Questions about Islam for an African Hist

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Hello, 
In my African History class we are talking about how Islam has shaped and Influenced African culture and traditions. I am posting the information we need to get from those in the islamic faith. I appreciate all the insight into this beautiful religion.

Please interview a member of the Muslim Faith and interview
them to get the first hand information about the meaning about the meaning of
these Arabic names, the influences of Islam on African culture, and also role
that Uthman dan Fodio played in bringing Islamic transformation in Northern
Nigeria and the whole of the Islamic faith in Africa.

What are the meanings of these words?

1.       Islam 

2.       Dar al-sulh

3.       Dar al-Islam

4.       Dar al-kufr

5.       Dar al-Harb

6.       Hijra

7.       Jibril

8.       Sharia

9.       Jihad

10.   Muezin

11.   Ulama

12.   Umma

13.   Sunna

14.   Kafir al-Kufar

15.   Moslem

Islam in North and East Africa has been influenced by
African art and culture in different ways. To what extent has Islamic architecture,
traditions, art, weaving and sculpture influence African culture?  Discuss with examples.

Studying about Islam in Northern Nigeria reminds us the kind
of conflicts that exsist between Christians and Muslims in Sudan.  Tracing the background of the Jihad and the religious, sociocultural
reforms in Northern Nigeria, discuss the role that Uthman dan Fodio played in
bringing transformation within African Islam.

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gchiappazzi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Starter Female Joined: 09 April 2012 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote gchiappazzi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Questions about Islam for an African Hist Posted: 09 April 2012 at 10:45am
	Hello, In my African History class we are talking about how Islam has shaped and Influenced African culture and traditions. I am posting the information we need to get from those in the islamic faith. I appreciate all the insight into this beautiful religion. Please interview a member of the Muslim Faith and interview them to get the first hand information about the meaning about the meaning of these Arabic names, the influences of Islam on African culture, and also role that Uthman dan Fodio played in bringing Islamic transformation in Northern Nigeria and the whole of the Islamic faith in Africa. What are the meanings of these words? 1. Islam 2. Dar al-sulh 3. Dar al-Islam 4. Dar al-kufr 5. Dar al-Harb 6. Hijra 7. Jibril 8. Sharia 9. Jihad 10. Muezin 11. Ulama 12. Umma 13. Sunna 14. Kafir al-Kufar 15. Moslem Islam in North and East Africa has been influenced by African art and culture in different ways. To what extent has Islamic architecture, traditions, art, weaving and sculpture influence African culture? Discuss with examples. Studying about Islam in Northern Nigeria reminds us the kind of conflicts that exsist between Christians and Muslims in Sudan. Tracing the background of the Jihad and the religious, sociocultural reforms in Northern Nigeria, discuss the role that Uthman dan Fodio played in bringing transformation within African Islam.

semar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Male Islam Joined: 11 March 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1830	Post Options Post Reply Quote semar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 April 2012 at 11:49pm
	Salam/peace, I am not scholar nor speak Arabic, but here what I thought: What are the meanings of these words? 1. Islam: peace/submission 2. Dar al-sulh: country/teritory of non muslim that have peace treaty with muslim 3. Dar al-Islam: muslim country 4. Dar al-kufr: non muslim country 5. Dar al-Harb: Country/teritory that make war with msulim 6. Hijra: migration (prophet muahammad and his followers' migration from makkah to madinah to avoid the prsecution by mkan people) 7. Jibril: angel gabriel 8. Sharia: (islamic) law 9. Jihad: strive for the goodness) 10. Muezin: who for salah (islamic prayer) 11. Ulama: scholar (of Islam) 12. Umma: (muslim) community 13. Sunna: the prophet muhammad's tradition (what did he say,do) 14. Kafir al-Kufar (non muslim) 15. Moslem (who ebrace Islam) Islam in North and East Africa has been influenced by African art and culture in different ways. To what extent has Islamic architecture, traditions, art, weaving and sculpture influence African culture? Discuss with examples. Studying about Islam in Northern Nigeria reminds us the kind of conflicts that exsist between Christians and Muslims in Sudan. Tracing the background of the Jihad and the religious, sociocultural reforms in Northern Nigeria, discuss the role that Uthman dan Fodio played in bringing transformation within African Islam. [/QUOTE]
	Salam/Peace, Semar "We are people who do not eat until we are hungry and do not eat to our fill." (Prophet Muhammad PBUH) "1/3 of your stomach for food, 1/3 for water, 1/3 for air"

abuayisha Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Muslim Joined: 05 October 1999 Location: Los Angeles Status: Offline Points: 5105	Post Options Post Reply Quote abuayisha Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 April 2012 at 12:34pm
	Allah reward you Semar.