RLG204H5 Lecture 2: RLG204 (Jan 9) - lect 2
Document Summary
The beginning of islam: mohammad, the man and the messenger. Clash between muslims and christians in spain: hostile image of islam. What do we achieve with these visions? o o. Finding a proper place for allah and the idea of judgement day in life. Solidarity based on identity: guidelines for decision making o o. You do not have complete control over your life. No control over the time of your death, lottery ticket, etc. Allah akbar - allah is the greatest: ability to fight against hypocrisy, poverty and violence. All 3 against salvation: hope and patience o. He was an orphan and could understand this struggle. People are not connected with the universe because they do not have time. They have to take care of their everyday lives: his private life. Without her, muhammad could not have been a prophet. Case for orphans and widows: message given to him by god.
