RLG100Y1 Lecture Notes - Civilization Iv, Hijab
Document Summary
Sharia-islamic law, the idea of islamic law, numerous schools (some more conservative, others more liberal) based on what are considered the core sources of law. Ideas for constructing principles that are responsive to the basic values of islam, living in conformity to the will of allah. Business of trying to develop principles for this living to all aspects of life. Disagreements about who should succeed muhammad after his death, majority thought the 4. One group who felt that leadership of muslim community should stay within the house of. Imam-> esteemed and revered leader or master, someone who is able to guide the community in a religious/theological way (sunni side) Imam-> anointed through his connection with the hom. Eventually split off into other groups based on their recognition of imams. 12er tradition= recognize 12 imams who have descended from line of muhammad, most populous. End of 8th c. , 12th imam goes into hiding.
