Acid Victim

In 2004 a 34 year old woman was attacked by a man seeking revenge for the fact that she rejected his marriage proposal. Based on the Islamic Law she was allowed to also seek revenge on him by dropping four drops of acid in his eye and he would also have to pay her back the money for her facial reconstruction.

At the last minute she chose to spare him and because of that he not only kept his eye but also did not have to pay her money, he was very thankful of her and said she was very generous.

Her whole face was damaged and at first she had 40% vision but she then lost all of it.

Basic Infomation about Islam

1. The religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah. 
2. The origin of Muslim religion is God revelation of Quran to prophet Muhammad (peace upon him) through the angel Gabriel (Jibril) that started in year 610 AD while the prophet was in Mecca (Makkah) that is in the current country of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 
3. It was multi-god and goddess worship like most everywhere else before Judaism kicked in.
4. Simply by saying 'there is no god apart from God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God.' By this declaration the believer announces his or her faith in all God's messengers, and the scriptures they brought. 
5. Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable and the purpose of existence is to worship God. Muslims Pray 5 times a day and they worship one god and they practice their religion by following the rules of worship. 
6. Kaaba is a cuboid-shaped building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the most sacred site in Islam.
7. At the age of 40 Muhammad received his first revelation from God through the Archangel Gabriel. 
8. The Holy Prayer book
9. Yes, the sunnah, is the second source in Islam. The sunnah is comprised of hadeeths, which are reliably transmitted reports by the Prophet Muhammad’s companions of what he said, did, or approved of. Belief in the sunnah is a basic Islamic belief.
10. Jihad an Islamic term is a religious duty of Muslims.

Five Pillar Questions

Pillar #1: Shahadah (belief in one god) What is the meaning of the declaration of faith? -Declaring that you believe in one god. Why do you think that this statement is a significant part of being a Muslim? -Because as a Muslim you have to believe that you believe in one god.


 Pillar #2: Salat (the prayer) Describe the process that Muslims go through to prepare to pray. -Cleanse themselves in the fountain in the courtyard, the hand, face, hair, and feet. Describe the process of praying in Islam. How many times each day, and when, do Muslims pray? -Have to have shoulder to shoulder, separate gender when praying, 5 times a day, the morning, middle of the day, afternoon, dinner prayer and night prayer. What do the prayers sound like? What do the movements look like? -The prayers sound different because they are sung, and the movement is their belief. Up and down are the movements, prostrate position. In which direction do Muslims pray? Why do they face this way? -The face Mecca, in Australia it was NW. They face this way because it is sacred for the Muslims, they believe that is the central facing towards god. Prayers are invalid if they face the wrong way. What are some of the things Muslims say during prayer? -God is great, god is merciful, we are nothing and there is one god. Why do Muslims pray? -To connect with god.


Pillar #3: Zakat (Giving to charity) What is Zakat? What is emphasized in Zakaat? -Charity, the giving to the poor. Looking after people as god looks after you. Why do Muslims make donations? How much money is a person expected to give to charitable causes? -The more you give the more good luck is put on you, and the minimal is 2.5% of giving. What is the relationship between prayer and money? -The more you give the more you get. How is Zakat different from ordinary charity that Muslims might give? -The big donation where as in other times they give smaller amounts.


Pillar #4: Sawm (The fasting) As part of the Muslim religion, what does it mean to fast? -To purify your soul. Why do Muslims fast? -To remind them how blessed they are to have food. What and when is Ramadan? What is Eid al-Fitr? -It is the month of fasting in septemeber. The celebration after where you get to eat.


