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Arranged Marriage is a Tradition in the Islamic Religion
Islam
Marriage
Tradition
Arranged Marriages Arranged marriage is a long-held tradition in the Islamic religion, tradition because it is not really under the teaching of Islam. Close relatives help the parents to organize this event. Muslims respect and honor the parent’s judgment over their child to choose the suitable partner for their child’s future husband or wife. More…
Sunni and Shia – Islam Religion
Islam
The Sunni and Shia are two sects that are derived from the Islam religion. The major difference between the two and the reason that both do not necessarily get along is the true successor of the Prophet Muhammad. As stated in the textbook, “The Shia sect originated as a party supporting the appointment of Ali-a…
Islamic Laws and Restriction in Turkey
Islam
Written communication
Islam is a monotheistic religion practiced by Muslims. They believe that Allah gave revelations to the Prophet Muhammed through the Angel Gabriel around A.D. 600. Jesus Christ and the prophets of the New Testament are accepted as Islamic precepts. During their rule of the Ottoman Empire, Islamic laws dictated the way of life for the…
Islamic banking in the United States
Islam
Abstract The recent collapse of the present financial system has severely shaken the confidence of many people in the banking and credit mechanism as implemented by the Western economic markets. Most of any of the financial operations are tied to the procedures adopted by the Western banking system, ergo when the collapse of the system…
Islam and Shi Ite Branches
Islam
The World of Islam Today we do hear lots of happenings and news in the World of Islam, however, not many of us know much about what this complex religion is all about. The regions where Islam is practiced are filled with hot spots of sectarian tensions that lead to constant violence and even radicalism….
An Analysis of the Islamic Resistance Movement: Hamas
Islam
Background: Radical Islamism in the Middle East Throughout the course of history, particularly over the last century, the Middle East has been identified as a growing source of hostility and violence due to its extensive involvement in religious conflict, ethnic rivalry, territorial dispute, and war. Poor governance, as well as the absence of an effective…
Compare 3 Religious Head Coverings
Islam
Religion
Since woman was created from man and for man, this essay will examine the confronting issue of head covering in modern society. We will base our research on three viewpoints: Catholicism (as a subdivision of Christianity), Islam, and Judaism. Until the nineteenth century, questions about women’s veils were not raised and were accepted as part…
The Political Framework Of Islam
Islam
The political system of Islam is based on the three rules of towhid ( Oneness with Allah ) , risala ( Prophethood ) , and khilifa ( Caliphate ) . Towhid means that one Allah entirely is the Creator, Sustainer, and Master of the universe and of all that exists in it- organic or inorganic….
A Critical Analysis of the Religion of Islam
Islam
Region
Islam is a belief system that I think has been greatly taken out of context. Often times, in our current social climate, we see members of opposing religions like Christianity focusing on the parts of Islamic scriptures that are destructive. What many people neglect to see is that like in any religion, there are positive…
Turkish Occupation Of Northern Kurdistan Research
Islam
Middle East
Ottoman Empire
Since 1984, and particularly the last few months, the domestic jobs of a major N.A.T.O, Middle Eastern, and American ally province have come to the head of the international intelligence scene. That province is the Republic of Turkey and it’s primary problems stem from the past seven decennaries of bitter policies directed at the autochthonal…
| description | Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that Muhammad is a messenger of God. It is the world's second-largest religion with 1.9 billion followers, or 24.9% of the world's population, known as Muslims. Muslims make up a majority of the population in 47 countries. |
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| quotations | “Be like a diamond, precious and rare, not like a stone, found everywhere.” – Anonymous.“No one will reap except what they sow.” – Quran 6:164.“For indeed, with hardship ease.” – “The heart that beats for Allah is always a stranger among the hearts that beat for the Dunya (world).” – |
| information | Birth: Although its roots go back further, scholars typically date the creation of Islam to the 7th century, making it the youngest of the major world religions. Islam started in Mecca, in modern-day Saudi Arabia, during the time of the prophet Muhammad’s life. Afterlife: Islam teaches that there is life after death, and this is known as Akhirah . In Islam, it is Allah who decides when a person dies and most Muslims believe that when they die, they will stay in their graves until Yawm al-din , the Day of Judgement ., According to the Islamic beliefs, God will play the role of the judge, weighing the deeds of each individual. He will decide whether that person’s ʾākhirah (afterlife) lies in Jahannam (Hell) or Jannah (Heaven) on the basis of the weight of either good or bad deeds in comparison with one another. Loans: Loans are permitted in Islam if the interest that is paid is linked to the profit or loss obtained by the investment. The concept of profit acts as a symbol in Islam as equal sharing of profits, losses, and risks., Emoji: The Star and Crescent emoji ☪️ portrays a star and crescent moon symbol, which is often used as a symbol of the religion of Islam. It is commonly used to represent Islam, Muslims, and Islamic countries., |
