...explain about the Muslims that are black. This topic is very important to talk about this kind of culture because we are in a world which is assorted of many cultures, also is important to talk about this topic because we have to know that the black people are humans too and they have the same rights like everybody. The phrase Black Muslims may describe any black people who are Muslim, but historically it has been specifically used to refer to African-American organizations that describe themselves as Muslim. Some of these groups are not considered to be Muslim by orthodox Muslims. THE BLACK MUSLIMS The black Muslims are an American religious organization formed mostly by blacks who profess the Muslim religion. This group is known as the American Muslim Mission, formerly known as world community of al-islam in the west in 1975, but but ehy were called the nation of Islam, the members called themselves the “bilalian”. Its leaders are in favor of economic cooperation and self-sufficiency; they also impose on their followers the observance of strict Islamic codes of behavior, referring to issues such as food, clothing and interpersonal relationships. Members practice some of the Islamic religious rites and pray five times a day. HISTORY: In 1913, there was the arrival in Newark, New Jersey (USA), an African-American North Carolina named Timothy Drew. This, with the nickname of Noble Drew Ali founded the Moorish Temple of Science-American teaching that blacks were actually...
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...Christian’s and Muslim’s responses to the plague were different because they were treated differently. In five short years the plague killed between twenty-five percent and forty-five percent of the population. The Black Death was a combination of three types of plagues from three different bacterial strains. Such as bubonic, pneumonic, and septicemic. Some doctors weren’t sure what was really going on, the bacteria and viruses were unknown. Christians and Muslims were different as in beliefs and what they actually did. Christians had a ''golden rule'' referred as ''do unto others as you would have one unto you''. Christ was crucified on a cross which now is the symbol for Christianity. Mohammed's teaching was similar to Christ', you should...
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...Christian and Muslim responses to The Black Death were different in many ways. The Plague or The Black Death was a combination of three plagues, bubonic, pneumonic, and septicemic. Bubonic was the most common, the symptoms were chills , high fever, delirium, vomiting, and rapid heartbeat. the infected person would then develop buboes, inflamed swellings filled with pus. Pneumonic plague was less common, but was the deadliest, it infected the respiratory system,it would kill most of its victims in hours. Septicemic plague affected the bloodstream, it killed all of its victims. No matter what plague it was, it would result in terrible death. Christianity started with Jesus Christ in the Common Era. Christ was a Jew from Judea, which today is...
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...obscure is the concept of Islamic financial planning which has not had much publicity. Even for those who may have heard of it, Islamic financial planning serves merely as a mirror image of the conventional model of financial planning albeit using syariah-compliant instruments. In reality, the concept of Islamic financial planning extends beyond the mere use of such syariah-compliant products. One could go as far as saying that a Muslim’s wealth could still be managed in a manner consistent with the syariah even without the use of syariah-compliant instruments (for example, where such are not available). However the converse is not necessarily true. Many times, Muslims believe that merely by using syariah-compliant products they have indeed managed their wealth in a manner consistent with what is expected of them as Muslims, when in fact, it is the application of Islamic principles in the managing of one’s wealth which is the foundation of Islamic financial planning. Financial Planning, as defined conventionally, is “a process which helps individuals set and achieve their long-term financial goals, through the proper management of your finances.” Financial planning normally covers the areas of investments, tax planning, asset allocation, risk management, retirement planning, and estate planning. In other words, financial planning can also be broadly divided into five areas or pillars of focus, which are wealth accumulation (retirement planning), wealth enhancement (investment...
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...Faiza Basharat September 25, 2015 Professor Schulz HIS59-Sec 11 The Amna Profile Big, brown eyes. That’s all you could see. Draped heavily in black fabric from her head to her toes. About 5’3 walking with a trolley filled with suitcases and her son along side her. Amna Arif, a 28 year old Muslim female at the airport in 1997 waiting for her husband to pick her up. Finally being able to reunite with her husband after five years of marriage. Amna had to stay behind with relatives in Pakistan until her husband made legal documents for her to live with him in the United States of America. After coming to America Amna lived with her husband, Mohammad Arif, and her son Aahil Arif in Brooklyn, New York. They lived in a two-bedroom apartment. Mohammad earned well being a carpet salesman in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. They got along with all their neighbors. They shared the same daily responsibilities as all Americans around them. Amna was born and raised in Pakistan. She lived in and around a Muslim community her entire life, she was not accustomed to the diversity or the multicultural environment in New York. Fortunately she completed some college course work and understood and spoke Basic English. Before migrating to America, she lived with her parents and relatives nearby where family always accompanied her back home. She always had friends over that spoke the same language, dressed the same way and shared similar beliefs. Amna later got married to Mohammad...
