Qur'an

Isis is an authentic Muslim group because they follow and live by the strict words of the Qur’an. For example, if you steal something, your hand(s) will be cut off, or if you commit adultery they will throw pebbles at you until you die. The actions of the terrorist group are similar to the writings of the religion’s founder. “The reality is that the Islamic State is Islamic. Very Islamic. Yes. It has attracted psychopaths and adventure seekers, drawn largely from the disaffected populations of…

Like the Hebrew bible and the New Testament, the Qur’an accepted the institution of slavery as an established part of their lives. The Qur’an sought to humanise and regulate the practice of slavery rather than seek its immediate abolition. This is evident in many Islamic sacred tests like the Qur’an. For example where it says, “If you fear that (in your marital obligations) you will not be able to observe justice among them…

significance of THE HAJJ for ISLAMIC adherents It is one of the five pillars of Islam, Muslims have to complete the Hajj at least once to fulfill the prophecy that was set for them in the Qur’an. Demonstrate how THE HAJJ expresses the beliefs of ISLAM The Muslims need to complete the Hajj because it is in the Qur’an to complete the Hajj, and is one of the five pillars of Islam, which Muslims are required to follow because it is in their faith and traditions to fully submit to the will of God,…

Islam, like Judaism and Christianity, has a monotheistic worldview, teaching that there is one God in the universe; Muslims believe that this God is Allah. By its belief and its practice, the Islamic faith has produced a group of people who submit and surrender themselves absolutely to Allah. Following the guidelines of the Six articles of Faith and the Five Pillars, a Muslims is able to live their life in complete devotion to Allah. Islam is a monotheistic religion, the belief in one God who…

(BBC, 2009). The Qur’anic origins of Sufism like perfection and immanence are connected to two magnitudes and they were seen by Sufis. First is Zahir which is the outer form and is the outward meaning of the Qur’an. The second is batin which is the inner form and is the unseen meaning of the Qur’an. Sufism signifies a measurement of Islamic religious life however on occasions this has been seen as suspicious to the Muslim theologians. It is known that the name Sufism might have been taken from…

differences in regards to God and God’s power. This can be done through analysis of what the Qur’an and Bible teach and how each is interpreted differently. Migliore points out two common goals that Christians and Muslims should share. The first goal to attempt to achieve peace between all peoples and nations. The second goal is for both faiths to come to a better understanding of each other’s respective…

Professor John Kaltner, known award winner for his writing, has a new book which offers an introduction to the Qur 'an. It goes over the contents, use of the sacred text, origin of it, and the structure of the Qur’an. Offering a selection of views, the work allows the modern reader to openly discuss and analyze the issues and themes of the Islamic holy book. After the introduction to the book that elaborates and situates how the Qur 'an is studied by Muslims and experienced in life, Kaltner 's…

However, there should be neither monkery nor overindulgence in sex (Mckay et al. page). Fornication was also a sin (Qur’an, “A Code of Personal Behavior”, sura 17:22-39). Even at a special time, there were still restriction and freedom coexisting. For example, In the month of Ramadan, people could not have sex during the daytime, but when the night came, they were freed again (Qur’an, “Fasting”,…

those who do good” (Quran 7:57). “...and that you kill not the life which Allah has made sacred, save by right. That is what He has enjoined upon you, that you may understand” (Quran 6:152). The widely unaccepted interpretation of verses from the Qur’an as justification for terror is similar to the severely unfollowed interpretation of the Bible by the Klu Klux Klan. The K.K.K performs attacks of terror toward people of color, non christians, and immigrants. Hypocritically, manny fail to…

some may not already know. The word “Islam” quite literally means “submission.” Islam is a monotheistic faith with a belief in Allah revealed through Muhammad. Those who believe in Islam believe in the Qur’an and in the revelations received by Muhammad. The Shariah, the revelations, and the Qur’an are the set of laws they believe in. Faith is achieved through submission and the belief in Muhammad’s revelations. The term “Muslim” is defined as “one who submits.” Muslims are a community of people…