Understanding Islam and Muslim Traditions, 2nd Ed.

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Understanding Islam and Muslim Traditions, 2nd Edition provides important information about the faith in an easy-to-navigate format. This is a resource guide that introduces readers to Islam through an examination of its religious observances, customs, holidays, calendar system, and folk beliefs, describing how people around the world express their Muslim identity. This 2nd edition includes an important section on Islamophobia in America, providing readers with both the historic backdrop and current environment.

Sujets

• Philosophie
• Philosophie de la religion
• Islamic
• Philosophie et théologie
• Religión
• Musulmán
• Theocracy
• Muslim
• Religion
• Muslim ben al-Hajjaj
• Islam

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• Publié par: Infobase Publishing
• Date de parution: 01 août 2021
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9780780819627
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 42 Mo

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Understanding ISLAM and Muslim Traditions

Understanding ISLAM and Muslim Traditions

En Introduction to the Religious Practices, Celebra tions, Festivals, Observances, Beliefs, Folklore, Customs, and Calendar System of the World’s Muslim Communities, Including an Ove rview of Islamic History and Geography

Édited by Màdhàvi Muràli Foreword by Frederick S. Colby

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ISBN 978-0-7808-1961-0 E-ISBN 978-0-7808-1962-7

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Names: Murali, Madhavi, editor.

Title: Understanding Islam and Muslim traditions : an introduction to the religious practices, celebrations, festivals, observances, be liefs, folklore, customs, and calendar system of the world’s Muslim communities, including an overview of Islamic history and geography / edited by Madhavi M urali.

Description: Second edition. | Detroit : Omnigraphics, Inc., 2021. | Includes index. | Summary: “Provides information about faith and introduces readers to Islam through an examination of its religious observances, customs, holidays, calendar system, and folk beliefs, describing how p eople around the world express their Muslim identity. Includes a section o n Islamophobia in America with both the historic backdrop and current environ ment”-- Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021020212 (print) | LCCN 2021020 213 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780819610 (library binding) | ISBN 978078081962 7 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Islam. | Muslims. | Islam--Essence, genius, nature. | Islam-- Doctrines. | Islam--Customs and practices.

Classification: LCC BP161.3 .U537 2021 (print) | LCC BP161.3 (ebook) | DDC 297--dc23

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Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Dedication

Part 1• A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM THE TEACHINGS OF ISLAM Chapter 1—Essential Beliefs and Practices Islam The Five Pillars of Islam The First Pillar The Second Pillar The Third Pillar The Fourth Pillar The Fifth Pillar Jihad Other Important Beliefs The Quran The Importance of Arabic The Prophet Muhammad Hadith and Legends Relationship to Christianity and Judaism Islamic Law Chapter 2—Divisions Within Islam Sunni, Shia, Ibadi Schools of Law Wahhabism Sufism Popular and Orthodox Islam THE HISTORY OF ISLAM Chapter 3—Arabia Before Islam Lifestyle and Values Religion Chapter 4—The Prophet Muhammad and the Birth of Islam The Early Life of the Prophet Muhammad The Founding of Islam The First Islamic Community The Growth of Islam in Arabia Chapter 5—The Spread of Islam and the Age of Islamic Empires The Rightly Guided Caliphs The Umayyad Caliphate The Abbasid Caliphate Other Caliphates Muslim Spain The Crusades The Spread of Islam and the Treatment of Religious Minorities The Sultanates The 20th Century and Beyond Chapter 6—The Achievements of Islamic Civilization The House of Wisdom Philosophy Mathematics and Physics Medicine Visual Arts Calligraphy Poetry Architecture Examples of Islamic Architecture The Influence of Arabic on the English Language Chapter 7—MUSLIMS TODAY: Moving Beyond Stereotypes Violence and Peace Fanaticism and Fairness Strict Observance and Moderate Observance Islamic Fundamentalism

Diversity of Interpretation and Practice Male and Female Roles and Status Gender Segregation and Women’s Involvement in Public Life Ethnicity and Media Images Islamophobia Media Fuelling Of Islamophobia Has The USA Patriot Act Fuelled Islamophobia? Is Violence Endemic To Islam? Being Muslim and American Chapter 8—The Geography of Islam Islam in Asia Islam in the Arab Countries and the Middle East Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa Islam in Europe Islam in North and South America Chapter 9—Holy Places of Islam Mecca Medina Jerusalem Other Holy Sites Additional Resources

