Muslim world

Islam Essay A very important factor for the spread of religion and the Empire was Mecca. The Islamic Empire was the start of the religion Islam. Mecca was important for the religion because before Islam it was a location for shrines, during the time of Islam it was the location of The Kaaba, and Muhammad the founder and the prophet of Islam was raised in Mecca. Mecca was also important for non religious reasons. It was a very important site for trade. During the time of the Islamic Empire,…

To be completely modest, some Muslim women wear hijab and other full-body covering clothes. Hijab is a headscarf that covers the woman’s hair and neck. Muslim women wear hijab for several different reasons. However, not all women of Islam wear it because they may face discrimination and possible harm due to the practice of their religion. Muslim women wear hijab for many different reasons but sometimes face negative repercussions for practicing their beliefs. Muslim women begin wearing hijab…

Ramadan, also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan, is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is a period of prayer, fasting, charity-giving, and self-accountability for Muslims everywhere. On June seventeenth of 2015 I had experienced my first Ramadan since my conversion to Islam. The experience was beyond exciting. I met a ton of people of different races and from different countries. Ramadan was a beautiful and life-changing experience I had witnessed. At the time I lived in San Antonio,…

The Five pillars of Islam are important duties that Muslims have to do daily. The Five Pillars of Islam are the basic foundation of Islam, it center around God, and it also centers around the three prophets Muhammad, Abraham, and Ishmael. The pillars tell all Muslims that God is the only god to worship and Muhammad is his messenger. An important principle is that all things belong to God. The name of the five pillars are shahada, salat, zakat, sawm, and hajj. Each pillar has an important meaning…

of Islam, the principles Islam originally proclaimed, and the political development with Islam as its guide; as well as, the split between Traditionalists and Rationalists, in addition to other factors, that led to the rise of the Islam in today’s world. In an effort to inform, the author gives the reasons behind the rise of conservative and violent misconceptions that accompany Islam now, in addition to the fall of liberal ideologies within Islamic states. In order to underline the principles…

for the future generation to do the right things amidst the chaos, and it will also help prevent further radicalization of youth. Terrorist attacks like Paris bombing and attack on twin tower has set a fear in people's mind. Those people fear every Muslim and think that they will cause harm in some way. However, on the basis of those terrorist groups, it is not rational to judge hundreds and thousands of the innocent people. Accepting Syrian refugees might help to change people's thinking and…

A Mosque plays a very important role in a Muslim Society. A Mosque also known as a Masjid is a Holy place where all the Muslims gather to worship Allah Almighty. The word “Masjid” is an Arabic word which simply means “place of prostration”. The mosque also has a spiritual impact on all the Muslims, as they enter the mosque they get a feeling of relaxation, peace, sense of respect as they are stepping into the house of their creator. They act with Humility, dignity and humbleness as they pray.…

AKBAR, S RELIGIOUS POLICY Akbar’s religious policy was the most liberal exponent of the policy of toleration among all Muslim ruler in India. As a ruler, Akbar needed goodwill of his empire, in order for him to maintain the supervision and strengthen the empire. In this regard, he introduced his policies on the principle of religious tolerance known as Sulh-i –Kull which is known as peace with all. This policy of religious tolerance was basically aimed at proper functioning of political and…

Akbar and his family members were believed to be Sunni Hanafi Muslims. Akbar’s early days were spent in an atmosphere in which liberal sentiments were encouraged and narrow mindedness was not favored. During 15th century, many rulers in various parts of the country adopted religious tolerance to promote harmony among Muslim and Hindus. Before that, these sentiments were encouraged by saints like Baba Guru Nanak, Chaitanya and Kabir and the verses of Hafez who was a famous Persian poet. Religious…

Allah's commands. While obedience means putting Allah's commands into practice and doings. Submission and obedience to Allah brings peace that is why Islam also means peace. An individual who accepts that Islamic way of life and acts upon it is a Muslim. Moreover, Allah is another word…