RELI 448N Week 7 Discussion 1; The Five Pillars of Islam
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| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Pressley |
RELI 448N Week 7 Discussion: The Five Pillars of Islam
In that it recognizes one God who rules the entire world, Islam may be called a universal religion. However, although Islam grew out of a particular seventh-century Arabian context, Muslims claims that its central document, the Qur'an, must be read in Arabic in order to be fully appreciated. How can Islam or any similar religion resolve the tension between the universal and the particular? How can it (or any other faith) be a religion for people of all races and nationalities without giving up its distinctive cultural heritage?
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Thank you for touching on the Third Pillar of Islam. The Third Pillar of Islam is zakat, or charity to the poor. There is a strong tradition of helping the poor and needy in Islam as well as Judaism and Christianity. Can you give us an example of Islamic charity in your community? If not, please do a little research and tell us what you have learned about Islamic charities in other locations.
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The Fifth Pillar of Islam is the hajj, or the pilgrimage to Mecca. What can you tell us about this? Why is this journey important? How often do Muslims make this journey? Do you see "spiritual journeys" as an important part of other religions? Please elaborate
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| Term | Fall 2018 |
| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Pressley |
