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Islam 101Islam 101Dr. Ishaq ZahidDr. Ishaq Zahid
[email protected]@citadel.edu
http://www.islam101.com
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OutlineOutline
Islamic Theology Basic BeliefsMuslim Non-Muslim Relations
Quotations From Quran and Hadith
Questions/Answers
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No CompulsionNo Compulsion
Let there be no compulsion in religion.Truth stands out clear from Error.
Whoever rejects evil and believes inGod has grasped the most trustworthyhand-hold, that never breaks. And
God hears and knows all things.
(The Holy Quran, 2.256)
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World MuslimsWorld Muslims
1.2 billion, Muslims represent between19.2% and 22% of the world's
population. One of every five persons in the world
is a Muslim Second largest religion in the world
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World Distribution of Muslims
Africa 308,660,000 27.4%
Asia 778,362,000 69.1%
Europe 32,032,000 2.8%
Latin America 1,356,000 0.1%
North America 5,530,000 0.5%
World 1,126,325,000 100%
Source: Britannica Yearbook, 1997
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American MuslimsAmerican Muslims6 million (The New York Times, Feb.
21, 1989)
About 40% Afro-American
Not all Muslims are Arabs, Not all
Arabs are Muslims
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The Basics of FaithThe Basics of Faith
Belief in One God (Allah)
Belief in Prophethood
All the Divine Books as revealed by God to
various prophets
Angels, Jinns(Demons), Life after Deathand the Day of Judgment, Heaven and Hell
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Allah the One GodAllah the One God
Allah is the Arabic name for God used byMuslims of the world as well as Arab
Christians.Say: He is God, the One and Only; God,
the Eternal, Absolute; He begets not, nor is
He begotten; And there is none like untoHim. (The Quran, Chapter 112)
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Allah: name in the BibleAllah: name in the Bible
"ELOI, ELOI, LAMA
SABACHTHANI? which is, being
interpreted, My God, My God, why hastthou forsaken me?" (Mark 15:34).
ALLELUYA = YA ALLA HU = OH! Allah
Elohim =Eloh +im (plural), translated to
Allah in the Arabic Bible.
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Prophets and ScripturesProphets and Scriptures
SOME PROPHETS:Adam, Noah, Abraham,Ishmael, Ishaq, Jacob (Israel), Joseph,Benjamin, Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon,Zakareya, John, Jesus, Muhammad (peace be on
them)DIVINE BOOKS: Torah, Zabur (Psalms), Injeel
(Gospel), Quran
Belief in ALL prophets of GodSource of All Books is God
Main Message of all Prophets: Islam
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Prophet MuhammadProphet Muhammad
Descendant of Ishmael, the first son of Abraham.Born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in the year 570 C.E.
Received first revelation at the age 40 through angelGabriel.
Died in the year 632 C.E, after preaching Islam for 23years.
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW said about him:
"He must be called the Saviour of Humanity. I believe that if a man like him were toassume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its
problems in a way that would bring it much needed peace and happiness."(The Genuine Islam, Singapore, Vol. 1, No. 8, 1936)
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Quran: The Holy BookQuran: The Holy Book
Original intact as given by the
Prophet in Arabic
23 Years of Revelations (610 -
632 C.E.) 114 Chapters; One Chapter,
Multiple Revelations
Chapter (Surah) names
Historic Context matters
Verses Explain Verses
Commentary needed in the
light of Arabic, History, and
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Sunnah and HadithSunnah and Hadith
Approvals, disapprovals of the Prophet
Compiled in separate books, known as
Hadith books, after the death of the ProphetClassified from authentic to false.
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Quran: Verse 8:12Quran: Verse 8:12
Often misinterpreted Verse by Islam bashers:
Remember thy Lord inspired the angels (with the
message): "I am with you: give firmness to the
Believers: I will instill terror into the hearts of the
Unbelievers: smite ye above their necks and smite
all their finger-tips off them."
(The Quran, 8.12)Read for an explanation:
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Quran: Verse 8:61Quran: Verse 8:61008.061 But if the enemy incline towards peace, do thou (also)
incline towards peace, and trust in God: for He is One that hearsand knows (all things).
060.008 God forbids you not, with regard to those who fight younot for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, fromdealing kindly and justly with them: for God loves those who are
just.
060.009 God only forbids you, with regard to those who fight you
for (your) Faith, and drive you out of your homes, and support(others) in driving you out, from turning to them (for friendshipand protection). It is such as turn to them (in thesecircumstances), that do wrong.
