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Islam 101Islam 101
A comprehensive but basic A comprehensive but basic course about Islamcourse about Islam
ByBy
Prof. Syed B. SoharwardyProf. Syed B. Soharwardy
Muslims Against TerrorismMuslims Against TerrorismM-A-T.orgM-A-T.org
A comprehensive but basic A comprehensive but basic course about Islamcourse about Islam
ByBy
Prof. Syed B. SoharwardyProf. Syed B. Soharwardy
Muslims Against TerrorismMuslims Against TerrorismM-A-T.orgM-A-T.org
In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
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IntroductionIntroduction
• IntroductionsIntroductions
• LogisticsLogistics
• Why Islam 101? - Background and NeedWhy Islam 101? - Background and Need
– Desire to know and understand Islam in the Western WorldDesire to know and understand Islam in the Western World
– Stereotyping about Islam and Muslims in the Western MediaStereotyping about Islam and Muslims in the Western Media
– Stereotyping in Stereotyping in Muslim CountriesMuslim Countries about the West about the West
– Activities of interest groups “for” and “against” IslamActivities of interest groups “for” and “against” Islam
– Communication gaps between Islam and the Western WorldCommunication gaps between Islam and the Western World
• Why Now?Why Now?
– September 11 terrorist attacks on WTC and the Pentagon, and the backlash September 11 terrorist attacks on WTC and the Pentagon, and the backlash against Muslimsagainst Muslims
– Countering Terrorism through rational approach NOT through terror or warCountering Terrorism through rational approach NOT through terror or war
• Muslims Against Terrorism (MAT)Muslims Against Terrorism (MAT)
– MAT was established on January 11, 1999 in Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMAT was established on January 11, 1999 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
– Objectives of MATObjectives of MAT
Islam 101 - TopicsIslam 101 - Topics
• Module 1: Introduction to Module 1: Introduction to IslamIslam
• Module 2: Basic BeliefsModule 2: Basic Beliefs
• Module 2a: Jesus, Part of Module 2a: Jesus, Part of Islamic FaithIslamic Faith
• Module 3: The Five Pillars Module 3: The Five Pillars of Islamof Islam
• Module 4: Dealings and Module 4: Dealings and BehavioursBehaviours
• Module 5: JihadModule 5: Jihad
• Module 6: Muslim WorldModule 6: Muslim World
• Module 7: Islam’s Social Module 7: Islam’s Social SystemSystem
• Module 8: Role of Women in Module 8: Role of Women in IslamIslam
• Module 8a: Relationship Module 8a: Relationship between Man and Womanbetween Man and Woman
• Module 9: Economic SystemModule 9: Economic System
• Module 10: Political SystemModule 10: Political System
• Module 11: Judicial System Module 11: Judicial System
• Module 12: The DifferencesModule 12: The Differences
• Module 13: Islam in the Module 13: Islam in the WestWest
Important RulesImportant Rules• This is a class based course and requires class room This is a class based course and requires class room
discussion.discussion.
• Please consult the handouts for details. This presentation Please consult the handouts for details. This presentation requires explanation of all points.requires explanation of all points.
• There is no such thing as stupid question. Please ask There is no such thing as stupid question. Please ask questions or send your questions to [email protected] or send your questions to [email protected]
• At the end of each class, there will be a Q & A sessionAt the end of each class, there will be a Q & A session
• Constructive criticism is a part of this courseConstructive criticism is a part of this course
• We may disagree on some issues but we mustWe may disagree on some issues but we must respect each respect each other’s opinionother’s opinion
• This presentation can be copied or used by anyone but This presentation can be copied or used by anyone but please acknowledge M-A-T.Org please acknowledge M-A-T.Org
Module 1: Introduction to IslamModule 1: Introduction to IslamIslam, the most misunderstood religion in the western Islam, the most misunderstood religion in the western worldworld
• Origin of IslamOrigin of Islam
– The first man on earth (Adam, The first man on earth (Adam, peace be upon him) was a Muslimpeace be upon him) was a Muslim
– Meanings of MuslimMeanings of Muslim
– Meanings of IslamMeanings of Islam
– First MuslimsFirst Muslims• Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses,
Jesus and Muhammad (peace be Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them)upon them)
• Brief History of IslamBrief History of Islam
– History of ProphetsHistory of Prophets
– History of Prophet Muhammad History of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)(peace be upon him)
– Early MuslimsEarly Muslims• Prophet Muhammad’s Family Prophet Muhammad’s Family
(Aaal-e-Nabi)(Aaal-e-Nabi)
• Prophet Muhammad’s Prophet Muhammad’s Companions (Sahabah)Companions (Sahabah)
• The followers of the Companions The followers of the Companions (Taab-e-een)(Taab-e-een)
– Famous MuslimsFamous Muslims
– Highlights of Islamic HistoryHighlights of Islamic History
– Contribution of Muslim scientists Contribution of Muslim scientists and researchers for mankindand researchers for mankind
• Attributes of IslamAttributes of Islam
– Islam is not a mere religionIslam is not a mere religion
– Islam is a way of lifeIslam is a way of life
– Islam is the most structured Islam is the most structured religionreligion
– Islam touches and guides each Islam touches and guides each and every aspect of human lifeand every aspect of human life
– Islam is a complete package. Islam is a complete package. There is no pick and choose in There is no pick and choose in Islam. Islam.