Pillar #5: Hajj (Pilgrimage to mecca) How often must Muslims participate in Hajj? -The pilgrimage to Mecca, only go once in your life Where do Muslims go during Hajj? -The big box, which is Mecca. What and where is the Kaaba? Describe this place. -Is the big black box in the middle of the mosque, it is the house of god, symbolically. How many Muslims participate in Hajj? -2 Million approx. What is the goal of Hajj? -To show your commitment and to re-establish you faith in god. What does it mean to enter spiritual purity? What is the purpose of the special garments? -They wear the white robes, only no underwear or perfumes or deodorant, to get yourself centered and focused on god. How does Mubarek describe his experiences as a pilgrim? -It brought it his scope on the world, and the idea of the connectedness. What is the significance of Abraham to pilgrims? -

Women in Islam

The Role of Women in the Islamic Faith

• In the modern world, The Muslim people are not sexist and women are not below men.
• Islamic women are required to pray 5 prayers each day women are required to do this separated from of behind the men to prevent problems such as:

  Uncomfortableness
  

  Distraction

• The more orthodox women would usually not work and her role would be to look after her house, children and husband, however if she wishes to work, in most cases she will be allowed to.

Islamic Women and Work
Islamic women in the modern world are allowed to work just as the men are however she is not allowed to work jobs that may offend her culture or violate the Islamic laws such as:

• Serving alcohol
• Wearing revealing attire
• She must not refrain from abstinence
• If she is required to leave her home, she must maintain her modesty

Dress Code and Behaviour

• Islamic women are required to cover almost her whole body aside from her face and hands with a hijab or other garment depending of how strict she is.
• Muslim women are forbidden to act seductive, superficial or dress revealingly as she is above the material world and so she is known for her personality, not her body.
• Only her family and close friends may see her not completely covered.

Quran

1. The word Quran translates to the rescetation
2. The purpose of the message send to Mohammed was to remind people about Gods guidance for humans
3. The messsage sent to Muhummad is written in Arabic
4. Yes the message in the Quran is the same as in the bible
5. Two propehts mentioned in the Quran are Mohammed and Abraham
6. The message was passed on oraly
7. Mohammed was not litereate
8. Arabic
9. Mecca
10. Those who submit to God
11. Someone who looked like Jesus was crucified and Jesus was lifted to God
12. Muslims can defend themself is there is a threat

The Five Pillars of Islam

Pillar One
Shahada                                                                                                                    

• The meaning of declaration of faith is belief in one God
• It is a significiant part of being Muslim because  it is the center of the faith

Pillar Two

Salah                                                                                                                         

• The process that Muslims go through to prepare to pray is the washing of hands (up to ankles), hands (to elbows) and face.
•  When Muslims pray, they pray shoulder to shoulder, five times a day during dawn, morning, afternoon, evening and night.
• Prayers are sung, because when Muhummad received the prayer he was not literate so he sang. When they pray the are in a prostrate position.                                                                                
• Muslims pray facing Mecca, they pray facing here because its a sacred place for Muslims.
• Muslims say things like
• Muslims pray to communicate with God

Pillar Three

Zakaa

• Zakaat is charity, giving to the poor. Being kind to the poor and people who are needy is emphasized
• Muslims make donations because the more money you give the more favour you win with Allah
• Muslims are expected to give 2.5% minimum at least
• The relationship between prayer and money is the more you give the more you get
• Zakaat is diffrent because its the big, whereas other times they give smaller amounts

Sawm

• Muslims fast to remind them how blessed they are to have food
• Ramadan is the month of fasting, it's in September
• At the end of Ramadan they have a big feast

Pillar Five

Hajj

• Muslims participate in Hajj once every year
• Muslims go to Mecca during Hajj
• They pray in the middle of the mosque surrounding a box
• The goal of Hajj is to reestablish your connection with Allah
• To enter spiritual purity, the special garments are to show no class, everyone is equal
• Mubarek describes his experiences as a pilgrimage

Pillar Four

Five Main Duties of every Muslim

• Shahada (Profession of Faith) "there is no God but Allah and Mumhammad is the messenger of God"
• Salah (prayer) are  prayers recited daily
• Sawm (Fasthing during the month of Ramdan)
• Zakat (Giving of alms, charity) This is usally done in the month of Ramadan. It's designed to help alleviate hardship.
• Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) To be done at least once, and both men and women are encouraged to visit