Sunni and Shiite Muslims
... Sunnis are the majority across the Islamic world representing eighty percent of Muslims. In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is widely considered the most powerful Sunni country while Iran is the Shiite Muslim powerhouse. Staying in the Middle East, Shiites are also the majority in Iraq and Bahrain. In ...
... Sunnis are the majority across the Islamic world representing eighty percent of Muslims. In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is widely considered the most powerful Sunni country while Iran is the Shiite Muslim powerhouse. Staying in the Middle East, Shiites are also the majority in Iraq and Bahrain. In ...
Saudi Arabia and the Expansion of Salafism
... in Saudi Arabia gained visibility and emerged as one of the most popular opponents of the monarchy, advocating political reform and the more systematic enforcement of Islamic norms. Since the 2000s the co-optation of a number of its leading figures, including Salman al-‘Awda, by the Saudi leadership ...
... in Saudi Arabia gained visibility and emerged as one of the most popular opponents of the monarchy, advocating political reform and the more systematic enforcement of Islamic norms. Since the 2000s the co-optation of a number of its leading figures, including Salman al-‘Awda, by the Saudi leadership ...
Saudi Arabia and the expansion of Salafism
... in Saudi Arabia gained visibility and emerged as one of the most popular opponents of the monarchy, advocating political reform and the more systematic enforcement of Islamic norms. Since the 2000s the co-optation of a number of its leading figures, including Salman al-‘Awda, by the Saudi leadership ...
... in Saudi Arabia gained visibility and emerged as one of the most popular opponents of the monarchy, advocating political reform and the more systematic enforcement of Islamic norms. Since the 2000s the co-optation of a number of its leading figures, including Salman al-‘Awda, by the Saudi leadership ...
Jihad and Crusades - by Terry Carter
... their having been “absolved” of their sins by the Church. Clearly these people were not following either the teachings or examples of Jesus or the apostles. They weren’t even following the directives of the Catholic Church. 2. What happened in the Crusades was despite what Jesus and the apostles had ...
... their having been “absolved” of their sins by the Church. Clearly these people were not following either the teachings or examples of Jesus or the apostles. They weren’t even following the directives of the Catholic Church. 2. What happened in the Crusades was despite what Jesus and the apostles had ...
The Islamic World: Reading Notes
... I can recognize the world religion of Islam and its origins, practices, and groups I can understand the religion in order to consider the impact Islam had on the world during the Middle Ages Directions: Get into groups of 3-4 and split up the reading evenly. When each individual is done, ple ...
... I can recognize the world religion of Islam and its origins, practices, and groups I can understand the religion in order to consider the impact Islam had on the world during the Middle Ages Directions: Get into groups of 3-4 and split up the reading evenly. When each individual is done, ple ...
TESTIMONY Moderate and Radical Islam ANGEL RABASA
... often unwilling to confront them. One reason is that while radicals are perfectly willing to excommunicate their opponents—this is the concept of takfir—Moderates do not believe that Muslims should excommunicate other Muslims. In fact, I am aware of only one Muslim organization that has excommunicat ...
... often unwilling to confront them. One reason is that while radicals are perfectly willing to excommunicate their opponents—this is the concept of takfir—Moderates do not believe that Muslims should excommunicate other Muslims. In fact, I am aware of only one Muslim organization that has excommunicat ...
Islamic Terrorism (Part I)
... the building Muslims believe was the first house of worship dedicated to the one God. Okay, from the descriptions above it appears that Muslims should be pretty good people. Well, in fact, the vast majority of Muslims are good law-abiding citizens. However, there are groups of "Fundamentalist" Islam ...
... the building Muslims believe was the first house of worship dedicated to the one God. Okay, from the descriptions above it appears that Muslims should be pretty good people. Well, in fact, the vast majority of Muslims are good law-abiding citizens. However, there are groups of "Fundamentalist" Islam ...
The Christian Response to Islamic Persecution
... What do all Islamic terrorist groups, including Hamas, Hezbollah, LET, ISIS, TehrikiTaliban, Al-Shabaab, Boko Haram, Pakistani Taliban, Al-Qaeda and the many dozens of others have in common? 1) They all claim to be following true Islam as spelled out by their Prophet Muhamad. 2) They all quote the K ...
... What do all Islamic terrorist groups, including Hamas, Hezbollah, LET, ISIS, TehrikiTaliban, Al-Shabaab, Boko Haram, Pakistani Taliban, Al-Qaeda and the many dozens of others have in common? 1) They all claim to be following true Islam as spelled out by their Prophet Muhamad. 2) They all quote the K ...
History of the Middle East
... After the end of British, French, and Ottoman imperial rule in the early to mid-20th century, Arab leaders failed to establish anything like stable democratic societies. Instead, they imposed unpopular and brutal military dictatorships that prevented any real sense of national unity developing and s ...