– Islam requires complete Islam requires complete submission to Allahsubmission to Allah
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– Islam is the religion of moderation Islam is the religion of moderation not extremismnot extremism
• The Last Book - Holy Qur’anThe Last Book - Holy Qur’an
– Attributes of Glorious Qur’anAttributes of Glorious Qur’an• Whose Book is this? Whose Book is this?
– This is Allah’s BookThis is Allah’s Book
• What’s in Holy Qur’an?What’s in Holy Qur’an?– Guidance for all humanityGuidance for all humanity
• Every verse in holy Qur’an has Every verse in holy Qur’an has a context. If a verse is read or a context. If a verse is read or understood without its context understood without its context then there is a huge possibility then there is a huge possibility of misunderstanding the of misunderstanding the Qur’anic verses.Qur’anic verses.
• How to read and understand How to read and understand Holy Qur’an?Holy Qur’an?
• Where to find the context?Where to find the context?– Context is in Sunnah / HadithContext is in Sunnah / Hadith
– What is Sunnah / Hadith?What is Sunnah / Hadith?• Actions and sayings of Prophet Actions and sayings of Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon Muhammad (peace be upon him)him)
• Sunnah / Hadith provides the details Sunnah / Hadith provides the details and interpretation of Glorious Qur’anand interpretation of Glorious Qur’an
• Islam = Qur’an + ProphetIslam = Qur’an + Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)Muhammad (peace be upon him)
• Difference between Qur’an and Difference between Qur’an and HadithHadith
– In holy Qur’an every thing is from In holy Qur’an every thing is from Allah. It’s words, taxonomy, Allah. It’s words, taxonomy, arrangements, chapters, indexing arrangements, chapters, indexing are all from Allah.are all from Allah.
– In Hadith, the message and the In Hadith, the message and the commandments are from Allah commandments are from Allah but the word’s are of Prophet but the word’s are of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)Muhammad (peace be upon him)
– Hadith is the most essential and Hadith is the most essential and important source for important source for understanding Qur’an.understanding Qur’an.
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• Attributes of Muslim defined by Attributes of Muslim defined by holy Qur'an and Prophet holy Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)Muhammad (peace be upon him)
– Believes in unseen (Ghaib)Believes in unseen (Ghaib)
– Obedient to parents Obedient to parents
– Best in mannersBest in manners
– Caring and loving to all human Caring and loving to all human beingsbeings
– Activist to promote good and stop Activist to promote good and stop evilevil
– Fears only AllahFears only Allah
– Completely submits his/her Completely submits his/her desires to Allahdesires to Allah
– Respectful towards elders, loving Respectful towards elders, loving and caring towards youngstersand caring towards youngsters
– Does not harm anyone with his Does not harm anyone with his tongue or handstongue or hands
– Environmentally sensitiveEnvironmentally sensitive
• Introduction to Prophet Introduction to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)Muhammad (peace be upon him)
– Some Attributes of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
– Birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
– Family Background
– Early childhood
– As a teenager
– As an adult
– Marriage
– Business
– Announcing Prophethood
• Life in Makkah
• Life in Madinah
– Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the eyes of non-Muslims
Module 2: Basic BeliefsModule 2: Basic Beliefs
• Basic Beliefs in Islam Basic Beliefs in Islam
– God, Prophets, Divine books, God, Prophets, Divine books, Angels, Hereafter, Fate / LuckAngels, Hereafter, Fate / Luck
• Five pillars of Islam Five pillars of Islam
• Believe in ONE God?Believe in ONE God?
• The Arabic translation of God The Arabic translation of God is Allah.is Allah.
• Allah is the deity who is Allah is the deity who is worshipped alone without worshipped alone without any partners and associates. any partners and associates. He is the Creator of all He is the Creator of all things. Allah has no things. Allah has no boundaries, shapes and boundaries, shapes and bodies. There is nothing like bodies. There is nothing like Allah. Allah does not Allah. Allah does not manifest Himself into any manifest Himself into any person or thing.person or thing.
– Why Muslims call God Allah?Why Muslims call God Allah?
• Muslims prefer to call God Muslims prefer to call God Allah because some of theAllah because some of the
religions in the world use or religions in the world use or associate the word “God” for associate the word “God” for things / personalities other things / personalities other than “GOD”, the Creator and than “GOD”, the Creator and Sustainer of all things and Sustainer of all things and mankind.mankind.
– Some most famous attributes of Some most famous attributes of AllahAllah
• Believe in Prophets and Believe in Prophets and MessengersMessengers
• Allah sent His messengers Allah sent His messengers and Prophets to guide human and Prophets to guide human beings. The exact number of beings. The exact number of Prophets and Messengers are Prophets and Messengers are known to Allah. However, known to Allah. However, according to one of the according to one of the famous Hadith, Allah did send famous Hadith, Allah did send from time to time 124,000 from time to time 124,000 Prophets and Messengers Prophets and Messengers towards humanity. A Muslim towards humanity. A Muslim must believe and respect all must believe and respect all Prophets and Messengers of Prophets and Messengers of Allah.Allah.
