The Hajj is more about history than religion. Discuss.
The Hajj is more about history than religion. Discuss. An example of why people may argue that Hajj is about history would because of how the Kabbah was established. The Kabbah was made by the first man on Earth, Adam; the Kabbah was then rebuilt by Ibrahim and Ishmail. Finally the Kabbah was restored by the prophet Muhammad (PBUH); this was during the Pre-Islamic Arabia era. During this time there were many Pagans in Arabia who worshipped idols and in the Kabbah. When the Prophet Muhammad was spreading Islam around Arabia he destroyed the idols to reinforce the oneness of Allah. Therefore one can argue the Hajj as being about history as the Kabbah itself is based upon history. Another reasons why people may argue that Hajj is more about history than religion because there many rituals and practices that may support this. For instance the running between Sarwa and Marwa which is called Sa'y, this is performed by all pilgrims during Hajj. The history for performing Sa'y is because it commemorates for when Ibrahim's second wife Hagar was stranded in the desert with her son Ibrahim. Her son was crying as he wanted water, so his mother ran between the hills of Sarwa and Marwa to search for water. Then where Ishmail kicked his foot as spring of water gushed out, this is known as Zam Zam water. Another example of a ritual which is performed in Hajj because it has originated from
In this project I will propose to deal with one of the most important major exercises of faith as laid down by Islam. This is prayer (Salaah).
. Introduction 2. Purpose of prayer 3. Conditions of prayer 4. Timings of prayer 5. Wudu 6. The prayer call 7. The performance of prayer 8. Types of prayers 9. Conclusion In this project I will propose to deal with one of the most important major exercises of faith as laid down by Islam. This is prayer (Salaah). Salaah is the second pillar of Islam. It refers to the five compulsory daily prayers. Salaah is the most special act of worship, which a Muslim can do for Allah. The word Salaah, itself, literally means 'Connection.' So the act of Salaah is our way of making a 'connection' with our Lord, Allah. There are many versus of the Qur'an and many sayings of the blessed Prophet which call us to this important act. We offer Salaah to remember Allah. It brings us closer to Him. The Qur'an says: 'Indeed, I am Allah; there is no god except Myself; so worship Me and establish Salaah to remember Me.' (20:14) Islam is known as the foundation of Religion. After accepting the truth of the Shahadah, Salaah is the doorway to knowledge. Salaah is the key to paradise. Allah reminds us in the Qur'an of the importance of Salaah again and again, telling us everything about it from the rewards of it to the punishments of it. Prayer is the second pillar of Islam. It refers to the five daily compulsory prayers. Any Muslim who fails to observe his prayers and has no
Death, through the eyes of a Muslim.
DEATH "The rising of the sun reminds of Sakhr, I remember him at every sunset, If it were not for the number of those weeping around me, for their brothers, I surely would have killed myself, they do not cry for anyone as dear as my brother, but I console myself by weeping for him, for I have said farewell to the day we separated, father of Hassan, with it my pleasures and happiness, how my sorrows go out to him and my mother, for him to awake in his grave and then to rest at night?" With these phrases and others like them, Al-Khansaa' mourned the death of her brother, Sakhr, and cried for him until she lost her eye-sight, falling into anguish, disparity and wishing for death. This is how Al-Khansaa' saw death and this is how she handled it. In the battle of Al-Qadisiyyah, in an honourable stance of life and death, Al-Khansaa' stood with her four sons and said to them: "You became Muslim and did not apostatise, and you emigrated and did not turn back, then you came to your old mother and placed her in the hands of the people of Persia. You are the sons of one man, as you are the sons of one woman. I did not betray your father, nor did I disgrace your uncle. Go, and be witnesses of the battle from the beginning to its very end." All four of her sons were martyred, and when the news reached her she said her famous words: "All praise be to Allah, who honoured me with their
Islam Notes
Chapter 7 - Self Notes The Rise of Islam •Arabs were a Semitic-speaking people •Bedouins - nomadic peoples from the northern part of the peninsula •Organized into tribes and ruled by a Sheikh •Majlis - council of elders who selected the Sheikh •Were polytheistic; supreme god known as Allah •No priesthood; Allah symbolized by a sacred stone •All worshiped a massive black meteorite enshrined in the Ka'aba in Mecca The Role of Muhammad (570-632) •Born to a merchant family but orphaned at age six •Grew up to be a caravan manager •Married his employer, Khadija •Disturbed about the gap between the Bedouin values and the culture of the affluent commercial elites •During meditation experiences visions and heard a voice •The angel Gabriel commanded Muhammad to preach the revelations that he would be given •Hegira (Hijrah), 622, Muhammad' s flight from Mecca to Yathrib (Medina) •Forms the first Muslim community (the Umma) •Returns to Mecca with an army and conquers it •Visit to the Ka'aba, 630 •Declared it a sacred shrine and ordered the destruction of the idols of the traditional faith Teachings of Muhammad •Monotheistic; offers afterlife •Koran (recitation) ~Five Pillars of Faith •Belief in Allah and Muhammad as his Prophet •Prayer five times a day and public prayer on Friday at noon
What Muslims should or should not do.
