Reference no: EM133831893

Assignment:

Theology

From the perspective of Islam, who ... or what ... is "god"? You might consider the Muslim concept of "Allah," the "Shahadah", the Sufi concept of "fana," etc.

Teleology

From the perspective of Islam, what is the goal of religion? You might consider the literal meaning of "Islam" and "Muslim", the Five Pillars of Islam, the Sufi concept of "fana," the concept of Sharia, the Muslim concept of "paradise," etc.

Soteriology

From the perspective of Islam, what is the solution to "the problem"? You might consider the literal meaning of "Islam" and "Muslim," the "Five Pillars" of Islam, the role of the Qur'an, etc.

Hamartology

From the perspective of Islam, what is the basic problem which religion addresses? You might consider the Muslim concept of "Allah," the Shahadah, the role of the Qur'an, the Muslim concept of Sharia, the spiritual goals of Sufism, etc.

Ethics and Morality

How does Islam establish moral or ethical standards? You might consider the role of the Qur'an, the concept of "Zakat", the practice of fasting, the Muslim understanding of "Sharia," etc.

Anthropology

From the perspective of Islam, what does it mean to be "human"? You might consider the literal meaning of the terms "Islam" and "Muslim," etc.

Metaphysics

From the perspective of Islam, what is the nature of "reality"? You might consider the Muslim concept of "Paradise," the Muslim idea of "Alllah," the expression of Muslim ideals in art and architecture, etc.

Epistemology

From the perspective of Islam, how can human beings gain "knowledge"? You might consider the role of the prophet Mohammed, the role of the Qur'an, etc.