Islam Flashcards
Milestones
- introduced concept of Jihad and Jahilliyah
- “material production is regarded as more important, more valuable and more honorable than the development of human character.”
In the Shade of the Qur’an
- Taught Muslims importance of the Qur’an that they should engage in a long life study of the Qur’an.
Jihad
Personal struggle or individual effort in the way of God.
Jahiliyyah
Ignorance of divine guidance, ignorant if uncivilised societies that do not submit to the will of God.
In Islam: The Religion of the Future Qutb quotes the Qur’an saying
“Mankind was one single nation…” and that humanity was “one single community, living according to the same code and upholding similar beliefs.”
“When a man marries, he has fulfilled half of his religion”
Muhammad
Marriage
“Marriage is my sunna. Whosoever keeps away from it is not from me.”
Hadith of the Prophet
Marriage
“Copulate and propregate! I shall gain glory from your numbers on the Day of Judgement.”
Quran
Marriage
“What? Of all creatures do you approach males and leave their spouses God has created for you?”
Quran (?:??)
Homosexuality
“Kill the one that is doing it, and also kill the one it is being done to.”
Hadith
Homosexuality
“When a man mounts another man, the throne of God shakes.”
Hadith
Homosexuality
“Marry women of your choice, one, two, three or four. But if you feel that you could not deal equally with them, then only one.”
Quran (?:??)
Polygamy
“Kill not your children on a plea of want”
Quran, Sura 6:151
Contraception
“If a man sees a woman he fancies, he should go home and make love to his wife.”
Hadith
Adultery
“The divine power of sex is a force so dangerous that if allowed to escape from the proper channels it will bring about social chaos.”
Hadith
Adultery
