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An introduction to the faith, culture of Islam and Muslim people

An introduction to the faith, culture of Islam and Muslim people. December 17, 2013. In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Merci -Giving. ISLAM. Submission, self-surrender. Muslim. Some flags of Islamic countries. Muslims in the World.

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An introduction to the faith, culture of Islam and Muslim people

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  1. An introduction to the faith, culture of Islam and Muslim people December 17, 2013

  2. In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Merci-Giving

  3. ISLAM Submission, self-surrender Muslim

  4. Some flags of Islamic countries

  5. Muslims in the World • 2 billion, Muslims represent just over 24% of the world's population = 1 of 5 humans in the world is a Muslim • Second largest religion in the world • Fastest growing including Europe and America

  6. Beliefs of Islam • Allah • Angels • Scriptures • Messengers • Predestination • Hereafter

  7. Belief:Allah – Oneness of God (Tawhid) • Say: He is God, the One and Only;  God, the Eternal, Absolute;  He begets not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like Him. (The Quran, Surah 112)

  8. Belief: The Angels - Angels: “intelligent robots” made of light energy who can assume physical form to carry out God’s will -- 4 top: Gabriel (brings revelations) Azra’il (angel of death), Michael ( is the bringer of blessing and controls the weather), and Israfil: Angel of Death (blows the horn signaling the end of the universe)

  9. Belief: ScripturesThe Qur’an • Revealed over 23 years in Makkah and Madinah • Both memorised and recorded in writing, today’s copy is proven to be exactly the same as at the time of revelation • 114 Surahs (chapters) divided in Ayahs (signs/verses)

  10. Belief:Messengers - Muhammad • Descendant of Ismail (Ishmael), the first son of Abraham. • Born in Mecca, Arabia, in the year 570 • Received first revelation at the age 40 through angel Gabriel. Year 610 • Died in the year 632 C.E, after preaching Islam for 23 years. • Seal of the chain of prophets; no more prophets to follow.

  11. Belief: Predestination (Qadr) • We are accountable for our deeds, but cannot influence the events we encounter, which are intended to test us. • Our knowledge is limited, but the Creator has complete knowledge of past present and future. • The belief in predestination helps in times of affliction but is not intended to prevent us from trying our best.

  12. Belief:The Hereafter • Life is part of a journey from God back to God • Life has a purpose; we are on trial with regard to our behaviour • The soul is eternal and will be raised again • Perfect justice does not exist on earth; full justice can only be achieved in the Hereafter • Nobody will escape accountability

  13. The Dar al-Islam The Worldof Islam 1 2 3 4 5

  14. 1. The Shahada • The testimony. • The declaration of faith: There is no god worthy of worship except God, andMuhammad is HisMessenger [or Prophet]. 1

  15. 2. The Salat • The mandatory prayers performed 5 times a day:* dawn* noon* late afternoon * sunset * before going to bed • Wash before praying. • Face Mecca and use a prayer rug.

  16. 2. The Salat • The call to prayer by themuezzin in the minaret. • Pray in the mosque on Friday.

  17. 3. The Zakat • Almsgiving (charitable donations). • Muslims believe that all things belong to God. • Zakatmeans both “purification” and “growth.” • About 2.5%/ 20%, 12.5% of your income.

  18. 4. The Sawm • Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. • Considered a method of self- purification. • No eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan.

  19. Eid Mubarak End of the Ramadan holiday.

  20. 5. The Hajj • The pilgrimage to Mecca. • Must be done at least once in a Muslim’s lifetime. • 2-3 million Muslims make the pilgrimage every year.

  21. 5. The Hajj • Those who complete the pilgrimage can add the titlehajji to their name.

  22. Halal and Haram

  23. Halal/Haram: Food • Carrion, blood and pork are amongst the forbidden food items • Meat must be slaughtered in the name of Allah and all blood must be drained • Only non-carnivorous animals are permitted for consumption • Most sea animals are permitted • Alcohol and intoxicating drugs are prohibited completely • Food prepared by the People of the Book (Jews/Christians) is permitted; food dedicated to other gods is prohibited

  24. Halal/Haram: Behaviour Prohibited actions: • Murder • Theft • Usury • Gambling • Intimate relationships outside marriage

  25. Variations within Islam • Sunni • Shi’a • Sufi • Different races, different cultures

  26. Sunni

  27. Shi'a

  28. Islamic Art

  29. Amosque in Yemen

  30. Istanbul’s Blue Mosque http://www.mccullagh.org

  31. Amosque in N.W. China

  32. Mecca Pilgrims circumambulate the Ka’ba, a cube encased in silk containing a black stone (meteorite?) (pre-Islamic sacred place?)

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