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Muslims consider statues of religious figures to be a form of idolatry, and do not refer to themselves as Muhammadans for the same reason, as they feel that this term implies that they worship Muhammad.<ref>Schimmel, Annemarie. ''Islam: An Introduction''. State University of New York Press, 1992.</ref> | Muslims consider statues of religious figures to be a form of idolatry, and do not refer to themselves as Muhammadans for the same reason, as they feel that this term implies that they worship Muhammad.<ref>Schimmel, Annemarie. ''Islam: An Introduction''. State University of New York Press, 1992.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 14:03, December 17, 2008
Idolatry is the worship of idols. It is prohibited in the first commandment of the Decalogue.
Idolatry is considered by the Jewish and Christian faiths to be gravely sinful. Early Jews and Christians accepted martyrdom rather than comply with orders to commit idolatry.
Muslims consider statues of religious figures to be a form of idolatry, and do not refer to themselves as Muhammadans for the same reason, as they feel that this term implies that they worship Muhammad.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Schimmel, Annemarie. Islam: An Introduction. State University of New York Press, 1992.