1. Various societal changes in pre-Islamic Arabia, including unequal social structures and polytheism, necessitated the founding of a new monotheistic religion by Muhammad. Muhammad gradually gained followers among the poor and disadvantaged by preaching messages of social justice, equality, and poverty alleviation.
2. The Five Pillars of Islam - the declaration of faith, prayer, alms-giving, fasting, and pilgrimage - are integral to Muslim unity. They provide a framework for worship and symbolize dedication, while also bringing the global Muslim community together in shared religious experiences and obligations.
3. The student initially viewed their Muslim neighbors as both friendly and potentially dangerous. They were aware
1. Various societal changes in pre-Islamic Arabia, including unequal social structures and polytheism, necessitated the founding of a new monotheistic religion by Muhammad. Muhammad gradually gained followers among the poor and disadvantaged by preaching messages of social justice, equality, and poverty alleviation.
2. The Five Pillars of Islam - the declaration of faith, prayer, alms-giving, fasting, and pilgrimage - are integral to Muslim unity. They provide a framework for worship and symbolize dedication, while also bringing the global Muslim community together in shared religious experiences and obligations.
3. The student initially viewed their Muslim neighbors as both friendly and potentially dangerous. They were aware
1. Various societal changes in pre-Islamic Arabia, including unequal social structures and polytheism, necessitated the founding of a new monotheistic religion by Muhammad. Muhammad gradually gained followers among the poor and disadvantaged by preaching messages of social justice, equality, and poverty alleviation.
2. The Five Pillars of Islam - the declaration of faith, prayer, alms-giving, fasting, and pilgrimage - are integral to Muslim unity. They provide a framework for worship and symbolize dedication, while also bringing the global Muslim community together in shared religious experiences and obligations.
3. The student initially viewed their Muslim neighbors as both friendly and potentially dangerous. They were aware
1. Various societal changes in pre-Islamic Arabia, including unequal social structures and polytheism, necessitated the founding of a new monotheistic religion by Muhammad. Muhammad gradually gained followers among the poor and disadvantaged by preaching messages of social justice, equality, and poverty alleviation.
2. The Five Pillars of Islam - the declaration of faith, prayer, alms-giving, fasting, and pilgrimage - are integral to Muslim unity. They provide a framework for worship and symbolize dedication, while also bringing the global Muslim community together in shared religious experiences and obligations.
3. The student initially viewed their Muslim neighbors as both friendly and potentially dangerous. They were aware
1. What were the various societal and religious developments in the Arabian region that necessitated Muhammad’s founding of a new religion? - Between 610 and 661, many societal changes occurred under Islam, including Muhammad's mission and the authority of his four immediate successors who formed the Rashidun Caliphate. According to several historians, developments in areas like as social security, family structure, slavery, and women's rights improved on what was already there in Arab culture. According to Bernard Lewis, Islam "from the beginning condemned aristocratic privilege, rejected hierarchy, and accepted a formula of the talent-based profession." Other academics disagree, with Leila Ahmed claiming that historical evidence demonstrates that many of the apparently progressive behaviors that authors like Lewis’s credit to Islam existed in pre-Islamic Arabia. - Mecca was not a kind; friendly culture and these tribes all worshipped many different gods. They are polytheistic. An angel appeared to Muhammad when he was around 40 years old to him in the guise of a guy This revelation was quickly followed by others regarding the one true God. Muhammad was a mortal with amazing characteristics, and he preached a powerful social justice message about equality and poverty. Muhammad gradually gained disciples, the majority of whom were young and of poor social position.
2. Why are the Five Pillars of Islam integral in the unity of the Muslim people? - The Five Pillars are an essential component of Islam. They serve as a framework for worship as well as a symbol of loyal dedication. The five pillars also bring the Muslim community together. In a separate way, each pillar strengthens the notion of Tawhid, or union. The witnessing of God is the first pillar of Islam. It guarantees that all members of the faith see Allah's oneness and share the same monotheistic creed. This provides a common basis for all Muslims to stand on. The second pillar of Islam is prayer. During prayer times, when Muslims gather and face Mecca, they are all one. In the significant rite, they endure spiritual purification together. The third pillar is wealth redistribution. Without being charitable, this behavior strengthens the society by assisting the less fortunate. Community members who need assistance do receive assistance, but they must work for it by doing something within their skill set. This results in a society of individuals who are willing to work and collaborate. The wealth redistribution pillar enhances the community by emphasizing the concepts of helping your neighbor and having a strong work ethic. The fourth pillar is fasting. During Ramadan, the community comes together to share a similar experience: hunger. It demonstrates religious and societal cooperation to bear hunger. It encourages the sort of social equality on which Islam was founded and reminds everyone individual to think about their fellow man. The evenings of celebration and eating serve to emphasize this oneness. The ritual might be regarded as a message of solidarity through good and bad times, a reminder that the religious community is bonded together by its religion, for better or worse. Hajj, or pilgrimage, is the fifth and final pillar. Millions of Muslims undertake the lengthy journey to Kaba to perform hajj. It is not a required pilgrimage, but one that a devout person may choose to do if they are physically and financially capable of doing so. The devout march in unison towards Mecca. The excursion validates a man's spiritual sense of his life's journey. This process has a feeling of community as millions of people walk through the trials together, united by Islam.
3. Formulate your own initial idea about Islam. Did you have any misconceptions about Islam? After studying this lesson, was there a changed about your misconception/s? Explain. - Our placed was surrounded by Islam people and since I opened my eyes on this world, I practically grew up having them as our neighbor. Islam people are friendly also, but they are also dangerous when you go against them. They are friendly and caring as a neighbor, they are also helpful. In one of the pillars they have, it is mentioned that they prayed at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and nightfall, well that is true because I already used to hear them praying everyday at those times that are mentioned. I even wonder or be shocked if their prayer time will be late than the usual because I already memorized the time when they do prayers. After this lesson, it changed my misconception about Muhammad, well I know he is a prophet, but I thought they recognize them as one of their God but no, their God is Allah only.
