Current LectureGeneral information on IslamThird faith of Abraham2nd largest religion in the world with about 1.5 billion followersit is growing rapidly throughout the worldvast majority of Muslims are not Arabsa Muslim is someone who practices Islamissues of profiling and stereotypingSinai Desert, EgyptTunis, TunisiaIstanbul, TurkeyMosqueJama Mosque, IndiaJerusalem, IsraelGolden domeBuilt as a shrineAl Aqsa MosqueThe far away mosqueWhere is this Mosque?The old city of Jerusalem in the Jewish corner.Ibn Tulun Mosque, CairoThe world “Islam” means submission or surrender as in submission to the will of Allah, or GodIslam represents the correction or completion of other monotheistic faithsGod gives each human a fixed time on earth to do what is right (free will)Strong monotheistic religionAllahOnes deeds are then judged in the afterlife by AllahIslam is linked strongly to is early formative historyReally born in ArabiaAt the core of Muslim belief are “the messenger and message”When did Islam begin?Infinity- the Quran was infinitely with AllahAbraham- Ishmael; they built the Ka’baMuhammad’s migration to Medina in CE 622Follows a lunar calendarholiest cityMeccaBefore Muhammad= time of barbarismAncient Arabians essentially practice tribal polytheismMany gods including Allah, ManatSlavery, women have no rightsTribal polytheism very “present oriented”, not afterlifeYet ancient Arabia did not exist in a vacuumMonotheism was known in Arabia, Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrian merchantsArab monotheists as well; called hanifs (pious ones)Muhammad is one of the 5 prophets of power: Abraham, Moses, Noah, Jesus, MuhammadMuhammad was a prophet like MosesThey are similarMuhammad was the last prophetNot divine like Jesus, he lived from 570-632 CEMuhammad did not start Islam, he was a religious reformerMuhammad was the seal of the prophetsLittle is known of his early lifeDivine revelation occurs at age 40Muhammad is commanded to “Iqra,” or reciteEventually, muhammad accepts the call; after three years he is told to preach publicallyMain message: “La illaha illa Allah”There is no gods but godHe receives revelations for the next 22 yearsRELG 102 1nd Edition Lecture 8Current Lecture General information on Islam- Third faith of Abraham- 2nd largest religion in the world with about 1.5 billion followers- it is growing rapidly throughout the world- vast majority of Muslims are not Arabs- a Muslim is someone who practices Islam- issues of profiling and stereotyping Sinai Desert, Egypt Tunis, Tunisia Istanbul, Turkey- Mosque Jama Mosque, India Jerusalem, Israel- Golden dome- Built as a shrine Al Aqsa Mosque- The far away mosque Where is this Mosque?- The old city of Jerusalem in the Jewish corner. Ibn Tulun Mosque, CairoThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. The world “Islam” means submission or surrender as in submission to the will of Allah, or God Islam represents the correction or completion of other monotheistic faiths God gives each human a fixed time on earth to do what is right (free will) Strong monotheistic religion- Allah Ones deeds are then judged in the afterlife by Allah Islam is linked strongly to is early formative history- Really born in Arabia At the core of Muslim belief are “the messenger and message” When did Islam begin?- Infinity- the Quran was infinitely with Allah- Abraham- Ishmael; they built the Ka’ba- Muhammad’s migration to Medina in CE 622- Follows a lunar calendar- holiest cityo Mecca- Before Muhammad= time of barbarism- Ancient Arabians essentially practice tribal polytheism- Many gods including Allah, Manat- Slavery, women have no rights- Tribal polytheism very “present oriented”, not afterlife- Yet ancient Arabia did not exist in a vacuum- Monotheism was known in Arabia, Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrian merchants- Arab monotheists as well; called hanifs (pious ones)- Muhammad is one of the 5 prophets of power: Abraham, Moses, Noah, Jesus, Muhammad- Muhammad was a prophet like Moseso They are similaro Muhammad was the last prophet- Not divine like Jesus, he lived from 570-632 CE- Muhammad did not start Islam, he was a religious reformer- Muhammad was the seal of the prophets- Little is known of his early life- Divine revelation occurs at age 40- Muhammad is commanded to “Iqra,” or recite- Eventually, muhammad accepts the call; after three years he is told to preach publically- Main message: “La illaha illa Allah”o There is no gods but god- He receives revelations for the next 22