Thursday, March 5, 2015

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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