Muslim world

art, mosaics, and stained glass windows. Calligraphy is the art of rounded and connected writing. Vegetal and Floral art are used to add decoration to pieces such as scrolls or other texts while also displaying an abstract rendition of the natural world and its elements. Correspondingly, geometric art is the use of patterns and…

they always get along with each other? The growth of terrorist groups such as Boko Haram, ISIS, Al-Qaeda, who have Muslims as their group members, baffle the non-Islamic people regarding the true nature of Islam. Most analysts argue that the terrorist threat is unquestionably Islamic and is not much a deviation from Muslim tradition, whereas others defend that Islamic terrorism diverges from the true teachings. So where does the…

you should get to know one another. In God’s eyes, the most honoured of you are the ones most mindful of Him: God is all knowing, all aware. (al-Hujurat, 49:13) Kurucan and Erol also use the Quran to support the special regard Muslims have for “people of the book”: The [Muslim] believers, the Jews, the Christians, and the Sabians – those who believe in God and the Last Day and do good – will have their rewards with their Lord. No fear for them, nor will they grieve. (al Baqara, 2:62) They also…

In Islam, Religion that we profess and embraced by hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world, is a way of life that ensures the happiness of the believer's life in the world and the hereafter. It has one essential essence: functioning to give the best possible clue. The Qur'an provides guidance on the issues of Aqeedah, Shari'a, and morals, by laying down the principal…

allows room for interpretation in its teachings, and therefore can be portrayed in many lights by the Muslim people. The Qur’an, literally meaning “the recitation”, is the religious text of Islam. It is said to have been verbally given to the prophet Muhammad by Allah through the angel Gabriel. It was revealed to the Muslim people over 1400…

in America raging out of control?” The first source helps me relate to my question because the content it contains is about how Muslims are stereotyped. Showing how during the time of the War on Terror that America was on red alert about this particular religion. So for years after this incident they have been constantly stereotyped by Americans and maybe even the world. Now my second source is about the gender stereotypes of women trying to work through the barrier of having a job and raising a…

Islamophobia in America and the world. The author, Samari, consider daws the attention the public health of individuals in America. Hence, the article considers the linkage with Islamophobia in order to show why health was a rising concerns. This article was published in the year of 2016. Thus, if we link back to the act of 9/11 there is a big-time gap. However, Islamophobia is still present years later. Takes into consideration the views that people have for Muslims. The article talks about how…

the way to the establishment of a new civilization. She is seen not only as "’Ishmael's mother’ but also as the mother of all Arabs.” Hagar is truly the second only to the Prophet Muhammad himself in this religion when it is understood that “in Muslim societies the mother is the most highly regarded member of the family. . .” Having a female character act with such importance and power in a religion is almost unheard of. With that, Hagar rarely appears within the actual primary text that is…

The symbolism of Mecca for Helen In the play (The road to Mecca by Athol Furgard faber and faber edition) In the play “The road to Mecca” by Athol Furgard is a character named Helen, also known as Miss Helen. In the play she creates her own Mecca in her yard. Mecca is a city in Saudi Arabia and it is a holy city to followers of Islam. People take this religious journey to deepen their experience with God. In this case Helen takes a spiritual journey and she does not physically go to Saudi…

1. How does Islam formulated in four schools of law differ from the Quran’s ethical message on the equality of sexes? Do you think the fact that Islam became a state religion during the Abbasid period has anything to do with the consolidation of patriarchy via Islam? The four legal schools of Islam each interpreted the Qu’ran in different ways, so it was possible to stray from the message of equality of sexes. Although each school’s interpretations are unique, they tend to afford men greater…