Islam

However, such eschatological literature strays from the classical teachings of Islam; and the new writers often compose stories which contradict the actual scenario played out in the Qur’an. A solid trend in recent interpretations and writings indicate a “repeated observation that the end of time is now. Writers point to the series…

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…

Both Christianity and Islam share a common centrality of peace: Their principal teachings, founded in their sacred texts, place strong emphasis on “compassion and nonviolence”, the essential elements in achieving world peace. World peace is a multifaceted concept, referring not merely to the absence of war, but a universal ideal which values harmony, happiness, freedom and social justice through compassion, nonviolence, and a strong cooperation between all nations and religions. Through their…

is not a new phenomenon, in fact, it emerged in the Middle Ages, in the period of the most intense cultural borrowing in the Christian consciousness, producing the main stereotypes of Islam, which largely determines the nature of the traditional relationship of the church to the Muslims. The prevailing image of Islam back then, represent a contradictory…

Christianity and Islam's understanding of God God is a higher form of life and spirit, which can be understood through the core beliefs of world religions and what they are based on. Christianity and Islam are two religions who both have a different understanding of God. Christianity and the Islamic faith are both religions that have a belief of a God, the almighty father. These religions are believers of monotheism, there is only one God which followers worship. Both Muslims and Christians…

Muslim and Islam Vs. Perception The Islamic faith and the muslims in general have been victims of perception in America ever since the war in the Middle East started and the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The people that originate from the Middle East are perceived as terrorists or religious extremists. This perception has affected and continues to affect people from these parts of the world till the day of today. How Muslims and the Islam…

Islam Is a religion which is commonly associated as a violent and mindless religions,there are a few factors over the years that have led to this conclusion. The media has a significant role in influencing this idea and using it to their advantage, having daily reports that reflect negatively on Islam as a religion and muslims. It is important to understand how manipulative and wrong the media can be sometimes and how that affects the community or people that are being unfairly talked about.…

these things, we can thank Islam. Islam was and still is a world power. Islam has thoroughly shaped the world as we know it. Its power spread exceedingly quickly however. The speed at which it spread begs the question, why? What about this religion caused it to move so fast? Islam spread so quickly because it surpassed the bounds of religion and influenced all parts of society. Goods weren’t the only things carted onto the Silk Road. One of the major ways that Islam spread was through…

Intro Islam is a religion that practices peace. One of the more populated religious tradition of the world. In fact, there are over 7.1 billion Muslims in the world. Brief history and info about Islam Islam is one of the older religions in the world, founded around the 7th century C.E by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Many Muslims believed he was the “Seal of all Prophets” or the last prophet to be sent down to earth by God. Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 570 C.E. It…

Islam was not always as peaceful of a religion it is today. Today, Islam, similar to most religions, is rather peaceful and keeps to itself. There are a few extremists, however, that perform acts of terrorism. For majority though, it is usually quiet and to itself. In the beginning, it was hard for people to accept Islam. People were Christian, Jewish, or polytheistic. It was hard for them to accept a new religion that was against their foundational upbringing. Islam was looked down upon from…