Islam students at LUC

Aside from all the negotiating and constant back and forth shouting that went on for our final in last weeks class, I learned that I really enjoyed the course and what it offers. In my Environmental ethics class I learned about the attitudes that world religions have towards the environment. We briefly covered Islam, but [...]

Last week in class we discussed some interesting topics of the Muslim religion. I’d say the one that had me thinking the most was the one about the different levels of spirituality that one can achieve. Even though I am not a Muslim I still found myself comparing to where I would be considered on [...]

We did not have a class last week. I went home instead and spent Easter with my family. It was a great time since I was able to also catch up with some friends and get ahead with some school work. In my Environmental ethics class, we are now discussing how different religions act towards [...]

In response to yolomotto’s “44444…” on the illuminati, I find it very interesting how you relate Dajjal and illuminati. I was not aware of the Dajjal until you mentioned it so I decided to look it up and learn a little more. Ive watched some of the illuminati’s videos and haven’t really sided with them. [...]

In response to therealgretchenweiners, I also believe that it is a great thing and a lighter note for Saudi Arabia to take part in the 2012 London Olympic Games. It really is a big step for another way to celebrate possible awards and it is an achievement in its self. As well as justice, freedom, [...]

Last week in class we first split into groups and attempted to put the given blob of information into paragraphs, it was quite challenging. Shortly after we began to watch a documentary that consisted of religion in the streets and how it has affected a certain group of people that call their organization ceasefire. The [...]

Last week we did not have class. The readings that were due week were Chittick/Murata and Rumi/Barks. I found the reading in the Rumi book the most interesting due to the way it is in poetry form and the message that comes across. It is a style of writing that is not as popular as [...]

In last weeks class, we finished up watching the movie Mooz-lum. The message was similar to the first movie we watched together. The Muslim community has been heavily abused by Americans since 9/11, yet it is absolutely unfair to do such a thing when only a selected amount were involved. I definitely liked the movie [...]

In last week’s class, our class learned about the successors of Muhammad and about the sources of their guidance. We then discussed how scripture plays a role in society and is needed in the world. I’d say the most debated topic was “if Adam was the first human on Earth?” The reading of Mattson due [...]

In the last Thursday’s class, I brought a soccer recruit to one of the best courses in Loyola history, and he loved it. We learned about the encounters with the Qurash, the pilgrimage, and more on Muhammad up until his death. What I found most interesting was the amnesty Muhammad offers and the previous options [...]