WEEK 3: Surahs 100-109, 500-word essay

Read and anaylze the contents of the following surahs. Post your thoughts on at least 4 of them. Next, write a brief essay (500-word essay) on a common theme you discover:

SOURCE: Thomas Irving, The Quran

Surah 100 — “The Charger”

Surah 101 — “The Stunning Blow” or “The Disaster”

Surah 102 — “Competition”

Surah 103 — ” Eventide” or “The Epoch”

Surah 104 — “The Gossipmonger”

Surah 105 — “The Elephant”

Surah 106 — “Quraysh”

Surah 107 — “Almsgiving”

Surah 108 — “Plenty”

Surah 109 — “Disbelievers”

Your essay must be concise, cohesive, and edited . The due date is Friday 9/29/06 midnight.

 

WEEK 2: What is Islam?

Based on information  gathered from the online videos, comment on the following aspects of Islam:

i.  origin

ii. message

iii. cultural context

iv. pillars

v. belief system

vi. vision of society

All essays/responses are due on Sunday 9/24 midnight.

 

WEEK I: Surahs 110 — 114 Discussions

In about 500 words provide a systematic and holistic comment on the five surahs:

Surah 114: “Mankind”; Surah 113: “Dawn”; Surah 112: “Sincerity” Or [God’s Oneness]; Surah 111: “The Flame” [or “Palm Fiber]; Surah 110: “[Divine ] Support”

DUE DATE: Sunday 9/18/06 MIDNIGHT

 

WEEK 1: THE QURAN — Al Fatihah Commentary

SURAH : Al Fatihah (#1)
In light of your own cultural and religious background, comment on the following surah (Al Fatihah);

In name of God, the Mercy Giving, the Merciful!

Praise be to God. Lord of the Universe

the Mercy-giving, the Merciful!

Ruler on the Day of Repayment!

You do we worship and you do we call for help,

Guide us along the Straight Road,

the road of whom you have favored, and with whom you are not angry, and who are Lost

AMEN