Muslim

Communit
y
INTRODUCTION
Muslims have lived in Nepal for long period of time and have shared common
historical experiences with the Hindu majority, and as such have developed a
stronger identification with the Nepali state. We have cultural bonding among
Hindus and Muslim community, married hindus women’s identical ornaments
Sindur and Potes are being sold by muslim merchants. Their ancestors arrived in
Nepal from different parts of South Asia, Central Asia and Tibet during different
epochs. Nepali historians believe that the first Muslims settled in Kathmandu during
King Ratna Malla's reign in the late 15th century. Kashmiri traders were probably
the first Muslims to arrive.
The community numbers 971,056, about 4.4% of the total population of Nepal (as
of 2019). Most of the Muslim community live in the Terai region, while the other
4% are in the city of Kathmandu, Gorkha and the western hills.
In a current business scenario many Nepali youth are working in middle East
countries & other countries practicing islam law. In an organization muslim
employees can bring their ideas with muslim core value which can be beneficial for
the organization.
SOCIAL CUSTOMS
There are a few key traits that seem to be engrained throughout the multitude of
Muslim culture and world views spanning global. The custom and behavior of
Muslim and much of the Persian world is to shake hands on meeting chat a bit and
shake hands again on leave-even if you meet ten times a day. If sitting, rise when
shaking hands as well as when an esteemed person enters a room.
As Muslim custom and behavior condense the outward display of affection between
male friends. One may see, Muslim culture even officials and military officers,
holding hands as they walk together or otherwise converse with one another. If an
individual Muslim culture does not touch you, He does not like you or he may be
trying to restrain himself because you are not used to being touched. A full body
embrace, accompanied with hugging should not be initiated until you are sure that
the Muslim is a close friend. If the Muslim initiated it, participate and consider.
Ancient custom governs these interactions. To western eyes, profuse greeting
Inquiries about health and well being. Often take up inordinate amount of time but it
is important in establishing friendly relation. However, It is insulting to ask about a
Muslim’s wife or another female family member. Eye contact during discussion
often long and direct is important. Staring is not necessarily rude(expect gazing at
women).
CLOTHING & FOOD PREFERENCE
Muslim community is very different community than others. Muslim people eat
only that type of food which was define by Quran. In our society, muslim people
also follows the Quaran as others. According to Quaran, muslim people will eat only
permitted food (halal) and will not eat or drink anything that mentioned restricted
(haram). Halal food requires that Allah’s name is invoked at the time the animal is
killed. For example; they take lamb, beef, goat and chicken as halal and kill them
and offers a prayrer. According to the Quaran, muslim people will not eat that type
of meat in which the animals that die of themselves, blood and the meat of pigs.