Module 2A: Jesus, Part of Islamic FaithModule 2A: Jesus, Part of Islamic Faith
– Every nation or region had Every nation or region had received Allah’s Messengersreceived Allah’s Messengers
– Five most famous Prophets of Five most famous Prophets of AllahAllah
• Noah (Peace be upon him)Noah (Peace be upon him)
• Abraham (Peace be upon him)Abraham (Peace be upon him)
• Moses ((Peace be upon him)Moses ((Peace be upon him)
• Jesus (Peace be upon him)Jesus (Peace be upon him)
• Muhammad (Peace be upon Muhammad (Peace be upon him)him)
– Jesus Christ (Peace be upon him) Jesus Christ (Peace be upon him) is the most mentioned Prophet in is the most mentioned Prophet in the Qur’an. He is the only Prophet the Qur’an. He is the only Prophet whose life time events are whose life time events are discussed in detail compared to discussed in detail compared to other Prophets.other Prophets.
– Muslims believe that Jesus did not Muslims believe that Jesus did not die. He was raised towards the die. He was raised towards the Heavens alive. Heavens alive.
– He is still alive and shall return He is still alive and shall return to this world to fight against to this world to fight against evil. He then will die in the evil. He then will die in the Jihad (struggle against evil) Jihad (struggle against evil) and will be buried in in Prophet and will be buried in in Prophet Muhammad’s (Peace be upon Muhammad’s (Peace be upon him) mosque in Madinah near him) mosque in Madinah near Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)upon him)
• Jesus and Mary (Peace be Jesus and Mary (Peace be upon them) in holy Qur’an;upon them) in holy Qur’an;
– Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah hath chosen thee and Allah hath chosen thee and purified thee; chosen thee above purified thee; chosen thee above the women of all nations. (3:43)the women of all nations. (3:43)
– "O Mary! worship thy Lord "O Mary! worship thy Lord devoutly; prostrate thyself and bow devoutly; prostrate thyself and bow down (in prayer) with those who down (in prayer) with those who bow down.” (3:44)bow down.” (3:44)
Module 2A: Jesus, Part of Islamic FaithModule 2A: Jesus, Part of Islamic Faith
– Behold! the angels said "O Mary! Allah Behold! the angels said "O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus. Him: his name will be Christ Jesus. Christ the son of Mary held in honor in Christ the son of Mary held in honor in this world and the Hereafter and of (the this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to Allah. company of) those nearest to Allah. (3:45)(3:45)
– "He shall speak to the people in "He shall speak to the people in childhood and in maturity and he shall childhood and in maturity and he shall be (of the company) of the righteous. be (of the company) of the righteous. (3:46)(3:46)
– "And Allah will teach him the Book and "And Allah will teach him the Book and Wisdom the Law and the Gospel. Wisdom the Law and the Gospel. (3:48)(3:48)
– Behold! Allah said: "O Jesus! I will take Behold! Allah said: "O Jesus! I will take thee and raise thee to Myself and clear thee and raise thee to Myself and clear thee (of the falsehoods) of those who thee (of the falsehoods) of those who blaspheme; I will make those who blaspheme; I will make those who follow thee superior to those who reject follow thee superior to those who reject Faith to the Day of Resurrection; then Faith to the Day of Resurrection; then shall ye all return unto Me and I will shall ye all return unto Me and I will judge between you of the matters judge between you of the matters wherein ye dispute. (3:55)wherein ye dispute. (3:55)
– This similitude of Jesus before Allah is as This similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam: He created him from dust that of Adam: He created him from dust then said to him: "Be" and he was. (3:59)then said to him: "Be" and he was. (3:59)
– And behold! Allah will say "O Jesus the And behold! Allah will say "O Jesus the son of Mary! didst thou say unto men son of Mary! didst thou say unto men `worship me and my mother as gods in `worship me and my mother as gods in derogation of Allah"? He will say: "Glory derogation of Allah"? He will say: "Glory to Thee! never could I say what I had no to Thee! never could I say what I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing right (to say). Had I said such a thing Thou wouldst indeed have known it. Thou Thou wouldst indeed have known it. Thou knowest what is in my heart though I know knowest what is in my heart though I know not what is in Thine. For Thou knowest in not what is in Thine. For Thou knowest in full all that is hidden. full all that is hidden. (5:116)(5:116)
• Some important attributes of Some important attributes of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)upon him)
• Relationships with other Relationships with other ProphetsProphets
• Last Messenger of AllahLast Messenger of Allah• Prophet of Mercy and Prophet of Mercy and
Messenger of Allah towards Messenger of Allah towards all humanityall humanity
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• Believe in Divine BooksBelieve in Divine Books– Muslims believe in all divine Muslims believe in all divine
books including;books including;• Divine BookletsDivine Booklets• Psalms of David (Zaboor)Psalms of David (Zaboor)• Torah (old Testament)Torah (old Testament)• Bible (Enjeel) (new Bible (Enjeel) (new
Testament)Testament)• Qur’anQur’an
– Holy Qur’an is the continuation Holy Qur’an is the continuation of the books before Qur’an and of the books before Qur’an and it is the last book in which Allah it is the last book in which Allah has completed His message for has completed His message for the humanity.the humanity.
