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BASICS OF ISLAM
A Brief Overview of Basics of Islam
A.S. Hashim MD
ISLAMISLAM
Islam Is the Final Religion of God
Islam Is a Comprehensive Religion
Islam Is a Way of Life
A follower of Islam is called MUSLIM
BeliefBelief
1.1. Allah (God): The CreatorAllah (God): The Creator
2.2. Muhammad (pbuh):Muhammad (pbuh):a.a. God's Servant and God's Servant and
b.b. MessengerMessenger
3.3. The Message isThe Message isa.a. Final andFinal and
b.b. UniversalUniversal
A Muslim Can Be:A Muslim Can Be:
Outstanding MuslimGood MuslimFair, or Good Enough MuslimNon-caring MuslimBad MuslimEvil MuslimCriminal Muslim
Allah’s Attributes: Allah’s Attributes: Sunni Sunni (Slide 1)(Slide 1)
1. Allah Exists, 2. Allah has No Beginning 3. Allah has No End 4. None Compares with Allah 5. Allah is Self-Sustaining, is in no need 6. Allah is One and only One 7. Allah is Mighty
Allah’s Attributes: Allah’s Attributes: Sunni Sunni (Slide 2)(Slide 2)
8. Allah performs through His Will
9. Allah is All-Knowing,
10. Allah is Ever-Living
11. Allah hears
12. Allah sees
13. Allah speaks
Allah’s Positive Attributes: Allah’s Positive Attributes: Shi’a Shi’a (Slide 1)(Slide 1)
1. Allah is Timeless and Eternal
2. Allah is Omnipotent
3. Allah is All-Knowing
4. Allah is Ever-living
5. Allah is the Willing (Will of Allah)
Allah’s Positive Attributes: Allah’s Positive Attributes: Shi’a Shi’a (Slide 2)(Slide 2)
6. Allah is the Perceiver:1. the All-Seeing,
2. All-hearing, and
3. the Omnipresent, the one and the same
7. Allah is the Master of the Word:
He says "Be" and it will be
6. Allah is the Truth
Allah's Non-Positive Attributes: Shi’a
1. Allah does not have a body2. Allah is not composed of constituents3. Allah is not contained4. Allah does not incarnate into anything5. Allah does not coalesce with anything6. Allah cannot be seen7. Allah is not susceptible to change8. Allah’s Being and His attributes are one
Holy QuranHoly Quran
1. The Quran is Allah's Literal Word2. The Quran was Revealed by Gabriel Over a
Period of 23 Yrs3. The Quran is a Book of Divine Guidance4. The Quran:
a. Gives Glad Tidings,b. Warns, andc. Challenges Humanity
ISLAMISLAM
1.1. IMAN: (Belief)IMAN: (Belief)
2.2. IBADAT: (Rituals)IBADAT: (Rituals)
3.3. Ethics and MoralityEthics and Morality
4.4. Ah'kaam: Rules that Deal with:Ah'kaam: Rules that Deal with:
1.1. Self, Self,
2.2. Family, Family,
3.3. Society, and Society, and
4.4. HumanityHumanity
Islam in BriefIslam in Brief
FaithFaith
RitualsRituals
RulesRules
MannersManners3. Ethics and Morality3. Ethics and Morality
1. Iman1. Iman
ISLAMISLAM 2. Ibadat2. Ibadat
4. Ah'kaam: Rules and Regulations4. Ah'kaam: Rules and Regulations
Iman (Belief): Iman (Belief): SunniSunni
1. Allah and His Attributes
2. The Angels
3. The Revealed Books (Torah and Bible)
4. Messengers of God
5. The Hereafter
6. Qadr: Being Guided yet Free to Choose
Iman (Belief): Shi’a
1. Tawhid (Allah and His Attributes)2. Al-Adl (Justice of God)3. Nubu'wah (Prophethood):
a. The Revealed Books (Torah and Bible)b. The Angelsc. Qadr: Being Guided yet Free to Choose
4. Imamah5. Ma’ad (The Hereafter)
Ibadat (Rituals): Sunni
1. Shahaada: (Faith Declaration)
2. Salat: (Prayer)
3. Zakat: (Poor-due)
4. Saum: (Fasting)
5. Haj: (Pilgrimage)
Ibadat (Rituals): Shi’a1. Salat: (Prayer)
2. Zakat: (Poor-due)
3. Saum: (Fasting)
4. Haj: (Pilgrimage)
5. Khums: (The Fifth)
6. Jihad: Major: Refining the Self
Lesser: Take-up arms in Defense of Islam
7. Al Amru Bil Ma'ruf (Enjoining to what is Good)
8. Al Nahiyu Unn Al Munkar
(Forbidding what is Evil)
Ethics and Morality:
The Directives:1. Require a person TO DO
2. Require a person TO AVOID
The more the Directives are followed, the more they lead to Perfection of Personal Character (the Godly)
Sample To Do Part 1
1. Self purification
2. Sincerity
3. Integrity
4. Keeping promises
5. Love
6. Kindness
7. Fairness
8. Courtesy
Sample To Do Part 2
9. Justice
10.Modesty
11.Humility
12.To forgive
13.To learn
14.To be charitable
15.Sexual fidelity
16.Good manners
Sample To Avoid Part 1
1. Cheating
2. Lying
3. Being deceitful
4. Back-biting
5. Being arrogant
6. Being vain
7. Being unfair
8. Being malicious
Sample Sample To AvoidTo Avoid Part 2 Part 29. Monopolizing
10.Creating dissension
11.Being abusive
12.Stealing
13.Committing adultery
14.Drinking alcohol
15.Eating pork
16.Abusing anyone
17.Killing
Accountability
Life is a test
Man is responsible for his deeds
Will be:a. In Heaven or
b. In Hell
c. Depending on whether he passes or fails the test of life
Earn Eternity
The Savior is Your Deeds through following the Divine Guidelines
But forget not:The Mercy, and
Forgiveness of the Almighty
Muttaqi
Muttaqi is a Person of Highest Level of Piety
The Perfectionist Muslim is one who:a. Admits to the Almighty
b. Submits to the Almighty, and
c. Commits himself to the Almighty
Man of faith (Muttaqi)Man of faith (Muttaqi)
3. Commits3. Commits
1. Admits1. Admits
The MuttaqiThe Muttaqi
2. Submits2. Submits
THANK YOUTHANK YOU
Be in Allah’s CareBe in Allah’s Care
Dr. A.S. HashimDr. A.S. Hashim