Blog 2

Posted by: reccos14 on: February 12, 2012

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This past week of class, we discussed Mecca and the early life of Muhammad. I couldn’t help but continue to compare the Islamic history with Christian history because at many times, it is quite similar. Muhammad was met by the angel Gabriel and told to strengthen and call people by preaching there is “No God, but God.” He criticized many of the social practices, which caused many people to turn against him, however, with his merciful lifestyle, he was able to recruit a large group of followers, despite his own family turning against his beliefs.

I thought that although the reading was an overwhelming amount, it was very interesting, especially the articles for the quiz. I especially liked “The Arabian context of Muhammad’s life” because it was very interesting. Also, I thought it was interesting that he did not become a messenger until later in life. With that in mind, I wondered whether that could be me sometime in the future, but regardless, I still was able to relate to him as a human being.

One semi-related issue to Islam is the soccer riots in Egypt. These riots that broke out killed over 70 people, while many more were injured, and broke out due to political disagreements. I would assume that some of these political issues has to do with religion, but regardless, I don’t understand how people can just break out in war-like battles simply because they disagree with something. Especially, since Egypt has a large Muslim population, they should be treating people with mercy as Muhammad teaches, but instead they kill at a soccer game.

In response to studentsrockaroundtheworld regarding honor killing, I don’t understand where that idea ever comes from. I have read in news articles about terrorist bombings in the Middle-East that the terrorist will say something along the lines of, “Praise be Allah” before setting off the bomb. I don’t understand why they would claim to kill for Allah when they should be living a life of mercy. This is very strange to me, but they clearly are not religious people, despite what they claim.