Bill Summary
This resolution recognizes Islam as one of the major religions of the world and highlights its beliefs and practices. It also acknowledges the contributions of Islam to science, art, and social justice. The resolution promotes tolerance and understanding of the Islamic faith and its followers, and encourages solidarity with the Muslim community in the US and around the world. It also emphasizes that Islam is a way of life and outlines the five pillars of the faith. Overall, this legislation aims to promote recognition and respect for the Islamic faith and its followers.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could affect the Muslim community by recognizing their religious beliefs and practices, and by promoting solidarity and support for them in the United States and worldwide.
2. It could also impact non-Muslim individuals by promoting tolerance and understanding of the Islamic faith, and by recognizing the contributions of the religion to fields such as science, math, and philosophy.
3. The recognition of Islam as a great religion could also have a cultural and social impact, potentially influencing the way people view and interact with the Muslim community.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1305 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1305
Recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 29, 2022
Mr. Green of Texas (for himself, Mr. Carson, Ms. Omar, and Ms. Tlaib)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Foreign Affairs
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world.
Whereas this resolution may be cited as the ``Original Resolution Recognizing
Islam as One of the Great Religions of the World'';
Whereas the word ``Islam'' means ``submission to the will of God'' and
``peace'';
Whereas the primary scripture of Islam is the Holy Quran, which has over 6,000
verses, or 114 chapters;
Whereas Muslims consider the Holy Quran to be the book of divine guidance;
Whereas Muslims frame their way of life around the Hadith, a collection of
traditions and quotes of the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him);
Whereas although its roots go back further, the religion began to spread rapidly
in A.D. 622 when the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) began his
travels from Mecca to Medina, the first day of which began the Islamic
calendar;
Whereas the Quran states that ``the ink of the scholar is more holy than the
blood of the martyr'', leading to a focus on science, astronomy,
chemistry, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy throughout Islamic
culture;
Whereas Islam is the second largest and fastest growing religion of the world;
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,800,000,000 Muslims
worldwide;
Whereas Islam is a monotheistic religion, and Allah (meaning God in Arabic) is
the central deity;
Whereas Islam teaches Allah has 99 names, with each one having a different
meaning;
Whereas Islam is a complete system of strong moral convictions that promotes
peace, equality, and social justice;
Whereas Islam charges that governments should always be focused on equity,
justice, and compassion;
Whereas Islam teaches and upholds the equality of all people, regardless of race
or social status, abolishing systems that are against it, including the
caste system;
Whereas the Quran speaks about tolerance between Muslims and non-Muslims;
Whereas the fundamental Muslim practices are known as the Five Pillars of Islam;
Whereas the five pillars are shahadah (declaration of faith), salat (prayer 5
times daily), zakat (give 2.5 percent of all earnings to charity), sawm
(fasting in the month of Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi
Arabia);
Whereas the 5 daily prayers are designed to remove any barriers between
believers praying in congregations and help one refrain from committing
sins;
Whereas the obligatory charity is designed to purify a person from selfishness
and encourages empathy to the poor;
Whereas fasting in Ramadan promotes self-restraint and spiritual renewal for
Muslims worldwide;
Whereas the pilgrimage to Mecca serves as a unifying force in Islam by bringing
followers of diverse backgrounds together in religious celebration;
Whereas Islam explicitly teaches that there is no compulsion in religion, and
one is free to practice or reject any religion;
Whereas Muslims consider Islam to be a way of life; and
Whereas carrying out these obligations provides the framework of a Muslim's
life, and weaves their everyday activities and their beliefs into a
single cloth of religious devotion: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, To demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of
the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world,
the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the
great religions of the world.
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