youth leaders islamic material

8/14/2019 Youth Leaders Islamic Material

1/32

AQEEDAH (ISLAMIC CREED)AQEEDAH (ISLAMIC CREED)

Hafiz MohammedHafiz Mohammed MuntazirMuntazir((M.A (Islamic Studies) Loughborough University)M.A (Islamic Studies) Loughborough University)

Lecturer : NottinghamLecturer : Nottingham IslamiaIslamia SchoolSchool

EE--Mail:Mail: [email protected]@yahoo.com


2/32

AqeedahAqeedah anan--NasafiNasafi

The ISLAMIC CreedThe ISLAMIC Creed

ByBy

Imam AbuImam Abu HafasHafas anan--NasafiNasafi

Translated byTranslated by

DrDr MusharrafMusharrafHussainHussain alal--AzhariAzhari alal--AzhariAzhari

PresentedPresentedbyby

Hafiz MohammedHafiz Mohammed MuntazirMuntazir

((M.A (Islamic Studies) Loughborough University)M.A (Islamic Studies) Loughborough University)

Lecturer : NottinghamLecturer : Nottingham IslamiaIslamia SchoolSchool EE--Mail:Mail: [email protected]@yahoo.com


3/32

Sources of KnowledgeSources of Knowledge

The fiveThe five sencessences

The true knowledgeThe true knowledge

The intellectThe intellect The five senses are:The five senses are:

Hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting andHearing, seeing, smelling, tasting andtouching.touching.


4/32

Two Ways of Gaining FactualTwo Ways of Gaining Factual

KnowledgeKnowledge MutawatirMutawatir sourcesource

Through MessengersThrough Messengers

The intellectThe intellect


5/32

The Universe is CreatedThe Universe is CreatedThe whole universe is createdThe whole universe is created

Since it isSince it is AyanAyan andand AradhAradh

AyanAyan: it is a (substance) material: it is a (substance) material

that exists by itself.that exists by itself. AradhAradh: it refers to a property of: it refers to a property of

something but it can not exist bysomething but it can not exist by

itself.itself.


6/32

Belief in AllahBelief in Allah Allah is the Creator of the UniverseAllah is the Creator of the Universe

The creator of the universe is AllahThe creator of the universe is Allahthe One, Eternal and Powerful.the One, Eternal and Powerful.

Allah is neither an element nor aAllah is neither an element nor apropertyproperty

He is neither limited, nor numbered.He is neither limited, nor numbered.

He can not be ascribed a nature, norHe can not be ascribed a nature, nor

a state, nor a place.a state, nor a place.


7/32

The Speech of AllahThe Speech of Allah Allah speaks, which is an eternal attributeAllah speaks, which is an eternal attribute

that is neither formed of letters or sounds.that is neither formed of letters or sounds. The QurThe Quran is the speech of Allah and notan is the speech of Allah and not

a creation. It is written down in our booksa creation. It is written down in our books

and safe in our hearts.and safe in our hearts. Creation is an eternal attribute of Allah.Creation is an eternal attribute of Allah.

He created things from elements at theHe created things from elements at the

time of their creation.time of their creation.

He Himself is not a created being.He Himself is not a created being.


8/32

The Believers will See AllahThe Believers will See Allah The believers will see Allah in theThe believers will see Allah in the

Hereafter.Hereafter.

The evidence for this is establish inThe evidence for this is establish in

the Qurthe Quran andan and SunnahSunnah. However,. However,Allah will not be seen in particularAllah will not be seen in particular

place and direction.place and direction.

Allah Says in these verses: [75:22,Allah Says in these verses: [75:22,23].23].


9/32

The Decree ofThe Decree of Allah(AlAllah(Al--QadrQadr)) Allah is the creator of all the actionsAllah is the creator of all the actions

of man, whether it is denial orof man, whether it is denial oracceptance.acceptance.

Man has free choice and accordinglyMan has free choice and accordinglyhe will be rewarded or punished.he will be rewarded or punished.

And the capability is vital withAnd the capability is vital with

actions and this is the meaning ofactions and this is the meaning ofpower by which the action is done.power by which the action is done.


10/32

Belief in AlBelief in Al--AkhirahAkhirah (the Hereafter)(the Hereafter)

Time of Death is FixedTime of Death is Fixed

The murdered person dies at hisThe murdered person dies at his

appointed time.appointed time. Each one consumes only theirEach one consumes only their

portion whether it is lawful orportion whether it is lawful orunlawful.unlawful.

Allah misguides whom he wishes andAllah misguides whom he wishes and

guides whom He wishes. It is notguides whom He wishes. It is notincumbent upon Allah to give manincumbent upon Allah to give man

what he most deserves.what he most deserves.


