This article comes from a larger research assignment, yet other parts have been redacted to displ... more This article comes from a larger research assignment, yet other parts have been redacted to display purely ethnographic research, which is exhibited in this article. This article sought to display ethnographic research on U.S. American male Islamic leaders and lay Muslims who hold differing worldviews and the concept of the ummah, thus revealing important but overlooked felt concerns by Muslims within Islam. The data was collected from interviews using formal audio recordings and additional masjid observations and placed into a transcript. Interviews were semi-formal, asking questions covering various worldview topics and then performing a comparative analysis using different methodologies from the dataset. The theses were incorrect and null, as differences in worldview beliefs were more associated with ethnic background and lived experiences, resulting in minor variations in the ethical implications of Islam and the challenges facing the ummah. The implication suggests that American male Muslims highly value community, believe in the sovereignty of God, fear judgment after death, assurance of paradise, prioritize stories, cleanliness, remembrance of God, justice, and peace within the Muslim community.
Adapted from the online version of the article, this concise field guide article can be accessed ... more Adapted from the online version of the article, this concise field guide article can be accessed through the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies website (https://www.zwemercenter.com). This article briefly analyzes ten shared rituals among the Abrahamic Faiths (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism). Each ritual is examined in concise paragraphs from the generalized perspective of each faith, necessitating brevity. The article aims to illustrate the commonly shared rituals among the Abrahamic faiths and to encourage a deeper exploration and dialogue of their significance.
This article comes from a larger research assignment, yet other parts have been redacted to displ... more This article comes from a larger research assignment, yet other parts have been redacted to display purely ethnographic research, which is exhibited in this article. This article sought to display ethnographic research on U.S. American male Islamic leaders and lay Muslims who hold differing worldviews and the concept of the ummah, thus revealing important but overlooked felt concerns by Muslims within Islam. The data was collected from interviews using formal audio recordings and additional masjid observations and placed into a transcript. Interviews were semi-formal, asking questions covering various worldview topics and then performing a comparative analysis using different methodologies from the dataset. The theses were incorrect and null, as differences in worldview beliefs were more associated with ethnic background and lived experiences, resulting in minor variations in the ethical implications of Islam and the challenges facing the ummah. The implication suggests that American male Muslims highly value community, believe in the sovereignty of God, fear judgment after death, assurance of paradise, prioritize stories, cleanliness, remembrance of God, justice, and peace within the Muslim community.
Adapted from the online version of the article, this concise field guide article can be accessed ... more Adapted from the online version of the article, this concise field guide article can be accessed through the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies website (https://www.zwemercenter.com). This article briefly analyzes ten shared rituals among the Abrahamic Faiths (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism). Each ritual is examined in concise paragraphs from the generalized perspective of each faith, necessitating brevity. The article aims to illustrate the commonly shared rituals among the Abrahamic faiths and to encourage a deeper exploration and dialogue of their significance.
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