...RELS100: World Religions Fall 2012 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Religious Visit (I’d like typed responses to these questions. Here’s a suggestion: print out this sheet, take it with you to the event, and use it to jot down notes; then sit down later at your computer and organize your thoughts before turning in your typed report.) Your name: Troy Voss Event attended: Islamic Service Date: 11/2/12 Location: Islamic Center in Altoona Religion: Islam Briefly describe the material/physical aspects that you observed (e.g how were people dressed? How was the leader dressed? What other physical items—flowers, prayer books, etc.—were present?) -Women were required to wear something covering their hair to show respect before God. If a women did not have anything there were even disposable veils provided for them by the Islamic center. The service area was carpeted for the ease or prayer as most kneel down a few times per prayer. The entire area of worship was mostly covered in Arabic characters as Islam belief restricts pictures of Allah. There were also Qurans throughout the center and caps available for men if they wished to cover their heads before God. Briefly describe the nature of the event: what was its purpose, and what happened during it? -Friday service shortly after the usual noon Friday prayer. Service was relatively short and normal, it consisted of a good deal of individual and group prayer. Seemed somewhat geared to spectators like myself...
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...about 1.8 billion numbers of Muslim in the world and about 7 million in the U.S (Religious&Tolerance, 2013). Islam can be found in the Qur’an and it is an Arabic religion which submission to the will of Allah. Muslims think Allan is their god. According to our textbook said,“ The Islam can be traced back a man who called Muhammad is a prophet in 570 BC” (Cullen & Parboteeah, 2014, p.105). Muslim who have faith in the reality and serve to Allah will go to paradise afterlife. Muslims live based on their law which Shari’ah; no matter in their life or work field. People live in this world has many norms. There are five pillars among Muslim which are confession, prayer, alms-giving, fasting, pilgrimage. I pick Saudi Arabia and China to talk how the religion in business environment. As we know Saudi Arabia has large population of Muslim, and also in west of China there are millions of Uyghur and Hui people believe Islam. I choose these two countries because they have different norms in business. First of all, dress code in business, according to their law, the devout Muslim should dress traditional for both men and women in Saudi Arabia’s work field. For example, women should “wear the high necklines and skirt that fall below the knee”, they also should wear a scarf that which cover the head. For men, “they should be covered in loose and unrevealing clothing from his navel to his knee”. (The Islamic Dress Code, 2013). However, in China, although you are Muslim, the Shari’ah law only useful...
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...DIANA ZUNIGA APRIL 14TH 2009 PRINCIPLES OF ETHICS RESEARCH PAPER MR. PHLEPS In the Muslim religion women are often covering up to show modesty. But it is not a requirement some Muslims reveal. Here is a passage from the Quran: "Say to the believing man that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that will make for greater purity for them; and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; and that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands' fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or the slaves whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments ..." (Qur'an 24:30-31) Many Muslims argue that it is mandatory that all women cover up. But others disagree. Many claim that it is a choice and that they have the freedom to choose to cover up or not. The incident earlier this week has this issue in question. A woman in Orland Park was arrested for gruesome charges. She beat her 2 year old niece over the course of 4 days. Resulting in...
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...CHAPTER 10: MANAGEMENT FROM ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE DEFINITION ♛ Management from Islamic perspective defined as, the ability to utilize resources both material and human, optimally in order to achieve goals, be it short term or long-term goals. ♛ It has been practiced since the era of our prophet, Muhammad s.a.w. It based on the teachings generated from the holy Al’-Quran and the As’-Sunnah. It sources that provided guidance in making decisions. ♛ The leadership under our prophet Muhammad s.a.w through the Islamic way of managing things had created a strong Islamic Muslim society with prominent characteristic such as: ✿ Team spirit that practice teamwork ✿ Strong and clear vision and mission ✿ Values for loving and caring ✿ Emphasis for trust and relationship, cooperation and teamwork ✿ The practice of consensus decision-making FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT (ISLAMIC POINT OF VIEW) The Islamic way of doing or managing things can be seen to practice the elements or functions of management, that is: ☃ Planning / objectives / goals ☃ Organizing ☃ Leading (motivation) ☃ Controlling (execution) PLANNING (SETTING OBJECTIVES) According to Tan Sri Dr Mohammed Abdul Rauf in his book, management and administration (An Islamic Perspective), planning is needed to manage, especially in the fast moving, ever changing and complex environment we are living in to ensure success. Our prophet Mohammmed s.a.w in many incidents that he had gone through practiced planning. One of the prominent ones...
