DARUL MUTAKIN 0825435 “ONE” SHORT FILM CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.0 PREAMBLE The project is to produce the first motion graphic short film telling about the Muslims in the future. For information, most of the motion graphic film that is shown in the television, cinemas as well as the new media “Internet” is based on the Western way of life and perspective. The film is produced with the combination of real world videography and CGI (Computer-generated Imagery) technique that will enhance the
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Society Society these days are unaware of how they perceive Islam and Muslims whether it is to be in an educational sense of their teachings, or portraying them in negative roles when they write. This is all similar in the writings of the books and journals that the authors: Chan, Norris and Ronald, Susan and Ross, Muhammad and Zain, and Kassim have presented. They have presented us different viewpoints of how the Western Society views Islam not just in books or video games (Chan, 829), as well as,
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Understanding Islam Christy A. Goff Dr. Thornton REL 212 September 8, 2012 In this paper, I will be reporting on my religious field research of Islam. The research that I have conducted has afforded me the opportunity to speak with, listen, and develop a stronger understanding of the Islamic faith. My research has also helped to dissolve some of the misconceptions that surround Islam. I will cover four major points throughout this paper. First, I will discuss preexisting misconceptions
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same language. Although these countries have some similarities, there is a wide variety of differences between them when it comes to politics, tradition and religion. Both countries share a common religion: Islam. Moreso, there are plenty of other religions in Lebanon. Islam is portrayed in more strict and conservative way in Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia, religion plays a huge role in culture, traditions, and even politics. Religion is used as a way of living more than just a belief. For
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and Islam Influences from several early monotheistic religions can be seen in Islam. Muhammad even said he thought people of other faiths had solutions to getting rid of polytheism. As Muhammad began to fulfill his duty as God’s Prophet, he and his followers were met with resistance. Eventually battles began to ensue over control of land and religious beliefs as Islam began to take hold. Certain characteristics from Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and Christianity that appear in Islam indicate
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RAMADAN ~ The Islamic Month of Fasting ~ Islam is a major world and monotheistic religion that has the number of adherents around one-point-five billion around the world; therefore, this religion is world second largest religion. This religion was founded in Arabia around 622 CE, and the God of this religion is Muhammad, who was born in about 570 CE in Mecca city, Arabia. The person who believes in this religion is called Muslim; moreover, most of Muslims live in the Middle East. The Quran or
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Culture Definition A simple definition of culture is that it is the human response to the forces of Nature and History. According to the (World Conference on Culture Policies, Mexico 1982)Culture is “the whole complex of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features that characterize a society or social group. It includes not only arts and letters, but also modes of life, the fundamental rights of the human being, value systems, traditions and beliefs." PAKISTANI
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Reaching the Muslims What approach would you make in reaching the Muslim world? According to Olson, the best known missionary to Arabia was Samuel Zwemer, who was called the “Apostle to Islam.” He also founded and for many years edited Muslim World, a journal devoted to the Christian mission in the Muslim World (page 189). In addition to the helpful information included in Zwemer’s journal, he has written another 50 books in which to educate missionaries in reaching the Muslims. In my opinion
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Crime (Sex) and Punishment (Stoning) By ROBERT F. WORTH Published: August 21, 2010, The New York Times It may be the oldest form of execution in the world, and it is certainly among the most barbaric. In the West, death by stoning is so remote from experience that it is best known through Monty Python skits and lurid fiction like Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery.” Yet two recent real world cases have struck a nerve: a young couple were stoned to death last week in northern Afghanistan
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banks and conventional banks running their activities. Literature Review: Islamic banking refers to a system of banking or banking activity that is consistent with Islamic law (sharia’h) principles and guided by Islamic economics. In Islam usury is prohibited, collection and payment of interest known as riba is also prohibited. It also prohibits trading
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