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David vs Goliath is a story that everyone knows and has heard of. But how many know what Islam and the Qur'an say about this story? Find out all about it in this lecture with Shaykh Hasib Noor.
David vs Goliath is a story that everyone knows and has heard of. But how many know what Islam and the Qur'an say about this story? Find out all about it in this lecture with Shaykh Hasib Noor.
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Who is Hasib Noor?Hasib Noor hails from Afghan heritage. He grew up in the US, and studied at the College of Islamic Law in the University of Madinah, following undergraduate study in the U.S, with a major in Pre-Med and a minor in Psychology. With over 10 years
experience in working with different organizations at the local & national level, Noor has held positions as a board member of many organizations and mosques. He is the founder of a research foundation and dedicates his time in study/research in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Who was Goliath?Goliath is described in the biblical Book of Samuel as a tall Philistine warrior who was defeated by young David in single combat. Post-Classical Jewish traditions stressed his status as the representative of paganism, in contrast to David, the
champion of the God of Israel. Christian tradition sees in David's overcoming Goliath the victory of God's king over the enemies of God's helpless people.
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.
