Islam
About This Class
In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Islam, its origins, and its core beliefs and practices. You'll explore the Five Pillars of Islam, the Qur'an, and the Hadith, and learn about the major Islamic sects, including Sunni, Shi'a, and Sufism. The class will also discuss Islam's relationship with Christianity and Judaism, highlighting the importance of interfaith dialogue. Finally, you'll delve into contemporary issues in Islam, such as the role of women, Islamic law and human rights, and the interaction between Islam and politics.
Other Recommended Reading:
The Koran, N.J. Dawood, trans., Penguin Books, 1983
Islam: The Straight Path, 5th edition, John L. Esposito, Oxford University Press, 2016
The Word of Islam, J. Alden Williams, University of Texas Press, 1984
About the Professor
Timothy Tennent
Dr. Timothy C. Tennent is the President of Asbury Theological Seminary and a Professor of World Christianity. With extensive experience in academia, he previously taught at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Toccoa Falls College. An adjunct professor in India and an ordained United Methodist pastor, Dr. Tennent's global engagements include China, Thailand, Nigeria, and Eastern Europe. He has authored several books on Christianity, theological education, and missiology, further solidifying his expertise in the field.
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Lessons
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Islam is based on teachings in the Qur'an. Knowing the teachings of Islam helps us to understand the uniqueness of the teachings of Christianity and the perspective of Muslims.
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Arabia in the 6th century was a land where traders and raiders lived. Mecca was a city in which many religions were practiced.
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In his early life, Muhammad was influenced by Judaism, Christianity and the Hanifs.
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As Muhammad began telling others about his revelations, he was forced to flee Mecca and went to Medina. After he consolidated his power and influence he returned to Mecca.
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The text of the Qur'an was revealed directly to Muhammad.
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The Qur'an has passages that teach about both practical and spiritual aspects of daily life. The world was created in six days and there will be a culmination of events at the end of the age.
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The first two pillars of the Muslim faith are the confession of faith (Shahadah), and ritual prayer (Salat).
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Almsgiving (Zakat) and fasting (Sawm) are the third and fourth pillars of the Islamic faith.
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Pilgrimage (Hajj) is the fifth pillar of Islam.
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Da'wah and jihad are two methods that the Qur'an describes for Muslims to approach infidels.
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After Muhammad's death in 632 AD, he was succeeded by the four "rightly guided caliphs."
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The split between the Sunni and Shi'a groups began when there was a disagreement over who should succeed Muhammad after he died. Sufi Islam is the mystical expression of Islam and could be compared to the monastic movement in Christianity.
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Many Muslims consider the Hadith an important source of information for guidance in how to live their lives.
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Sharia is Islamic religious law which regulates both public and private aspects of life.
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Different groups within the Sunni and Shia traditions have various perspectives on how the teachings in the Qur'an and Hadith should be interpreted and applied.
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Sufi Muslims are more contemplative, mystical, individualistic, syncretistic, and non-legalistic than someone who is an orthodox Muslim.
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Folk Islam is a popular expression of Islam which has synthesized indigenous beliefs and customs into the religion. Folk Islam is a popular expression of Islam which has synthesized indigenous beliefs and customs into the religion. Two expressions of this in Nigeria are the Hausa and Tiv.
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Folk Islam is a popular expression of Islam which has synthesized indigenous beliefs and customs into the religion. Two expressions of this in Nigeria are the Yoruba and Maguzawa.
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The Qur'an contains a description of Jesus' life and ministry.
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The description in the Qur'an of Jesus' death, resurrection and deity are different than that of the Bible.
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Islam does not teach the doctrine of the Trinity.
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Islam has clear teachings in cultural areas such as the significance of beards, acceptable types of clothing, behavior and acceptable clothing for females, and food and dietary restrictions.
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Comparison of teachings of Christianity and Islam.
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