HTS 3018 Lecture 2: Islam
3 Feb 2019
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Middle east from north africa to central asia. Second largest religion in the world, as well as the youngest of the world religions. Muhammad. also known as rasul allah, or god"s messenger. 570 ce, and died in medina in 632 ce. Sunna, in its written form hadith, is also part of the islamic sacred texts. Imams, translated into those who stand in front , led the prayers and give friday sermon in the mosque. Professional class of religious scholars had emerged in the 9th century. They were known as the ulama, or people of knowledge. Giving alms (money or food) to the needy. Fasting during the holy month of ramadan. Making a pilgrimage to mecca at least once during a lifetime. Accept the holy quran as the book of guidance as a god-conscious person. Spend in the way of allah from what he has given.
