1-Start your critical reflection paper with a question regarding to Islamic study(for choosing your question, you can review class lectures and readings) 2-Layout your thoughts, ideas, and responses t

JAHILIYAH  Yes and No.  If it means illiteracy, uncivilized, uncultured: it is not TRUE  In the Qur’an: in four places we see the term Jahiliyah that does not mean illiteracy or uncivilization. BUT YES IF:

 The society of the time of the Muhammad was rude, violent and unbalanced.  Even with all their gods, spirits, shrines, poets, kahins , and elegant tribal, they had no real belief in a transcendent source of personal meaning.  Assabiya : Powerful Group Feeling  Genealogy and Racism MOHAMMAD THE PERSON  Muhammad created human transformation with his characteristics such as kindness, decency and peace;  In the life of the Messenger of Allah, war was forbidden as much as it was possible.  His rules were based on peace. MUHAMMAD THE PROPHET  Muhammad call to be a prophet occurred after he had apparently become a highly disciplined spiritual seeker. That is the vision and the call to “RECITE!!!”  Angel Jibreel Speaks -Thrilling Quran Recitation – YouTube