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...It may be concluded after various researches and findings that the Muslim scholars themselves have different opinions on the discussed topic, yet along the followers of the religion. No clear settlement of how the garment should be a specific coloured uniform has been reached. There are the conservative ones that have an extreme point of view, who value tradition above all and dress according to the cultural rules. Then there seem to be those on the other extreme, expressing that the garment of a woman is not as much of significance as it is in how she behaves and carries herself in form of manners. There is also found a middle opinioned group who believe that growth is a necessary in culture as there is in other aspects of life. As a Muslim, one needs to understand what is right for each individual who is living in the modern society without challenging their faith. Furthermore understanding how much of a battle this is in a daily life. An article found in the dissertation Mohsina Fatema el al, 2014 advanced in Environmental Biology, in an article from Harvard magazine, The Study of Fashion, stated “Fashion is the exemplar of dissemination,” she also added, “because it is so much about trends. Fashion is not just a trivial interest, but also a real indicator of where a culture is going. Like theater, film, art, or music, it has become...
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...Do the media affect the way people feel about wearing Islamic clothing? 9/11, 7/7, Sydney Hostage crisis, Boston marathon bombing, the Parisian attacks, these are a few examples of events that are portrayed to be the fault of Islam by the media. As a consequence of this, Muslims everywhere have to take the fall for the actions of a minority of extremists. The easiest of Muslims to target are those who wear the required Islamic clothing, such as the Abaya and Hijab for women and the Thoub and tuffi for men. The abaya is the loose body length dress, typically plain black that women who follow the clothing guidelines of Islam wear, alongside the Hijab, which is usually a scarf which covers their hair and chest area. The thoub is the most common outfit for Muslim men to wear, covering from the neck to the ankles, made with loose fitting material. The toppi, unlike the Hijab, is optional and takes the form of a hat which men mostly wear when going to pray in congregation at the mosque. Islamic clothing is seen as an aspect that promotes the modesty that comes with the religion and sets apart the appearances of individuals to those of other religions, showing a sense of belonging and pride on who you are and your way of living; Islam, and the ultimate goal of gratifying Allah. Literature review What are Islamic clothing guildlines? Islamic clothing has a number of requirements that one should follow in order to ultimately please Allah. One of the requirements is guidance of what...
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...Dear Brother, First accept my Salaam and good wishes. You may have read my website: www.vegetarianmuslim.org. You advocate the slaughtering of animals and eating its flesh while I condemn slaughtering of animals or eating its flesh. Very few Muslims would favour me for what I write and preach. It does not come as a surprise to me, for I am learned and enlightened while most of you do not know your religion or may never have read the Holy Quran with its deep meanings. I have nothing against you. Ultimately, we have to pay for our karma or deeds, sometime, somewhere, and somehow until we die. But it is my duty to let you know the reasons why I preach vegetarianism, why I am against slaughtering or eating of animal flesh, it may be a bird, a four legged animals, fish or any kind of eggs. Even honey and undue use of milk is avoided by me. WHY? IS THE QUESTION Brother, my reasons are as under: 1. Islam was introduced to us by our Holy Prophet Mohammed(peace will always be upon him). He was a hardcore vegetarian. Even small children who read the life history of the Prophet knows , when the Holy Prophet moved away from Mecca to Medina, he did this under great hardship for several days through the dessert and the jungles and on the way he lived on cooked leaves. He never slaughtered any animals during this transit period. He cautioned everyone that meat of animals are intoxicating like wine and also told his followers that they should not turn their stomach into a grave of dead animals...
