1. Madeline Hawkins

2. The Spread of Islam began in 500 C.E. When Prophet Muhammad began preaching the revelations of God.

3.  The credit for originating Islam goes to Muhammad.  Before Muhammad, the Qur’an states it was given by god.  There are conflicting stories about how Islam originated between Muhammad, Secular history, or the Qur’an.

4.  Considered the greatest man to have ever lived  “Ultimate example of human existence”  Born in 570 A.D in Mecca  Went on voyages that exposed Him to Jewish and Christian Influences.

5.  The main idea of Secular History is a man’s destiny to the future evolution of earth.  1933, humanist were positively looking forward to the potential future human race.  Looking back on Secularism they cannot see why it was looked at so optimistically.  The separation of religion and politics.

6.  The major tenets of Islamic Belief are the five pillars of Islam. FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM: ◦ Belief ◦ Worship ◦ Charitable giving ◦ Fasting during the month of Ramadan ◦ The pilgrimage to Mecca

7.  A practicing Muslim must accept the common antithetical obligations that come with the culture.  Your expected to fast during the months of Ramadan  Praise the Qur'an, testify to Allah as your one true god.

8.  Traditional prayer is called a Salat.  A Salat is when you pray five times each day, once at dawn, midday, afternoon, sunset and evening.  Each area has it’s own pray calendars to arrange times perfectly with the sun and times of day.  During Salat you must repeatedly wash your face, hands and feet.

9.  In Afghanistan they have a council of ministers.  Along with a nation assembly and a President.  President is Hamid Karzai, picture below

10.  1. Trilogy : a collection of three books, describing the traditions of the Mohammed  2. Political Islam: describes the relationship with the Karifs  3. Karifs: non-believers of the religion  4. Dualism: the separation of worship  5. Submission: Islam means submission

11.  In Afghanistan there are multiple ethnic groups.  There are small villages, some have no schools, stores, or city government.  Most houses are made with mud-bricks.  Baggy trousers is the traditional attire.  Most diets consist of Nan bread, soups, fruits and vegetables. Sometimes rice and meats.  Jobs in the villages consist of work in fields and harvesting.

13.  Islam affects the peoples everyday lives in Afghanistan because prayer is a very important thing.  Most people revolve their days around their pray schedules with the sun.  Depending on where you live in villages depends on if you have a religious or nonreligious job.  Some cites don’t have city government therefore, there might not be completely controlled.

14.  The Qur’an is the religious text of Islam.  Muslims believe it is the verbatim words from god.  They believe the Qur’an was explained over 23 years.  Qur’an is basically known as the book o guidance for the Muslim people or anybody who practices Islam.

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