Short questions 1 thru 5 1. Explain the three fundamental unities of Islam. This is the belief that the foundation of faith is the relationship between God, all of creation (to include humankind) and one religion. Not unlike other monotheistic religions Allah is omnipotent, unquestionable, and transcendental. Humankind is part of the creation of Allah, and therefore obliged to serve and worship that creator. The only correct or acceptable religious practice is that espoused by the pro...

I wonder....... Could it be conceivable that there is a germ of truth(?)in every religion? Could it be that the root cause of religious disagreement is based more on power and control, than the name of the diety worshipped? You could quite easily equate the difference between a Muslim and Baptist with the differences between a Rolls Royce and a Yugo. They're all generally the same product, providing the same basic service, they differ only in marketing and packaging. Price and q...

This was my latest assignment ( I gotta an A ) Write a five-page biographical essay (approximately 1,250 words) on the African American Muslim leaders Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, and Wallace Muhammad, describing in detail their doctrinal lineage and their personal relationship with one another. Evaluate their roles in the rise and evolution of the Nation of Islam. You need not limit your reading to what has been assigned; you may visit relevant Web sites or locate out...

Assignment Choice 1 Write a three-page essay (between 700 and 900 words) on the Five Pillars of Islam, describing them, analyzing them (that is, separating different elements and explaining each), and placing these Pillars in their historical and doctrinal context. The first pillar of Islam is the profession of faith. Quite literally a Muslim must profess “There is no god but the God (Allah), and Mohammed is the messenger of God.” By stating this simple verse one becomes a Muslim, and the r...