– Common message of all divine Common message of all divine booksbooks
– Qur’an verifies Torah and EnjeelQur’an verifies Torah and Enjeel– Allah has completed His Allah has completed His
message/ guidance towards message/ guidance towards humanityhumanity
• Believe in AngelsBelieve in Angels
– Muslims believe in all angels. Muslims believe in all angels.
– Angels are made of light (noor) Angels are made of light (noor) and do nothing but what Allah and do nothing but what Allah asks them to do. They are very asks them to do. They are very obedient to Allah. The actual obedient to Allah. The actual population of angels is only population of angels is only known to Allah.known to Allah.
– Some famous AngelsSome famous Angels• GabrielGabriel (Peace be upon him) (Peace be upon him)
(Was responsible to bring (Was responsible to bring revelations to Allah’s Prophets revelations to Allah’s Prophets and Messengers)and Messengers)
• MekaielMekaiel (Peace be upon him) (Peace be upon him)
(Responsible for weather and (Responsible for weather and agriculture) agriculture)
• IzraielIzraiel (Peace be upon him) (Peace be upon him)
(Responsible for taking people's (Responsible for taking people's soul and hence causing them to soul and hence causing them to diedie
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• IsrafielIsrafiel (Peace be upon him) (Peace be upon him)
(responsible to blow the Horn (responsible to blow the Horn in order to end this universe in order to end this universe and blow the Horn again to and blow the Horn again to make them alive in order to make them alive in order to face the judgment day.face the judgment day.
– Kiraman KatebeenKiraman Katebeen (Two (Two respectful writers)respectful writers)
• Every human being is Every human being is accompanied by two angels at accompanied by two angels at all times and in all situations. all times and in all situations. Symbolically, one is on the Symbolically, one is on the right shoulder and the other is right shoulder and the other is on the left shoulder. The angel on the left shoulder. The angel on the right side writes on the right side writes whatever good is done by the whatever good is done by the person and the angel on the person and the angel on the left side writes whatever bad is left side writes whatever bad is done by the person. This whole done by the person. This whole record of good and bad deeds record of good and bad deeds will be handed over to the will be handed over to the person on the Judgment Day.person on the Judgment Day.
• Believe in Hereafter Believe in Hereafter
– Life after deathLife after death
– According to Islam every human According to Islam every human being is responsible for his/her being is responsible for his/her actions and he or she will be actions and he or she will be accountable in front of Allah on accountable in front of Allah on the Judgment Day about two the Judgment Day about two thingsthings
• Allah will ask, I had given you Allah will ask, I had given you life, where and how did you life, where and how did you spend it?spend it?
• I had given you means for your I had given you means for your life, where and how did you life, where and how did you spend those means (wealth, spend those means (wealth, resources, power, etc...)?resources, power, etc...)?
– Muslims believe that Allah Muslims believe that Allah already knows everyone's deeds. already knows everyone's deeds. The above process is only for The above process is only for reminding every individual what reminding every individual what kind of life they had in this world.kind of life they had in this world.
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• Once every individual pays his / her Once every individual pays his / her accounts to Allah, then Allah alone accounts to Allah, then Allah alone will decide who will be punished and will decide who will be punished and sent to Hell and who will be sent to Hell and who will be rewarded with Heaven.rewarded with Heaven.
• The Mercy of Allah will play a very The Mercy of Allah will play a very important role and Allah may forgive important role and Allah may forgive whoever he wants regardless of the whoever he wants regardless of the numbers and quantity of sins.numbers and quantity of sins.
• Allah loves to forgive but the criteria Allah loves to forgive but the criteria of forgiveness is defined by Allah of forgiveness is defined by Allah alone. No body else.alone. No body else.
• The entry into Heaven depends The entry into Heaven depends upon the mercy of Allah.upon the mercy of Allah.
• Description of Heaven in holy Qur’anDescription of Heaven in holy Qur’an
– A very loving, peaceful, A very loving, peaceful, unimaginable place where the unimaginable place where the creation will be able to see the creation will be able to see the Creator and worship HimCreator and worship Him
• Description of Hell in holy Qur’anDescription of Hell in holy Qur’an
– A very horrible place in which A very horrible place in which humans, Jinn and rocks will burn. humans, Jinn and rocks will burn.
• Believe in Fate / DestinyBelieve in Fate / Destiny– A Muslim believes that no one
can cause harm or benefit except Allah. Whatever good or bad happens in this world, it is according to the wish of Allah.
– But Allah does not force anyone to choose certain beliefs or lifestyle. It is the person’s decision and the person will be responsible for the decisions.
