The city of Mecca is sacred to Muslims because it was in Mecca that Muhammad first preached Islam. ... An Islam ritual would be the Chastisement of the Tomb. ... However there are many more rituals that the Islam faith take part in. The most important Muslim customs are the Five Pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars of Islam are the five obligations that every Muslim must satisfy in order to live a good and responsible life according to Islam. ...

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There has been a series of terrorist attacks which are now largely associated with the Islamic extremist group. ... First of all, the majority of Muslims are completely against these Islamic extremists regarding the law they want to apply in the world. There is this concept called "Jihad" which is an Islamic word used back in the centuries to address the war against anybody who threaten their religion. ... Since these Muslim extremists are involved in those terrorist attacks, the faithful Muslim community is subject to discrimination, racism or other hostile actions. ... Discriminati...

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But just as modern socio-political models in the Muslim world after the colonial period began, in the 20th century, to shift from Western models of society and government to "Islamic" models, feminism in the Muslim world began to take on Islamic forms rather than imitating the Western feminist form. ... Consequently Muslim women have been developing a distinctly "Islamic", which primarily was shaped by the concerns of upper class Euro-American women. ... The Western perception of Muslim women is largely based on misinformed assumptions, which sees Islam as the main source of their oppression. ...

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Islamic Family and Communal Life Having spent most of the term concentrating on the history and theology of Islam, reading Chapter 14 and 15 in Denny's Introduction to Islam was a nice change of pace. Both chapters provide a comprehensive summary of Islam as it is carried out by Muslims in their every day lives; the topics span many different areas such as birthing, education, food and eating habits, inheritance, and the function of the Mosque. ... Muslims are encouraged to marry as early in their lives as possible. ... The Muslims of the community gather to offer their collective prayer...

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Black Muslims and Orthodox Islam: What is the Real Deal? ... His followers are of the Orthodox Islamic religion. ... Orthodox Muslims say that Black Muslims are misusing the name of Allah and Islam. ... In 1964 he converted to a Sunni Muslim, the traditional branch of Islam that most African Muslims follow. ... In 1997, he also began to move closer to Sunni Islam. ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney These are just some of the names of our soccer heroes. That's not to mention the many singers, musicians and actors, whom we have lifted to stardom. These are names which many of us would be able to rattle off easily, which we are familiar with. These...

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After Muhammad's death, the Islamic caliphate built dar al-Islam the Muslim community from conquests made by the Arabs. ... During the Post-Classical era, Islamic civilizations made noteworthy impacts in the Muslim society, undertaking military expansions that stretched its political and cultural influences through trade and missionaries. ... Not only that, but the Muslim societies also stimulated banking. ... Another notable Muslim city is Damascus. ... Muslim cities all contributed to the growth of dar al-Islam, and as a result of its expansion, it became one of the greatest prospering ...

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In light of the recent attacks on America, which occurred on September 11th a day that we will never forger no matter what religion decided to do my presentation on the religion practiced by all Muslims Islam. ... In light of these and other Islamic texts, the act of inciting terror in the hearts of defenseless civilians, the wholesale destruction of buildings and properties, the bombing and maiming of innocent men, women, and children are all forbidden and detestable acts according to Islam and the Muslims. ... If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this person would be ...

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Islam, one of the major religions of the world which have, as followers, one fifth of world population, can play an important role in this regard. ... In this context, here the solutions and preventing measures of Islam for removing environmental degradation are described elaborately. ... According to Shariah, the Islamic law, it is the sacred duty of a true Muslim to protect the degradation of environment anywhere that is harmful for mankind. ... From the Islamic point of view we can see such ideas, and where nature or environment is regarded as the gift of the Almighty. ... For the Mus...

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A Muslim is someone who follows the religion of Islam. ... Among the things I am going to discuss are: Muhammad, the last prophet, the Five Pillars of Islam, the family life of Muslims, marriage between Muslims, and lastly, some traditions and festivals that Muslim's celebrate. The main belief of Muslims is that Islam is a religion based on the prophets that God had sent down to the people. ... "The basic obligations of the specifically Muslim law are known under the name of the Five Pillars of Islam." ... This refers to each Muslim giving back, and everyone in the Islam...

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From its humble beginnings in the middle of Arabia, the Islamic religion began a ceaseless and rapid growth across Afro-Eurasia largely in part to the powerful Muslim armies and rulers, the simple Koranic messages of equality which trumped the local beliefs, and the ability of Muslim traders to spread out from the Islamic empire and spread the ideas of Islam around the world. ... The idea of converting to Islam to avoid the tax occurred to many people and soon the conquered states were full of converted Muslims. ... The originally conquered people with resentment towards their conquerors turn...

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Anyone who follows the religion of Islam is termed a "Muslim." ... Islam also rejects the existence of any human form of God. ... The second source of Islam is the Sunnah. ... Both the Quran and the Sunnah are indispensable to Muslims; for one cannot practice Islam without consulting both of them. Besides the Quran and the Sunnah, Muslims also believe in the Five Pillars of Islam. ...

