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A 3 page paper which examines whether or not the term “Mohammedanism” is a valid interpretation of Islam and considers the Muslim daily worship ritual and its significance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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for submission, and when applied to the religion itself, it means mans submission or acquiescence to the will of God ("What Does Islam Mean?" und4.html). The official word of
Islam was spread by its prophet, Mohammed, and all of the teachings in the holy book, Quran were personally approved by this man who was believed to be a direct
disciple of God, or Allah ("Introducing Islam" 01.htm). Today, one cannot conceptualize Islam without thinking of Mohammed, so profound was his impact. The prophet Mohammed shrewdly recognized that a
religion must be incorporated into mans everyday life in order to have any kind of positive or lasting influence. Therefore, he was especially concerned with the performance of rituals
which would reinforce the followers ties to Islam, and, consequently, to God. Along with the Quran, the required readings include Sunnah, which are the sayings and acts of Mohammed,
and collected stories of the prophets life, the Seerah ("Introducing Islam" 01.htm). With this trilogy, the Muslim follower could receive daily inspiration by reading about Mohammeds trials and tribulations,
perhaps imitating his service of God through example. The most important part of the Muslims daily worship ritual is the Salat (or Salah) prayer, which is designed to keep
him on a virtuous path by requiring him to communicate with God five times each day. In essence, the Salat is the renewal of mans covenant to submit to
the will of God, and to reinforce his need for His guidance ("The Concept of Worship in Islam" islam2.html). This daily connection between man and God is described in
the Quran this way: "You alone do we worship and to You alone do we turn for help. Guide us to the straight path (1:4-.5) ("The Concept of Worship in
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