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Islam Worksheet
1. Explain the meaning of the name, Islam.
To understand the religion Islam the most important thing is to understand the meaning of the name. As one can see that Islam is not named after a person like in Christianity after Jesus Christ. Islam is the true religion of Allah and as such, its name represents the main principle of Allah “God” religion the total submission to the will of Allah. Islam means the submission or surrender of one’s will to the only true god worthy of worship in Arabic. Any who does this is termed a Muslim which, the word implies peace which is the natural consequence of total submission to the will of Allah (Meaning of Islam).
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2. What is the relationship between philosophy and theology within Islam? Is it acceptable for Muslims to hold separate philosophical and theological beliefs?
Theology developed sooner than philosophy, and from very different roots, for theology developed in Islam before the impact of Greek philosophy and Islamic philosophy developed directly from the Greek. People might have imagined, that the two different foundations produced different results, and it took years for theology and philosophy to come together in any sense. No it is not acceptable for any Muslims to hold separate philosophical and theological beliefs other than what is already set for the Islamic belief. If they do so then they can’t contradict the basic Islamic beliefs that are based on the Quran, the prophet Muhammad sayings or practices (Schacht, 1964).
3. What artistic themes are regularly expressed in Islamic art and architecture? How are these themes explored? How has the Qur’an influenced the development of art in the Islamic world?
Islamic art and architecture, works of art and architecture created in countries where Islam has been dominant and embodying Muslim precepts in its themes. They are explored with calligraphy, which considered one of the important parts of Islamic arts. Almost all Islamic buildings have some type
The Islamic religion is a Middle Eastern, Arabic Peninsula, based religion that originated right around the 7th c. and is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. The definition of the word Islam means "submission" in Arabic, and connotes the notion of a total surrender of oneself to God, Allah in the Arabic language. Individuals who practice Islam are known as Muslims, which, again in Arabic, means "one who submits to God"
Another common Islamic artwork was calligraphy, which is illustrated in Figure II. It was described as the most important of all elements in Islamic art. This art was considered dignified, due to its association with the Muslims Holy Book Koran, temple and palace inscriptions, and its use in
Islamic architecture featured domes, mosques, shrines, minarets and columns. The furnishings of Islamic mosques and palaces reflect a love of materials and rich decorative pattern. Islamic artists were very meticulous when it came to the patterns and placement of their work. Muslim artisans used materials
Islam means 'submission to one God'. Muslims believe that Mohammad is the last prophet of Allah and everyone should worship him.
Islam means submission; it is the one who has submitted himself to Allah. Islamic is a religion that was proclaimed by the prophet Muhammad around 570 and 632. Also the Quran remains the divine book of Islam.
In conclusion, I agree with the professor in believing that they can coexist because they are just two different components that attempt to explain the same subjects from different perspectives. With the right understanding of both ideas and how to apply them to each other one could develop an even richer understanding of religion as a whole.
Similarities and Differences in Islam and Christianity With Respect To Beliefs in Afterlife and Nature of God
In the Islamic Empire, the Muslims often did not include animals, humans, and plants in public art because they believed that it would distract worshippers and only God could create life. There were many different forms of art, but according to Wendy Frey, “For Muslims, the highest form of decorative art was calligraphy, the art of beautiful handwriting,” because they believed that was the only form of writing accepted by God (114). Therefore, calligraphy artists were highly honored and rewrote verses of the Qur’an, the sacred book of Islam, on tiles, to beautify and decorate buildings. Calligraphy greatly impacted the world today because there are many organizations and societies all over the world for calligraphy artists to come together and learn different styles of writing. From wedding invitations to graduation diplomas, calligraphy is used frequently to ornament writing on special occasions. As the highest form of art in the Islamic Empire and a decorative form of writing, calligraphy is the most valued form of art in the Golden Age of
Many religions have impacted the thoughts and beliefs of millions around the world. Two of these religions are Islam and Christianity, both of which are similar, yet, incredibly different. Christianity, which had come long before Islam, is known to be the root of Islam which makes sense since the two religions share much in common. They are both Abrahamic and monotheistic religions which means they share the belief in only one true existing God and are rooted to have many similarities. Their differences, however, are what make them two distinctive religions, which is why they are recognized and classified for being so. Similarities and differences arise in many topics and situations, but differences take over and divide them into
Although both Christianity and Islam are monotheistic religions, there beliefs of the concept of deity and the view of Jesus differThe Christians believed in the trinity, or three persons in one godhead; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; with God as the Father, Jesus as the son, and the Holy Spirit of God within each Christian. Where as unity and strict monotheism was the belief for the Muslims, as they saw Allah as one and only one. The Christians also believed Jesus as the son of God and the savior of the world, while the Muslims saw Jesus only as a true prophet of God, not the son of God, as the Qur’an states, “Say: “God is Unique! God, the Source
The religion of Islam dates back to the 7th century CE and the life of its founder, Muhammad of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. Islam is an Arabic word meaning: making something safe and secure, making something sound and whole, entering into peace and tranquility, and surrendering to something other than oneself. A follower of Islam is called a Muslim. In the religion of Islam, it requires the belief in certain core tenets, which include the articles of faith and the five pillars of worship. These two combined, form the Islamic creed.
The word Islam means "surrender" or "submission," submission to the will of Allah, the one God. Muslims are those who have submitted themselves. The basic creed of Islam is brief: There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah. Islam teaches
The first thing that one should know and clearly understand about Islam is what the word "Islam" itself means. The religion of Islam is not named after a person as in the case of Christianity which was named after Jesus Christ, Buddhism after Gotama Buddha, Confucianism after Confucius, and Marxism after Karl Marx. Nor was it named after a tribe like Judaism after the tribe of Judah and Hinduism after the Hindus. Islam is the true religion of "Allah" and as such, its name represents the central principle of Allah's "God's" religion; the total submission to the will of Allah "God". The Arabic word "Islam" means the submission or surrender of one's will to the only true god worthy of worship "Allah" and anyone who does so is termed a
Islam is an Arabic word meaning submission and therefore Islam religion is believed to be an Abrahamic religion which believes in submission to the almighty God Allah and Muhammad as the prophet. Quran is the holy book believed to be the guideline of the Muslims who are the followers of the Islamic religion. It is believed that Allah repeatedly revealed to Muhammad verbally through angel Gabriel and recited in the Quran (Hadith of Revelation, Volume 1, Book 1, Number 3). Over time particular aspects arose from the Quranic teachings and Muslims began to have questions about the teachings and translation of The Quran, thus, narrations were developed in Hadiths.
The word Islam is derived from the Arabic root, Selema, meaning peace, purity, submission and obedience. Islam means absolute submission to God and obedience to his law. In order to become a Muslim, one must be convinced that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is his prophet. They believe that the only way to obtain peace is through obeying Allah’s commands, which are written in the Qur’an, and trusting his wisdom.