Peace is defined as a state of being that includes a sense of wellbeing and tranquility. It can also refer to the state of being free from civil disorder and having respect and amicable relations within communities and between nation states. Islam provides an understanding of peace in their sacred texts; the Qur’an and the Hadith to guide individuals and the community to contribute to world peace. Islam’s principal teachings do not reflect the actions of the ISIS and/or ISOL as the religion…
BACKGROUND In the present scenario, Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah is sharing its premise with Madrasah Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiah (Secondary). One of the facilities both madrasahs share is the school canteen. There are 3 recess timings in Madrasah Aljunied: 1) 10.15 am – 10.45 am: Secondary 1 to 3 students from Madrasah Aljunied 2) 10.45 am – 11.15 am: O’ level and Pre-University students from Madrasah Aljunied 3) 11.15 am – 11.45 am: All students from Madrasah Al-Irsyad. The behaviour of Madrasah…
1) “ . . . Men of Athens . . . I’ll obey the god rather than you and as long as I draw breath and am able, I won’t give up practicing philosophy. . . “ a. This quote is said by Socrates in the text “The Trials of Socrates” the apology section written by Plato. In this text, Socrates is a philosopher who often challenges and questions things that were traditionally understood and accepted at the time. Socrates is accused of many things such as corrupting the young, and not believing in the gods…
When witnessing to a Muslim it is critically important to be acquainted with more than the basics of their religion or faith as it will give you a better understanding to witness to them. It is therefore important as a missionary apologetic to study their faith, believes and customs in depth, as facts have proven that to witness to Muslims are one of the most difficult religions to witness to. As a missionary apologetic witness it is essential to know the people-group that I will be working with…
Assignment # 3 There is a very close similarity to this story to this story as of the story in the Holy Bible about Abraham asking God for a child. Presently let’s get to the story at hand. That is in the Qur’an sura 37 verses 100 – 111. Farther on Abraham did ask God for a child, and God had blessed him with a child. So when the children reach the right age Abraham told his son that he seen in a dream the he must sacrifice him and his son stated do as you are commanded. You will find me, if…
Islam, the religion of the Muslims. A monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammed as the Prophet of Allah. Islam has gone through a great deal of scrutiny due to its violent history originating in the early days of the prophet Muhammed, who preached violence to his disciples in the Muslim religious text the Qur’an. A well known Christian evangelist and author Pat Robertson stated, “Although many Muslims are peaceful, Islam is not a religion of peace.” There is a consistent theme…
Muslim Delta employee in the leg” (Gallman). This quote illustrates how people associate Muslims with radical Islamist terrorist groups. In addition, many American Citizens who practice religions involving head covers experienced discrimination as well(Sura). For example, civilians killed sikhs because of the turbans they wore on their heads. Balbir Singh, an innocent man, was…
concepts, but they also have major differences in the way that they are written. The Qur’an is the ancient sacred text of the Muslims It was delivered to the prophet Mohammed by the angel Gabriel over a twenty-three-year period. It is composed of 114 suras, and it lacks the lyrical style that the Hebrew bible text has. The Hebrew bible is the sacred text of the Jews. It is written with more detail and dramatization. The diction used to portray the character and moral values are different. The…
representation and retelling of Dahlia’s honour killing. This makes Khouri’s story more dramatic and believable whilst also exemplifying the horrific social issue of honour killings. Viewers are compelled to watch on. According to Hollywood Reporter’s Sura Wood, Forbidden Lie$ is a “riveting, near flawless…
the short story. Some would see a rigorous battle between mankind and mother nature, while others focus more on the triangular relationship of the three “Cranes” in the story: Crane the Correspondent, Crane the Sailor, and Crane the Author/Narrator. Sura Rath and Mary Shaw have a very interesting way of analyzing this short story. The two writers bring light to the multiple prospectives in…