... They believe that the divine Law, the Shari"ah, should be taken very seriously, which is why issues related to religion are still so important. Misconception of word "JIHAD" after sep 11th Allah has said in the Qur 'an that He does not love those who create trouble in the Earth. (16:90, 9:111) ... literally means, to struggle or strive, or to work for something with determination. It does not mean war. The Arabic word for war is Harb and the word for fighting is Qital. The goal of a physical Jihad is not to have a big war, gain riches or kill people, it is ... human rights records; hig...

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... . They also follow the five pillars of Islam, which are the framework for Muslim life. Muslims believe that they must give in to Allah's will. Origins Islam's founder, the prophet Muhammad, was born in the Arabian city of Mecca. Mecca was a center of trade, and a home to many religious ... that both books consist mainly of commandments and warnings, and a small amount of stories. For Muslims, the Koran is the full and unchanged word of Allah. The Koran is a physical proof of Islam. The Koran is also the sound of Islam. The reading of the Koran is considered ... night, and can be performe...

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... an assumption of their religion based on that negativity. The media does not even take the positive aspects of the religion into account. It is very sad to see the word "Terrorist- linked with just one type of people and one faith. Terrorists do not have a determined religion or a specified group of people; they are merely unforgiving beasts. Whoever kills and ... implies pain on others is not a Muslim, Christian, Jew, or of any other religion, they are devil worshipers. The word "Jihad,"" or "holy war,"" also tends to give the wrong impression. Western civilization believes that Jihad ...

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... and North Americans are identified as Christians. However, these numbers will decrease in the twenty first century as a result of many Americans joining religious sects, or simply becoming atheists . The origins of Christianity can be traced to Jesus of Nazareth. He began his ministry at the age of thirty. His first disciples followed him believing that Jesus was the Messiah and ... Jesus died for their sins and the only way to salvation is to accept him as the Savior. The Christian meaning of life comes from the Bible, which is the word of God. "The day of death is better than the day ...

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Islam's Origins and Beliefs: Basic Islamic Teachings Beliefs Islam has seven main beliefs. They are known as the "Iman ul Mufassal- that in English translates as, "I believe in Allah, His Angels, His ... Ramadan. Muslims believe in two additional practices: Da'wah "calling others to Islam and Jihad "struggling in Allah's cause. That struggling can be physical, spiritual or mental. (The word Jihad does not mean "Holy War."") Holidays There are only two official holidays in Islam. One called the "Eid ul Fitr- (Festival of the Fast Breaking) comes at the end ... ...

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