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Islam. Madeline Hawkins. Spread of Islam. The Spread of Islam began in 500 C.E. When Prophet Muhammad began preaching the revelations of God. . Origins of Islam . The credit for originating Islam goes to Muhammad. Before Muhammad, the Qur’an states it was given by god.
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Islam Madeline Hawkins
Spread of Islam The Spread of Islam began in 500 C.E. When Prophet Muhammad began preaching the revelations of God.
Origins of Islam • The credit for originating Islam goes to Muhammad. • Before Muhammad, the Qur’an states it was given by god. • There are conflicting stories about how Islam originated between Muhammad, Secular history, or the Qur’an.
Background of Muhammad • Considered the greatest man to have ever lived • “Ultimate example of human existence” • Born in 570 A.D in Mecca • Went on voyages that exposed Him to Jewish and Christian Influences.
Secular History • The main idea of Secular History is a man’s destiny to the future evolution of earth. • 1933, humanist were positively looking forward to the potential future human race. • Looking back on Secularism they cannot see why it was looked at so optimistically. • The separation of religion and politics.
Islamic Belief • The major tenets of Islamic Belief are the five pillars of Islam. FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM: • Belief • Worship • Charitable giving • Fasting during the month of Ramadan • The pilgrimage to Mecca
A Practicing Muslim • A practicing Muslim must accept the common antithetical obligations that come with the culture. • Your expected to fast during the months of Ramadan • Praise the Qur'an, testify to Allah as your one true god.
Traditional Prayer • Traditional prayer is called a Salat. • A Salat is when you pray five times each day, once at dawn, midday, afternoon, sunset and evening. • Each area has it’s own pray calendars to arrange times perfectly with the sun and times of day. • During Salat you must repeatedly wash your face, hands and feet.
Afghan Politics • In Afghanistan they have a council of ministers. • Along with a nation assembly and a President. • President is HamidKarzai, picture below
The Five Principles • 1. Trilogy : a collection of three books, describing the traditions of the Mohammed • 2. Political Islam: describes the relationship with the Karifs • 3. Karifs: non-believers of the religion • 4. Dualism: the separation of worship • 5. Submission: Islam means submission
Afghan Life • In Afghanistan there are multiple ethnic groups. • There are small villages, some have no schools, stores, or city government. • Most houses are made with mud-bricks. • Baggy trousers is the traditional attire. • Most diets consist of Nan bread, soups, fruits and vegetables. Sometimes rice and meats. • Jobs in the villages consist of work in fields and harvesting.
Role of Islam in Afghan life • Islam affects the peoples everyday lives in Afghanistan because prayer is a very important thing. • Most people revolve their days around their pray schedules with the sun. • Depending on where you live in villages depends on if you have a religious or nonreligious job. • Some cites don’t have city government therefore, there might not be completely controlled.
The Qur’an • The Qur’an is the religious text of Islam. • Muslims believe it is the verbatim words from god. • They believe the Qur’an was explained over 23 years. • Qur’an is basically known as the book o guidance for the Muslim people or anybody who practices Islam.
Citations • "Secular History." AllAboutWorldview.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. • "Five Pillars of Islam." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 03 Feb. 2013. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. • "What Is a Practicing Muslim?" I Muslimah. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. • "Salat: Ritual Prayer." Salat: Muslim Prayer. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2013. • “Political Islam." // The 5 Principles. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2013