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SHIITE ISLAM الاسلام الشيعي

SHIITE ISLAM الاسلام الشيعي. Prepared by Michael STUDENT Instructor DR. Baird November 1 st 2006. WHAT IS A SHIITE? ما الشيعي.

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SHIITE ISLAM الاسلام الشيعي

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  1. SHIITE ISLAMالاسلام الشيعي Prepared by Michael STUDENT Instructor DR. Baird November 1st 2006

  2. WHAT IS A SHIITE?ما الشيعي • A member of one of the two great religious divisions of Islam that regards Ali, the son-in law of Muhammad, as the legitimate successor of Muhammad and disregards the three Caliphs who succeeded him. • Also known as: • Shi’a • Shi’ah • Shi’i • Sh’ism (Noun) • Shi’itie (Adjective) www.dictionary.com

  3. NUMBER OF ADHERENTS عدد من اتباع • 20% of the World Wide Islam population of 1.2 billion are Shiite Islam's • About 250,000,000 worldwide www.religoustolerance.org

  4. WHEN AND WHERE WAS SHIITE ISLAM ESTABLISHED?متى وأين كان الاسلام الشيعي المنشأ • Originated shortly after the death of Muhammad in 632 A.D. • Originated in Mecca www.mnsu.edu

  5. INFLUENTIAL PRACTITIONERS مؤثر الممارسين • Muhammad- Considered the last real Prophet. • Entire religion centers around Muhammad ALI- Muhammad’s son-in law and successor. Shiite’s believe that the successor of ALI should remain in the family of Muhammad or be chosen by Allah ( The Islamic God) www.mnsu.edu

  6. CLERGYرجال الدين Ayatollah or Grand Ayatollah- religious title for an advanced scholar in Islamic theology, specifically Shi’ism. A lifelong process of constantly studying Shi’ism Rudollah KhomeiniMohammed Hussein Fadlallah www.religoustolerance.org

  7. WOMEN IN CLERGYالمراه رجال الدين • Women in Clergy is very rare • Known as “Lady Mujtahideh” meaning Lady Ayatollah • Zohreh Sefati (Lady Ayatollah) • www.irps.ucsd.edu

  8. THE ECCLESIASTICAL LAW القانون الكنسي • The Quran- The Islamic Bible • www.religous tolerance.com

  9. HOLY DAYSالايام المقدسة • Ramadan- Occurs in the ninth month, when the Holy Quran was sent down from Heaven. • During this time they fast from sun up to sun down for one month • Al-Mubahila- former war against Christians • Festival of Ashurah- Mourning the death of Imam Hussein (grandson of mohammed) • Died while rebelling against Sunni Muslims • www.holidays.net

  10. COMMUNIONالجماعي • Zamzam: drinking the holy water in Mecca • Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca once during their life time www.experiencefestival.com

  11. BIRTH/AGE OF PUBERTYالميلاد (سن البلوغ • At birth parents shave their newborns head on the 7th day. • The weight of the newborns hair is equal to the weight of silver the parents are to give to charity. • Age of puberty • Males- 14 yrs of age • Females- 9 yrs of age www.islam.about.com www.al.shia.com

  12. BAPTISM التعميد • There is no formal baptism, however, there is a pilgrimage to Mecca called Hajj, that must be made once during their life in order to be a true Shiite. • www.mnsu.com

  13. MARRIAGE AND DEATH RITESطقوس الزواج والموت • Marriage is the foundation of society and family life. • It is critical that each spouse is of the same faith • Shiites believe that after death their soul either goes to “Garden of Bliss” (paradise) or burns in hell for eternity. • This is determined by the trials and tests that they endured their entire life. • Cremation is forbidden • In the “Garden of Bliss” all their desires will not only be met but exceeded. www.alshia.com

  14. REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A SHIITE المتطلبات يصبح الشيعي • Creed • State publicly that there is no God but Allah • Salut • Pray 5 times a day • Almsgiving • Give 1/40 of their income to needy • Ramadan • Fast for 1 month from sun up to sun down • Pilgramage • Go to Mecca 1 time during their life • Jihad • If need be, go to war to defend or spread religion www.mnsu.edu

  15. LOCATION OF THE MOST PEOPLE WHO PRACTICE THIS RELIGIONموقع اكثر الناس من ممارسة هذا الدين • Middle East, but specifically Iran www.mnsu.edu

  16. IS THIS RELIGION GROWING IN NUMBER?الدين؟أين ولماذا؟ • Islam is the 2nd largest religion in the world, about 21% of the worlds population are following the Islam faith, at the current rate of growth it will be the largest religion in the world some time in the 21st century. • www.religoustolerance.com

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