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...Halloween: Harmless or Haram? An Islamic Perspective Every year, on the evening of October 31st, millions of children across North America paint their faces, dress up in costumes, and go door to door collecting treats. The adults often decorate their houses with ghostly figures, carve scary faces on pumpkins, and put candles in them to create “Jack-O-Lanterns.” Unfortunately, among the millions of North Americans indulging in this custom, many are also Muslims. This article will shed some light on the significance and origins of Hallow’een, and why Muslims should not participate in it. Origins of the Hallow’een Festival The ancient Celtic (Irish/Scottish/Welsh) festival called Samhain is considered by most historians and scholars to be the predecessor of what is now Hallow’een. Samhain was the New Year’s day of the pagan Celts. It was also the Day of the Dead, a time when it was believed that the souls of those who had died during the year were allowed access into the “land of the dead”. Many traditional beliefs and customs associated with Samhain continue to be practiced today on the 31st of October. Most notable of these customs are the practice of leaving offerings of food and drink (now candy) to masked and costumed revelers, and the lighting of bonfires. Elements of this festival were incorporated into the Christian festival of All Hallow’s Eve, or Hallow-Even, the night preceding All Saint’s (Hallows’) Day. It is the glossing of the name Hallow- Even...
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...Islam and Muslims in North America * With arising consciousness, with American blacks, the idea that very many of them could have been Muslims, got stronger and stronger * There are estimates that between 14-20 % of Africans brought over to America, were Muslims. * The first Muslims: pre-Columbian and Columbian arrivals or visits? * Muslims arrivals through the slave trade, from early 1600’s to Abolition of slavery in 1863 * Muslim migration to North America * African American Muslims- assertion of identity from 20th c. On 1.3rd of total Muslim population in the USA * Converts * Omar ibn Sayyid (1770-1864) * Born in Senegal, he was enslaved and brought into American in 1806. * Prescribed himself out of a teacher and left the slavery expeditions * Was sold to one master, who died * The next one who bought him forced him into hard labour * Although he was baptized, he was still a practising Muslim Muslim Immigration to North America * Immigrant “cohorts” -Pioneer families (19th c. To WWII) -Transitional families(post WWI to 1968) -Differentiated families (From 1968to today) * Issues -Integration -{reserving an identity) -Diversity within (ethnic, religious) -Proselytizing from other faith communities * 60’s are the turning point for Muslim migration -the post war economic boom and economic recovery, necessitates the influx of labour in Europe and in the North America= immigration is incurred. The...
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...present research 10 Method 12 Positive Survey 13 Non Muslim perception of Islam in the West 13 Non Muslim perception of Islam in the West 15 Non Muslim perception of Islam in the west 20 Non Muslim perception of Islam in the west 23 Communication scale 28 Islamophobia scale 29 Design 30 Participants 30 Materials 30 Procedure 30 Analysis 31 Potential applications 33 Limitations and future directions 34 Conclusion 36 References 37 Abstract This research study will aim to measure the Islamophobic beliefs in non-Muslim people living in the West in multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-faith societies such as London. To conduct this study, I will be replicating a study that has been produced by Everett et al (2015) called ‘Covered in Stigma? I will be conducting this research project to test Non-Muslim responses towards Muslim appearing people such as men in traditional clothes, beards and women in head coverings. I will use quantitative analysis to test my hypothesis, using two questionnaires, the Islamophobia scale and the Communication Scale as well as images of Muslim men and women in Islamic clothing depicted in an affirmative light or a poorly to prime participants beforehand. Introduction Prejudice and inequity towards the Muslim community has risen largely over the last few years. There is great proof indicating that Muslims are experiencing different categories of prejudice and discrimination...
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...of the contributions of Islam and or Islamic scholars to western civilization, in accordance with the faith. The name Islam is distinctly different from the names of other religions. Christianity, Judaism, and Buddhism are named after their founders. Islam is not classified as “MUHAMMADANISM” because Muslims do not worship Muhammad, nor was Muhammad the founder of Islam. The originator of Islam is no other than the Almighty Himself. The Holy Qur’an states: “Ibrahim was neither a Jew nor Christian, in fact he was an upright Muslim.” The Qur’an further states regarding Prophet Nuh (A.S.): “I have been commanded to be from the Muslims”. Hence a Muslim is not only a believer in the prophet hood of Muhammad exclusively, he also believes in the prophet hood of Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Isa (Jesus) and all the other Prophets. Therefore Islam is not the specific religion of the Arabs, Indians or Malays. It is the religion of mankind. Islam: Empire of Faith. The word Islam is derived from the Arabic word “Salam” which means peace, purity and submission. When an individual submits to the law of the Almighty, he is called a Muslim, “one who has submitted.” Muslim, is the name given to Islamic followers. They may be Arabs, or they may be Turks, Persians, Indians, Pakistanis, Indonesians, Europeans, Iranians, Africans, Americans, Chinese, or any other nationality. Islam is not limited to any nationality or race. Arabic is the language of the...
