Religious Studies-Unit K
Section K1 Beliefs and Values Terminologies Tawhid The oneness of Allah Shirk The sin regarding any thing as the equal or partner of Allah Khalifah Custodian or steward of the world for Allah Adam The first man and the first prophet of Allah Al-Qadar Allah's control of future events Risalah Muslim beliefs about the Prophet of Allah Ibrahim The prophet Abraham who is connected with much of the Hajj Isa The prophet Jesus Tawrat The holy book given by Allah to Musa Zabur The holy book given by Allah to the Prophet Dawood Injil The holy book given by Allah to the prophet Isa Akhirah Muslim belief about life after death Tawhid: Muslim beliefs about Allah Muslims believe that there is only one God, Allah. They believe that God is one, therefore Allah can have no plurals, polytheism is wrong and Christianity is wrong because Jesus was not God's son. Because Allah is one, he must always have been and always will be and he depends on no one but himself. Because Allah is one, the universe he created must be a unity. This is why following the way of Islam makes Muslims a united community (ummah). Surah 112 states, "Say, 'He is God the One and Only, God the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not nor is He begotten; and there is none like unto Him.' This means that Muslims reject the Christian belief in the Trinity and will not allow anything to interfere
Religious Education Hajj Coursework
Section A: i) What is Hajj? A pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place. This journey can be physical and emotional, and the Hajj is often both for all concerned. It is also a spiritually powerful journey in search of great religious or moral significance that shows power and faith in the religion the participants follow. Sometimes, as in most religions, it is a journey to a sacred place or shrine that is important to the person or religion. The aim of a pilgrimage is to confirm and place faith in God, and to show you are part of your faith. Muslims show that they are part of the Ummah (The Family Of Islam) by taking this journey. A pilgrimage can also be a journey about repent and forgiveness for a person's actions, and they would take the pilgrimage as a means of saying sorry (repenting) to their God. The Hajj (the pilgrimage to Mecca), for Muslims, is about the submission to Allah, and following the 5 pillars. The whole aim of the pilgrimage is to show your religion and to show your faithfulness and submission to Allah. Among the main themes and messages of Hajj is submission and obedience to Allah. The submission to Allah is so very important because that is what Islam is all about; worshipping and trusting in the one true God: Allah. Therefore, a great deal of respect and hope is placed around the stand before Allah as people from all over he world experience his
Marriage and divorce in Christianity and Islam.
The institution of marriage is found in all cultures and societies at all times in history. Marriage regulates relations between the sexes in all known forms of society and governs the status and education of children within the community. Marriage is needed to progress the human race - to prevent incest. So siblings don't end up having sexual relations. Most people aspire to have a family, and this is only possible through a marriage. Marriage is a solemn contract between a man and a woman who share love together. Christians and non-Christians can be married in a registrar office (registry) thus making the marriage civil however Christians are expected to marry in church. Some Free Church ministers are not allowed to perform marriages therefore they must ask a registrar to attend the service and sign certain documents. However, most ministers of Christianity are allowed to perform marriages. Marriage is a rite of passage. A rite of passage is a ceremony associated with major moments of transition in the life cycle: - Birth - Puberty - Mating - Death And marriage is a rite of passage associated with mating, because it is the only means where sexual acts are allowed to take place i.e. sex after marriage In the Old Testament the institution of marriage went through a number of developments, one of which is that it became monogamous. The essential teaching of the
R.E Wealth and Poverty
A1- OUTLINE MUSLIM TEACHINGS ON WEALTH AND POVERTY Wealth and everything is a gift from Allah Ta'ala. It is a loan from Allah. Wealth means 'having a plentiful supply of material goods and money' and that's why we should spend in a correct and a Halaal way. Those who are rich and wealthy should do as much as shukr (thank) of Allah that He has blessed us with this gift, should use it for good things and share the wealth with the poor and the needy. On the other hand those who are not as fortunate should do sabr (patience) and earn the wealth in a Halaal way. Pray to Allah and indeed He will guide us and give us as much as we want here and the hereafter. An incident had occurred in Prophet (S.A.W)'s time, when a man who was really poor was begging on the road. Our Prophet (S.A.W) approached him and said, to the nearest meaning, 'Don't beg, instead go in the forest, cut some wood, sell it and earn money.' This shows the importance of earning wealth in a Halaal way and how much emphasis Prophet (S.A.W) has given to it. Islam is a way of life and it has taught us each and everything. It is a responsibility on mankind to care for each other. It has told the wealthy people to look out for the poor people. Islam has emphasised on this topic a lot. The Prophet (S.A.W.) has reported to have said, 'None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for
On pilgrimage. Explain the significance and the symbolic meanings of what you did.
RS1 - write a diary account regarding your experiences on pilgrimage. Explain the significance and the symbolic meanings of what you did. HAJJ DIARY st Dhu-el-Hijja DAY 1: Today I have had a really long day. I went out work and then out with some friends. I got home around 6:45 and found out that I was going on Hajj. Hajj is a very important Muslim pilgrimage and every Muslim must make this journey at least once in a lifetime. This is necessary because it is one of the five pillars of Islam. I asked my mum why I had to go and she answered that I have to go because of four main reasons: "I am Muslim (and all Muslims have to go on Hajj), secondly because I am sane (to go on hajj you must be sane and be able to make the journey) thirdly because I have passed the age of puberty and fourthly because it is my duty according this Verse from the holy Quran: "And Pilgrimage to the house is a duty on mankind to Allah for those who can find a way there" Quran 3: 196 To be totally honest, I am quite excited about the whole thing, I really want to go on this pilgrimage and deep down I feel privileged and spiritually awakened. Hajj, for me will develop both the spiritual and moral goals of Islam. 2nd Dhu-el-Hijja DAY 2:Today I went shopping AGAIN! But his time I went to buy the special white cloth which I will wear when I go on my pilgrimage. This white cloth is called "IHRAM".
