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Historical Background
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The historical background:
Muhammad was born 570; his father died before he was born; his mother died when
he was 7; his grandfather cared for him for two years and then died; At 8 years of age
he was an orphan being raised by an uncle. He became a merchant, and then married
Kadijah a rich merchant woman. In 610 he claims that the Angel Gabriel met him in a
cave outside Mecca and he claimed that is when the revelations of the Quran began.
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Terms:
2.1
The meaning of “Islam” Peace that comes from submission to the will of God
2.2
The meaning of the word “Muslim:” a Believer one who submits to God
2.3
The meaning of Ummah: the Muslim community, “umm” means mother…
Muslims are cared for, nutured and protected by the Ummah.
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The legacy of Abraham
3.1
Three faith families claim Abraham to be the father of their faith.
3.2
These three families comprise half the world’s population
3.3
These families believe they have a mission to all humankind.
3.4
These families of faith have special responsibility to be a people of peace and
blessing to the nations.
The seventh century AD Arabian context in which the Muslim movement began
4.1
Christian context
4.2
Jahiliyyah context
4.3
Jewish context
4.4
The Hannif
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The “night of power” when Muslims believe the first portion of the Qur’an was
revealed. (The Qur’an 96:1-4)
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The Qur’an describes the structure for the House of Islam “Dar al Islam.”.
6.1
6.2
Pillars of belief (see ppt)
1)
God
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Prophets
3)
Books of revelation
4)
Angels
5)
Final judgment
6)
Determinism
Pillars of duty
1)
The confession of faith
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Prayer five times daily facing Mecca
3)
Alms to the poor
4)
Fasting in Ramadan
5)
The pilgrimage to Mecca if possible.
6)
Jihad
Conclusion: The House of Islam skit
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