Religion And Its Significance Role In Human Life Lecture 1 PDF
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This lecture explores the definition, reasons for existence, and significance of religion in human life. It highlights different perspectives on religion and its importance, from its role in guiding ethical values to its impact on individuals and society.
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Religion And Its Significance Role In Human Life Lecture 1 Learning objectives Religion: Definition Reasons for its existence Significance and role in human life Religion Religion is sincerity. ‘We said ‘To whom? The Prophet said: ‘...
Religion And Its Significance Role In Human Life Lecture 1 Learning objectives Religion: Definition Reasons for its existence Significance and role in human life Religion Religion is sincerity. ‘We said ‘To whom? The Prophet said: ‘To Allah, his book, his messenger, the leaders of the Muslims and to their common people.’ Meaning of Religion The meaning of religion is belief in, worship of, obedience to a supernatural power, powers considered to be divine to have control over human destiny. Definition of Religion Religion is a way of life (one which embraces a total world view, creation ethical demand and certain social practices) that refuses to accept the secular(non religious) view that sees human life as nothing more than complex bundles of atoms in an ultimately meaningless universe. Definition of Religion As the civilization progressed the human beings adopted laws and ethics in their personal and social lives. These rules and principals whether divine or developed by various philosophers and Holy men have been recognized as religion. Reasons for its Existence Need and its importance: This is a fact that religion is the basic need of every human beings, and our life cannot be completed without it. Man has always adopted some principles of religion in his life and all the world thinkers highlight its importance Reasons for its Existence Evolution of Religion: To get the success stage by stage and step by step from manmade gods concepts to reach divine guidance. Religious concept: Guidance provided by Allah through his Prophets. Reasons for its Existence Requirement of Religion: The natural urge As a human necessity for ethical values As a universal truth for all nations Foremost need of human society Revealed religions and guidelines for mankind (Islam, Christian and Jews) Un-revealed religion and their followers (Hinduism and Buddhism) SLO’S To recall the student, develop a better understanding of Religion. To underline the significance of Religion. To match the role of religion in human life.