...explanations. Following suit of other religions, Islam grew through the use of the military and peace to maintain order and conquer lands. An example of how they kept stable was during the battle of Yarmuk, described by Al-Biladuri, the author of "The Battle of the Yarmuk" as one of the "fiercest and bloodiest kind." (Document A). When the Muslims heard of the army that Heraclius assembled, they refunded the citizens of the city of Hims the tax...
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...Terrorism has given Islam a bad name and made Muslims like myelf feel unwelcome to society thanks to the media, particularly in past few decades. Unfortunately and unjustly, Islam and Muslims are thought by most of the world population to be the root causes of this of terrorism all across the world. There is no doubt that this is far from the truth. However, a considerable majority of the world's population still blames Islam and Muslims. This is mostly because of the “bad press” deliberately being created against Muslim by the world media. The best way to reject this claim for a common person is to see what the actual teachings of Islam are. Is it really a religion that promotes violence and terrorism, or is the reality totally opposite to this misconception? A great way of observing and analyzing all this is to learn what the Holy Qur'an, the religious Scripture of Muslims, has to say about this. As mentioned earlier, the Quran -- the holy words of none other than Allah best guide us towards peace, justice, and harmony amongst human beings while eradicating violence, terrorism, and injustice. if someone is to read the Qur'an it would be highly inapproeatee to take one verse and use it against Islam because we have to analyze verse by verse and that is what the scholars have done practically with the verse which says slay the infidels wherever you may. Doing so in modern times is much more convenient as people can read the Qur'an online. Listed below are a few verses that...
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...addition, the Prophet s.a.w also accused the Quba Mosque as an educational institution during his hijrah to Medina in 622 AD. Six months later, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) granted the Mosque of Nabawi in Medina. (Ahmad Zaki, 2008). As Islam grows extensively to the rest of the world such as China, Konstantinopel, Spain, Persia and India, the role and function of the wakaf institution becomes increasingly important. This is because the assets and funds of wakaf are used for the purpose of developing and financing the activities of the Muslim community as in the areas of education, health, religious institutions and so on to a better level. The best example of education is the setting up of al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt around 970-972 AD by the Fatimid Government funded by a wakaf institution (Amir, 2014). In Malaysia, the waqf system in education is closely linked to the establishment of hut schools built on wakaf lands that offer free or minimal education. The salaries of teachers in cottage schools are obtained through the medium of waqf, zakat, sadaqah, and contributions from local or foreign Muslim communities (Amir, 2014). Generally, cash waqf refers to the permanent freeze of money and its benefits are left for general welfare purposes. The term wakaf cash also refers to liquidity or cash in other forms such as company shares, wakaf takaful, corporate cash awards and others (Mohsin, 2009). The freeze refers to the effort to maintain the...
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...Art is the mirror of any culture and its worldly views. The art of Muslim world mirrors its social values and uncovers the way Muslims see the spiritual domain and the universe. Muslims all over the world embrace the identical system of belief and each one of them is well familiar with the spiritual connection regardless of nationwide, racial differences or conflicts. They consider themselves to be Muslim as a matter of paramount importance. This strong sense of identity and stability inclined en route for a high level of societal and richest artistic traditionalism. Islamic art has persistently validated its dimensions for the innovative reinterpretation of the existed forms of art and one of the innovations is Islamic Wall Art. Islamic wall art is conceivably the best accessible expression over and done with its brilliant usage of colors and its splendid sense of balance concerning Islamic designs and forms. It generates an instantaneous visual impression as well as strong...
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...ECOLOGY: AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE By Iftekhar A. Hai, Director of Interfaith Relations, United Muslims of America The below article was published in EarthLight magazine about the Islamic attitude towards nature and the environment. It will also be published in a book called "The Best of EarthLight: Ecology and Spiritual Living" Al Ghazali, the most renowned Muslim scholar, philosopher, writer and teacher, lived from year 1058 to 1111 c.e. during the Muslim era in Spain and Portugal, said, ãI can excel in rational knowledge (law, theology, philosophy and science) while remaining egotistical, self centered and arrogant. People can become masters in worldly knowledge with their inner self still impure. Moses Maimonides, the most renowned Jewish scholar, philosopher, writer and teacher was greatly influenced by the writings of Al Ghazali. He lived from 1135 to 1204 c.e., born in Cordoba during the Muslim era in Spain said, “ cannot You achieve excellence in thoughts, word and deeds without the purification of the heart with divine knowledge. These two great people lived to influence multitudes of people from generations to generations. Their works are still held in high esteem. Even today, these two philosophers and thinkers are read and quoted for their wisdom. From all their writings it is evident that they, not only respected and enhanced human rights, by explaining the law, they also were firm believers in extending kindness and compassion to the animals. Both compared humans being...
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...10 E. Innocence of Man at Birth 10 F. State and Religion 11 Practices of Islam 11 A. Creed (Shahada) 11 B. Prayers (Salat) 11 C. Fasting (Saum) 11 D. Purifying Tax (Zakat) 11 E. Pilgrimage (Haul) 12 Other Related Aspects 12 A. The Mosque 12 B. Holiday 12 The Islamic Way of Life 12 The Teachings of Islam 14 Introducing Islam Allah the One and the Only God Allah is the name of the One and Only God. Allah has ninety-nine beautiful names, such as: The Gracious, The Merciful, The Beneficent, The Creator, The All-Knowing, The All-Wise, The Lord of the Universe, The First, The Last, and others. He is the Creator of all human beings. He is the God for the Christians, the Jews, the Muslims, the Buddhists, the Hindus, the atheists, and others. Muslims worship God whose name is Allah. They put their trust in Him and they seek His help and His guidance. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Muhammad (PBUH) was chosen by God to deliver His Message of Peace, namely Islam. He was born in 570 C.E. (Common Era) in Makkah, Arabia. He was entrusted with the Message of Islam when he was at the age of forty years. The revelation that he received is called the Qur'an, while the message is called Islam. Muhammad is the very last Prophet of God to mankind. He is the final Messenger of God. His message was and is still to the Christians, the Jews and the rest of mankind. He was sent to those religious people to inform them about the true mission of Jesus, Moses, David, Jacob...
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...present research 10 Method 12 Positive Survey 13 Non Muslim perception of Islam in the West 13 Non Muslim perception of Islam in the West 15 Non Muslim perception of Islam in the west 20 Non Muslim perception of Islam in the west 23 Communication scale 28 Islamophobia scale 29 Design 30 Participants 30 Materials 30 Procedure 30 Analysis 31 Potential applications 33 Limitations and future directions 34 Conclusion 36 References 37 Abstract This research study will aim to measure the Islamophobic beliefs in non-Muslim people living in the West in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-faith societies such as London. To conduct this study, I will be replicating a study that has been produced by Everett et al (2015) called ‘Covered in Stigma? I will be conducting this research project to test Non-Muslim responses towards Muslim appearing people such as men in traditional clothes, beards and women in head coverings. I will use quantitative analysis to test my hypothesis, using two questionnaires, the Islamophobia scale and the Communication Scale as well as images of Muslim men and women in Islamic clothing depicted in an affirmative light or a poorly to prime participants beforehand. Introduction Prejudice and inequity towards the Muslim community has risen largely over the last few years. There is great proof indicating that Muslims are experiencing different categories of prejudice and discrimination...
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...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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