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Islam:  Its Life and Values
Islam:  Its Life and Values
Context – Pagan Arab Culture
Clan Blood Feuds
Values:  clan loyalty, honor and valor
Muhammad a member of leading (ruling) merchant clan Quraysh
Current Name – Hashemite
Ref:  Sharif – descendant of Muhammad
Divisive effect on the Arab people
Context – Pagan Arab Culture
Many idols, nature gods (“animism”)
Qa`ba – shrine built by Abraham
now filled with idols
Context – Pagan Arab Culture
Constant clan fighting
Raiders on the desert caravans
Islam:  Its Life and Values
Call as a Prophet
Islam:  Its Life and Values
Influences and Values
Influences and Values
Monophysite Views
Influences and Values
Islam:  Its Life and Values
"Five Pillars – Universal Foundations"
Five Pillars – Universal Foundations
"Other Beliefs"
Other Beliefs
"Other Beliefs"
Other Beliefs
"Other Beliefs"
Other Beliefs
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