... After the end of British, French, and Ottoman imperial rule in the early to mid-20th century, Arab leaders failed to establish anything like stable democratic societies. Instead, they imposed unpopular and brutal military dictatorships that prevented any real sense of national unity developing and s ...
jihad - Webnode
... campaign has to be declared by a proper authority, advised by scholars, who say the religion and people are under threat and violence is imperative to defend them. The concept of "just war" is very important. ...
... campaign has to be declared by a proper authority, advised by scholars, who say the religion and people are under threat and violence is imperative to defend them. The concept of "just war" is very important. ...
Islam, ISIS and Jihad Session 1: Making Sense of What`s Happening
... We are living in very uncertain times. America is fighting an enemy that cannot be overcome by traditional warfare nor can this enemy be defined by geography, nationality or race. We are facing a far-reaching religious ideology that is currently still widely misunderstood and underestimated. The thr ...
... We are living in very uncertain times. America is fighting an enemy that cannot be overcome by traditional warfare nor can this enemy be defined by geography, nationality or race. We are facing a far-reaching religious ideology that is currently still widely misunderstood and underestimated. The thr ...
Sunni and Shiite branches of Islam
... act anew. This time around, everyone was happy – the girl held her arms folded over her chest. The theological disaster, innocently personified by me, soon disappeared as if by magic and order was restored in the universe. In Afghan Sufi tales, such scenarios typically end with: "And the believers ...
... act anew. This time around, everyone was happy – the girl held her arms folded over her chest. The theological disaster, innocently personified by me, soon disappeared as if by magic and order was restored in the universe. In Afghan Sufi tales, such scenarios typically end with: "And the believers ...
Ayatollah Khomeini Had Sex With a 4 Year 0ld Girl!
... From the beginning Mohammed declared war on the entire non-Muslim world. In Islam, you live either in the House of Peace as a Muslim or in the House of War as a non-Muslim. Islam is devoted to dominating the whole world for Allah and forcing Islamic law on all nations. For 1,400 years Islam has been ...
... From the beginning Mohammed declared war on the entire non-Muslim world. In Islam, you live either in the House of Peace as a Muslim or in the House of War as a non-Muslim. Islam is devoted to dominating the whole world for Allah and forcing Islamic law on all nations. For 1,400 years Islam has been ...
Islam
... Allah, and Muhammad is His Prophet.” --Allah= al (the) + Illah (God) 2. Prayer 5 times a day --dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, after sunset, before bed --facing Mecca, no matter where you are in the world --before praying, ritual washing (with water or sand) --call to prayer by muezzin ...
... Allah, and Muhammad is His Prophet.” --Allah= al (the) + Illah (God) 2. Prayer 5 times a day --dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, after sunset, before bed --facing Mecca, no matter where you are in the world --before praying, ritual washing (with water or sand) --call to prayer by muezzin ...
The Modern
... the US and its allies invaded and quickly toppled Saddam’s __________________ in March 2003. No WMD were found in Iraq, but Saddam was captured and is on trial for crimes against _______. The US, its allies, and the Iraqis are currently working to establish a ______________ amid a violent __________ ...
... the US and its allies invaded and quickly toppled Saddam’s __________________ in March 2003. No WMD were found in Iraq, but Saddam was captured and is on trial for crimes against _______. The US, its allies, and the Iraqis are currently working to establish a ______________ amid a violent __________ ...
Islam 101 - Moorthy Muthuswamy
... propagation of sharia and jihad in Muslim communities leads to backwardness and violent extremism in those communities – not taking the entire religion to task! Prime Minister Netanyahu: The Arab Spring is turning into an “Islamic, anti-Western, anti-liberal, anti-Israeli, undemocratic wave” – he is ...
... propagation of sharia and jihad in Muslim communities leads to backwardness and violent extremism in those communities – not taking the entire religion to task! Prime Minister Netanyahu: The Arab Spring is turning into an “Islamic, anti-Western, anti-liberal, anti-Israeli, undemocratic wave” – he is ...
Islam, Christianity The War on Terror
... Muslim history is dated from 622, when Muhammad left Mecca to go to Medina. Over a period of ten years, Muhammad and his followers converted the Arab tribesmen that occupied the territory. The Prophet is said to have participated in at least 27 military campaigns during this time—against Arabs, Bedo ...
... Muslim history is dated from 622, when Muhammad left Mecca to go to Medina. Over a period of ten years, Muhammad and his followers converted the Arab tribesmen that occupied the territory. The Prophet is said to have participated in at least 27 military campaigns during this time—against Arabs, Bedo ...
chapter 9 the worlds of islam: afro
... The catalyst for events of the 7th century and for the birth of this new religion was a single individual, Muhammad Ibn Abdullah (570-632 CE), who was born in Mecca to a Quraysh family. Describe his life to age 25. What troubled him and what did he do in response? What ultimately resulted? According ...
