Islamic calendar

A pilgrimage is the spiritual journey made to a sacred place in order to show religious devotion and is an aspect of every major religion. In the three Abrahamic faiths, Islam, Judaism and Christianity, pilgrimage possesses a similar interpretation that is distinct from other religions. While similar in pilgrimage sites, the three religions vary in their pilgrimage purpose and practices. The five pillars of Islam are five essential acts that every able Muslim must perform; the fifth is the Hajj…

A diverse society is a variety of different people living together in a community. The people living in the community have many different cultural backgrounds, including various race, religion and tradition. Due to increased mobility and technological advances in the way we travel, the world is getting increasingly diverse, with the next country just a few hours away. This means that everyone can be exposed to different cultures when someone from another country comes to visit or even migrate to…

A. What new type of mosque was developed by the Ottoman Turks? How did it differ from the hypostyle mosques favored in other Islamic countries? The Ottoman Turks developed a new style of mosque after the 1900, when the young Turks took power. The new mosques were called National Architectural Renaissance and took place between 1908 and 1909. The name refers to the Ottoman Revival Style and was intended to encourage Ottoman Turks patriotism and self-identity. The new style was based on modern…

The hajj is required of all Muslims that are physically and financially capable at least once in their lifetime. It is the mandated pilgrimage to Mecca, and is performed in the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijja. Rituals included in the Hajj are; circling the Ka’ba, (thought to be constructed by Abraham and Isma’il, and cleansed of tribal idols by the prophet upon his return to Mecca), Stoning of the devil at the pillars, and atonement…

give of their bounty to those who have less. This is called zakat, which literally mean "purification." It is a tax of 2.5% of one's annual savings. The fourth pillar was Fasting during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. They abstain from food, water, sex, cigarettes, gossip, anger, backbiting, and other…

every single person equal. The Islamic people were developed in the Koran, a representation of God. The movie, Islam: Empire of Faith, was very good at describing every little detail, and it was trying to help you understand the Islamic culture and they way it sprouted. I did not have any problem with the film, I just had a hard time understanding the storyline a little bit. Muslims believed the Koran was the holy book and Muhammad was a mircale of Koran. The Islamic people…

In the Mayan and Mesoamerican culture, a shell represented the number zero and it was the symbol for nothing. Zero was used as a marker in the Mayan long count calendar. Greek astronomers and merchants began to use the symbol O as the notation for zero, but historians disagreed on why this specific notation was used. Brahmagupta indicated that zero stood for nothing and defined it as the result of subtracting a…

The hajj is the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that takes place in the last month of the year. All Muslims are expected to perform the hajj at least once in their lifetime. During the hajj, there are a series of detailed rituals such as the stoning of evil, wearing a special garment, and circling around the Kaaba repeatedly. More than 2 million Muslims go on the hajj annually, and the numbers of Muslims are still increasing. Before they set out for the hajj, everyone must pay all their debts,…

dress down in more comfortable, less formal attire from time to time. In Iraq, business dealings are more formal and require a conservative dress code. While Iraq ranks as one of the more progressive Islamic countries with regard to women’s rights, there are customs that adhered to. Unlike some Islamic states, women are permitted to attend school, drive and engage in business in Iraq. However, women should always dress conservatively in clothing that is loose-fitting that conceal legs and…

I choose to complete my report on the Islamic faith because I feel that it is a relevant topic. It seems like every time I turn on the news or visit a news website, I am met with articles about the Islamic faith. I don’t think people fully understand what the religion stands for and only think about a few radical sectors of the religion. I think when most people think of Muslims they think of a radical group or terrorist. This is very unfair because most Muslims are very peaceful and tolerant of…