The Muslim does not Gossip about Them The true Muslim does not gossip or backbite about or against his/her brothers, sisters and friends. The Muslim knows that gossip is haram. The Muslim Avoids Arguing with Them, Making Hurtful Jokes and Breaking Promises Among the good manners of the true Muslim are: he does not exhaust a friend with futile arguments, he does not annoy them with hurtful jokes and he does not break a promise made to them. The Muslim Keeps Promises The true Muslim, who is endowed with a positive Islamic attitude, also keeps promises faithfully. It is no exaggeration to say that keeping promises is one of the most important factors in a person's success in the community, and is one of the clearest indicators of a high level of civility and superior standing in the community. The Muslim Does Not Cheat, Deceive or Betray The truthful Muslim does not cheat, deceive or stab in the back, because the requirements of truthfulness are sincerity, purity, fairness and loyalty. This leaves no room for cheating, The Muslim Refrains from Backbiting and Slander Therefore the Muslim keeps away from backbiting and gossip. With the upbringing and education in the values and attitudes of Islam, the Muslim is too busy with the important things in life to be concerned with such trivial matters. The Muslim Avoids Giving False Statements The true Muslim does
The Young Man Has Changed.
The Young Man Has Changed As I was stabbing out the cigarette with my foot I was standing leaning against the dusty black wall, which was blocking the view of the railways. Next to me was my best friend Salim who was carefully watching me and then imitating every minute movement and action. To some extent without boasting I was the leader and Salim was the follower. Just then a young girl wearing a tight body top and a short silky black mini skirt was walking past us and Salim was beginning to whistle at her. As she was disappearing into the main road we were both sniggering loudly. By the reflection on the glass door that had a varnished wooden border I was seeing myself holding a mobile phone, wearing a brand new pair of Reebok trainers, Georgio Armani jeans, and the latest v-neck GAP jumper. In my pocket I was carrying at least fifty pounds that I had made on the streets by doing a few dodgy deals. But even though having all this, deep inside I was feeling no peace, no buzz as if something was missing. Living the life of Islam was the answer to all my difficulties. At the time I knew this but I still could not do it as it was asking me to leave all the things I loved and this was including girls and music. However the weakness which was making me follow my desires and not the way of Allah did at last leave my life. It was one cold summer's evening when I was sitting in
Examine the philosophical beliefs about life after death in Islam.
