Mosque- a place of worship
Coursework tasks Option 1 A place of Muslim Worship Write about 1500 words on the following: (a) (i) Describe the main features of a specific mosque. (ii) Analyse and explain the role and function of the imam in a Sunni mosque. (iii) Analyse and explain the role and function of the mosque in the Muslim community. (12 marks) (b) 'You do not need to go to a mosque to be a good Muslim'. Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing that you have considered another point of view. Your answer should refer to Muslim teaching. (8 marks) (Total 20 marks) (a) (i) Describe the main features of a specific mosque. The mosque - known as 'masjid' in Arabic, is a place of Muslim worship; it is a respected and esteemed place for all the Muslims to go and pray in as well as do many other things, because the functions of a mosque are many. There are five things that have been made obligatory for Muslims, known as The Five Pillars Of Islam, the second pillar is 'salah' - ritual prayer, which must be performed five times a day to declare ones faith in Allah and offer their praise. Prayers are often performed in the masjid. 'Verily, I am God; there is no God but I; therefore serve Me, and perform the prayer of My remembrance.' (Qur'an 20:14) The word mosque was invented by Spanish Christians over 500 years ago and
Fasting goes on every day (29/30 days) of the month of Ramadan and all fit, healthy adult Muslims should and must fast from dawn to sunset.
Religious Studies Coursework- Islam Section A Ramadan is a Muslim religious practice that occurs during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and for most, is considered the most important month of the Islamic Calendar. During this very important month, Muhammad (p.b.u.h) received the first revelation of the holy Qur'an years ago. For that purpose, it is a special month for Muslims, which they commemorate by fasting (known as sawm). The two major reasons why Muslims fast are: it is the Fourth Pillar of Islam (and therefore an obligatory duty and act of worship) ordered for them by Allah in the Qur'an. The second reason is that Muhammad (pbuh) himself set them the example of fasting. This is a quotation from the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad: "Ibn 'Umar reported that the people saw the new moon (of Ramadan). So I informed the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that I had seen the new moon. Upon this the Holy Prophet observed fasting and ordered the people to observe the fasts of Ramadan." (Selection of Hadith, No.55) Once the new moon has been spotted during the ninth month, the month of Ramadan officially begins. The Islamic calendar is a lunar one, so Ramadan occurs at different times every solar year, so that the season in which you fast always changes. Fasting goes on every day (29/30 days) of the month of Ramadan and all fit, healthy
islam and ramadan
RE coursework: Islam A) Describe what happens at the fast of Ramadan. In the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast for thirty days and nights. The word fast means, to stay away from eating and drinking. Muslims are also excluded from indulging in pleasures, sexual activity, thinking evil thoughts and doing something sinful. Ramadan starts on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims will know when to start fasting; they may hear it on the TV, radio, from the mosque or from an Islamic calendar. Ramadan may take place in the summer or winter. In Britain, summer days may not be hot but they may be long, this makes it harder to fast. Muslims fast in the month of Ramadan because it is one of the pillars of Islam. All Muslims will have to fast from the age of ten. Children should not be encouraged to fast and should not be forced to complete the fast up to sunset, if they are unable to bear the hunger or thirst. In the Qur'an it says that Muslims who believe in Allah, the angels, the prophets and the Day of Judgement will fast in the month of Ramadan. In the Qur'an it says, "O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you..."(2:183) and "...whoever witnesses the month of Ramadan should fast through it..." (2:185) Muslims will read the Qur'an and pray five times a day. Things that do not break the fast are, to eat or drink something unintentionally, a mosquito, fly or any
Ramadan Coursework GCSE Reliogious Studies Education
When the new moon is sighted to signal the start of the month of Ramadan, there is great excitement. People call Mecca as it is announced on the radio, or in some countries cannons are fired. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is very significant for Muslims. This essay will illustrate its importance and purpose as being the single most important month in Islam. One of the most noticeable things about the month of Ramadan is the fact that Muslims all embark on a customary fast (Saum). This not only means the refraining from food and drink for certain amounts of time, but also includes refraining from smoking, sex and all other types of comfort, and they must abstain from bad thoughts such as greed, lust, and anger. Muslims also use the time of Ramadan to read more of the Qur'an and to get a deeper understanding of its meaning. Some very devout Muslims will read the Qur'an from beginning to end. All Muslims must fast during the month of Ramadan, but there are exceptions for those who it would either be unwise to fast, or those for which fasting would have no benefit. These are the exceptions: • Women who are menstruating, pregnant or breast feeding • People who are ill • Children under 12 years of age • The aged • Those on a tiring journey • The insane Those who are excused are required to make up for it later. If they still are
Islam and human relations
Islam and Human Relationships In Islam, life is centred on family. Relationships are very important to Muslims and religious teachings must be observed by all in all situations. The role of men and women within Islam is perhaps the most important issue within human relationships that the Quran provides advice and guidance for. Marriage is perhaps the most important stage in anyone's life - Muslim or not as it is about the joining of two people for the rest of their lives. Islam teaches that marriage is more than simply the joining of two people though, it teaches that it is the bringing together of two families. Muslims often have large close families with many relatives nearby to assist. It is common practice within Islam for the wife to go and live with the husband's family before the actual marriage. Family life in Islam is paramount. Traditionally the man works to support his family whilst the mother stays at home to tend to the children and to ensure everyone is well fed and looked after. The mother must be respected by her husband and children. Whilst the mother makes decisions in running the household, it is the man who makes the important decisions for his family. This hierarchy is the natural order as Allah intended humans to live. Though men and women have different roles, Islam teaches that men and women are equal and will only be judges by Allah by how they have
Should Euthanasia be made legal in the UK.