... The catalyst for events of the 7th century and for the birth of this new religion was a single individual, Muhammad Ibn Abdullah (570-632 CE), who was born in Mecca to a Quraysh family. Describe his life to age 25. What troubled him and what did he do in response? What ultimately resulted? According ...
Counter - Terrorism Radical Islamic Terrorist
... stated that Mohammad said “these people did not run away they had wisdom to know they could not do any more in fighting and knew to continue would hurt Islam”. Foundation for Islamic Law that says Jihad is prohibited if Muslims are in a position of inability. ...
... stated that Mohammad said “these people did not run away they had wisdom to know they could not do any more in fighting and knew to continue would hurt Islam”. Foundation for Islamic Law that says Jihad is prohibited if Muslims are in a position of inability. ...
Counter - Terrorism Radical Islamic Terrorist
... stated that Mohammad said “these people did not run away they had wisdom to know they could not do any more in fighting and knew to continue would hurt Islam”. Foundation for Islamic Law that says Jihad is prohibited if Muslims are in a position of inability. ...
... stated that Mohammad said “these people did not run away they had wisdom to know they could not do any more in fighting and knew to continue would hurt Islam”. Foundation for Islamic Law that says Jihad is prohibited if Muslims are in a position of inability. ...
24 - Understanding World Religions
... faithful that submits to God’s law as revealed in the Qur’an, taught by the example of Muhammad, expounded by Muslim legal experts, and enforced by the state. Mawdudi’s book Let Us Be Muslims bluntly advises that the way to root out the widespread corruption on God’s earth is to stand up and fight a ...
... faithful that submits to God’s law as revealed in the Qur’an, taught by the example of Muhammad, expounded by Muslim legal experts, and enforced by the state. Mawdudi’s book Let Us Be Muslims bluntly advises that the way to root out the widespread corruption on God’s earth is to stand up and fight a ...
The True Significance of Islamic Caliphate
... The True Significance of Islamic Caliphate The Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society (U.S. branch of the international Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement) hosts a symposium each year devoted to a topic about Islam that is relevant to contemporary issues. With the rise of a so-called “Islamic State” in Iraq and Sy ...
... The True Significance of Islamic Caliphate The Lahore Ahmadiyya Islamic Society (U.S. branch of the international Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement) hosts a symposium each year devoted to a topic about Islam that is relevant to contemporary issues. With the rise of a so-called “Islamic State” in Iraq and Sy ...
Lesson 6 – Muslim attitudes to war
... The word Islam is Arabic for PEACE – PEACE is therefore at the heart of their faith. WMD and nuclear weapons cannot follow the rules of lesser Jihad as innocent people will ...
... The word Islam is Arabic for PEACE – PEACE is therefore at the heart of their faith. WMD and nuclear weapons cannot follow the rules of lesser Jihad as innocent people will ...
Salafi jihadism
Salafi jihadism or Jihadist-Salafism is a transnational religious-political ideology based on a belief in violent jihadism and the Salafi movement of returning to (what adherents believe is) ""true"" Sunni Islam.The terms ""Salafist jihadists"" and ""Jihadist-Salafism"" were coined by scholar Gilles Kepel in 2002 to describe ""a hybrid Islamist ideology"" developed by international Islamist volunteers in the Afghan anti-Soviet jihad who had become isolated from their national and social class origins. The concept is considered by some (Martin Kramer) to be an academic term that ""will inevitably be"" simplified to ""jihadism"" or the ""jihadist movement"" in popular usage.Practitioners are referred to as ""Salafi jihadis"" or ""Salafi jihadists"". They are sometimes described as a variety of Salafi, and sometimes as separate from ""good Salafis""whose movement eschews any political and organisational allegiances as potentially divisive for the Muslim community and a distraction from the study of religion.In the 1990s, Jihadist-salafists of the Al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya were active in the attacks on police, government officials and tourists in Egypt, and Armed Islamic Group of Algeria was a principal group in the Algerian Civil War. Perhaps the most famous Jihadist-Salafist attack was the 2001 9/11 attacks in the United States by al-Qaeda.While Salafism had next to no presence in Europe in the 1980s, by the mid-2000s, Salafist jihadists had acquired ""a burgeoning presence in Europe, having attempted more than 30 terrorist attacks among E.U. countries since 2001."" While many see the influence and activities of Salafi jihadists as in decline after 2000 (at least in the United States), others see the movement as growing in the wake of the Arab Spring and breakdown of state control in Libya and Syria. (see also chart: ""Number of Salafi-Jihadist Groups 1988-2013"")