an introduction to the faith, culture of islam and muslim people
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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An introduction to the faith, culture of Islam and Muslim
peopleDecember 17, 2013
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In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Merci-Giving
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ISLAM
• Muslim
Submission, self-surrender
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Some flags of Islamic countries
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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
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Beliefs of Islam
• Allah• Angels• Scriptures• Messengers• Predestination• Hereafter
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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)
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Belief: The Angels - Angels: “intelligent robots” made of light energy who can assume physical form to carry out God’s will -- 4 top: 1. Gabriel (brings revelations)2. Azra’il (angel of death), 3. Michael ( is the bringer of
blessing and controls the weather), and
4. Israfil: Angel of Death (blows the horn signaling the end of the universe)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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The Dar al-Islam
The Dar al-Islam
11 22 33 44 55
The Worldof Islam
The Worldof Islam
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1. The Shahada1. The Shahada
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The testimony.
The declaration of faith:
There is no god worthy of worship except God, andMuhammad is HisMessenger [or Prophet].
There is no god worthy of worship except God, andMuhammad is HisMessenger [or Prophet].
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2. The Salat2. 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.
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2. The Salat2. The Salat The call to prayer by the muezzin in the minaret.
Pray in the mosque on Friday.
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3. The Zakat3. The Zakat Almsgiving (charitable donations).
Muslims believe that all things belong to God.
Zakat means both “purification” and “growth.”
About 2.5%/ 20%, 12.5% of your income.
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4. The Sawm4. 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.
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Eid MubarakEid Mubarak
End of the Ramadan holiday.
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5. The Hajj5. 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.
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5. The Hajj5. The Hajj Those who complete the pilgrimage can add the title hajji to their name.
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Halal and Haram
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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
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Halal/Haram: BehaviourProhibited actions:
• Murder
• Theft
• Usury
• Gambling
• Intimate relationships outside marriage
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Variations within Islam
• Sunni• Shi’a• Sufi• Different races,
different cultures
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Sunni
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Shi'a
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Islamic Art
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A mosque in Yemen
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Istanbul’s Blue Mosque
http://www.mccullagh.org
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A mosque in N.W. China
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Mecca
Pilgrims circumambulate the Ka’ba, a cube encased in silk containing a black stone (meteorite?) (pre-Islamic sacred place?)
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