The book introduces different aspects of Islam, such as the mosque, prayer, Muhamrad, Ramadian, scripture and pilgrimage. It also addresses topics such as the growth of Islam and growing up in Islam, making the book up-to-date and accessible to young people. Each chapter is supported by a question section which allows pupils to develop their coursework and exam technique. In addition there are numbered sub-sections at the end of the book, providing material for higher ability students to use for further research and development of ideas.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für Grundschule und weiterführende Schule
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Illustrationen
53 b&w illustrations, index
Maße
Höhe: 220 mm
Breite: 277 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-340-52108-3 (9780340521083)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Part 1 The mosque: external features; the star and the crescent; internal features; Islamic art; regular activities at a mosque; rules for visiting a mosque; the Imam. Part 2 Prayer: prayer timetable; call to prayer; preparations for prayer; prayer beads; prayer positions; personal prayer. Part 3 Muhammad: Muhammad's early life; Arabian religion; Muhammad's call to prophethood; Muhammad's early prophethood in Makkah; the Hijrah; the period in Madinah; Jidah - Holy War. Part 4 Scripture and beliefs: the Qur'an; Hadith; the five articles of faith; Islam and Christianity. Part 5 Ramadan: reasons for fasting; who must fast?; when is the fast?; doing without; doing extra; meal times; benefits of fasting; Eid ul Fitr; Zakah. Part 6 Pilgrimages: reasons for pilgrimages; at Makkah; the day of Arafat; at Mina; Eid ul Adha; the Umah. Part 7 The growth of Islam: spread of the Islamic empires; the first four Caliphs; Shi'i Islam; Sufism; the Muslim world today. Part 8 Growing up in Islam: birth rituals; education; way of life; married life; death rituals.
