PHIL 2400 1st editionLecture 23Unit: Islam: Five Pillars Required readings:“Islam” from World Religions in AmericaOutline of Current Lecture I. 5 Pillars of IslamII. 1965 Immigration ActIII. Pope Benedict SpeechIV. A Common Word between Us and YouV. Christian ResponseCurrent Lecture 5 Pillars of Islam (continued from last class) 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 fortunate 4) Sawan/Siyam – Fasting during Ramadan 5) Hajj – pilgrimage to Mecca Begins with circling the Kaaba, not worshiping the Kaaba- Legend says that it’s the location that Abraham and Isaac built the house of God- Given as a sign of God- Dressed in simple white garments to show all one in the eyes of God Walking back and forth between two hills to symbolize the frantic behavior of Haagaras she searched for food and water Jamarat bridge- Believers stand in heat all day- Then throw stones at pillars to symbolize stoning the devil- Structure built around pillars that strangely resembles a parking garage 1965 Immigration Act Very small percentage of Muslims coming to America Muslims can arrange with employers a break to pray or a separate quiet room Sometimes cleansing takes place in bathrooms Pope Benedict speech Takes place a couple years after 9/11, near the anniversaryThese 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. Spoke about a leader during the crusades Pope portrayed as anti-muslim A Common Word between Us and You Most significant gathering of Muslim leaders since the Prophet was alive Talked about shared Islamic ideas with Christianity Emphasis on peace and justice Christian Response Hundreds of Christian leaders and scholars gather at Yale University Discussed ways religions were similar Sought to spread intention to respect and understand each other for the sake of
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