– The balance between the above two points is critical
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• Cleanliness;Cleanliness; is the most is the most important requirement for important requirement for worshipping Allahworshipping Allah
– Wudhu (Ablution)Wudhu (Ablution)• RequirementsRequirements
• StepsSteps
– Taking ShowerTaking Shower• RequirementsRequirements
• ConditionsConditions
• StepsSteps
– Cleanliness when using ToiletCleanliness when using Toilet
– Dress Dress
– PlacePlace
– Mosques (Masjid)Mosques (Masjid)• Place for worshipPlace for worship
• Respect for MosquesRespect for Mosques
• Value of praying in the mosqueValue of praying in the mosque
– Prayer in congregationPrayer in congregation
• What is Shari’a? What is Shari’a? (Jurisprudence)(Jurisprudence)
– Sources & PrinciplesSources & Principles
• IntentionIntention
– Why intention is important?Why intention is important?
• Celebrations in IslamCelebrations in Islam
– Eid ul FitrEid ul Fitr
– Youmul Arafa (Hajj day)Youmul Arafa (Hajj day)
– Eid ul AdhhaEid ul Adhha
• Animal SlaughteringAnimal Slaughtering
– RamadhanRamadhan
• The Night of Power The Night of Power (Lailatul Qadr)(Lailatul Qadr)
• Anniversary of Holy Anniversary of Holy Qur’anQur’an
– Other EventsOther Events
Module 3: Five Pillars of IslamModule 3: Five Pillars of Islam
• Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that Islam is based upon the him) said that Islam is based upon the following five pillars. Anyone who following five pillars. Anyone who demolishes (does not practice) these demolishes (does not practice) these five pillars, in fact, he /she demolishes five pillars, in fact, he /she demolishes the building of Islam.the building of Islam.
1 ShahadahShahadah, testifying that there is no , testifying that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad (peace God but Allah and Muhammad (peace be upon him) is His last Messengerbe upon him) is His last Messenger
2 Five mandatory prayers (Salat)Five mandatory prayers (Salat)
– FajrFajr (Morning prayers before (Morning prayers before Sunrise) Sunrise)
– DhohrDhohr (Zohar) Prayer (Noon (Zohar) Prayer (Noon Prayer but after the noon time)Prayer but after the noon time)
– Asr Asr (Afternoon prayers but before (Afternoon prayers but before sunset)sunset)
– MaghribMaghrib (right after the sunset (right after the sunset prayers)prayers)
– Isha Isha (late evening prayers at (late evening prayers at night) night) Movie on SalatMovie on Salat
• A person can offer optional prayers A person can offer optional prayers and may remember (Dhikr) Allah at and may remember (Dhikr) Allah at any timeany time
3 Zakat:Zakat: A Muslim with certain A Muslim with certain amount of savings must pay 2.5% amount of savings must pay 2.5% of his savings to the poors every of his savings to the poors every year. This is called Zakat. The year. This is called Zakat. The optional charity called Sadqah can optional charity called Sadqah can be given at any time and in any be given at any time and in any quantityquantity
4 Fasting in RamadhanFasting in Ramadhan, every , every Muslim adult, men or women must Muslim adult, men or women must fast everyday from Dawn to Sunset fast everyday from Dawn to Sunset in the month of Ramadhan. During in the month of Ramadhan. During fasting, the fasting person must fasting, the fasting person must avoid eating, drinking, smoking and avoid eating, drinking, smoking and sexual relationships. Certain people sexual relationships. Certain people are exempted from fasting, such as are exempted from fasting, such as children, sick, elderly (weak), children, sick, elderly (weak), travelers and women in periods. travelers and women in periods.
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Module 3 (Continue)Module 3 (Continue)
In certain situations person has to In certain situations person has to complete his / her missed fasts later complete his / her missed fasts later on or feed the poor to compensate on or feed the poor to compensate for missed fasting daysfor missed fasting days
(Movie on Fasting)(Movie on Fasting)
5 Hajj,Hajj, Every Muslim adult, men or Every Muslim adult, men or women who has enough resources women who has enough resources and physically capable to travel to and physically capable to travel to Makkah must perform Hajj, at least Makkah must perform Hajj, at least once in the lifetime.once in the lifetime.
– History of Ka’baHistory of Ka’ba
– Movie on HajjMovie on Hajj
• Other ComponentsOther Components
– Adhan and Iqamah (call for Adhan and Iqamah (call for prayer)prayer)
– Friday PrayerFriday Prayer• Significance of FridaySignificance of Friday
• Other ComponentsOther Components (Continue)
– Islamic CalendarIslamic Calendar• Start, months, important datesStart, months, important dates
– Eid PrayersEid Prayers
– Other Optional PrayersOther Optional Prayers
– Optional FastingOptional Fasting
– Optional CharityOptional Charity
– Umrah (Small Pilgrimage)Umrah (Small Pilgrimage)
– SupplicationsSupplications
– Rituals performed at BirthRituals performed at Birth• Adhan & Iqamah in earsAdhan & Iqamah in ears
• AqiqahAqiqah
– Rituals performed at the time of Rituals performed at the time of death and burialdeath and burial
• Ghusl, Kafn, Salatul Janazah, Ghusl, Kafn, Salatul Janazah, Burial, Grave, Graveyard, Du’a Burial, Grave, Graveyard, Du’a for the deceasedfor the deceased
Module 4: Dealings and BehavioursModule 4: Dealings and Behaviours
– Anger ManagementAnger Management• What to do when one is angry?What to do when one is angry?
