Critical Thinking Assignment on Islam Islam is a monotheistic religion founded by Muhammed during the seventh century. Islam means “ surrender.” (The Popular Encyclopedia of Apologetic) To follow the teachings of Islam, one is called a Muslim. The book that was recited to Muhammed from the angel Gabriel is referred to as the Quran. Allah to a Muslim means God. As a Christian I must understand the worldview of Islam. In the understanding I hope to communicate the Christian faith by showing…

Assignment 301 Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training Gavin Hayden Word count:1,632 Task A Information leaflet: You have been asked to produce a leaflet that mentors within your organisation can use when supporting new members of staff. The leaflet needs to outline some of your organisation’s procedures and be a useful reference point. In this document you will: A) explain the teaching training role and responsibilities in education and training (ref…

Dan Shahrezaey Understanding Retailing Assignment 1 Date of Issue- 10/01/2011 Submission Date-18/02/2011 Tutor- Mike Delaney Task 1 P1 A retailer is a person that buys goods which are sold in considerable vast quantities. The items are bought from the manufacturers and they are then sold to consumers. The retailer’s bulk buys their items and breaks down into quantities that are deemed suitable for the customers to buy at a larger price than the cost. The retail industry that exists in…

Course: Date: Instructor: Understanding a GCU Assignment Worksheet Assignment Background: It is important to read through all components of an assignment in the GCU classroom so that you are aware of its requirements and the expectations of your instructor. Look for the following cues: * What is the objective of the assignment? * What are the elements of the assignment? * How will the assignment be graded? * What are other considerations for completing the assignment well? The purpose of…

Most people know little or nothing about Islam, they have many misconceptions about Muslim beliefs and rituals. Regardless, Islam has gained a large following and is the second largest religion in the world. Hopefully some of the questions about Islam, Sunni Islam in particular, will be answered through research and a visit to the Islamic Center of the Inland Empire. This paper will cover the history of the religion, the history of Al-Masjid al-Ha ram or “The Holy Mosque", the art, the religious…

Understanding Nursing Understanding Nursing A: Von Bertalaniffy. (1969). General System Theory: Foundations, Development, Applications (Revised Edition). George Braziller Inc. 0807604534. Everett M. Rogers: (1997). Diffusion of Innovations Theory. HYPERLINK "http://www.tcw.utwente.nl/theorieenoverzicht/Theory clusters/Communication and Information" http://www.tcw.utwente.nl/theorieenoverzicht/Theory clusters/Communication and Information Technology B: Drack, Manfred. (2007). On the Making of…

My reading choices – Saleh A. Alsulaiman ‫متارات من قراءاتي‬ Understanding Islam Knowledge is Freedom - ‫العلم نور‬ My reading choices – Saleh A. Alsulaiman ‫متارات من قراءاتي‬ Islam is a world religion and the people who practice it are called Muslims. All Muslims share the same essential beliefs, values and God centered approach to the world. Islam is practiced by people from many different cultures. The Qur’an is the prime source of Muslims’ faith and practice, and the wording has…

world practice different religious values. One person’s religious value will not match the religious values of another person. Today’s socialization and globalization have affected the way one views the world’s different religions. Christianity and Islam are two of the most popular religions today. Christians and Muslims belong to the family of those who believe in the one God. Both religious foundations can trace their ancestry back to Abraham. However, both are have varying beliefs, practices…

Thomas W. Lippman's Understanding Islam Thomas W. Lippman gives an introduction to the Muslim world in the book Understanding Islam. He has traveled throughout the Islamic world as Washington Post bureau chief for the Middle East, and as a correspondent in Indochina. This gave him, in his own words, "sharp insight into the complexities of that turbulent region." However, the purpose of the book is not to produce a critical or controversial interpretation of Islamic scripture. It is instead…

This class reinforced my understanding about Islam and “Muslims.” it opened my eyes to various things that I would not think about on my own. These are details I just do not take the time to reflect upon. In short, my paper will focus on the concepts of acculturation and assimilation. I have noticed these concepts in the books and articles we have read throughout the quarter. In the book entitled A History of Islam in The America by Kambiz GhaneaBassiri, he discusses the fact that many of the enslaved…