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Five ThePillars Pillars 1 Declaration of Faith Shahadah 2 The Prayer Salah 3 Fasting Sawm 4 The Prescribed Charity Zakah 5 Pilgrimage Hajj

1 Declaration of Faith Shahadah • The declaration of faith is bearing witness (testifying) that • There is no deity of worship but Allah • (Oneness of God) • Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger • (The Last Prophet)

1 Declaration of Faith Shahadah Oneness of God

1 Declaration of Faith Shahadah The Last Prophet Torah (Judaism) God said to Moses Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise up for them a prophet like youfrom among their brothers; I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. Prophet Like You – Who resembles Moses? Muhammad or Jesus? Biological Father: Unlike Jesus, Moses and Muhammad had a father. Miraculous Birth: Unlike Jesus, Moses and Muhammad had natural birth. Marriage Ties: Unlike Jesus, Moses and Muhammad were married and begat children. Nations Response: Unlike Jesus,Moses and Muhammad were accepted as Prophets by their people in their very life time. See John 1:11 New Law: Unlike Jesus, Moses and Muhammad brought new laws and new regulations for their people. See Matthew 5:17 The Departure: Unlike Jesus, Moses and Muhammad had natural death. Heavenly Abode: Unlike Jesus, Moses and Muhammad both lie buried on earth.

1 Declaration of Faith Shahadah The Last Prophet Torah (Judaism) Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers; I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. Among Their Brothers Abraham had two wives - Sarah and Hagar So Hajar bore Abraham a son, and Abraham gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne Genesis 16:5 Up to the age of 13, Ishmael was the only son. God grants Abraham another son through Sarah, named Isaac. Children of Isaac are called Jews, children of Ishmael are called Arabs. If Ishmael and Isaac are the sons of the same father, Abraham, their children are the brethren of each others (Jews and Arabs). So Moses and Muhammad were brothers.

1 Declaration of Faith Shahadah The Last Prophet Torah (Judaism) Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers; I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. Who put the following unheard words into the mouth of an unlettered Prophet? Quran 112:1-4Say, "He is Allah , [who is] One, Allah , the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, Nor is there to Him any equivalent." Isaiah 29:12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray you: and he said, I am not learned. Quran 96:1Recite in the name of your Lord who created. Quran 53:3Nor does he speak from [his own] inclination. Quran 53:4It is not but a revelation revealed, Quran 53:5Taught to him by one intense in strength

1 Declaration of Faith Shahadah The Last Prophet Torah (Judaism) Song of Solomen Chapter 5, Verse 16 Translate the above selected Hebrew word

1 Declaration of Faith Shahadah • The Last Prophet Torah (Judaism)

1 Declaration of Faith Shahadah • The Last Prophet Gospel (Christianity) The Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you. John 14:26 When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. John 15:26 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. John 16:3 But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. John 16:7

1 Declaration of Faith Shahadah • The Last Prophet BhavishyaPuran (Hinduism) Quran (Islam) And [mention] when Jesus, the son of Mary, said, "O children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you confirming what came before me of the Torah and bringing good tidings of a messenger to come after me, whose name is Ahmad." But when he came to them with clear evidences, they said, "This is obvious magic.“ 61:6

2 The Prayer Salah Obligatoryprayers, performed five times every day. • Call for Prayer • The LORD said to Moses, "Make two trumpets of hammered silver, and use them for calling the community together and for having the camps set out. When both are sounded, the whole community is to assemble before you at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Numbers 10:1-3 • O you who have believe, when [the adhan] is called for the prayer on the day of congregation, then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade. That is better for you, if you only knew. Quran 62:9

2 The Prayer Salah • Ablution • Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and changed his clothes, he went into the house of the LORD and worshiped. 2 Samuel 12:20 • and Moses and Aaron and his sons used it to wash their hands and feet. They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, as the LORD commanded Moses. Exodus 40:31 • O you who have believe, when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows and wipe over your heads and wash your feet to the ankles….Quran 5:6

2 The Prayer Salah • Direction of Prayer • Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Daniel 6:10 • ……So turn your face in the direction of the sacred Mosque and wherever you [believe] are, turn your faces toward it [in prayer]. Indeed, those who have been given the Scripture well know that it is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do. Quran 2:144

2 The Prayer Salah • Prayer • …in your name I lift up my hands. Psalms 63:4 • ...my lips will glorify You. Psalms 63:3 • … bent down to the ground and put his face • between his knees. 1 Kings 18:42 • …David got up from the south side [of the stone] • and bowed down before Jonathan three times, • with his face to the ground…1 Samuel 20:41 • …he (Jesus) fell with his face to the ground and • prayed. Matthew 26:39

2 The Prayer Salah • Indeed, I am Allah . There is no deity except Me, so worship Me and establish prayer for My remembrance. Quran 20:14 • Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: Prayer is the pillar of the religion. Whoever establishes it, establishes religion; and whoever destroys (neglects) it, destroys religion.

