Tag Archives: Sacred Texts
Debate: Islam is a Religion of Peace
October 6, 2010 Is the rise of terrorism and violence justifiably traced to the teachings of Islam, or is this call to war a twisted interpretation of the true Muslim faith? Most of the world’s 1.5 billion muslims are moderates who see Islamic terrorism as a violation of their sacred texts. Is it wrong to … Continue reading
What are some holy texts, major beliefs, and cultural influences that the religion of Islam has produced?
What are some holy texts, major beliefs, and cultural influences that the religion of Islam has produced? ►Source of Islam. The legal sources of Islam are the Qur’an and the Hadith. The Qur’an [holy book]is the exact words of God; its authenticity, originality and totality are intact. The Hadith is the report of the sayings, … Continue reading
How is peace expressed in sacred texts of Islam?
How is the understanding of peace is expressed through sacred texts in Islam. The title of the thesis is “Peace in Quran” . The thesis is based upon examining the word “Peace” and its derivatives which are mentioned in the Quran. It is related to the first pattern of the (objective interpretation) which is concerned … Continue reading