ep7- Islam "core principals"
Channel: One Body Service: one show
Date: 2016-07-06

source: http://renegademind.co/

3-7-2016 Show Notes

"You have the power over your mind- not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."
-Marcus Aurelius 

During this episode we covered the 5 pillars of Islam

In order for us (Westerners) to understand Islamism, we must develop a basic understanding of the core belief structure of Islam. Don't be surprised by the overlap of other Abrahamic belief systems (Judaism, Christianity). 

These core beliefs where a brilliant system for Abrahamic people to follow and govern themselves by. Islam and Christianity are branches of the Hebrew Abrahamic belief system. The difference is merely interpretations. 

This discussion is a tool to help understand how the mind of ro (ruthless opponent) who is also a follower of a drc (destructive religious cult) can manipulate the words of others to their advantage.     

The 5 pillars of are the basic ritual acts mandatory for every Muslim believer to follow. 

Both Sunni and Shia agree on the details of these ritual habits of thinking.

5 acts of Islam summarized in plain English:
Faith= Shadah (Arabic)
Prayer= Salat (Arabic)
Giving= Zakat (Arabic)
Fasting= Sawm (Arabic)
Pilgrimage= Hajj (Arabic) 

What do these words means?
Faith:
  modern usage- a strong belief in a supernatural power/powers that control human destiny.
  original meaning- fidere (Latin) to trust.

Prayer:
  modern usage- the act of communicating with a deity.
  original meaning- precare (Latin) ask earnestly, beg, entreat.

Giving:
  modern usage- being the cause/source of.
  original meaning- yeve (middle English) that which is offered, often as tribute.

Fasting:
  modern usage- abstaining from food.
  original meaning- fast (proto-Germanic) confirm, pledge. 

Pilgrimage:
  modern usage- a journey to a sacred place.
  original meaning- hagh (Hebrew) a gathering.

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