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Religions in the UAE
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Religions in the UAE
Jaden Brand
Overview:
1. Islamic Religion
2. Inclusivity vs. Exclusivity
3. Eductation System
4. Religion & Art
5. Review and PCN
Overview
The Islamic Religion
Islam: Religion
Muslim: Participant
- Islam is official religion of UAE (predominantly Sunni)
- Most crimes committed result in either imprisonment or hefty fines
Photot Credit: www.wikipedia.com
Law System:
Sharia Law
- Qur'an
- Sunnah Scriptures
- Records of prophet Muhammad
Law System
Specific Laws:
Specifc Laws
- PDA
- Cohabitation,
- Modest dressing
- Alcohol consumption and drugs
- Music/dancing
- Privacy(photos)
- Public holidays
- Ramadan: March 22- April 21
Inclusivity/ Exclusivity
- Abrahamic Family House
- Abrahamic relgions: Islam, Christianity, Judaism
- Judaism and Christianity
Inclusivity vs.
Exclusivity
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Other Religions
Exclusivity
- Judaism: Unrecognized as religion, as Israel and UAE were not on good terms
- Abhramic Accords
- New Developments with Judaism
Examples from other relgions: other religions are allowed to privately practice but not to publically preach or use social media
- Christianity and Evangelism
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Abrahamic Family House:
- Jewish Synagogue: Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue
- Islamic Mosque : Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque
- Catholic Church: St. Francis Church
- Jewish schools and Catholic schools
Inclusivity
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Religion and Education
Religion within Education
Regardless of Public or Private School:
- All students are required to take a national social studies class which includes the teachings of Islam
- Homeschooling is growing popularity:
- Expats make up the majority of the UAE
- School rates are rising, expat packages are descreasing
- UAE growing more tolerant of religions brings more people from other religions
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Public/Private Schooling:
Public/Private Schools
- Public Schooling:
- Only Islamic practices are taught
- Private Schooling:
- Non- Muslim schools exists, students are not forced to practice Islamic rituals
- 5 Catholic Schools across UAE
- Jewish and Christian schools are emerging
Religion & Art
Religion within Art
Abu Dhabi Louvre
- Artists from differing countries and religions
National Pavillion (Venice Biennale)
- Ties between Italy & UAE
Various art forms
- Jewelry Designers
- Painters
- Architects
Abu Dhabi Louvre
Louvre
Depictions from various religious tests:
- Gothic Bible
- Qur'an
- Torah
Louvre Purpose/ History:
- Celebration of artists
- Unity, harmony, peace
- Bringing cultures and religions together
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Chama Mechtaly
Chama Mechtaly
Morrocan Jewelry Designer:
- Jewish and Islamic roots
- Jewelry combines both
- Founder of Moors & Saints
Project combining Israel and UAE:
- calligraphy writers, clebrating a time when both Arabic and Hebrew was developed in close proximity
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Review + PCN
- "Middle East region as a whole isn't very safe for Christians, lots of religious persecution"
- There are limits, but not necessarily dangerous
- Modernized culture
- Inclusivity, constantly adapting and tolerant
Review and PCN
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Clarke, Kelly. “Why More UAE Parents Are Homeschooling Their Kids.” Khaleej Times. Khaleej Times, November 21, 2016. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/education/why-more-uae-parents-are-homeschooling-their-kids. (Accessed September 15, 2022).
Cocks, Anna Somers. “Louvre Abu Dhabi Embraces All Religions and Displays the Complexity of the World's Mind.” The Art Newspaper - International art news and events. The Art Newspaper - International art news and events, September 28, 2021. https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2017/11/08/louvre-abu-dhabi-embraces-all-religions-and-displays-the-complexity-of-the-worlds-mind. (Accessed September 15, 2022).
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Spiro, Amy. “UAE Reveals Progress on Interfaith Complex to House Synagogue, Mosque, Church.” The Times of Israel. The Times of Israel, June 16, 2021. https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-reveals-progress-on-interfaith-complex-to-house-synagogue-mosque-church/. (Accessed September 15, 2022).
“St. Joseph's School, Abu Dhabi.” St. Mary's Group of Schools. Accessed September 15, 2022. https://smgeducation.org/st-josephs-school-abu-dhabi#:~:text=School%2C%20Abu%20Dhabi-,St.,Roman%20Catholic%20Church%20to%20Arabia. (Accessed September 15, 2022).
Staff, Jewish Press. “With 2 New Schools There's No Denying It: UAE Is Becoming More Jewish.” The Jewish Press JewishPresscom. Jewish Press, November 30, 2020. https://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/theres-no-denying-it-uae-is-becoming-more-jewish/2020/11/30/. (Accessed September 15, 2022).
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