PHIL 2400 1st editionLecture 22Unit: Islam: Muhammad and the Qur’anRequired readings:“Albanese” p 205-206, 214-220Outline of Current Lecture I. TimelineII. Qur’anIII. HadithIV. 5 Pillars of IslamCurrent Lecture Timeline 570 Muhammad born 595 Married Khadija 610 to 622 Muhammad meditating a lot to connect spiritually, beginning of a series of revelations from God, teaching the Qur’an, gaining political skills, growing persecution 622 hijra 632 Muhammad died Qur’an Followers started writing down before he died but wasn’t finished until after his death There is no God but Allah Stories about prophets other than Muhammad Creation Not one story Aspects about Adam or Eve sprinkled throughout texts Explicit statements explaining how God is Eve is not described as being made from Adam Ate from the Tree of Immortality No original sin Focused on information concerning morality A little about personal affairs and rituals Hadith Concerned mainly with wills and inheritances Discussed extensively about interpersonal relationships 5 Pillars of Islam (only three were discussed before the end of class)These 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. 1) Shahada – there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger To state with conviction makes you a Muslim 2) Salat – prayer or worship, occurs five times daily, face Mecca during prayer 3) Zakat – alms giving, weath tax to those less
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