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...my dearest friend must stand together till the end for we are one by Allahs grace No matter what our colour race so we must prepare ourselves today while we journey on lifes way So much there is to learn and see for true believers we must be Yeah yeah com on Go forward young Muslims, where ever you are in the shadow of the sun or by a light of a star your supreme protector is almighty Allah!!!!!!!!!!!! Go forward young Muslims where ever you are go forward young Muslims we feel your pain so many places Palestine People are dying, mothers are crying bombs are falling from the sky people asking why the only thing that we can do is pray to god to help them through But do they realize that Allah hates those who kill and despise? I think that’s no surprise We must rise up come on young Muslims got to rise up come on young Muslims Together in the masjid we must pray Pray for a better way to make this world a better place coz lets face it its out of control we need to grab hold of each other unite as one ummah Like back in the days of the companions of the prophet some were young they were strong and loved each other Brothers and sisters , and they could die for one another So stand up young Muslims, say it out loud its time to be counted right here right now Yeah, right her, come on right now, yeah Oh allah we love you so give us health and make us grow Be with us each passing day while we journey on lifes way...aaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy......all lifes wayyy... Allah we pray...
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...obscure is the concept of Islamic financial planning which has not had much publicity. Even for those who may have heard of it, Islamic financial planning serves merely as a mirror image of the conventional model of financial planning albeit using syariah-compliant instruments. In reality, the concept of Islamic financial planning extends beyond the mere use of such syariah-compliant products. One could go as far as saying that a Muslim’s wealth could still be managed in a manner consistent with the syariah even without the use of syariah-compliant instruments (for example, where such are not available). However the converse is not necessarily true. Many times, Muslims believe that merely by using syariah-compliant products they have indeed managed their wealth in a manner consistent with what is expected of them as Muslims, when in fact, it is the application of Islamic principles in the managing of one’s wealth which is the foundation of Islamic financial planning. Financial Planning, as defined conventionally, is “a process which helps individuals set and achieve their long-term financial goals, through the proper management of your finances.” Financial planning normally covers the areas of investments, tax planning, asset allocation, risk management, retirement planning, and estate planning. In other words, financial planning can also be broadly divided into five areas or pillars of focus, which are wealth accumulation (retirement planning), wealth enhancement (investment...
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...communication. All cultures have some form of language. All culture has social roles based on age and gender. All cultures have laws for controlling social behaviors that impact the entire group. The problem is how can we face thoese problem when we in the different country with everything totally different with your own culture. During the movie before the 9/11, there were warm relations of Muslims with other religious groups which are seen during the marriage of Rizvan Khan where the attendees were Hindu’s, Muslims and Christians enjoying and celebrating the marriage. They had the same freedom and rights as other citizens of the nation as there was no special airport checking andinterrogating especially for Muslims either in reality or movie. Everyone was treated equal before lawand there was massive immigration of Muslims, and they were treated at equal par with other. The movie takes a turn when there occurs the 9/11 in which Muslim terrorists were involved. This leads to surge in prejudice against Muslims as a community. Here it must be noted that though only handful of Muslims were actually involved in 9/11 but blame is put on the community as a whole. This is the classic case of out group homo geneity bias. Not only the teacher in the Sam’s school teaches the students that Islam is most violent religion but Sam is continuously killed by his classmates. There is sarcasm for what is plain wrong but for nothing that's right. When it...
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...All Praise be to Allah, the Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) of the Worlds, and Blessings and Peace upon our Prophet, Muhammad, and upon his family and his Companions, and whoever follows his Sunnah, till the Day of Judgement.” Verily all praise is for Allaah, we praise Him and seek His aid and ask for His forgiveness, and we seek refuge with Allaah from the evils of ourselves and our evil actions. Whomever Allaah guides there is none who can misguide him, and whomever Allaah misguides there is none who can guide him, and I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allaah Alone, having no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger. O you who believe! Fear Allaah as He should be feared, and die not except in a state of Islaam. [Soorat-ul-Aal-i-'Imraan ayah 102] O mankind! Reverence your Guardian-Lord, Who created you from a single person, created, of like nature his mate, and from them twain scattered countless men and women; reverence Allaah, through Whom you demand your mutual (rights) and (reverence) the wombs (that bore you): for Allaah ever watches over you. [Sooratun- Nisaa' ayah 1] O you who have believed, fear Allah and speak words of appropriate justice He will [then] amend for you your deeds and forgive you your sins. And whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger has certainly attained a great attainment . [Soorat-ul-Ahzaab ayaat 70-71] Verily the most truthful speech is the Word of Allaah and the best guidance...
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...1) O you who have believed, why do you say what you do not do? How despicable it is in the sight of Allah that you may preach what you do not practice. Indeed Allah likes those who fight in His cause, positioned in rows, as if they were an edifice fortified. (As-Saff: 2-5) 2) O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with those who are true. (At-Tawba: 119) 3) O you who have believed, if you support Allah, He will support you and plant firmly your feet. (Muhammad: 7) 4) O you who have believed, bow and prostrate and worship your Lord and do good - that you may succeed. (Al-Hajj: 77) 5) O you who have believed, if you obey those who disbelieve, they will turn you back on your heels, and you will [then] become losers. (Aali Imraan: 149) 6) O you who have believed, remember Allah with much remembrance (Al-Ahzaab: 41) 7) O you who have believed, upon you is [responsibility for] yourselves. Those who have gone astray will not harm you when you have been guided. To Allah is your return all together; then He will inform you of what you used to do. (Al-Maaida: 105) 8) O you who have believed, fear Allah and speak words of appropriate justice. (Al-Ahzaab: 70) 9) O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and do not invalidate your deeds. (Muhammad: 33) 10) O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous - (Al-Baqara: 183) 11) O you who have believed, take...
