Wasiful Fahim's Observation Report by Wasiful Fahim https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007 I will virtually observe the tradition of Sunni Muslim tradition. en-us 2020-12-01 02:17:05 UTC 2026-01-03 06:20:56 UTC hello@padlet.com What type of religious community did you choose to virtually visit? wfahim1 https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974198885 1. https://youtu.be/bP4zBaA-4EQ?t=5981
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_cmi9Nx20I&list=PLyXjgVVqYsklBPGaTLQJ5eTy3O2ikNzVw]]> 2020-12-01 02:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974198885 Are there specialized roles for participants? Who is present? What actions do they perform? wfahim1 https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974199834 What is the organization of the religious meeting? Are there specific parts to it? What, if any, texts and music are used?]]> 2020-12-01 02:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974199834 Sunni Muslims wfahim1 https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974299319 Teachings - They believe that Muhammad was the final prophet and he was chosen by Allah to deliver the final messages to humans. Allah is one and only god. Only Allah should be worshiped.
Historical Development - The Sunni Islam developed over the argument of the succession of Muhammad in the year 632 A.D.
Way of life - Sunni Muslims believe in the 5 pillars of Islam. They believe that there's no god other than Allah and Mohammad is the messenger. Muslims prays 5 times a day. They give out charity which is known as zakat. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast for 1 month straight. Once someone hits puberty, they are required to fast. They celebrate 2 Eid. ]]> 2020-12-01 03:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974299319 wfahim1 https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974778922 For the 1st link, I virtually visited a press Conference, in Mumbai, India, which was recorded on 2nd of Dec, 2007. ]]> 2020-12-01 08:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974778922 wfahim1 https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974793947 For the 2nd link, I visited the Islamic Society of Baltimore, aka "ISB" which heard from my Muslim friends. ]]> 2020-12-01 08:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974793947 wfahim1 https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974811647 For the 3rd link, I watched the live streamed press conference playlist which ISB held on weekly bases ]]> 2020-12-01 08:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974811647 1 wfahim1 https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974924936 In this event, there were 70 thousand people in attendance while the preacher named Zakir Naik is explaining why Islam is the solution for humanities future. For the first half of the video, he gives a lecture of his perspective and his reasoning behind his argument for Islam. The second half of the video, he allows people from the crowd to line up and ask questions. Zakir Naik prefers for the non Muslims to speak first and only 1 question per person. He uses the Quran to cite his answers and to backup his point on the lecture. ]]> 2020-12-01 09:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/974924936 2 wfahim1 https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/975134373 The Islamic Society of Baltimore was established in 1969. Everything takes place in Masjid Al-Rahmah located in Catonsville, MD. "ISB aspires to be the anchor of a growing Muslim community with diverse backgrounds, democratically governed, relating to one another with inclusiveness and tolerance, and interacting with neighbors in an Islamic exemplary manner. ISB’s vision is to be a model Muslim community that fosters inclusiveness, vibrancy, education, and creativity for the future generations of Muslims" (“About Us – Islamic Society of Baltimore”). ]]> 2020-12-01 11:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/975134373 2 citation wfahim1 https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/975229866 “About Us – Islamic Society of Baltimore.” Isb.org, 2020, isb.org/about/.]]> 2020-12-01 12:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/975229866 3 wfahim1 https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/975352239 In these press conferences, there are 1 to 2 preachers on stage talking about different subject related to Islam. They ask the crowds questions and listen to their answers. Someone can also ask question to the speaker. This kind of interaction is present throughout almost all the videos. It is captured as a livestream and uploaded for the community to see if they are not able to attend it at the Mosque.]]> 2020-12-01 13:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/975352239 Citation wfahim1 https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/975710906 “Teachers Guide - Muslims | Teacher Center | FRONTLINE | PBS.” Pbs.org, 2014, www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/muslims/beliefs.html.
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]]> 2020-12-01 14:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/975710906 wfahim1 https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/975763749 ISB offer services such as zakat, clean slate classes, community health clinic, funeral services and much more. They have programs which are: covid funds, Zakat-ul-fitr, astronomy club, club scouts and girl scouts. They offer education inside their mosque such as: k-12 school, Quran academy, nursery, community learning center and Sunday school. There are various ways that participants in the community can get involved. They can subscribe to the mailing list, register to become a member and join the community connection. They have prayer calendar which can help you keep you up to date on the current prayer time which changes everyday. Participants can download ISB app on their phone for quick information. You can also sign up to volunteer when ISB holds their weekly events to get involved. ]]> 2020-12-01 14:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wfahim1/007/wish/975763749