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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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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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Another is when Muslims would conquer land using the concept of jihad. ... One huge factor that lead to the rapid spread of Islam is no other than prophet Muhammad, "the Arab founder of the religion of Islam"(Walker324).Followers of Islam which are called Muslims believe in the same only one god which is the same as what Christians and Jewish people do, which Muslims call Allah. ... Islam differs from Christians and Jews because" ' Muslims consider Muhammad to be the last and most authoritative of all prophets" (Walker326). ... When Muslims would preach to people the r...

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Islam is not just a religion it is a way of life. ... The Sunni tradition, which today comprises approximately 85-90 percent of all Muslims, differs from Shia tradition, which comprises the remainder of the Muslim world. ... The rest of the Muslim population (13%) are Shi'tes. ... Even after years of wars against Muslims. In the medieval times Christians went on a Holy war against Muslims trying to convert them, but Islam prevailed. ...

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The Two Sides of Islam There are two main sects of Islam, the Sunni and Shi"ite. ... " Where did Islam come from? ... Guidelines of Islam The main points of Islam are called the "Five Pillars of Faith": 1. ... Salat (Kemal, 26) - Muslims are to formally pray in the direction of Mecca, the most holy of cities to a Muslim. ... A common ideology is the basis of "nationality" among the Muslims, and Islam is this ideology. ...

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Muslim stereotypes are perpetuated in every form of the media accompanied by gross misinformation about Islam and Muslims. ... Historical foundation of Islam At almost 1,400 years old, Islam's Muslim religion is one of the world's younger religious traditions. ... Muhammad is looked at by the Muslims as a prophet and a messenger of God who is also believed as the founder of the Islam's religion. ... Muslim Beliefs Islam has seven fundamental beliefs that every Muslim must accept as part of his or her religion. ... The foundation of Islamic teachings begins with God, whom the M...

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In quoting Leila Ahmed, author of "Gender and Women in Islam", "Muslim women should think differently about Muslim history,"" is to appeal to the historicity of Islam from its beginnings prior to the Muslim expansion into India, and to trigger the inner strength, mind, and hearts of Muslim women in India that perhaps feel that they have been treated like second class citizens. In McDonough's discourse she gives descriptive changes in the religion from historical significant women figures of Islam such as the Prophet Muhammad's wife Khadija and his sister Aisha who were strong Muslim ...

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Islam Notes: Religions called Islam. ... Islam guides its followers on the journey of life. Islam means- Submission to God. A Muslim strives to submit to God. About 21% of people on Earth follow Islam and about 85% are the Muslim majority= Sunni Sect The minority (Shia) are concentrated in Iran and Iraq. ...

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In the Ottoman Empire, Islam dictated how a Muslim was to treat a non-Muslim; the bridge that spanned the gap between the state and the people. ... Instead, Islam brought together all of its Muslim followers and labeled them as Muslim. ... As Muslim power grew through the Ottoman Empire, Islam also helped create bonds with non-Muslims as well. ... Islam became the bridge between Muslims and non-Muslims as laws of the Quran and Sharia were all encompassing and provided liberties to non-Muslims in the form of freedom of religion. ... Social life between Muslims and non-Muslims also benefite...

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Muslims are those who have submitted themselves. ... Islam means "submission" in Arabic, and a Muslim is one who submits to the will of God. ... Islam is also more closed doors because the do not really send out missionaries looking for people to convert to Islam (http://muslim-canada.org.islam_christianity.html). ... For Muslims, the reward for following the 5 Pillars of Islam is pleasant dwellings in Gardens of Eternity. ... I am not sure about Islam, although the book does talk about "Allah saving someone from the Fire" and "Fire" being defined as Hell (http://muslim-canada.org/islam_chris...

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Abstract Islam in United States today is facing challenges, which is damagingly ricocheting Muslims lives between discrimination, unfair treatment, losing jobs, and being attacked by the Media. ... Understanding the truth about Islam in a better way is the only solution for Muslims to have a peaceful life and ensure equality, freedom and fairness away from dissemination and racism. ... Muslims and Islamic organizations within the United States have to organize more public speeches not to introduce Islam only as a religion for the believers; moreover, to introduce its cores and values to non-...

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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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Islamic laws and cultural customs impact various stages of a Muslim women's life, particularly the Quran and hadiths, or prophetic traditions based on the life and teachings of the prophet Muhammad. ... UNICEF notes out of 24 nations with less than 60% primary enrollment rates, 17 were Islamic nations. 70% of Muslim women are illiterate in several Islamic nations. ... Muslim women are forbidden to marry any non-Muslims under any circumstances. If the man a Muslim woman is married to suddenly converts to another faith, such as Christianity or Judaism, the marriage is automatically dissolve...

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