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Pastor’s Class October 14, 2009 World Religions: Islam Rev. Dr. Arthur Bergren Welcome/Prayer Origins and History Genesis 16: Abram and Sarai Hagar was the slave of Sarai and Abram Abram and Hagar have a son, Ishmael Genesis 17: Sarai and Abram have a son, Isaac Tension: Families of Isaac and Ishmael Genesis 21: Hagar and Ishmael expelled God promised a nation shall come from Ishmael verse 18 Tradition believes and teaches that they went to the Arabian Peninsula 6th Century World Europe: Christian Nation State Buddhism Spreading 570 Muhammad was born in Mecca Raised by Uncle and became a merchant At the age of 40, he had Mystical Experience Month of Ramadan Angel Gabriel 622 Persecutions Emigrated to Medina 632 Muhammad Died Sacred Texts: Qur’an Prophets have witnessed to God Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses, Aaron, David, Jesus Old and New Testaments: Reflections of God but not God’s Word Muhammad was the final prophet Literal Word of God: 114 Chapters Given by the angel Gabriel to Muhammad Believer must surrender to God Key Theme: Relationship between God and Humanity Other Themes: Worship, Law, Justice Worship Mosque: Center for Prayer and Conversation Cultural Center Festivals Ramadan 9 Month of the Islamic Calendar Year. Commemorates the time when Gabriel brought the first verses of the Qu’ran to Muhammad. ‘Id Al-Fitr The Festival of Fast-Breaking at the end of the fast month of Ramadan. Salat al-Jum’a – Friday prayers, the principal congregational prayer of the week on Friday early afternoon. Sites Mecca Site where God instructed Abraham to place a house of worship Pilgrimage SiteMedina Site of Muhammad’s home Site of Muhammad’s tomb Dome of the Rock Muhammad journeyed into Heaven from Jerusalem Theology Surrendering to God Meaning of Islam Unity of God All Powerful and Merciful 5 Pillars of Islam Faith Creed: Shahada There is no god, but God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God. Prayer Salat: Prayer 5 Times a Day Morning, Noon, Afternoon, Sunset and Evening Justice Zakat: Alms Giving Concern for the Poor Fasting Occurs during the Holy Month of Ramadan Daylight: No food, drink, sexual relations Pilgrimage Hajj: Journey to Mecca Global Unity for all Muslims Simple Dress: Equal before God Sin Shirk Sin of associating God with something In Islam, the power and unity of God cannot be compromised Conflict: Christianity – Christ Event Shari’a The code of law derived from the Qur’an and from the teachings and example of Muhammed; “sharia is only applicable to Muslims;” “under Islamic law there is no separation of church and state.” Islamic law, “divinely ordained law.” Sunnah The way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and the life of Muhammad and interpretations of the Qur’an. Streams of Islam Shi’a One of the two main branches of orthodox Islam, comprising 10 to 15% of Muslims globally and most concentrated in Iran. Sunni A member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad and one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam. Sufi A Muslim who practices the mystical dimensions of Islam and seeks direct experience of God. Sufis live in many countries and can be either Sunni or Shi`ite. Wahhabi A member of a strictly orthodox Sunni Muslim sect from Saudi Arabia; strives to purify Islamic beliefs and rejects any innovation occurring after the 3rd century of Islam. In the popular press, Osama bin Laden is often referred to as Wahhabi Muslim, although some Wahhabi Muslims would reject this suggestion outright. Ummah The global Muslim community,; “moderate Muslims urge the Ummah to reject the terrorism of radical Muslims.” Differences God’s Revelation Christianity: Jesus Islam: God has never revealed God’s self God’s Relationship with Humanity Christianity: God Oriented based on Forgiveness Islam: Humanity Oriented living according to Gabriel’s words Church and State Christianity: Understand the Failure of European History Islam: One in the Same Agreements Oneness of God God is about Justice and Mercy Centrality of Religious Community and Prayer Future Christians witness to Christ Engage in Dialogue with Islam and all World Religions Questions? Coming Up: 21 October: Hinduism
