During geography this quarter I learned about Islam. Islam means submission in Arabic. The people who practice Islam are called Muslims, or one who submits to God. The Islamic god is Allah, pretty much the same God that Christians believe in. Where Islam differs from Christianity is that they believe that they are related to Ishmael, Abraham’s illegitimate sons. I learned that the Muslims believe that Muhammad is the only prophet that they worship. Also, that Muhammad got all of his revelation…
Have you ever dreamed of staying in a house in the middle of the sea, waking up to a salty breeze and the sound of the waves crashing onto the shore? The Maldives - where you can experience yourself what a true paradise feels like, should be put on your bucket list right now. The Maldives is an island country which consists of 1192 coralline islands positioned in the Indian Ocean (Shakeela, 2015). Despite being the smallest country in Asia, its unique location encompassed with beautiful,…
Ramadan: A Special Family Tradition Having to deprive yourself of food for almost an entire day seems out of reach to most people, but millions of muslims and even non-muslims partake in such a practice all the time. It takes place on every 9th month of the year, because it is the month in which the holy book of Islam; the "Quran" was revealed. Ramadan is a practice of Islam in which the follower does not eat from 6 in the morning until the sun goes down at a certain time. It is one…
Apat Arok The issue of religion in sport effects many athletes of different religions across the world. There are incidences where an athlete’s participation and involvement in sport is affected by their religion, often in a negative way. Religious athletes often use their religion to educate people on the way they choose to live and are seen to be role models by people of the same faith. Though there are many that disagree with different religion which often beings up issues of discrimination…
It is celebrated from May 25th to June 26th Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar is a month of blessing marked by prayer, fasting, and charity. Muslims believe that during the month of Ramadan Allah revealed the first verses of the Qur'an+ the holy book of Islam during Ramadan, Muslims practice swam, or fasting. Of course, no one is required to fast for an entire month. The practice of fasting during Ramadan means that Muslims may not eat or drink anything including water…
They have many obligations that they are responsible for, but that comes with being a Muslim of strong faith. There are several different sacrifices they have to make, like the fasting during the month of Ramadan, which allows them to grow more in their faith. Getting immersed in your faith is such a major factor in living a life with purpose in the eyes of Muslims. The Five Pillars of Islam is a great standard to follow by for any type of person with values…
Marian Love November 2, 2017 The Five Pillars of Islam The Five Pillars of Islam were created by Muhammad in 610 CE. For Muslims, the Five Pillars of Islam is crucial to their beliefs and the foundation to their everyday life. The Five Pillars can be found in the Quran. There they are mentioned together in the Hadith when he was asked to define Islam. The Muslims…
On September 11, 2001 the US World Trade Center was under attack from terrorists associated with the Islamic extremist group, al-Qaeda. The Twin Towers were barraged by two planes, one for each building. Meanwhile another plane targeted the Pentagon, and the last one crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. 3,000 people died in this event. This attack triggered major U.S. initiative to fight terrorism. From this new-founded goal, the Patriot Act was born. The Patriot Act gave new power to the U.S.…
”. (p.178). First, religion plays a great role in the preparation of Meccan food.There are special dishes that are only made during special events, such as during Ramadan. During this time of religious events and gatherings, food becomes a strong symbol of unity for them. For example, a dish that they make to mark the end of Ramadan, a sweet dish made from whole, dried, cooked dates, dried apricots, dried figs, sultanas and almonds.…
and sick call logs MUST be filled out every shift. This is not an option, this is MANDATORY. 2017. We must be in compliant in filling out all the logs that Karen has put into place. 15. Ramadan started on May 27, 2017 and end on June 24, 2017. Please be mindful we have several residents that celebrate Ramadan. They must get their medications before sunrise and can’t eat or drink anything until after…