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Uploaded: 04 Feb 2018 (9 years ago) · Shared: 14 Feb 2018
Duration: 16:21
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Islam is a complicated topic and a politically charged topic here in the 21st century. But it is important that we learn about the world's 2nd largestreligion. In this video, we will discuss Islam from a nonsectarian perspective, exploring its internal diversity, how the religion changed over time, and how it is embedded in different areas of culture around the world.
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Further Reading:
Alexander Knysh, 'Sufism: A New History of Islamic Mysticism.'
Edward Curtis, 'The Practice of Islam in America: An Introduction.'
Malise Ruthven, 'Islam: A Very Short Introduction.'
Reports on Sufi shrine and Islamic cultural heritage destruction:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/12/world/africa/mali-shrines-destroyed/index.html
http://time.com/3584585/saudi-arabia-bulldozes-over-its-heritage/
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=42756
Farhad Daftary, The Isma’ilis: Their History and Doctrines https://books.google.com/books?id=cSO9zh61AGEC&printsec=frontcover&dq=seven+pillars+nizari&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjuoPWvqu3UAhWMVT4KHbN8BYkQuwUIOzAD#v=onepage&q=seven%20pilalrs&f=false
Carl Ernst, Tasawwuf, article for Encyclopedia of Islam, https://www.unc.edu/~cernst/pdf/tasawwuf.pdf
Kecia Ali: http://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2014/05/09/sultan-of-brunei-sharia-law-beverly-hills-hotel-kecia-ali
Kecia Ali: https://feminismandreligion.com/2014/05/27/whose-sharia-is-it-by-kecia-ali/
Jerusha Lamptey: http://time.com/92534/boko-haram-not-my-shariah/
Rise in Islamic Financial Institutions: http://www.cnbc.com/2016/12/02/under-the-radar-islamic-banks-rise-in-th.html
Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/
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Who are ReligionForBreakfast?ReligionForBreakfast is an educational channel dedicated to the academic, nonsectarian study of religion. We strive to raise the level of conversation about religion on YouTube by exploring surprising facts about humanity's beliefs and rituals through an anthropological, sociological, and archaeological lens. Here at RFB we respect everyone: religious, non-religious, and everyone in between.
What is Islam?One of the major religions of the world, Islam literally translates to "submission," as a follower of Islam (Muslims) devotes their life to that of their God. The religion began with the teachings of Muhammad in the 7th century. The theology of Islam is based on the Qur'an, which was given to Muhammad by God. Some of the major fundamental principles of Islam include the Five Pillars, which hope to unite all Muslims into a community. Two different factions of Muslims exist - the majority are known as Sunni, with a small percentage known as Shi'a - both predominantly reside throughout the Middle East. Muhammad died in 632 AD and the religion of Islam formally started after his death. The Quran was formally compiled and finalised in 650 AD, prior to which it was 'memorised' and written across many parchments.