In this essay I will examine the philosophical beliefs about life after death in Islam. These will include: * Immortality of the soul * Resurrection of the body * Issues concerning personal identity I will also discuss the beliefs in life after death in Islam with reference to three reliable sources. * Qur'an * Hadith * Scholarly views Every living creature that walks the earth will one day leave this life. We all are going to die someday. Death is the greatest fact of life and the thing that many people fear most. Many questions arise to people, what happens to us when our body dies? Are we going to dust? Do we, as individuals, cease to exist? These are the questions everyone wants to know the answer to. Islam is very clear on this issue. Yes you will die, but you will live again, in a new form. "Every soul will taste or death. In the end you will be brought back to us." (29.57) The key ideas about the concept of life after death in Islam are the belief in Akhirah, which literally means life after death. Barzakh means the waiting period between the grave and judgement day. Jannah is the word for heaven and Jahannam for hell. Death is not the absolute end, but rather the beginning of the events that follow the short life that one has on earth. If a person then tries there hard to live a piety according to the divine command then death is a relief from
Examine the ethical principles and teaching of one religion, focussing particularly on what is believed about the nature and value of human life, and the relationship between humans and the environment.
Sanna Ahsan 12SU Examine the ethical principles and teaching of one religion, focussing particularly on what is believed about the nature and value of human life, and the relationship between humans and the environment. Most religions have similar ethical principles and beliefs on the value and nature of human life; however this essay will be focusing on one religion in particular, Islam. Islam's main principles about the human life are quite similar to the other religions, and the fact that life is sacred. This underpins all issues dealing with medical ethics such as Abortion and Euthanasia. Muslims believe that all human life is sacred because it is given by Allah, and that Allah chooses how long each person will live. Human beings should not interfere in this, which is why Islam would most definitely favour sanctity of life over quality of life, as the Islamic view is based on the very high priority the faith gives to the sanctity of life. The Qur'an states: "Whosoever has spared the life of a soul, it is as though he has spared the life of all people. Whosoever has killed a soul, it is as though he has murdered all of mankind." (Qur'an 5:32) It is a manifestation of the dignity of man that Islam has placed an infinite value on human life. This is expressed in the Qur'an in the following terms: "We ordained for the children of Israel that if anyone slew a person,
An Insight Into Prophecy: Infallibility.
An Insight Into Prophecy: Infallibility By Yasir Al-Wakeel [email protected] Plato once remarked that a community could produce its ideal leader and guide by handpicking a select few and exposing them to an intricate balance of gymnastics and classical music. Apart from the emasculating effect of such a course of action, it no doubt falls short of the prophetic paradigm. Prophets are an important vehicle by which Allah (swt) guides mankind; their task is to convey God's will and provide an example worthy of emulation. Yet, in order to be emulated they must themselves be of an impeccable character. In this brief article, I shall approach the topic of prophethood from the gateway of infallibility and attempt to assess, through a discussion of the purpose of prophethood, why infallibility is required. In order for the discussion of infallibility to be a fruitful one, it would seem most appropriate to begin by shedding light upon the institution of prophethood. The religions of the world have venerated those that they consider to be prophets. These charismatic figures have led communities and shaped subsequent history. Such influence and prestige appears to derive from their common claim; that they are divinely inspired. Their popular appeal thus stems form the fact that they represent one of the many ways by which God manifests His immanence; that God is closer to us
Beliefs and teachings of Christianity and Islam.
Religious studies Jemma Williamson Beliefs and teachings of Christianity and Islam Introduction In this essay I will be exploring the beliefs and teachings about Jesus and Christianity. Also investigating Islam and Tawhid, this is the oneness of Allah and Judgement day. Then how these beliefs and teachings have reflected in believer's attitudes towards life after death. Then finally I will put across my opinion and what others opinion to this may be on the following statement. " People who have a religious faith lead better lives than people who have no faith, because they see life differently " A) Explain the beliefs and teachings of Christianity and Islam. In Christianity: Jesus In Islam: Tawhid and Akirah Tawhid is the oneness of Allah. The one and only universal God of all humanity. The Tawhid reinforces Islam as a monotheistic faith. Allah cannot be described in certain terms, the Quran warns Muslims that they shouldn't do this as there is only one God in Islam, " I am Allah there is no God but me" If a Muslim is not to believe this then they are not a true Muslim. This is called Anthropomorphism. Allah is far beyond human understanding. He is not abstract and Allah created everything. To suggest you own something is breaking Tawhid. Or to think that you are better than anyone or anything also breaks Tawhid and breaks the teaching from the Quran " We are all