The Essential Elements of Islam

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This paper argues that, since the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, there have been unfair accusations unwittingly perpetrated through the media and through citizen stereotypes of so-called "Islamic militants" or "Islamic terrorists", as though all Muslims participate in hateful or anti-American activities. Many American leaders have, indeed, made a point of saying that informed citizens must not classify all Muslims in the same category as those radical Muslims who perpetrate violence and killing. This paper explains the meaning and philosophy presented in the "Qur'an" (also spelled "Koran") to show that holy book contains a wealth of positive and worthwhile teachings.

Table of Contents
Doctrine: What Muslims Believe
Piety: How Muslims Worship
Proper Conduct: How Muslims Behave
Power: How Muslims Organize Authority

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"First, it may come as a surprise to some Christians and Jews that the Islamic faith sees Moses and Jesus as prophets, but that is the reality. Indeed, although Muslims don't believe Jesus Christ was the son of God, they do believe he was on earth, and that his words contained prophecy. Yusuf Ali's interpretation of that passage is that "Allah sees and knows all," and He will "protect His own." And believers in Islam are "in the true line of those who follow" the message of Allah. "If others narrow it or corrupt it," Ali states, "it is they who have left the faith and created a division or schism." "

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