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ESSENTIALS OF ISLAMIC FAITH

ESSENTIALS OF ISLAMIC FAITH. I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan.

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ESSENTIALS OF ISLAMIC FAITH

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  1. ESSENTIALS OF ISLAMIC FAITH

  2. I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan “And when you read the Quran, seek refuge in God from Satan the outcast.Verily, there is for him no authority over those who have believed and upon their Lord they rely.His authority is only over those who ally with him and those who through him associate [others with God in worship].” (16:98-100) “And whenever an insinuation from Satan occurs to you, seek refuge in God. He is the the All-Hearing, the Most Knowing.” (41:36)

  3. In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. • So we too shall start with it. This blessed phrase is a sign of Islam, and all creatures constantly recite it in their unique way.

  4. BismillahIn the Name of Allah) Bismillah, In the Name of God, is the beginning of all good things.

  5. There are 114 Surahs (chapters) in the Qur’an • All Surahs begin with Bismillah except Surah No. 9 called At-Taubah or the Repentance. • Letter B is the first letter in all surahs. • At-Taubah does not start with “Bismillah” starts with letter B (Beratun…) • All other surahs starts with Bismillah but after that Letter B does not come.

  6. Probability of this incident • (1/2)113 x (27/28)113 x (1/2) x (1/28) • Approximately Equals 1 out of 1036 • Approximately 1 out of 1 billion billion • One of clear proof that Quran is the protected book.

  7. Some examples of Besmele in ART

  8. ISLAM • The word "Islam" is an Arabic word which means "submission to the will of God". This word comes from the same root as the Arabic word "salam”, which means "peace". As such, the religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and surety of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His Divinely revealed Law.

  9. ISLAM • The most important truth that God revealed to mankind is that there is nothing divine or worthy of being worshipped except for Almighty God, thus all human beings should submit to God. The word "Muslim" means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of their race, nationality or ethnic background.

  10. CONTINUITY OF THE MESSAGE Islam is not a new religion, but a continuation of the same message and guidance that God revealed to all previous prophets. According to the Holy Qur’an God says, “Say, we believe in God and that which has been revealed to us, and that which was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and the tribes and that which was given to Moses and Jesus and to other Prophets, from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and to Him we submit” (2:136) ***

  11. ALLAH • Allah is Arabic word for "God” • “Allah” is a unique term and it has no plural or gender forms • There is only One True God. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all have the same root , and all of them are also classified as "monotheistic". • "Allah" is the same word that Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews use for God.

  12. UNITY OF GOD • There is only One Supreme Being who has no partners and is not dependent on anyone or anything. God is the Creator of everything and the whole universe is in the Creator’s control. God is the only One worthy of being worshipped. ***

  13. Muhammed (p.b.u.h.) • Born 570 A.D. to the tribe of Quraish • Labeled “Al Ameen” (the honest and trustworthy) even before the revelation • The last messenger from God (as believed by Muslims) • Role model that all Muslims should follow • God says: “We have not sent you except as a mercy to all creation” (21:107)

  14. QUR’AN • The main scripture and one of the basic sources of Islamic teachings and laws • It is considered the literal word of God that was revealed to Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years • The original and complete text of the Quran is available to everyone in Arabic, the language in which it was revealed • Translations of the meaning into many other languages are widely used

  15. What does The “Qur’an” cover? • Deals with the foundations of creeds, morality, the history of humanity, worship, knowledge, wisdom, the relationship of people to God and God to people, and all aspects of interpersonal relationships • Teaches humankind the purpose of one’s life and the duties and obligations toward oneself, family, relatives, community, fellow human beings, and The Creator

  16. God (Allah) Angels Revealed Books Revealed Messengers Day of the Judgment Pre-destination Pillars of Belief

  17. Belief in God • Tawheed (Monotheism) In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful  Say: He is Allah, the One and Only!    Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;   He begetteth not nor is He begotten.   And there is none like unto Him.

  18. Belief in Angels • Gabriel (Archangel) • Isra’il (Angel of Death) • Mikhail (Angel of the seasons) • Israfil (Courier of the day of the judgment)

  19. Torah (Moses) Zaboor (David) Gospel (Jesus) Qu’ran (Muhammed) Revealed Books

  20. 2:213 Mankind was one single nation, and God sent Messengers with glad tidings and warnings; and with them He sent the Book in truth, to judge between people in matters wherein they differed; but the People of the Book, after the clear Signs came to them, did not differ among themselves, except through selfish contumacy. God by His Grace Guided the believers to the Truth, concerning that wherein they differed. For God guided whom He will to a path that is straight. Revealed Prophets

  21. Adam Enoch Noah Hud Salih Abraham Isaac Ishmael Revealed ProphetsGod informed us of twenty-five of them in the Qur’an: • Jacob • Joseph • Shu‘ayb • Lot • John the Baptist • Zechariah • Aaron • David • Moses • Solomon • Elijah • Job • Elisha • Jesus • Dhul-Kifl • Jonah • Muhammad

  22. Day of Judgement • Belief in the Hereafter • Accountability of how you lived your life • Balance of both good and bad deeds

  23. Kader (Predestination) • Predestination • Freewill

  24. Pillars of Islam • Shahadah (Declaration of Faith) • Salat (Prayer) • Zakat (Charity) • Sawm (Fast) • Hajj (Pilgrimage)

  25. Shahadah (Declaration of Faith)

  26. Salat (Prayer) • Worship 5 times a day • pre-dawn  Fajr - 6:00am • Noon Dhuhr - 2:00pm • mid-afternoon Asr - 5:00pm • after sunset  Maghrib - 5min after sunset • Night  Isha - 9:30pm

  27. Zakat (Charity) • Eligible Muslims pay alms, an annual basis that helps to “purify” their wealth. • Zekat can be given to the poor, orphans, and needy in society. • Zakat consists of giving 2.5% of one’s accumulated wealth

  28. Fasting • Fasting is from sunrise to sunset • Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan • Fasting helps Muslims: • build will-power • feel compassion • purify body • strengthen their community relations

  29. Fasting O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint 2:183

  30. It is obligatory to make the pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims who can afford it physically and financially, at least once in a lifetime. Muslims from all walks of life, from every corner of the globe assemble in Mecca in response to the call of God. It is to commemorate the Divine rituals observed by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael, who were the first pilgrims to the Ka'bah. It is also to remember the great assembly of the Day of Judgment when people will stand equal before God. Hajj (Pilgrimage)

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