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The Imams are the leaders and educators of Islam in Zanzibar, a community in which 99% citizens prescribe to Muslim ideology. As the Imams, we are committed to teaching the lessons of the Qur’an, our sacred text which contains the words of God. As the Imams, it is our duty to use Islamic ideology and the messages from the Qur’an to promote ecological conservation in Zanzibar. Using the teachings of the Qur’an, the Imams are encouraging the people of Zanzibar to protect the environment as part of…

Islam is a religious faith preached by the Prophet Mohammed (Pbuh). After the Prophet Mohammed's (Pbuh) death, Islam spread exponentially from its place of origin in the Arabian Gulf. The followers of the Prophet Mohammed (Pbuh), who are called Muslims, conquered the whole of the Middle East, as well as central Asia, Spain, North Africa and north and central India. Most of the conquered areas and countries accepted the Islamic religion. Islam is more than just a religion; it is a way of living,…

The Five Pillars of Islam are five responsibilities that are expected of every Muslim. Acting as a structure and framework for Muslim life, the Five Pillars of Islam are sacred teachings of the faith that are followed by all Muslim sects. The Five Pillars of Islam are Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj. The first pillar, Shahada, is a testimony of creed or faith which means “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is His messenger” (Mohammad 290). Often seen as the most important pillar, one…

Allah Made Me Funny is a comedy troupe that focused on breaking down stereotypes, without having to break down others in the process. Instead of focusing on other cultures, the comedians focus on themselves: namely, their struggles and the distorted perceptions that they must contend with as Muslim in post-9/11 America. Rather seeming to complain, they show that the perceptions that they have to deal with are themselves unreasonable and, frankly, absurd. This means allows Americans both to come…

Myself I am a man but being that I will picture myself as an American woman for this paper I will flip it. Shirin Neshat’s photography series “Women of Allah” is very simplistic but very strong. They are black and white with Islamic women who are covered, tattooed that happens to be calligraphy and they are also holding firearms. For the American women it would be black and white as well for the reason that we only view color in this country. The women would be women of all races since America…

In Inch’ Allah Dimanche, mostly focus on the problems of first generation migrants. Zouina struggles against her mother-in-law 's tyrannical hand and her husband 's distrustful bitterness. She tries so hard to adjust to her life in exile. To be honest, Zounia might…

Gender: Just a Social Construction in the Eyes of Allah I am a young Muslim woman born and raised in a western culture. My beliefs are paradoxical, because they are both religious and liberal. I am perceived as an outsider in my own culture because I am westernized, and hold ideas true to my heart that many Muslims, particularly many Muslim men, perceive unfavorably. So why am I telling you all of this? While it sounds like I’m speaking poorly about my religion, like I am bashing my brothers and…

Seeking Allah Finding Jesus is a narrative biography that follows the journey of Nabeel Qureshi, the author, a previously devout Muslim who converts to Christianity. The novel begins with a foreword by Lee Strobel, acknowledgments made by the author, and an introduction. In which, Qureshi states the three purposes of the book: 1) "To tear down walls by giving non-Muslim readers an insider 's perspective into a Muslim 's heart and mind..." (Qureshi, 2014, p.17). 2) "To equip you with facts and…

Thus, following a conversation at the backstage between Régis and a local dealer (the “Pablo Escobar” of Neuhof), we learn that the money that comes from drug-dealing is the way Régis chooses so as to earn an income without being subjected to the regulated work, thus retaining intellectual and physical independence. His only collaboration with the capitalist circuit will be with the bourgeoisie itself, i.e., the owners of the means of production (in the music industry, Universal Studios, in…

Abd Allah B. Buluggin memoir the Tibyan gives a historical account of the Iberian Peninsula under Islamic rule. During the Islamic era considerable amount of text produced about the land and history was destroyed or lost. Therefore making the Tibyan one of the best account of history of that era, it covers the history following the Ibn Hayyan’s era, events and developments from the 5th/11th century, in addition it gives perspectives of a Taifa prince and a Berber prince. Nonetheless, the Tibyan…