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...Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar, is considered as one of the holiest months of the year. It was in 610 A.D. when the prophet Muhammad was said to have received revelations from God that later became Islam’s holy book, the Quran (Koran). The Quran (2:185) states that it was in the month of Ramadan that the Quran was revealed. In fact, Ramadan commemorates that part, of the Muslim year, when "the Qur'an was sent down as a guidance for the people" and also for the " judgment between the right and wrong". Another verse of the Quran (97:1) states that it was revealed "on the night of determination," which Muslims generally observe on the night of 26-27 Ramadan. The holy season begins with the sighting of the crescent moon on the evening following the new moon and lasts for 29 or 30 days depending on the lunar cycle. According to the Quran, Muslims must see the New Moon with the naked eye before they can begin their fast. The practice has arisen that two witnesses should testify to this before a qadi (judge), who, if satisfied, communicates the news to the mufti (the interpreter of Muslim law), who orders the beginning of the fast. It has become usual for Middle Eastern Arab countries to accept, with reservations, the verdict of Cairo. Should the New Moon prove to be invisible, then the month Sha'ban,...
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...50 Questions And Answers On Islamic Monotheism Q1 Who is your Rubb? (the Lord,the Creator etc). A. My Rubb is Allah Who has created me and all that exists. He nourishes me and all creatures by His Bounties. Q.2. What is your religion? A. My religion is Islam, which is submission and obedience to the Order oF Allah and His Messenger with love, hope and fear. Q.3. How did you know Allah? I know Him by His signs and creation like the day and night; the sun and the moon; the heaven and the earth, and all that is there in and between them. Q.4. Where is Allah? A. Allah is above the heavens raised over the Throne and separated from His creatures. Q.5. Is Allah with us (in person)? A. Allah is settled over His Mighty Throne, but He is with us by His Knowledge, hearing ,seeing and other attributes. As He said: "Fear not verily! I am with you both hearing and seeing (V,20. :46) Q.6. Who are the friends of Allah? A. Those people are the friends of Allah who are pious and righteous, fear Him much abstain from all kinds of sins and perform all kinds of goods, and holdfast to the Qur`an and Sunnah. Q. 7. How do you worship Allah? A. I worship Allah in a manner in which all my ibadah is dedicated to Him Alone. I do not ascribe anyone with Him in worship. Q-8. Why did Allah send Messengers? A. Allah has sent Messengers so that they call the people to worship Him Alone, not ascribing any partner with Him, and in order that mankind should have no plea against Allah...
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...RELS100: World Religions Fall 2012 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Religious Visit (I’d like typed responses to these questions. Here’s a suggestion: print out this sheet, take it with you to the event, and use it to jot down notes; then sit down later at your computer and organize your thoughts before turning in your typed report.) Your name: Troy Voss Event attended: Islamic Service Date: 11/2/12 Location: Islamic Center in Altoona Religion: Islam Briefly describe the material/physical aspects that you observed (e.g how were people dressed? How was the leader dressed? What other physical items—flowers, prayer books, etc.—were present?) -Women were required to wear something covering their hair to show respect before God. If a women did not have anything there were even disposable veils provided for them by the Islamic center. The service area was carpeted for the ease or prayer as most kneel down a few times per prayer. The entire area of worship was mostly covered in Arabic characters as Islam belief restricts pictures of Allah. There were also Qurans throughout the center and caps available for men if they wished to cover their heads before God. Briefly describe the nature of the event: what was its purpose, and what happened during it? -Friday service shortly after the usual noon Friday prayer. Service was relatively short and normal, it consisted of a good deal of individual and group prayer. Seemed somewhat geared to spectators like myself...
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