Muslim people wear different kinds of clothes than others

religion. Muslim people wear various type of clothes like;
men wear egal, shemagh, thobe and women wear burka,
niqab, chador but in our society, muslim people do not wear
these type of clothes. In my society, muslim people wear
simple type of clothes like; men wear kurtha and special
kind of hat called Taqiyan and women wear simple type of
clothes like; men wear kurtha and special kind of hat called
Taqiyan and women wear women’s kurtha, suruwal and they
wear scarf called dopatta in their head.
POLITICAL BELIEFS/ SYSTEMS
Political aspects of Islam are derived from the Quran, the Sunnah (the sayings and
living habits of Muhammad), Muslim history, and elements of political movements
outside Islam.Traditional political concepts in Islam include leadership by elected or
selected successors to the Prophet known as Caliphs, (Imamate for Shia); the
importance of following Islamic law or Sharia; the duty of rulers to seek Shura or
consultation from their subjects; and the importance of rebuking unjust rulers.
A significant change in the Islamic world was the abolition of the Ottoman caliphate
in 1924. In the 19th and 20th century, common Islamic political theme has been
resistance to Western imperialism and enforcement of Sharia through democratic or
militant struggle. The defeat of Arab armies in the Six-Day War, the end of Cold
War and collapse of the Soviet Union with the end of communism as a viable
alternative has increased the appeal of Islamic movements such as Islamism, Islamic
fundamentalism and Islamic democracy, especially in the context of popular
dissatisfaction with secularist ruling regimes in the Muslim world.
RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL BELIEFS
Belief also termed as ‘Iman' by Muslims is in a way acceptance to God as the
creator of the universe. It is a spectacle to view the world and ourselves in relation
to the creator .Belief is an attitude , mindset and a particular worldview that helps to
see that world in a different way. Muslim belief that they are well directed towards
the motive of life with the help of Allah.
Religious beliefs:
Belief of Koran or Qur'an:
Qur'an is believed as the last revealed scripture
sent by God himself.it is the speech of God
revealed in the Arabic language to Muhammad
during his mission of twenty three years. The
Qur'an emphasizes moral, ethical and spiritual
values with the aim of establishing justice for
everyone. The Sunnah is a record of
Muhammad’s words and deeds. The Sunnah is
used to help interpret the Koran. Koran is not
written from the point of view of people but it’s
seen as the actual word of God.
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Six major beliefs of Muslims:
1. Belief in one God (Allah).
2. Belief in the Angel’s.
3. Belief in the holy books sent to all the prophets including
Torah that was revealed to prophet Moses, Bible that was
revealed to the prophet Jesus and Qur’an (Koran) that was
revealed to the prophet Muhammad.
4. Belief in all the prophets sent by God including Noah, Abraham. Wishmael,
Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad. Although Muslims believe in the
way Christian do.
5. Belief in the day of judgment and life after death. The best reward for
performing good deeds is getting closer to God.·
6. Belief in divine decree. This means that God is all
powerful and nothing can happen without his permission
however, he has given human beings freedom to close
whether to be good or bad. In the end everyone will be
questioned about how they lived in this life.
RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL BELIEFS CONTINUE…
And the following Five Pillars are guides them for daily life for putting the beliefs
of Muslims into practice.
1. Shahadah (declaration of faith)
2. Salat (ritual prayer)
3. Zaleah (alms tax)
4. Sawn (fasting)
5. Haji (pilgrimage)
Social beliefs:
• Equality: the equality of all Muslims in emphasized repeatedly throughout the
Qur’an.
• Individual responsibilities: every Muslim is accountable to his creator for what
he himself does or fails to do as well as for others for when he may be
accountable and things he has control over.
• Forbearance and forgiveness: can be predicated on knowledge awareness and
truth. It depends on the believes recognition and acceptance of what he has
done. And his genuine repentance with an intent not to repeat the mishdeed.
ETHNIC VALUES AND LAWS
The ethnic value and ethical system in Islam is presented in light of shariah- the
Islamic social/legal system. According to Islam, whatever leads to welfare of the
individual or society is morally good and whatever is injurious is morally bad. The
ethical system prescribed in Islam is eternally divine and forms the foundation of an
Islamic society. Islamic ethics prescribe its followers to zealously guard their
behavior, words, thoughts, and intentions and observe certain norms and moral
codes in their family affairs; in dealings with relatives, neighbors, and friends; in
their business transactions; in their social affairs; and in private and public life.
The unique feature of the Islamic ethical system is that it permeates all spheres and
fields of human life. Islam also has its own distinctive value-based ethical system
for business dealings. It prescribes certain specific guidelines governing business
ethics, which are dictated primarily by the notion of halal (lawful or permitted) and
haram (unlawful or prohibited) as per Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh). This chapter
explores the ethical system in Islam, which is essentially a reflection of the divine
commandments and guideline for the right and wrong and enumerates the general
ethical rules of business conduct.
Muslim law connected with Sharia law; Sharia law comes from a combination of
sources including the Qur'an (the Muslim holy book), the Hadith (sayings and
conduct of the prophet Muhammad) and fatwas(the rulings of Islamic scholars).
Many people, including Muslims, misunderstand Sharia.
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