Essay on euthanasia "Should Euthanasia be made legal in the UK". The subject of Euthanasia has traditionally been a hotly debated topic. Some believe that Euthanasia should not be allowed as, from a religious viewpoint, only God has the right to take one's life. Others say that a person can do whatever they want with their life. In this essay I will consider whether Euthanasia should be legalised in the UK and it will consider religious arguments to decide my conclusion. Euthanasia is based on the Greek terms eu-thanatos (a good or happy death). Euthanasia is described by the Oxford Dictionary as the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable disease or in an irreversible coma. There are two types of Euthanasia. There is active euthanasia and passive euthanasia. Active euthanasia is when a medical professional or someone else deliberately does an action which causes the patient to die. For example when someone gives the patient a lethal injection. The other type of euthanasia is passive. This is brought about by an omission and this is when someone lets a person die. This can be done by either withdrawing or withholding a treatment. Withdrawing treatment is when someone removes a feeding tube or switches off a life machine which is keeping the patient alive. Withdrawing treatment is when someone doesn't do a surgery which may prolong the life of the patient.
Explain how Muslim teaching affects Muslim attitudes to the created world
Explain how Muslim teaching affects Muslim attitudes to the created world The created world is everything around us the, world beyond and the universe there in according to Muslim context all of which was created by the 'one and only' Allah. In the created world Muslims are no other than overseers or stewards to ensure the correct keeping of the Earth and the fullness there that they say belongs to the 'Creator'. In today's world there is trouble surrounding the created world an example of this is global warming; rise in the earths temperature is a huge concern in science today. Environmentalists are condemning human actions saying they should take more responsibility for their world and preserve it for the upcoming generation. However religious groups are taking action and turning towards their sacred texts to find guidance on how they should treat the created world. In the Islamic Muslims have referred to the 'Hadith', 'The Assisi Declaration' and the Qu'ran. In theses scriptures and declarations the way in which Muslims should live their live to look after the created world are highlighted. The first concept that must be considered when thinking about how teaching affects a Muslims attitude towards the created world is that of, Tawhid, as stated as the central concept of Islam it is the unity an oneness of Allah. Muslims are obliged to follow the teachings of their
The Festival of Ramadan
R.E Coursework 2306 a) Describe what happens at the fast of Ramadan For Muslims, Ramadan is a very special time of the year. Not only is it special, the ninth month is also drastically different to any other part of the Muslim calendar. The most obvious aspect of Ramadan, when viewed from outside, is the fasting undertaken by most Muslims. They are required to refrain from eating, drinking, sexual intercourse and smoking from just before dawn to after sunset every day. However, not all Muslims will abstain from eating and drinking during the daylight hours throughout the month of Ramadan, those who are young, (often below the age of 15,) old, ill or travelling are exempt. Extreme examples of fasting, rarely seen in non-Muslim countries even forbid the swallowing of saliva or phlegm. In strict Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia, it is not uncommon to see Muslims carrying buckets with them in which to spit, preventing them from having to swallow their saliva, which would, in their eyes, invalidate their fast. Muslims will often eat one meal before dawn, "suhoor." This is often eaten very early, and some Muslims return to bed afterwards. The fast is ended with a small meal called "iftar," which is taken as soon as possible after the sun has set. Iftar often comprises of dates and a glass of water, following the example of Muhammad (pbuh). However, physical restraint is
The beliefs and practices of Christianity and Muslims
The beliefs and practices of Christianity and Muslims . For Muslims Friday is their Holy day, It’s not all day of rest, but one of obligatory worship, held on noon. 2. Muslims have 2 main festivals to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. Eid Al Fitr: This comes after the holy month of Ramadan when Muslims spend the month fasting so they celebrate that they have accomplished this form of worship. Eid Al Adha: This is the day when prophet Ibrahim was ordered by ALLAH to sacrifice his son Ismael to prove his faith and just as both father and son were about to execute the order, ALLAH relieved them of it (having both proved their faith). This also coincides with the rituals of Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca (Haj). Christian people celebrate Christmas because celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and also Christmas is a time to enjoy the blessings of a year gone by. . Muslims only use their right hand to eat because their left hand is considered to be dirty so they tend to not use it. For Example, cleaning them self after going to toilet. Muslims are tending to think that “Muslims are forbidden by God to eat the meat of the pig” and in Quran book it tells them not to have it and it says on. It is prohibited in 2:173, 5:3, 6:145 and 16:115. Christians are allowed to eat all meats and to drink alcohol. Muslims are not allowed to drink alcohol because it is stated in
Islam as a living religious tradition
Assess Islam as a living religious tradition in the life of its adherents Islam the complete 'surrender to Allah' is a living religious tradition with the principal belief in one God - Allah. Islam has remained the same in its principle beliefs of Allah, His Angels, His Prophets, His Books, The Last Day and his complete authority over destiny and has also changed over time to ensure that Islam remains a living religious tradition. Over its history Islam has had many significant people including Al Ghazali and Aisha Bint Abu Bakr who have ensured that Islam remains living in the hearts and minds of its adherents. In addition to significant individuals participation in the Five Pillars e.g. the Hajj ensure that Islam will continue to be the living religious tradition that it is. From Muhammad in the 7th century, Islam initially grew and expanded and interpreted principal beliefs and teachings to enable it to continue to today as a living religious tradition. Over time religious traditions must be interpreted and lived out in the context of time. In the Middle Ages tensions grew between the sciences and religion which impacted significantly on Islam. There was vast social upheaval for the Muslim's which led to religious and social crisis. Without Al Ghazali (1058) a Muslim theologian, philosopher and mystic the development and expansion of Islam wouldn't have continued and