Part 2•RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS AND FOLKLORE Chapter 10—Formal Prayer The Difference Between Formal and Informal Prayer Call to Prayer Washing Clothing for Formal Prayer (Salat) Prayer Rugs and Places to Pray Exemptions Prayer Times Words and Movements of Formal Prayer Rules for Congregational Prayer Chapter 11—Informal Prayer How and When to Offer Informal Prayers Examples of Composed Prayers Posture and Gestures Chapter 12—Other Devotional Customs Prayer Beads The 99 Names of God Allah Dhikr Mealtime Prayers Fasting Charity Intention Chapter 13—Mosque Place of Prostration Gathering Place and Hospitality Center Architectural Features Imam and Muezzin Friday Services Separation of Men and Women When Visiting a Mosque Chapter 14—Quran Pious Customs Other Names Memorization and Recitation Chapter 15—Muhammad “Peace Be Upon Him” Images of the Prophet Muhammad’s Descendants Muhammad’s Example Poems and Songs Blessings Other Names

Chapter 16—The Other Prophets, Angels, and Jinn Prophets Recognized by Islam The Most Important Prophets Angels Jinn Chapter 17—Greetings and Sayings Shake Hands, Kiss, or Nod As-Salam Alaykum Basmallah Inshallah Ma Sha Allah Allahu Akbar Al-Hamdu Lillah Barakallah Chapter 18—Clothing and Adornment Men’s Clothing Women’s Clothing Henna Perfume Chapter 19—Separation of the Sexes In Public At Home Chapter 20—Beliefs and Practices Concerning the Body Cleanliness and Purity Left and Right Feet Hair Alterations Chapter 21—The Evil Eye, Amulets, and Charms The Evil Eye Protection from the Evil Eye Good Manners When Looking Amulet Controversies Popular Types of Amulets Chapter 22—Food Forbidden and Permitted Foods Avoidance of Forbidden Foods Chapter 23—The Life Cycle and Conversion Birth Names and Naming Male Circumcision Female Circumcision Khatma or Ameen Ceremony Puberty Courtship Marriage Death and Preparation for Burial Funerals The Afterlife Mourning Conversion to Islam Conversion from Islam Chapter 24—Symbols Crescent Moon Quran Kaba Colors Odd Numbers Chapter 25—Animals Dogs Cats Pigs Treatment of Animals Chapter 26—Dance, Music, Poetry, and Story Social Dancing Religious Dancing

Islamic Attitudes Towards Music Sufi and Devotional Songs Poetry Legends Concerning Saints, Prophets, and Famous People Folktales and Sufi Teaching Stories Additional Resources

Part 3•CALENDAR SYSTEM, HOLIDAYS, AND OTHER DAYS OF OBSERVANCE Chapter 27—The Muslim Calendar Introduction The Christian Era, the Muslim Era, and the Founding of the Muslim Calendar The Ancient Arab Calendar and the Muslim Calendar Months in the Muslim Calendar Days in the Muslim Calendar Weeks in the Muslim Calendar Years in the Muslim Calendar Chapter 28—The First of Muharram New Year’s Day Chapter 29—Ashura The Example of the Prophet, Sunni Customs, and Muslim Lore The Martyrdom of Husayn Mourning Ceremonies Pilgrimage to Karbala Foods Ashura Around the World India Iran Trinidad Turkey Chapter 30—Mulid al-Nabi History Poems Mulid al-Nabi Around the World Egypt Kenya Sudan Turkey Chapter 31—Laylat al-Miraj Laylat al-Miraj According to the Quran The Folklore of the Night Journey and Ascent Impact and Interpretations Celebrations Chapter 32—Laylat al-Bara’ah Birthday of the Twelfth Imam The Night of Forgiveness India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan The Month of Shaban Chapter 33—Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr What Is Ramadan? The Origin of Ramadan The Month of Revelations Sighting the New Moon Waking Up Early Suhur Fasting Daytime Activities Breaking the Fast Iftar Evening Festivities Quran Reading and Chanting Pardons Prayers Zakat The Spirituality of Ramadan Ramadan in the Quran Ramadan Poems