Category: Islam

Globalization essentially aims at expansion of the economic status of communities usually at the expense of the cultural, social, and religious beliefs of a given community. It promotes the expansion of capitalistic ideologies whereby, the most resourceful succeed economically and socially, while removing religion from all spheres of human life. From this perspective, Islam can…

Table of Contents Introduction The First Commandment and The First Pillar The Third Commandment and The Second Pillar The Seventh Commandment and The Third Pillar Work Cited Introduction The Ten Commandments and the Pillars of Islam serve as the foundations of the Islamic and Christian religions. In general, they consist of predetermined norms that lay…

Table of Contents Introduction Islam as a Religion of Peace Muhammads Teachings Day of Judgment Introduction The argument about Islam being a religion that practices just war arose following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack. The fact is that Muslims today are involved in a serious argument about political ethics. This argument is framed in…

Table of Contents Introduction Jesus in Islam Conclusion References Introduction The figure of Jesus stands prominently in Islam based on the various Islamic traditions and the many accounts of Him in the Quran. In one of the narratives, it is alleged that after Prophet Mohammed had his dream in the mountains, he ordered the cleansing…

Islam was quickly perceived by a wide variety of social groups and strata. The origin of Islam is based on the scriptures. Due to the simplicity and accessibility of its dogmas and rituals, no preparation was required for their assimilation, in addition, the norms of Sharia coincided in many respects with traditional customs. For these…

Outline Islam is a universal religion of Millions of Muslims around the world. I chose this religion because of my curiosity to know more about it and its sacred text, The Quran. The holy book of Muslims is unique and it is in its original form since its revelation on Prophet Mohammad. I came to…

The third great monotheistic religion  Islam (along with Judaism and Christianity) was born thanks to the activities of the prophet Muhammad, a resident of Mecca. His early years were not marked by religiosity, and he received his first experience at the age of forty. Through the angel Gabriel, revelations that he was supposed to…

Table of Contents Introduction The Rise of Mecca Political Organization in Mecca Economic Organization in Mecca Social organization Conclusion Annotated Works Cited Introduction Mecca has been a significant social, economic, and political hub in the Middle East since the ancient period. Before the rise of Islam, Mecca mainly served as a commercial and religious center…

Table of Contents Al-Hallaj prophet Imprisonment and Execution of Al-Hallaj Last Words of Al-Hallaj Release of Prisoners on the Eve of Execution Reasons for the Execution of Al-Hallaj Wandering and Contribution to the Spread of Islam Works Cited Al-Hallaj prophet Al-Hallaj was a wandering prophet, who perceived himself as a part of the Divine Truth,…

Chapter 5 Summary Islam is a way of life, the basis of family and legal relations, a set of traditions and customs. The main principles and essence of Islam are the following points: among the tenets of Islam is monotheism, the most authoritative source of Islamic belief and practice is the Quran. Moreover, one central theological…