– Stress ManagementStress Management• Satisfaction of Heart and Soul is Satisfaction of Heart and Soul is
in the remembrance of Allahin the remembrance of Allah
– Avoiding ViolenceAvoiding Violence• The violence on the lands and in The violence on the lands and in
the seas is earned by human the seas is earned by human hands.hands.
– RevengeRevenge• Overcoming the revenge Overcoming the revenge
• Forgiveness is better than Forgiveness is better than revengerevenge
– ArroganceArrogance• Dangers of arroganceDangers of arrogance
• Problems of arroganceProblems of arrogance
– Suicide is forbidden in IslamSuicide is forbidden in Islam• A person who will commit A person who will commit
suicide will go to hell.suicide will go to hell.
– Martyrdom, the most sacred and Martyrdom, the most sacred and desirable in Islamdesirable in Islam
– Difference between Martyrdom Difference between Martyrdom and Suicideand Suicide
– DeathDeath• No one has the right to take No one has the right to take
someone’s or his / her own life someone’s or his / her own life
• Death, a call ONLY from GodDeath, a call ONLY from God
– Repentance, most desirable Repentance, most desirable actionaction
– Forgiveness, a blessing of AllahForgiveness, a blessing of Allah
– Life, an opportunityLife, an opportunity
– Counter Terrorism in IslamCounter Terrorism in Islam
– Prophet Muhammad’s (Peace be Prophet Muhammad’s (Peace be upon him) Journey to Taifupon him) Journey to Taif
– Conquest of MakkahConquest of Makkah
– The Agreement of HudaibiyahThe Agreement of Hudaibiyah
– No compulsion in IslamNo compulsion in Islam
Module 5: JihadModule 5: Jihad
• What is Jihad?What is Jihad? – Jihad means struggle for the sake Jihad means struggle for the sake
of Allah and must not include any of Allah and must not include any personal ambitions and interests.personal ambitions and interests.
• Types of JihadTypes of Jihad
– Jihad bin NafsJihad bin Nafs (Struggle within (Struggle within against the evil desires)against the evil desires)
– Jihad bil Qalam / LisaanJihad bil Qalam / Lisaan (Struggle against evil through (Struggle against evil through writing or/and speaking)writing or/and speaking)
– Jihad Bis SaifJihad Bis Saif (Warfare to stop (Warfare to stop evil)evil)
• Conditions for Jihad (warfare)Conditions for Jihad (warfare)
• Can people make their groups Can people make their groups and announce Jihad (warfare)?and announce Jihad (warfare)?
• Who is responsible for declaring Who is responsible for declaring Jihad (warfare)?Jihad (warfare)?
– Kidnapping and hijacking innocent Kidnapping and hijacking innocent civilians is a crimecivilians is a crime
• Warfare in IslamWarfare in Islam
– The battles during Prophet The battles during Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) timehim) time
• Do not kill innocent civiliansDo not kill innocent civilians
• Women and children must not Women and children must not be harmedbe harmed
• Places of worship of other Places of worship of other religions must not be religions must not be destroyeddestroyed
• Water should not be Water should not be contaminatedcontaminated
• Green trees should not be cutGreen trees should not be cut
• Elderly and sick should not be Elderly and sick should not be killedkilled
• Those who surrender must be Those who surrender must be protectedprotected
• Forgiveness must prevail over Forgiveness must prevail over revengerevenge
– Killing someone just because of Killing someone just because of his/her nationality or religion is a his/her nationality or religion is a crimecrime
Module 6: Muslim WorldModule 6: Muslim WorldModule 7: Islam’s Social System Module 7: Islam’s Social System
• Module 6: Muslim worldModule 6: Muslim world
– What’s happening in the Muslim What’s happening in the Muslim world? world?
– Impacts of colonial era on Muslim Impacts of colonial era on Muslim countriescountries
– Continuation of imperialism/ Continuation of imperialism/ dictatorships in Muslim countriesdictatorships in Muslim countries
• Effects of Capitalism - IMF and Effects of Capitalism - IMF and World BankWorld Bank
– Stereotyping of Western Society Stereotyping of Western Society by Muslims by Muslims
– Stereotyping of Muslims by Stereotyping of Muslims by Western non-MuslimsWestern non-Muslims
– Communication gaps, insecurity, Communication gaps, insecurity, and exploitationand exploitation
– Characteristics of a model Characteristics of a model Islamic State?Islamic State?
• Module 7: Social SystemModule 7: Social System
– Is Western Culture Christian?Is Western Culture Christian?
– Islamic culture OR Islamic valuesIslamic culture OR Islamic values
• The most important unit of The most important unit of Islam’s social system is FAMILY.Islam’s social system is FAMILY.
• Islam wants to establish a very Islam wants to establish a very strong moral and spiritual strong moral and spiritual society. society.
