Objectives

ISLAM OBJECTIVES


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Huston Smith Pt.3

How do Muslims live according to their religion?

• Muslims attempt to follow "The straight path" that is free of corruption, and has very distinct standards. 
• Islam has set and defined ways to lead a righteous life, which Muslims see as an advantage because it is free of ambiguity. 
• Fasting in the month of Ramadan
•  it is meant to teach self-discipline, and to force us to be compassionate and understand how fragile we are. 
• The Five Pillars help to establish the religions core beliefs as well as to provide a code for daily conduct according to religious values that are associated with rituals. 

How does Islam guide its followers in decision making?

• The reliance on a feeling of family and brotherly love among followers to foster compassion.
• The Koran provides spiritual teaching and guides the actions of its followers.
• The idea that the world requires nourishment to create the sentiment of responsibility for others.
• Concepts like polygamy are allowed by not encouraged as the man is supposed to love each wife equally, a task that is near impossible.
• Islam creates a guide to decision making through the Koran and a sense of community 

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What is "The Standing Miracle"?

• The Koran's ability to convey its message without losing anything to its followers and that it was written as it is by an illiterate man are what and why it is the standing miracle.

What are the basic theological concepts of Islam?

• God: God is invisible, omnipresent, and the only god. This means that according to Muslims, Jesus was created divinely, but was only a prophet, not God incarnate. God is also much more merciful and compassionate than he is portrayed, but humanizing terms like father are rejected by Islam
• Creation: Creation is perfect as it is Allah's work. 
• Humanity: We often forget our divine origin or take it for granted
• Infidel is someone who lacks faithfulness to this. 
• We must surrender to God, but commitment describes surrendering better than surrender because of military connotations.
• Judgement Day: Individuality and freedom are emphasized on judgement day. 
• Our souls face reckoning for all of their good and bad actions throughout our life and our commitment to Allah in the end. The souls judge themselves.
• The basic concepts are the belief in one god, creation, our existence from divine origin and our upholding of our faith and morality. 

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3/4/2015
1. Objective 1 is complete. I'm am the master. When I have the appropriate resources I will attain 2-9. I have a plan. It incorporates my genius intellect being used to propose a multitude of pedantic posts involving my mastery of the material.

2. I will continue to delve into the restrictive application of Qur'anic verses to Muslim Dress (obj 1)

3. Self score (6) 

Need to focus more, though I am finding this extremely difficult as my ability to pay attention drops as the temperature outside rises. Self discipline is a necessity for the complete mastery of any of the objectives. Thank you for the help Mr. Beller

03/08/15
1. 1.1-1.7 complete, Easily done, no problems encountered
2. Research Sharia law to have a solid background before our in class lesson
3. 9/10 - I was focused, not distracted, and easily able to get things done. 

Huston Smith Pt. 1

What is the significance of Islam in history?

• The Islamic empire was greater than the Roman is size and cultural diversity.
• Muslims were able to assimilate their subjects into their culture well because of their faith.
• Islam and religious zeal contributed greatly to the Arabic empire's spread. 
• Islam splits from the Torah/bible in saying that Ismael created the city of Mecca.
• Islam was a driving force behind the expansion of the Arab empire

How did Muhammad's become a prophet and spread God's word?

• Last of the prophets, no more will come after him.
• Morally superior to his contemporaries
• Was told in his retreat to proclaim several times.
• Faced harsh opposition in Mecca.
• His message began to spread despite the opposition.
• Muhammad is the last of the prophets and was called upon by God to proclaim His message because he was not deceived by the false idols of the time. He spread his word in his sermons and grew in popularity despite the leaders of Mecca's best efforts.

What happened during the height of Islam's expansion under Muhammad and why is it significant?

• Muhammad left Mecca in secret for Medina/Yathrib, where he was welcomed and became magistrate.
• Muhammad continued to live his life in a virtuous way even 
• After years in Medina, he returned to conquer Mecca but forgave his enemies and focused on the spread of Islam. 
• No other Arab leader has unified as great of an area geographically and culturally as Muhammad, making him rank of the most influential man of history according to Michael Hart.
• Muhammad's tact and skill as a leader helped to spread Islam and bring all of the tribes of Arabia together, and this is significant because it has never been repeated.

What is "The Standing Miracle"?

• The Koran is considered a miracle because it is written as great poetry by an almost illiterate man, Muhammad.
• Its name means a recitation and it is the most memorized book in the world.
• The created Koran contains the divine reality of the uncreated Koran.
• The Koran considers each sentence to be a revelation because it is said to be from God without any muddling from being passed down.
• The Koran's ability to convey its message without losing anything to its followers and that it was written as it is by an illiterate man are what and why it is the standing miracle.