Islamiyat Notes. Major teaching in the hadiths of the Prophet
Islamiyat Major teaching in the hadiths of the Prophet Hadith 5: Belief We come to know from this hadith that charity is an obligation on every believer. It teaches us that it is not confined to spending wealth. Rather every act of piety is regarded as charity. It further explains that charity is an act of showing concern for others and helping them by all means. It is one of the fundamental principles of Islam. Action Muslims today should perform all their actions with the intention of benefitting others. They should also fulfill the rights of Allah by performing religious obligations. In social life, they should play a positive role by helping others and by settling their disputes. Prophet(S) was king and helpful even to his enemies. He helped and served the only woman who pelted him with rubbish. He said, "The best amongst the people is the one who is a source of benefit for the people." Muslims must understand that they should not ignore even the smallest deeds of righteousness. Hadith 6: Belief We learn from this about our obligation to eradicate evil by all means physical and verbal. It teaches us not only to abstain from evil but also to prevent others from unrighteous deeds. We come to know that it is unworthy of a believer to ignore any evil practice in his presence. Action Muslims today should be aware of their duty to enjoin upon good and forbid evil.
Hajj Fini Coursework
A: DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPPENS WHEN MUSLIMS PERFORM THE HAJJ - PILRIMAGE [AO1 40] INTRODUCTION TO THE HAJJ - PILGRIMAGE The Hajj - pilgrimage is to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, "the word pilgrimage means to set out with a definite purpose"- Hajj - pilgrimage makes up the fifth and last pillar of Islam, however the "Hajj - pilgrimage is the only act of worship prescribed by Islam", that is non-compulsory, as the other four pillars of Islam are all obligatory, and should be undertaken by every Muslims whereas, just Muslims who meet the 'guidelines' are supposed to attend the Hajj - pilgrimage, at least once in their life-time, the 'guidelines' that have to be met in order for a Muslim to be present at Hajj - pilgrimage, are as follows: "The Muslim wanting to attend the Hajj - pilgrimage, must be able to afford the costs, provided there is safety and security for travel and that adequate funds are left behind for dependants whilst they are away from home, also this duty must be undertaken by all Muslims who are physically and mentally able to do so." Therefore, due to these 'guidelines' not every Muslim, worldwide, is present at the Hajj - pilgrimage, during the "first days of the lunar month of Dhu'l Hijjah, with its climax on the ninth of that month", however there are normally in excess of two million first time Hajji's per year, with more being expected every year. This is due to
Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca
930. Paper 6: Islam, "Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca" By Adil Naeem Centre Number: 20149, Candidate Number: 0064 (a) (i) What is Hajj? The literal explanation of Hajj is "to set out with a definite purpose". Hajj is a duty of every Muslim and it is compulsory in the religion of Islam. It consists of a Muslim to stand before God at Mount Arafat once in his lifetime. The Hajj is a pilgrimage where a Muslim must be completely concentrated on God, and only God. Every normal activity must be stopped so that all focus must be on God. Hajj consists of a few days and happens between the 8 and 13 Dhul-Hijjah. In 2003, next year, Hajj will take place between the 10th-15th of February. Hajj is also known as the pilgrimage to Mecca, which is a city in Saudi Arabia. If a person performs Hajj at times other than between the 8 and 13 Dhul-Hijjah, then the pilgrimage is known and Umrah. It is a less important than Hajj in terms of religious significance and is generally a less holy pilgrimage. You will not get the same awards that you would if you performed Hajj than if you performed Umrah. The first important historical moment surrounding Hajj dates back to the beginning of man. It concerned Adam and Eve, the first woman and man on earth. After Adam and Eve had given into the devil's temptation they were banished from paradise and were not allowed to return, then for years they wandered
Describe what happens when a Muslim participates on Hajj.
Describe what happens when a Muslim participates on
The History of Islam in the New World Before Columbus.
LECTURE PRESENTED AT WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY February 6, 2003 The History of Islam in the New World Before Columbus Introduction I will attempt to present information to you that is not only academic but backed up with clear evidence of the presence of Muslims in the Americas at large. It is possible that many of you may not even have heard of this information. My talk today will also deal with a topic that academic world has not given it its due attention unfortunately due to what I term "intellectual and academic prejudice" and therefore denying certain people their rightful place in history. I am certainly not the first person to suggest that there were Muslims in America before Columbus and more specifically African Muslims in America. Nor were van Sertima or Barry Fell and others the first ones. In fact when one looks at probably some the earliest documented suggestions, it is clear from European perspective that Columbus, himself, was the first person to suggest it. He says in his Journal of the Second Voyage, and this is quoted in many places, not just in his journal, that when he was in Haiti, which was then called Espanola, the native Americans came to him and told him that Black-skinned people had come from the south and southeast in boats, trading in gold-tipped metal spears. And that "Columbus wanted to find out what the Indians of Espanola told