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    Religion

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    different versions and the last one is the Quran that had always been the same. Adding to that, Islam and Judaism both began in a similar way and Judaism believes as much prophets in Islam, yet it does not accept the later ones for example Isa, Yahya and Muhammad. Judaism and Islam both presume that Adam was the first prophet up until Moses both religions took there own root. In the Quran and the Torah it had mention two important points, Allah had described that he had chosen the jewish…

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    1. In your own words, define social stratification. What functions does social stratification serve? How do those in higher ranks use their status? In group dynamic there is a leader who tries to initiate things and followers. Social Stratification is not that far from this concept. It is the way a certain society arranges and categorizes the individuals in that dynamic in a pecking order. Grading people in different levels of the society scale according to their authority, importance, wealth,…

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    Sharhmah Essay

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    The word Sharī’ah was mentioned only once in the Quran 45:18 addressing Prophet Mohammad. “[O Muhammad,] We have set thee on a way by which the purpose [of faith] may be fulfilled”. In the verse, the Prophet is being identified as a messenger to fulfill a purpose of faith. What is the purpose of faith that Sharī’ah is set to fulfill? An Islamic vision for a divine-human relationship is concerned with the higher objectives (Maqāṣid) of the Lawgiver (al-Sharī’). Linguistically, Sharī’ah is…

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    the Sunni and Shia. Split soon after the death of the prophet Muhammad over who should lead 3 the Muslim Community. They have co-existed for centuries and share many fundamental beliefs and practices. Shia claim the right to Ali, the son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad, and his descendants to lead the Islamic Community. Sunni venerate all the prophets mention in the Koran, but particularly the prophet Muhammad as the final prophet. From Lebanon to Syria to Iraq and…

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    Oumar's Journey

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    Resting on the edge of the Niger River in the usual searing heat of Timbuktu, Fatima, daughter of a village trader Oumar and his wife Awa, quietly ponders about her father and his current pilgrimage to Mecca alongside Musa Keita I and 72,000 other men. Oumar was individually selected by the Mansa himself for this journey, and as important as the pilgrimage is, Fatima cannot help but to feel perturbed by her father’s absence. Awa and Fatima have uniformly quarreled with each other for the past…

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    Ritual Of Religion Essay

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    period of rapid growth and is expected to reach 2.8 billion by 2050 when the amount of Muslims will match the amount of Christians in the world. (World religions, 2016) Islam is a monotheistic belief founded on revelations received by the Prophet Muhammad in 7th century Saudi Arabia. (Islam, 2015) In Arabic Islam means “submission” which reflects the faith’s fundamental ideology of surrendering to the will of…

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    Islamophobia Summary

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    Ahmed 's story is about across the country "Islamophobia" It 's around a couple people in positions of power who overcompensated to the likelihood of a weapon. Which, as it happens, is an as well continuous event everywhere throughout the nation, paying little respect to the shade of your skin. its bout local authorities overreacting, beyond any doubt. But at the same time it 's about apprehension and Islamophobia and a developing atmosphere of disdain that the pioneers of Irving, Texas, did…

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    Bantu Migration Experience

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    Muhammad the prophet visited Mecca, in 632 C.E, from his home in banishment at Medina, setting an example to all dedicated Muslims around the world. Each year, Muslims from all over will come together for the pilgrimage to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, which is…

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    Ramadan Essay In English

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    Not too long ago a friend asked me what Ramadan is. So I gave them the basic answer everyone knows. “It’s the month where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.” He said he wasn’t satisfied with my answer. I thought about it for a few minutes and then I came up with a better answer. Ramadan is known to be the month of fasting but for Muslims it is believed that the first verse of the Qur’an was brought to the Prophet Mohammed (s.a) through Gibrail or also known as the angel Gabriel. This month is…

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    Calligraphy In Islamic Culture

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    were decorated by painting or carving sacred text as art work (191). Mosques, madrasahs, and mausoleums were decorated with "both Qur'anic verses and historical dates" (Schimmel, Islamic 4). In fact, any place where man wanted to glorify God and Muhammad, the "splendors of calligraphy" were used to provide "the final touch of grandeur" to develop the reputation of the building (Khatibi and Sijelmassi 191). Kufic was the principal form (practically the only form) of calligraphy used in…

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