Depictions of Muhammad

Islamophobia in America A 2011 study by the Pew Research Center puts the number of Muslims in the U.S., at 2.6 million. So that is only 0.7% of the total population in America that follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. Prior to September 11, 2001, Muslims were able to coexist in a pluralistic American Society, but since that tragic day in history, things have changed dramatically. The hideous acts performed by Islamic extremists that early autumn morning, has spawned a fear that has…

Women in Islam are often thought to be oppressed and downgraded, or at least that is what is shown by the media. What to consider is, are these portrayals of women in Islam accurate? Does Islam truly hold men above women, condemning the rights women have? Are women in Islam truly helpless or is that what is being shown to believe? By looking at the holy Quran, scholarly articles, and books, women do have equal rights in Islam. The role of women in a household will aid in determining a woman’s…

culture. Therefore, language is not restricted on sounds, there are several ways of language, such as, writing, body language, and fine art. Islamic culture is entirely connected to Arabic language. The holy Quran was revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad in Arabic. In addition, Arabic is the first language in Islam that allows Muslims…

Every iconic story is basically the same thing. Successful and well-known stories, books, and movies all follow the path that was first laid out by the Epic of Gilgamesh. Joseph Campbell wrote out this path of thirteen steps in which every hero follows on his quest. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is no exception. Harry, the hero of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone follows the same steps that Gilgamesh, the hero of the Epic of Gilgamesh followed over 4,000 years ago. The first step…

Islam, the religion of the Muslims. A monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammed as the Prophet of Allah. Islam has gone through a great deal of scrutiny due to its violent history originating in the early days of the prophet Muhammed, who preached violence to his disciples in the Muslim religious text the Qur’an. A well known Christian evangelist and author Pat Robertson stated, “Although many Muslims are peaceful, Islam is not a religion of peace.” There is a consistent theme…

Veiling is symbolic to Muslim women because by being modest, they are respecting God 's teachings (Qur 'an 35:39). Veiling can be a cultural, moral and religious action to promote modesty as well as self respect. According to the Qur 'an, veiling is necessary to ensure purity of the heart for both men and women. ( Qur 'an 33.53) " Islam does not require women to wear black veils, nor to hide their faces, but to cover their bodies from the neck to the wrist and foot" (Islam, Masqood Ruqaiyyah…

the Diving Son of God, Muslims believe only Allah is divine and simply see Jesus on the same level as the prophet Mohammad. I learned why Muslims protest against the term “Mohammedans” to describe themselves because it sounds as if they worship Muhammad as their god similar to the “Christ” in “Christianity”. In Afghanistan, religion even influences the tolerance for beggars in the Muslim world since some people want to see where their charity goes as opposed to sending a check to an…

The Sturdiness of its Pillars and Women in Islam When the name Muhammad is mentioned what comes to one’s mind? Do you automatically think of a terrorist or a Muslim? Or maybe you know someone who is named Muhammad, which wouldn’t be uncommon since it is the most common given name to the Muslim people. For most people the word prophet would not be your first thought, but for a lot of people that is exactly what they think of. I feel the Muslim community has a bad reputation not just because…

Oil and Water Two Faiths: One God by Amir Hussain seeks to address the misinformed interpretations of Islam that western people have by first explaining the history and values of Muslims, and then by relating that discussion to the current misconceptions that people have about Muslims. Aside from being a Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University, Amir Hussain immigrated to Canada from Pakistan at the age of four. His bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree are all from the…

argumentative essay is “Muslim.” It means a person who follows the religion of Islam. Islam began in Mecca and Media at the start of seventh century. According to history of Islam-Wikipedia, The Prophet Muhammad introduced Islam in 610 A.D. after receiving what he maintained to be “divine revelations.” Muhammad imposed the Quran, which is the holy book of Islam. However, Muslim is used differently in different communities. People in the United States, especially most of the white people are…