First, I will talk about the basis of Islam and what it really teaches. Due to recent events in the United Sates the image of Islam has been distorted making it look violent, intolerant and that has increase islamophobia. Islam has grown so rapidly and there are nearly 6 to 7 million Muslims nationwide and it is important for everyone to gain knowledge on what Islam truly is. Islam walks in the path of flexibility and denounces any type of violence. The Holy Quran states that “If any one killed a person, it would be as if he killed the whole of mankind; and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole of mankind” (Chapter Five, Verse 32). Islam rejects terrorism and all other forms of violence. In the times of
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Muslims pray five times a day. The prayer is the direct link between a worshipper and God. In the prayer a person feels inner happiness and peace. The five time daily prayers are obligated upon a Muslim. The third pillar is “zakat” which mean giving alms to the poor and needy. It literally means purification. Zakat is a religious tax that must be paid by all Muslims who have enough income to do so to purify their wealth and should be spent on the needy.” Although the zakat is not regulated by the government, sincere Muslims regard it as an important religious duty. The fourth pillar is fasting. Fasting is performed for 30 days in the holy month of Ramadan. It is required for every Muslim from the age of adolescence until one no longer has the physical strength to do it. Referring to my previous source, it is not required on the sick, those on a journey, women during their menstrual period, and breast feeding mothers to fast. Fasting is also a means to experience hunger and thirst and become somewhat aware as to what it’s like to be …show more content…
First, 9/11 occurred, which was the worst attacks of terrorism carried out against the United States. The attacks killed about 3,000 individuals. The U.S government linked the attacks to the group Al-Qaeda, which was organized by an Islamic extremist group. Another terrorist groups that is linked with Islam, which has become popular and very known throughout the American population and the rest of the world is Isis. This group was formed in the Middle East in Iraq 2013. Over the years, the group has been involved with 90 terrorist attacks around the world. The leaders of this group are Muslims, but real Muslims reject Isis because it teaches extremism and violence. This group has also caused harm to Muslims. The mass shooting in Orlando, Florida has also increased Islamophobia because the shooter was identified as Omar Mateen, who was a Muslim. The shooter targeted a night club and killed about 49
Muslims pray five times a day. The prayer is the direct link between a worshipper and God. In the prayer a person feels inner happiness and peace. The five time daily prayers are obligated upon a Muslim. The third pillar is “zakat” which mean giving alms to the poor and needy. It literally means purification. Zakat is a religious tax that must be paid by all Muslims who have enough income to do so to purify their wealth and should be spent on the needy.” Although the zakat is not regulated by the government, sincere Muslims regard it as an important religious duty. The fourth pillar is fasting. Fasting is performed for 30 days in the holy month of Ramadan. It is required for every Muslim from the age of adolescence until one no longer has the physical strength to do it. Referring to my previous source, it is not required on the sick, those on a journey, women during their menstrual period, and breast feeding mothers to fast. Fasting is also a means to experience hunger and thirst and become somewhat aware as to what it’s like to be …show more content…
First, 9/11 occurred, which was the worst attacks of terrorism carried out against the United States. The attacks killed about 3,000 individuals. The U.S government linked the attacks to the group Al-Qaeda, which was organized by an Islamic extremist group. Another terrorist groups that is linked with Islam, which has become popular and very known throughout the American population and the rest of the world is Isis. This group was formed in the Middle East in Iraq 2013. Over the years, the group has been involved with 90 terrorist attacks around the world. The leaders of this group are Muslims, but real Muslims reject Isis because it teaches extremism and violence. This group has also caused harm to Muslims. The mass shooting in Orlando, Florida has also increased Islamophobia because the shooter was identified as Omar Mateen, who was a Muslim. The shooter targeted a night club and killed about 49