Made available in DSpace on 2016-07-27T13:49:28Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 NIDAL AHMAD YASSIN.pdf: 746099 bytes, checksum: 3d4f582f44a11a4dae05e9a226bd7774 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007-12-03 / This is a study about the Islam, which used a translated version of the Qur an for the Portuguese language by Samir El Hayek. A discussion has been carried out about the spelling used in the reference to Islam with the purpose to get closer to the original Arabic language. The reader will have the opportunity to learn not only aspects of the Islam in an attempt to understand what makes Al Qur an still relevant after fourteen centuries of existence, but also the secret which allows an easy adjustment of this religion in the most varied and eclectic communities. In order to achieve this purpose the process of foundation of the Islam will be introduced, as well as the context and biography of the prophet Muhammad as a charismatic man as proposed by Max Weber; as a politician, once he becomes the first ruler of the Arabian Peninsula; as a warrior when he leads the muslim army in the conflicts which emerged in the face of the new religion. This study also, discusses his acting in the building of Islam through the source of faith books for the muslims, Al Qur an and Sunna. These books are full of symbolic language and rites which are believed to be responsible for the easy expansion of this religion. We also present the division generated by different interpretations of the sources of Islam, which opposes followers of Sunna and followers of Ali. At this stage of this study it is possible to understand how muslim communities deal with problems which emerge in their societies. A process which respects the principles of Al Qur an and the teachings of Sunna in the search of Umma social balance. / Trata-se de um estudo sobre o Islam, para o qual utilizou-se a versão do Qur an traduzida para a língua portuguesa por Samir El Hayek. Realizou-se discussão acerca da grafia utilizada com referência ao Islam com o propósito de se chegar ao mais próximo do original em língua árabe. O leitor tem a oportunidade não só de conhecer aspectos do Islam na tentativa de compreender o que faz com que Al Qur an se apresente com a relevância devida após catorze séculos de existência, bem como qual o segredo que permite a fácil adaptação desta religião nas mais variadas e ecléticas comunidades. Diante disso, é apresentado o processo de fundação do Islam, direcionando a investigação científica para o contexto e a biografia do profeta Muhammad como homem carismático tal qual propõe Max Weber; como político, ao se tornar o primeiro governante da Península Arábica; como guerreiro na liderança do exército muçulmano nos enfrentamentos que surgiram em face da nova religião, atuando pela edificação do Islam, através dos livros, fonte de fé para o muslim, Al Qur an e Sunna. Estas são obras de linguagem simbólica e ritos que se acredita serem responsáveis pela fácil expansão da religião. A discussão abre espaço à cisão gerada pela interpretação das fontes do Islam, que opõem principalmente seguidores da Sunna e seguidores de Ali. Nesta etapa, conhece-se a maneira com que lidam as comunidades islâmicas em relação aos problemas que surgem na sociedade, prática esta que prestigia os princípios do Qur an e os ensinamentos da Sunna na busca do equilíbrio social da Umma.

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Magister Philosophiae - MPhil / The Arabic language is a means by which the culture, beliefs and myths of Arabic speaking communities in the world can be understood. The ability to communicate, read and write in the Arabic language, can be used to research, read and write about the customs, traditions, folklore, habits, poetry, music, history and literature of the people where Arabic is considered the mother tongue The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (act 200 of 1993) states that 11 every person shall have the right to use the language and to participate in the cultural life of his or her choice" (p 16 (31)). The Constitution further states that " no person shall be unfairly discriminated against, directly or indirectly, and, without derogating from the The existence, respect and promotion of the Arabic language has been enshrined in the South African Constitution. Arabic is recognised as a language used by communities in South Africa even though it is mainly used for religious and ceremonial functions at this point in time. In 1993 I started teaching at Cravenby Secondary School, (Sub. A to Std. 10). During that year I did not teach the Arabic language. I, however, enquired from teachers regarding their teaching approach of the Arabic language. I also questioned the pupils about their opinion towards the language and the approach used by teachers. The overwhelming response by the pupils was that they had to learn the meaning of words in isolation and out of context.