3 Fasting Sawm • Fasting from dawn to dusk during Ramadan • (the 9th month of the lunar calander) • When He (Jesus) had fasted 40 days & 40 nights. Matthew 4:2 • O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous. Quran 2:183

4 The Prescribed Charity Zakah • Arabic word Zakah mean, "that which purifies“ or "alms", is the giving of a fixed portion of one's wealth to charity, generally to the poor and needy. • But give what is inside [the dish] to the poor, and everything will be clean for you.Luke 11:41 • Who establish prayer and give zakah, and they, of the Hereafter, are certain [in faith]. Those are on [right] guidance from their Lord, and it is those who are the successful. Quran 31:4-5

5 Pilgrimage Hajj • Pilgrimage to the Holy city of Makkah and other sacred sites must be performed at least once in a person’s life, if they are physically and financially capable. Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. Selah. Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca*, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. Psalm 84:4-6 In it are clear signs [such as] the standing place of Abraham. And whoever enters it shall be safe. And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But whoever disBeliefs- then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds. Quran 3:97 * Old name of Makkah

1 Belief in God 2 Belief in Angels The Articles 3 Belief in Prophets Faith of 4 Belief in Revelation 5 Belief in Resurrection 6 Belief in Predestination

1 Say, "Who is Lord of the heavens and earth?" Say, " Allah ." Say, "Have you then taken besides Him allies not possessing [even] for themselves any benefit or any harm?" Say, "Is the blind equivalent to the seeing? Or is darkness equivalent to light? Or have they attributed to Allah partners who created like His creation so that the creation [of each] seemed similar to them?" Say, " Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the One, the Prevailing.“ Quran 13:16 Say, "He is Allah , [who is] One, Allah , the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent.“ Quran Chapter 112 And to Allah prostrates whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth of creatures, and the angels [as well], and they are not arrogant. They fear their Lord above them, and they do what they are commanded. Quran 16:49-50 Belief God in 2 [All] praise is [due] to Allah , Creator of the heavens and the earth, [who] made the angels messengers having wings, two or three or four. He increases in creation what He wills. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent. Quran 35:1 Belief Angels in

And for every nation is a messenger. So when their messenger comes, it will be judged between them in justice, and they will not be wronged – Quran 10:47 Say, [O believers], "We have believed in Allah and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him.“ Quran 2:136 And We sent, following in their footsteps, Jesus, the son of Mary, confirming that which came before him in the Torah; and We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light and confirming that which preceded it of the Torah as guidance and instruction for the righteous. And let the People of the Gospel judge by what Allah has revealed therein. And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed - then it is those who are the defiantly disobedient. And We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming that which preceded it of the Scripture and as a criterion over it. So judge between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their inclinations away from what has come to you of the truth. To each of you We prescribed a law and a method. Had Allah willed, He would have made you one nation [united in religion], but [He intended] to test you in what He has given you; so race to [all that is] good. To Allah is your return all together, and He will [then] inform you concerning that over which you used to differ. Quran 5:46-48 3 Belief Prophets in 4 Belief Revelation in

5 Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. Quran 1:4 Allah is the one who created you, then provided for you, then will cause you to die, and then will give you life. Are there any of your "partners" who does anything of that? Exalted is He and high above what they associate with Him. Quran 30:40 Belief Resurrection in 6 Say, "Never will we be struck except by what Allah has decreed for us; He is our protector." And upon Allah let the believers rely. Quran 9:51 Belief Predestination in

Prohibition of Alcohol • The LORD said to Moses, "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'If a man or woman wants to make a special vow, a vow of separation to the LORD as a Nazirite, he must abstain from wine and other fermented drink and must not drink vinegar made from wine or from other fermented drink. He must not drink grape juice or eat grapes or raisins. As long as he is a Nazirite, he must not eat anything that comes from the grapevine, not even the seeds or skins. Numbers 6:1-4 • O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than Allah ], and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of Satan, so avoid it that you may be successful. Satan only wants to cause between you animosity and hatred through intoxicants and gambling and to avert you from the remembrance of Allah and from prayer. So will you not desist? Quran 5:90-91

Prohibition of Pork • And the pig, though it has a split hoof completely divided, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you. Leviticus 11:7-8 • Say, "I do not find within that which was revealed to me [anything] forbidden to one who would eat it unless it be a dead animal or blood spilled out or the flesh of swine - for indeed, it is impure… Quran 6:145

Veil • When Brahma has made you a woman, you should lower your gaze and should not look up. You should put your feet together and you should not reveal what the garment and the veil conceals. Rig Veda Book no. 8 Hymn no. 33 V. no. 19 • Rebekah also looked up and saw Isaac. She got down from her camel and asked the servant, "Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?" "He is my master," the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself.Genesis 24:64-65 • And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head--it is just as though her head were shaved. 1 Corinthians 11:5 • O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful. • Quran 33:59

Usury • Do not take interest of any kind from him, but fear your God, so that your countryman may continue to live among you. You must not lend him money at interest or sell him food at a profit. Leviticus 25:36-37 • If you lend money to one of my people among you who is needy, do not be like a moneylender; charge him no interest. Exodus 22:25 • Those who consume interest cannot stand [on the Day of Resurrection] except as one stands who is being beaten by Satan into insanity. That is because they say, "Trade is [just] like interest." But Allah has permitted trade and has forbidden interest. So whoever has received an admonition from his Lord and desists may have what is past, and his affair rests with Allah . But whoever returns to [dealing in interest or usury] - those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide eternally therein. Quran 2:275

Completion of Favor • ….This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion….. • Quran 5:3 • Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves…. • Quran 3:19 • And whoever desires other than Islam as religion - never will it be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers. • Quran 3:85

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