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...Islam: Razia: 1. In the beginning we follow the protagonist Nazneen from her rural Bangladeshi village to London where she has gone from teenager to married woman. How does Nazneen cope with the transition? 2. Fate is a significant theme in the story. What role does Fate play in Nazneen's life? Discuss the ideological struggle between fate and self-determination. 3. As a Muslim woman, relatively confined to her household quarters, Nazneen has limited contact with men. What is the nature of her relationship with her husband Chanu? With Karim? 4. Considering Nazneen and Karim's faith, how do you account for their relationship? How do you explain their attraction to each other? What compels them to continue their dangerous liaisons? Why do you think Nazneen decides to end it? 5. How does Nazneen change in the course of the story? 6. Discuss the culture clash between the Bangladeshi's and the English, Muslims and Christians, men and women and between the generations? 7. Chanu is a curious character of high-hopes and endless projects that inevitably fizzle. In spite of his education and ambition, why is Chanu unable to rise above his struggling status? Is the racist system of England set against him? Or is he merely more a man of talk rather than action? 8. Interpret Chanu’s statement:“The thing about getting older...
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...The Baha’i religion, unknown to most Americans, but considered one of the fastest growing religions in history, urges people to understand that every man was created equal. Staring in the 1900s, many Iranian people began to change their religious views from a Muslim prospective to a newer religion with much more freedom and logic. Baha’is peaceful beliefs, and new ideas that involve both science and religion, began gathering followers much more quickly than anyone had expected. The popularity of such a “rebellious” religion began to spur conflict with the Islamic State of Iran. The peace loving faith fell into a constant battle with the Muslim religion, a conflict that is still happening today. Through the use of discrimination, mass destruction,...
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...Stereotypes (of Muslims), Causes, Consequences and Solutions It is extremely important for People to feel safe and be included in their environments in order to maintain a decent life. Stereotypes against Muslims in America can lead to fear and isolation among Muslim people and prejudices against Muslims can affect the quality of the life of Muslims in America. The following excerpt is taken from an interview with Fatima, a female Muslim worshipper after the Friday prayer. “Because I wear the head scarf I usually get the hateful stares. I just cannot stand that. I fear for my life. Muslims are harassed and targeted. I know that many Americans hate Muslims and Muslims are the victims of hate crimes. I am afraid if America get too paranoid...
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...Most Muslim American’s do not agree with Trump’s stance on Muslim ID cards. “Mr. Trump, I’m used to standing out in the crowd. That’s why I’m ready for my special Muslim ID card” is written by Wajahat Ali. The title is perfect for this article because it is saying that Muslims stand out in a crowd and want their ID cards. However, it is using satire because they are not used to standing out in a crowd. They are for the most part just regular American citizens like everyone else living in America. This article talks about Republican Candidate Donald Trump’s stance on giving every Muslim wanting/living in America special ID cards. Ali is pointing out how Trump’s idea of tracking Muslims through a database or issuing ID cards would be wrong. Wajahat Ali is an American-Muslim citizen living in the U.S. which qualifies him to write on this topic. Other notable characteristics...
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...When you were raised in a Muslim environment you were teach to be good. But when we came to america it all changed my whole being. We were teach to be good,to not be best friend with other non-Muslim people, and to keep to yourself and your family only. But I wanted to have friends and be popular and do everything with them, even though they were not Muslim. I wanted to be independent, and helpful to other people, and be sincere for the act I am going to be doing In my job. America make some Muslim people lose faith, if they don't have a lot of faith to being with. When I came to America I started to lose mine little by little. I was questioning my religion, then by mother took me to Islamic teacher. The teacher asked all my questions, did...
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...Muslim investors appear quite happy to send their money into the non-Muslim economies, where greater profits are available and the political and social circumstances are much more settled. In other cases, where people are trying to help their communities they often encounter problems from unlikely sources. The Grameen Bank in Bangladesh has been lending small sums of money, mostly to rural women so that they can engage in small enterprises, but also to collective groups. The sums are small and the interest is fixed, with the principal being repaid first and the interest calculated on the diminishing principal. Twenty per cent interest per year still seems high, but it is tiny when compared with the twenty per cent per month or ten per cent per day demanded by the traditional money-lenders, or the compound interest at Bangladesh's commercial banks. The Grameen Bank lends money to people who would not be eligible in the normal commercial sense. People are helped to determine the best way to satisfy their needs and are helped by the bank's officers in the villages. The Grameen Bank goes out to its clients and it permits the good sense and honesty of its clients to prevail: it has a recovery rate of some ninety eight percent. The bank faces conflict from the traditional money-lenders, the commercial banks which claim that the scheme is too small to create the economic growth necessary in Bangladesh, and from the Muslims who see the scheme emancipating...
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