• Marriage Vs common law Marriage Vs common law relationshiprelationship
• pornography and nuditypornography and nudity
– Local cultures in Muslim countries Local cultures in Muslim countries compare to Islamic valuescompare to Islamic values
• Tribal systems and feudal lordsTribal systems and feudal lords
• Misinterpretation of holy Qur’an Misinterpretation of holy Qur’an and Sunnah for exploitationand Sunnah for exploitation
Module 7: Islam’s Social System Module 7: Islam’s Social System (Continue)(Continue)
• Male dominationMale domination
– Social gatherings in IslamSocial gatherings in Islam
• Separation of Female from Separation of Female from Male in social gatheringsMale in social gatherings
– MarriagesMarriages
• Prophet Muhammad’s (Peace Prophet Muhammad’s (Peace be upon him) marriagesbe upon him) marriages
• Arranged marriagesArranged marriages
• Islamic way of weddingsIslamic way of weddings
– DivorceDivorce
– ClothingClothing
• Male clothingMale clothing
• Female clothingFemale clothing
– Arts & CraftArts & Craft
• Music and DanceMusic and Dance
• FoodFood
– Halal and HaraamHalal and Haraam
– Dietary restrictions in Dietary restrictions in IslamIslam
– No pig and alcohol No pig and alcohol productsproducts
• Paintings and StatuesPaintings and Statues
• PhotographyPhotography
• Jokes and picnics (Having fun)Jokes and picnics (Having fun)
• TourismTourism
– The effects of five pillars of The effects of five pillars of Islam on Muslim’s social lifeIslam on Muslim’s social life
– Relationships with non-MuslimsRelationships with non-Muslims
– Environmental sensitivityEnvironmental sensitivity
– Animal CrueltyAnimal Cruelty
• Absolutely forbidden in IslamAbsolutely forbidden in Islam
– Some examples from Some examples from Islamic historyIslamic history
– Care for petsCare for pets
Module 8: Role of Women in IslamModule 8: Role of Women in Islam
• What Qur’an says about Women?What Qur’an says about Women?
– Those who slander chaste women Those who slander chaste women indiscreet but believing are cursed in this indiscreet but believing are cursed in this life and in the Hereafter: for them is a life and in the Hereafter: for them is a grievous Penalty. On the Day when their grievous Penalty. On the Day when their tongues their hands and their feet will tongues their hands and their feet will bear witness against them as to their bear witness against them as to their actions. On that Day Allah will pay them actions. On that Day Allah will pay them back (all) their just dues and they will back (all) their just dues and they will realize that Allah is the (very) Truth that realize that Allah is the (very) Truth that makes all things manifest. makes all things manifest. (Surah Noor, (Surah Noor, 24:23,24,25)24:23,24,25)
• What Prophet Muhammad (Peace What Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) says about women?be upon him) says about women? – Woman as motherWoman as mother
• The highest achievement of The highest achievement of any men is under woman’s feetany men is under woman’s feet
– Woman as WifeWoman as Wife
• Prophet Mohammed's Prophet Mohammed's relationship with his wivesrelationship with his wives
– Woman as daughterWoman as daughter
• A Muslim who raises three A Muslim who raises three daughters with good education daughters with good education and character will be in Heaven and character will be in Heaven with Prophet Muhammad with Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)(peace be upon him)
– Woman as co-workersWoman as co-workers
– Woman as professionalsWoman as professionals
• Prophet Muhammad’s (peace Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) own wife, be upon him) own wife, Khadijah (May Allah be pleased Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her) was the most with her) was the most successful business women of successful business women of her time.her time.
– Exploitation of women in the west Exploitation of women in the west in the name of freedomin the name of freedom
– Exploitation of women in Islamic Exploitation of women in Islamic countries in the name of Islamcountries in the name of Islam
– HijabHijab
• What is Hijab?What is Hijab?
• Bikini or mini skirt Vs. modest Bikini or mini skirt Vs. modest dress dress
Module 8B: Relationship between Man and Module 8B: Relationship between Man and WomanWoman
– Who is better or Superior?Who is better or Superior?
• In Islam, the criteria of being In Islam, the criteria of being better or superior does not better or superior does not depend upon;depend upon;
– Gender, Colour, Language, Gender, Colour, Language, nationality, etc..nationality, etc..
• The better person among you The better person among you is he or she who is more pious is he or she who is more pious among you.among you.
– Relationship between husband Relationship between husband and wife in Islamand wife in Islam
• They are like garments for They are like garments for each othereach other
– Mutual respectMutual respect
– Comforting for each otherComforting for each other
– Protecting each otherProtecting each other
– Beauty of each otherBeauty of each other
– Trusting each otherTrusting each other
– Satisfying each otherSatisfying each other
• CompromiseCompromise
• Intimate relationship is sacred. Intimate relationship is sacred. Not for displayNot for display
• Marrying woman ONLY for Marrying woman ONLY for sexual pleasure is not sacredsexual pleasure is not sacred
– What is meant by “man is more What is meant by “man is more powerful over woman”?powerful over woman”?
– Monogamy Vs. polygamyMonogamy Vs. polygamy• Is Western Society Is Western Society
monogamous?monogamous?