11/32

Punishment of the GravePunishment of the Grave The punishment of the grave is forThe punishment of the grave is for

the unbelievers and somethe unbelievers and somedisobedient believers.disobedient believers.

The pleasure are for the obedientThe pleasure are for the obedientones and only Allah knows what theyones and only Allah knows what they

are.are.

The questions asked in the grave byThe questions asked in the grave byMunkarMunkar andand NakirNakir are true.are true.


12/32

Events of the Day of JudgementEvents of the Day of Judgement

The Resurrection, the Scale, theThe Resurrection, the Scale, the

Book of Deeds, the Reckoning, theBook of Deeds, the Reckoning, theProphets and the Bridge are all true.Prophets and the Bridge are all true.

Paradise and the Fire are true andParadise and the Fire are true andboth have been created and alreadyboth have been created and already

exist.exist.

They are permanent and not perish.They are permanent and not perish.


13/32

Disobedience and SinDisobedience and Sin Major sin does not diminish the faithMajor sin does not diminish the faith

of a believer.of a believer. Allah will never forgive the one whoAllah will never forgive the one who

associates with Him.associates with Him. A punishment is possible for a minorA punishment is possible for a minor

sin and forgiveness for a major sinsin and forgiveness for a major sin

as long as it is not regarded as beingas long as it is not regarded as beinglawful.lawful.


14/32

Belief in the MessengersBelief in the Messengers FaithFaith:: Faith is to accept mentally and sayFaith is to accept mentally and say

verbally what the Prophet (SAW) broughtverbally what the Prophet (SAW) broughtfrom Allah.from Allah.

The quantity of deeds a person does mayThe quantity of deeds a person does may

increase, but theincrease, but the ImanIman of the person doesof the person doesnot increase or decrees.not increase or decrees.

ImanIman and Islam are one and same thing.and Islam are one and same thing.

It is true to say,It is true to say,I am a believerI am a believer A blessed person can become wicked andA blessed person can become wicked and

a wicked can become blessed.a wicked can become blessed.


15/32

The Purpose of Sending MessengersThe Purpose of Sending Messengers

There is a divine wisdom in sendingThere is a divine wisdom in sending

prophets. Allah has sent prophets to giveprophets. Allah has sent prophets to givethe people good news and warn them.the people good news and warn them.

They explain to people what they need toThey explain to people what they need to

know.know. The first prophets was Adam (A.S) and theThe first prophets was Adam (A.S) and the

last of them was Muhammad (SAW).last of them was Muhammad (SAW).

The best of all prophets is MuhammadThe best of all prophets is Muhammad(SAW).(SAW).


16/32

The AngelsThe Angels The angels are AllahThe angels are Allahs servants.s servants.

They carry out His orders.They carry out His orders.

They are not to be described byThey are not to be described by

using either male and female gender.using either male and female gender. They always worship Allah.They always worship Allah.

They have various duties.They have various duties.

They do not eat or drink.They do not eat or drink.

There are 8 famous angels.There are 8 famous angels.


17/32

The BooksThe Books There are many books and scrollsThere are many books and scrolls

((SUHUFSUHUF) which were revealed to the) which were revealed to theProphets.Prophets.

Allah explained in them HisAllah explained in them Hiscommandments, prohibitions,commandments, prohibitions,

promises and warnings.promises and warnings.

There are four famous books of AllahThere are four famous books of Allahwhich are mentioned in the Qurwhich are mentioned in the Quran.an.


18/32


19/32

IntercessionIntercession Intercession in favour of majorIntercession in favour of major

sinners is proven for the Prophetssinners is proven for the Prophetsand righteous people.and righteous people.

The major sinners will not remain inThe major sinners will not remain inthe Fire forever, even if they hadthe Fire forever, even if they had

died without repentance.died without repentance.


20/32

Belief in Saints and LeadershipBelief in Saints and Leadership The miracles of the saints are true.The miracles of the saints are true.

he can not be a saint if he is not firmhe can not be a saint if he is not firmin his religion.in his religion.

The best human being after theThe best human being after theProphet (SAW) are the four caliphs.Prophet (SAW) are the four caliphs.

Their caliphate extended over aTheir caliphate extended over a

period of thirty years.period of thirty years.

Then monarchy and governanceThen monarchy and governance

followed.followed.


21/32

Leadership of the MuslimLeadership of the Muslim Muslim must appoint a leader whoMuslim must appoint a leader who

rules them, establishes the Islamicrules them, establishes the Islamiclegal system.legal system.

Protect them from enemies.Protect them from enemies. Maintains the army and collect taxes.Maintains the army and collect taxes.

Enforces law and order to control theEnforces law and order to control the

rebellious and the robbers.rebellious and the robbers.

Organise the Friday andOrganise the Friday and EidEid prayers.prayers.


