stages of islamic culture Flashcards
Stage of Formation
● Beginning of Islamic Cultures was ushered in by Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H).
● Changed a pagan society into a faith-based one.
● Shifted from disparity to equality and from injustice to justice.
● Replaced power-based relations with a culture of brotherhood.
Stage of Development
● Islam expanded into an empire covering parts of China, India, Europe, the whole Middle East, and parts of Africa.
● Muslims excelled in scientific advancements.
● Translated knowledge from Greek, Indian, and Persian civilizations.
● Characterized by open-mindedness, unity, and peace-making.
Stage of Decline
● Began after the withdrawal of Muslims from Spain in 1492 and continued until the dissolution of the Islamic empire in 1924.
● Marked by hostility toward science and philosophy.
● Increased religious debates and sectarian divisions.
● Rise of extremism in religious and life matters.
● Islamic culture has become scattered.
● Decline in critical thinking despite its encouragement in Islam.
what is the purpose of god’s creation?
- to recognize God and worship him
- to build a civilization based on knowledge and values
what is the story of adam and eve?
- The first man is called Adam, and his mate is called Hawwa or Eve.
- Adam and Eve were asked to inhabit the earth as a consequence of their disobedience to God’s order not to eat from the forbidden tree.
- The tree is a symbol of what is forbidden, while other trees stand for the permissible.
