed through the "Qur'an", it is reinforced by the "Hadith" which is a record of Muhammad's deeds, as well as "Sharia" which is the body of Islamic law. A central theme to Islam is that salvation comes through acceptance of, and submission to God. ... Rituals which are central to Muslim practice includes prayer and scripture reciting several times daily, profession of the f...

• Word Count: 1896
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Christianity: Jesus was a preacher and healer who lived 2,000 years ago in Palestine. After He died, his disciples spread his teachings over the land. Christianity is now the world's largest religion. Christians believe that there is one God who is the creator of the world who is kind loving and fo...

• Word Count: 1254
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The theme of universal love is projected through the love of PK towards Jaggu (Jagat Janani Sahni), and also through the love of Jaggu and Sarfaraz, a Pakistani Muslim. It is also notable how the parents of Jaggu react when they find out their daughter is in love with a Pakistani Muslim. ... The various religions described here are Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, and Sikhism. ... This is often associated with Islam, and in the present day sce...

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Those religions popular in China , such as Buddhism, Christian, Islam, are all spread from abroad. ... The US is another instance. 93% of Americans believe in God. 87% of them are Christians. 2% of them is Jewish. 4% of them believe in other religions, such as Islam, Buddhism. ... Muslim came from mid-east countries and some African countries. ...

• Word Count: 1358
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• Grade Level: High School

The Holy Qur'an is the central text to the religion of Islam, which was revealed in the form of revelations by the Prophet Muhammad. ... The final fundamental Islamic practice mentioned in Al-Baqarah is the Hajj or pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca (The Holy Qur'an, Al Baqarah, 2:196-210). ...

• Word Count: 1896
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• Grade Level: High School

This item is extends to other religions as well such as Buddism with the Wheel of Darma, the Star and Crescent represents the Islamic faith and the Star of David represents the Judaism faith. ... Christians view the holy church as a sacred place while Muslims view there temple or mosque as sacred. ...

• Word Count: 1667
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Alone in the ocean, Pi was able to fall asleep when he comforted himself with a Muslim prayer. He existed with Richard Parker until the very end because the Islamic faith said that coexisting with all life on earth is the major priority. ...

• Word Count: 1422
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Is there a God? If he exists, why are so many people full of hatred? Why is there evil in the world If God created everything, then who created God? These are the type of questions that atheists, sometimes even Christians ask. Many people believe in the Big Bang Theory, or evolution, and they do not...

• Word Count: 1592
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During his meeting with the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, he compares the feelings of his past relationship with God, to the Nation of Islam. ... Although I do not agree with many of Elijah Muhammad's beliefs, particularly that the white man is the devil, I can respect him for what he has done for the black race of Muslims. ...

• Word Count: 1573
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

What is Hinduism exactly? A straight answer is almost impossible because of its complexity. Most of the definitions are either too narrow or too generalized. Hinduism is the name Europeans gave to the religious, cultural, social, political and philosophical beliefs that contribute to the Hindu way o...

• Word Count: 2313
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School