• Children out of wedlock in the Children out of wedlock in the WestWest
• No secret in IslamNo secret in Islam
• Islam prefers single marriagesIslam prefers single marriages
• Multiple marriages allowed but Multiple marriages allowed but discourageddiscouraged
• Which way is better? Multiple Which way is better? Multiple marriages with accountability marriages with accountability and responsibility OR have and responsibility OR have multiple partners with no multiple partners with no accountability and accountability and responsibility.responsibility.
Module 9: Economic SystemModule 9: Economic System Module 10: Political System Module 10: Political System
• Module 9: Economic SystemModule 9: Economic System
– HighlightsHighlights
– Responsibilities of StateResponsibilities of State• Welfare StateWelfare State
• Fiscal DisciplineFiscal Discipline
• Taxes (Zakat & Jizyah)Taxes (Zakat & Jizyah)
• Social SecuritySocial Security
• PensionPension
– EmploymentEmployment
– EarningsEarnings
– Economic exploitation is Economic exploitation is absolutely forbidden in Islamabsolutely forbidden in Islam
• Interest vs. ProfitInterest vs. Profit
• Taking LoansTaking Loans– Stay away from loans if you Stay away from loans if you
cancan
• Challenges of modern Challenges of modern economic systemeconomic system
• CharitiesCharities
• Module 10: Political SystemModule 10: Political System– The Constitution - The Constitution - Qur’an and SunnahQur’an and Sunnah
– Electoral System of IslamElectoral System of Islam
– Head of State Head of State (Ameer ul Mo’meneen)(Ameer ul Mo’meneen)
– Consultative Council (Legislation)Consultative Council (Legislation)
– Responsibility & AccountabilityResponsibility & Accountability
– Freedom defined by God vs. Freedom defined by God vs. freedom defined by manfreedom defined by man
• The Best Charter of Human RightsThe Best Charter of Human Rights
– The Last Sermon of Prophet The Last Sermon of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Muhammad (Peace be upon him)
– Protection of freedom and Protection of freedom and Constitution Constitution
• The event of Karbala sets the The event of Karbala sets the standardsstandards
– Every individual is importantEvery individual is important
– Is majority rule always perfect?Is majority rule always perfect?
Module 11: Judicial System of IslamModule 11: Judicial System of IslamModule 12: The DifferencesModule 12: The Differences
• Module 11: Judicial SystemModule 11: Judicial System
– Judiciary independent of Judiciary independent of AdministrationAdministration
– Accountable to AllahAccountable to Allah
– When you make decisions among When you make decisions among people, make decisions with people, make decisions with justicejustice
– Some cases between Muslims and Some cases between Muslims and Non-Muslims during Prophet’s Non-Muslims during Prophet’s (peace be upon him) time.(peace be upon him) time.
• A Muslim Vs. a Jew A Muslim Vs. a Jew
• A son Vs. a Father caseA son Vs. a Father case
• Women Vs. Men Women Vs. Men
– Justice starts within the familyJustice starts within the family
– Capital punishmentCapital punishment• Pre-requisitesPre-requisites
• RequirementsRequirements
• Importance of witnessingImportance of witnessing
• Women’s witnessWomen’s witness
• Module 12: The DifferencesModule 12: The Differences
– Sunni and Shi’a MuslimsSunni and Shi’a Muslims• No difference in basic beliefsNo difference in basic beliefs
• No difference in Qur’anNo difference in Qur’an
• No difference about Prophet No difference about Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and his familyhim) and his family
• Differences on mostly Differences on mostly political issues such as political issues such as succession of Prophet succession of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Muhammad (Peace be upon him)him)
– Minor differences within SunnisMinor differences within Sunnis
– Minor differences within Shi’asMinor differences within Shi’as
• Some non Muslim groups Some non Muslim groups emerged from Islamic faithemerged from Islamic faith
– DaruzeDaruze
– BahaiBahai
– Ahmady / QadyaniAhmady / Qadyani
Module 13: Islam in the WestModule 13: Islam in the West
• Islam in the WestIslam in the West
– Freedom of ReligionFreedom of Religion
– Mosques and Islamic Mosques and Islamic Schools EverywhereSchools Everywhere
– Muslim StudentsMuslim Students
– Muslim PopulationMuslim Population
– Muslims Born in the WestMuslims Born in the West
– Islam, the fastest growing Islam, the fastest growing religionreligion
– Laws to protect from Laws to protect from Discrimination and hate Discrimination and hate crimescrimes
– Muslim’s participation in Muslim’s participation in local politics and Activitieslocal politics and Activities
– Relationships between Relationships between Christians and MuslimsChristians and Muslims
– Few extremist groups in the Few extremist groups in the West do not represent the West do not represent the entire western communityentire western community
– Sympathy and goodwill for Sympathy and goodwill for MuslimsMuslims
– Backlash against Muslims after Backlash against Muslims after September 11 and support September 11 and support from Christian communityfrom Christian community
– Desire to learn and Desire to learn and understand Islamunderstand Islam
– Ignorance about the west in Ignorance about the west in Muslim countriesMuslim countries
• Next StepNext Step
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