Religious Beliefs
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Allah & ProphetsRight beliefs about God , the universe, and humanity are a primary concern to Muslims. Muslims believe there is a single all-powerful, transcendent God who created the universe and controls it. Muslims believe God sent prophets, such as Muhammad, to mankind to teach them how to live according to his law. God's laws are written in the holy book, The Qur'an. and the Sunnah. Following the laws are vital because Allah rewards and punishes fairly. The video on the left offers and overview of Islamic beliefs and practices, and demonstrates the religious expansion.
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Islamic Garments & Viels
The Hijab is a principle of modesty in Islam and includes behavior as well as dress for both sexes. The Hijab translated from Arabic means barrier or partition. A visible form of the Hijab is a head covering Muslim women wear. A Hijab refers to covering everything except the hands and face. Another similar garment is the Niqab. The NIgab is the term used to refer to the piece of cloth which covers the face and women who wear it usually cover their hands also. The Niqab is a veil that covers most of the face, besides the eyes, along with a headscarf. There are several types of headscarfs, an example is the Burka, which is the most concealing. It covers the entire face and body, leaving just mesh to see through.
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Jihad & Sharia Law
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Jihad is often translated to "Holy War," but the actually meaning is struggle or effort. Muslims use Jihad to describe three different kinds of struggle, which are a believer's internal struggle to live out Muslim faith, the struggle to build a good Muslim society, and the struggle to defend Islam (Holy War) with force if necessary. The video above goes more in depth.
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Sharia governs all aspects of a Muslim's life. It is a law that resulted in the combination of sources such as the Qur'an, the prophets sayings, and the rulings of Islamic scholars. Sharia is often misunderstood because it is associated to medieval punishments, such as stoning and amputation, however when correctly perceived, it is something divinely revealed. Refer to the video above.
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Five Pillars of Islam
Significance of the Pillars
The five pillars of Islam are five obligations that every Muslim must satisfy in order to live a good and responsible life according to Islam. These obligations provide the framework of a Muslim's life, and marks their everyday activities, and their beliefs into their religious devotion. By carrying out the five pillars, Muslims are able to demonstrate they value their faith and prioritize it. The five pillars are listed on the left, and explained further below. http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/practices/fivepillars.shtml http://abuaminaelias.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/5-Five-Pillars-of-Islam.jpg |
The first pillar is Shahadah, which refers to sincerely reciting the Muslim profession of faith, stated above.This statement determines who is a Muslim. If it is not stated wholeheartedly an individual cannot be a Muslim. It must be accepted and truly believed.
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The second pillar is Salat, refers to performing ritual prayers in the proper way five times a day. The prayers are seen to set the rhythm of the day, it is a universal Muslim ritual, and they are perceived as prayers of the body, mind, and soul, not just spoken phrases.
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The third pillar is Zakat, which are paying aims (or charity) tax to benefit the poor and needy. This practice is regarded as a type of worship and of self-purification. Rather than charitable gifts of kindness, Zakat is a systematic giving of 2.5% of one's wealth each year to benefit the poor.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/practices/zakat.shtml The fifth pillar is Hajj, which is the pilgrimage to Mecca. In other words a spiritual journey that should be done at least once in a life time, if no barriers prohibit it, such as poverty or illness.
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The fourth pillar is Sawm, or fasting during Ramadan. During this period adult Muslims are expected to restrain from food, drinks, smoking, sexual activity, etc. There are a few exceptions, but it should eventually be made up. There are several purposes for Sawm. A few are to strengthen spirituality and self-discipline, and to demonstrate obedience to God.
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The clip above provides a clear, brief overview of the Five Pillars of Islam.
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