Introduction to Islam MAS

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Introduction to Islam


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ISLAM Islam is the name of the religion.

SILM or SALAM.meaning peace

complete submission to one God and living inpeace with the creator, with yourself and withthe environment

fastest growing religion in the world

a complete way of life


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ALLAH God

Muslims believe that there is only one

God.

99 names

Christians, Jews and Muslims worship

the same God.


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The Prophet Muhammad

Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet for allmankind

born in 570 CE in Mecca, Arabia

He was entrusted with the Message of Islam at

the age of 40 over multiple years Received it from the Angel Gabriel

The revelation was revealed in the Quran the message is called Islam

Islam is for all mankind

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Source of Islam

The teachings of Islam are found in the Quran

Sharia is the codification of traditional Islamiclaw


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The Holy Quran

exact word of Allah God.

The record of the exact word revealed by Allah

God and it has been translated into more than

80 languages.

Memorized by the prophet Muhammad and many

of his companions.

Revealed over a period of 23 years.

Millions of Muslims memorize the Quran by heart.

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MUSLIMS

Muslims come from ALL parts of theworld

The population more than 1.2 billion.

In the United States : 7 million Muslims. There are two major sects of Islam

Sunni (founded by Abu Bakrfather-in-law)

Shiite (founded by Ali

.cousin and son-in-law. Wahabbism

Sufism


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Introduction to IslamIndian sub-continent 300 Million

Africa 200 MillionArab countries 180 Million

Southeast Asia 170 Million

Iran 50 Million

Central Asia 50 MillionChina 50 Million

Turkey 50 Million

Europe 20 Million

North America 7 MillionSouth America 3 Million

Australia 1 Million


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Source: Kosmin, Barry & Seymour Lachman. One Nation Under God: Religion

in Contemporary American Society; Harmony Books: New York (1993), pg. 88-

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The Five Pillars of

Islam1. Declaration of Faith

2. Prayer3. Fasting4. Alms

5. Pilgrimage


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The Five Pillars of

Islam1.Declaration of Faith

There is no God but Allah God and

Muhammad is the messenger of Allah God


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The Five Pillars of

Islam2.Prayers

Five Obligatory prayers each day.

Direct link between the Muslim and AllahGod.

Islam has no hierarchical authority orpriesthood.

Caliphs (political)

Imams (religious)


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Introduction to Islam

Medina

Prophet s Mosque


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The Five Pillars of Islam3. Fasting

Fasting is a total abstinence from food anddrinks

The whole month of Ramadan which is the 9thmonth of their lunar calendar. (July 20th2012)

Starts from dawn to sunset during the entiremonth of Ramadan.


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The Five Pillars of

Islam4. Alms

It is a mandatory charity (2.5% of net worth)

It is one of the most important principles of

Islam.


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The Five Pillars of Islam

Pilgrimage - Hajj

Pilgrimage toMecca

It is required once ina lifetime for thosewho have themeans (physical andfinancial).

Every year morethan 2.5 MillionMuslims performthis pilgrimage.


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abbaHouse of God

Mecca


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The Six Articles of Faith

1. Belief in One God2. Belief in Angels3. Belief in ALL the prophets

4. Belief in ALL the books revealed byGod

5. Belief in the Day of Judgment

6. Predestination


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Some More Principles of Islam

Oneness of Mankind All people are created Equal

Innocence of Man at Birth

Prescribes moderation

State and Religion Islam is the complete way of life

State and Religion are not separate in anIslamic State

No Idols or images


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Islam And Other

Religions Islam respects other beliefs like

Christianity, Judaism

The Quran advocates dealing

justly with the non Muslims.

Prophet Muhammad emphasized

protection of the people of the

Book in the Muslim Community


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Jihad in Islam

Means to Struggle or strive

Levels of Jihad

Struggle to improve yourself

Struggle against evil in the society

Struggle in battlefield Valid reasons for Jihad in the

battlefield

Self Defense

To remove humantyranny,oppression andpersecution


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ETIQUETTE OF JIHAD

Seek your protection.

Give Peace a Chance Before Battle Starts

Respect All Treaties

Declaration of War when attacked

Spare those who are not fighting against you

Women

Children

Old men

Religious persons


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Jihad in Islam Prohibited from

Killing Animals

Destroying Farms

Destroying Infrastructure

Never Kill the Innocent or Injured Never hurt the Prisoners of War

This was created in 7thCentury long before theGeneva Convention

Prisoners of War given very good treatment Never Mutilate the bodies

Allow the dead to be buried in dignity


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Schoolgirls in Palestine pray in

a moment of silence.

Jordanian women sign condolences at

the US Embassy in Amman.

Government buildings in Turkey lower

their flags to half mast.

Lebanese General signs

condolences at the US

Embassy in Beirut.


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Islam And Women

Why do some women in the contemporary MiddleEast argue that Western-style feminism is notnecessary because womens rights can bemaintained through Islam??

Highest respect to women in the society. According to the Koran, they are entitled to

education, owning businesses, inheritance, workand many other rights including the right to vote


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Are these women free?


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Islam And the Veil Dress Modestly

The Islamic rules for modest dress apply towomen and men equally.

Muslim women cover their heads using scarvescalled the Hijab

Arabic/Middle Eastern tradition found in many culturesand religions

Ex. the Virgin Mary used to wear head cover andmodest clothes

How can the veil be seen as liberating video


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onor ng an ow eact goes against Islamic

principles Definition: an ancient tradition where a malemember of the family kills a female relative for

tarnishing the family image

Began in pre-Islamic societies

Much like other practices

cloistering, veiling

Appears in many communities in the Middle

East and South Asia

Growing issue in western nations

Many are trying to stop the practice within and

outside of the communities

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