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This group is following Pi as he explores Muslim teachings. They will relate words, phrases, quotes, symbols, etc. to the nature of god and how faith translates to life.

"I don't believe in religion. Religion is darkness." (pg34) Pi disagee's with the belief that Mr. Kumar has, but Pi does respect that he has a belief. Pi understands that some people may believe in different things, such as Hinduism, Christianity, or Muslim. Pi does have a problem with agnostics whom cannot deciede on what they believe in. (Davis H., Cole K., Chase K.) (Period 1)

" All Praise Allah"

//Blessed are those who honour God in all they do, who believe in the revelations of their Lord, and who worship // only their Lord. Blessed are those who, when they give to the poor, do so with hearts filled with awe, knowing that they will soon return to their Lord. Blessed are those who vie with one another for God's blessings; they will be foremost in receiving them. - Qur'an, Al-Mu'minun, Surah 23:57-61
 * Blessed Are They**

This quote comes from the book of Muslim. It shows what the Muslim religion is about.

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 * "O you who believe! seek assistance through patience and prayer; surely Allah is with the patient. (The __Cow 2.153 )"- quran**

"I challenge anyone to understand Islam, its spirit, and not to love it."

This is relating to Mr. Kumar being a Sufi, which is a Muslim mystic. He knows everything about the Muslim religion and is able to teach it very well. Pi is also wanting and eventually is considered to be a Muslim. Mr. Kumar is so knowlegeable in the Muslim faith that he helps Pi out tremedously and explains it all to him to help Pi become a Muslim. (Davis H., Cole K., Chase K.) (Period 1)


 * Muslim Focus Group-2nd Hour**


 * "Sometimes I got my majors mixed up. A number of my fellow religious-studies students, muddled agnostics who didn't know which way was up, who were in the thrall of reason, that fool's gold for the bright."(Pg.5)

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Pi is saying that the people who are studying Zoology with him are more willings to be more open minded, and think outside the box then his Religious-Studies students,who are more focused on that fool's gold of reason.


 * "A germ of religious exaltation, no bigger than a mustard seed, was sown in me and left to germinate. It has never stopped growing since that day."(Pg.59)

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Pi is explaining to us that religion is like a seed that is planted inside us that, as you grow it has nothing else to do but growand become a bigger more important part of your life. http://theblackcordelias.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/muslim_kids_praying.gif

The Muslim creed: "I believe in God; and in His Angels; and in His Scriptures; and in His Messengers; and in The Final Day; and in Fate, that Good and Evil are from God, and Resurrection after death be Truth. I testify that there is nothing worthy of worship but God; and I testify that Muhammad is His Messenger."



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http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/size:xlarge/view:main/2206567.jpg Peace Be apon Him (Muhammad) The main Prophet of the Islamic Religion

The Arabic term for the "animal" (i.e. haywan) in its only one appearance in the Qur'an means "the true life" rather than "animal" and refers to the life of those who were true believers after resurrection using a dual noun to connote satiety, encourage and emphasize that it is the life ambitions should seek and the pious ones should aim.

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Gluttony feeds on itself. The more that the appetite is indulged, the stronger it becomes - and the harder it is to control. But if the appetite is restrained, then it soon grows weak and feeble, and finally disappears altogether.

- Razi, "Kitab al-Muluki"

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A thief entered a Sufi�s house. He searched everywhere, but could find nothing worthy of stealing. He was about to leave in despair, when the Sufi awoke. Seeing the thief�s sad expression, the Sufi took the mat on which he was lying, and gave it to the thief. (Davis, chase, Cole)

- Sadi, "Gulistan"

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A true Muslim is the one who does not defame or abuse others; but the truly righteous becomes a refuge for humankind, their lives and their properties. (Davis, Chase, Cole)

- The Prophet Muhammad, as narrated by Abd'Allah bin Amr

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The words, "Praise be to Allah," are the easiest to recite, yet heaviest in balance and dearest to the Merciful. (Davis, Chase, Cole)

- The Prophet Muhammad, as reported by Abu Hurairah

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"If you take two steps twoards God, God runs to you." (p. 77)

This is something that the Muslim Mr. Kumar used to tell Pi. He is saying that if you believe in god, god will believe in you. This is a major theme in many religions and Islam specifically.(Davis, Chase, Cole)

The Symbol of Islam

"The Presence of God is the finest of rewards." (p. 80)

Pi states this quote while talking about his visit with the Muslim Mr. Kumar, however this quote applys to many religions. God is the protector of all, and the creator. His presence is greater than that of any human, creature or item.(Davis, Chase, Cole)

"He was a Sufi, a Muslim mystic. He sought fana, union with God, and his relationship with God was personal and loving."

This quote shows, at least for many people, how the Muslim relgion made your relationship with God very close. It was a religion that was very personal and means a lot to all muslims. (Davis, Chase, Cole)