22/32

Characteristics of theCharacteristics of the Leader(ALeader(A)) The leader must be present.The leader must be present.

He cannot be hidden nor awaited.He cannot be hidden nor awaited.

He must be from theHe must be from the QuraishQuraish..

It is not permissible that the leaderIt is not permissible that the leadershould be amongst any other tribe.should be amongst any other tribe.

It is not necessary that he must beIt is not necessary that he must be

from thefrom theBaniBani HashimHashimtribe.tribe.


23/32

Characteristics of theCharacteristics of the Leader(BLeader(B)) It is not a condition that the leaderIt is not a condition that the leader

must bemust be MaMasumsum (infallible).(infallible). He does not need to be the best oneHe does not need to be the best one

of his time.of his time.

He must be capable of ruling well.He must be capable of ruling well.

He must be capable to protect theHe must be capable to protect the

Muslim country.Muslim country.

And able to deliver the justice.And able to deliver the justice.


24/32

Characteristics of theCharacteristics of the Leader(CLeader(C)) The leader can not be removed fromThe leader can not be removed from

his office due to his mischievoushis office due to his mischievousbehaviour or cruelty.behaviour or cruelty.

It is permissible to pray any good orIt is permissible to pray any good or

bad Imam.bad Imam.

It is also permissible to pray theIt is also permissible to pray the

funeral of any good or bad person.funeral of any good or bad person.


25/32

The Companions of the ProphetThe Companions of the Prophet

(SAW)(SAW)

Anyone who insults the companionsAnyone who insults the companions

of the Prophet (SAW) should beof the Prophet (SAW) should be

stopped from insulting them.stopped from insulting them.

We bear witness that the tenWe bear witness that the tencompanions have been given thecompanions have been given the

glad tidings of Paradise.glad tidings of Paradise.


26/32

The Practices of Ahl us-Sunnah (A)

The wiping of the leather socks areThe wiping of the leather socks are

permissible at home and on journey.permissible at home and on journey. The drinking of the water thatThe drinking of the water that

obtained from the dates is notobtained from the dates is not

unlawful.unlawful.

No saint can attain the status of aNo saint can attain the status of a

Prophet.Prophet.


27/32

The Practices of Ahl us-Sunnah (B)

No one can acquire a status whereNo one can acquire a status where

he is free from the obligations andhe is free from the obligations andthe prohibitions of thethe prohibitions of the ShariShariahah..

TheThe MujtahidMujtahid (Jurist) could(Jurist) could

sometimes make a mistake.sometimes make a mistake.

And other time could be correct.And other time could be correct.

In both cases he will be rewarded.In both cases he will be rewarded.


28/32

Prayers for the DeadPrayers for the Dead PeoplesPeoplesprayers for their deceasedprayers for their deceased

are like charity.are like charity. Allah Almighty accepts prayers andAllah Almighty accepts prayers and

fulfils needs.fulfils needs.


29/32

Beliefs and Practices that Lead

to Kufr (A)

To misinterpret the text likeTo misinterpret the text like

BatiniyyahBatiniyyah is regarded asis regarded as kufrkufr..

To regard disobedience (sin)To regard disobedience (sin)

permissible ispermissible is kufrkufr.. To regard disobedience lightly isTo regard disobedience lightly is

kufrkufr..

Making mockery of theMaking mockery of the ShariShariahah isis

kufrkufr..


30/32

Beliefs and Practices that Lead

to Kufr (B)

To despair of AllahTo despair of Allah

s mercy iss mercy is

kufrkufr

.

.

To accept the forecasts of fortuneTo accept the forecasts of fortune--

tellers as truth istellers as truth is kufrkufr..

The nonThe non--existent is nothing.existent is nothing.


31/32

ProphetProphets (SAW) Predictionss (SAW) Predictions

about the Future (A)about the Future (A) All the ProphetAll the Prophets (SAW) Predictionss (SAW) Predictions

about the following events are true:about the following events are true: The signs of the Last DayThe signs of the Last Day

The coming of theThe coming of the DajjalDajjal The beast of the earthThe beast of the earth

The appearance of Gog andThe appearance of Gog and MagogMagog

The coming of JesusThe coming of Jesus


32/32

ProphetProphets (SAW) Predictionss (SAW) Predictions

about the Future (B)about the Future (B) The rising of the sun from the west.The rising of the sun from the west.

The human Prophets are superior toThe human Prophets are superior tothe angelic.the angelic.

The angelic Prophets are superior toThe angelic Prophets are superior toordinary men.ordinary men.

The ordinary men are superior toThe ordinary men are superior to

ordinary angels.ordinary angels.

ALL PRAISE BE TO ALLAHALL PRAISE BE TO ALLAH

youth leaders islamic material

Documents