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Worship andWorship and
ObedienceObedience
Prayers (Salah)
Charity (Zakat)
Fasting ( Ramadan)
Pilgrimage (Hajj)Any act done according to Quran and
Sunnah to please God
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Prayers (Salah)Prayers (Salah)
Five Daily Prayers from Dawn to
Late Evening regulate a Muslims day
Prayers involve ablution, standing,bowing, prostrating, sitting postures
Face Kabah, prayers in Arabic as
taught by the Prophet.Additional Prayers optional
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Charity (Zakat)Charity (Zakat)
024.056 So establish regular Prayer and give
regular Charity; and obey the Apostle; that ye may
receive mercy. (The Quran)
Required 2.5% charity on yearly savingsA Muslim must be a charitable person
Removing a stone from the road is charity
Greeting with a smile is a charity
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FastingFasting
002.183 O ye who believe! Fasting is
prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those
before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint.
(The Quran)Ramadan is 9th month in Islamic Lunar calendar
Daily dawn to sunset fast for 29/30 days (no
food or drink)
Eidul-Fitr Holiday at the end
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Hajj (Pilgrimage)Hajj (Pilgrimage)
Pilgrimage to Makkah once in life time for
able Muslims
About 2-3 million Muslims perform Hajj
each year from all over the world.
Eidul-Adha: the biggest Muslim Holiday
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Muslim Non-MuslimMuslim Non-Muslim
RelationsRelationsA Christian King of Ethopia
Treaty with Jews of Madinah
Letter to Moncks of St. Catherine
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A Christian King Negus ofA Christian King Negus of
EthopiaEthopia
Negus gives Protection to
migrated Muslims
First Muslim-Christian
Governmental Interaction
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Treaty with Jews of MadinaTreaty with Jews of Madina
Prophet has to migrate to Madina (about
200 miles from Makkah)
Signs a treaty with Jews of MadinaNo compulsion in Religion
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FoodFood
002.172 O ye who believe! Eat of the good thingsthat We have provided for you, and be grateful to
God, if it is Him ye worship.
Forbidden:
Meat ofanimals found dead blood the flesh of swine Alcoholic beverages (such as beer and wine) and
intoxicants Meat on which name of God is not invoked at time of
slaughtering or meat on which some one elses name is
invoked
Permitted: food of the People of the Book
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DAUGHTERSDAUGHTERS
Prophet Muhammad (Peace be on him) said,Whosoever has a daughter and does not bury her
alive, does not insult her, and does not favor his son
over her, Allah will enter him into Paradise.
(Ahmad)
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Human Equality in IslamHuman Equality in Islam
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:"No Arab has any superiority over a non-
Arab, nor does a non-Arab have anysuperiority over an Arab. Nor does awhite man have any superiority over a
black man, or the black man anysuperiority over the white man. You areall the children of Adam, and Adam wascreated from clay"
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Justice in IslamJustice in Islam
"Do not let your hatred of a people incite you toaggression."(Quran 5:2)
"And do not let ill-will towards any folk incite you sothat you swerve from dealing justly. Be just; that is
nearest to heedfulness."(Quran 5:8)
Oh you who believe, stand up firmly for justice, aswitnesses to God, even if it be against yourselves, or
your parents, or your kin, and whether it be againstrich or poor; for God can best protect both. Do not
follow any passion, lest you not be just. And if youdistort or decline to do justice, verily God is well-acquainted with all that you do. (Quran 4:135)
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Repel Evil with GoodnessRepel Evil with Goodness
041.034 Nor can goodness and Evil be equal.
Repel (Evil) with what is better: Then will he
between whom and thee was hatred becomeas it were thy friend and intimate!
003.134 Those who spend (freely), whether
in prosperity, or in adversity; who restrainanger, and pardon (all) men; for God loves
those who do good.
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Suicide is a Grave SinSuicide is a Grave Sin
O ye who believe! Eat not up your
property among yourselves in vanities:
But let there be amongst you Traffic and
trade by mutual good-will: Nor kill (or
destroy) yourselves: for verily God has
been to you Most Merciful! (Quran,
4:29)
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Concluding RemarksConcluding Remarks
Strive for peace and justice for all!
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QuestionsQuestions
and Answersand Answers
Surah Al-Fatehah
(Chapter 1: The Opening)
1. In the name of Allah, Most
Gracious, Most Merciful.2. Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher
and Sustainer of the worlds;
3. Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
4. Master of the Day of Judgment.
5. Thee do we worship, and Thineaid we seek.
6. Show us the straight way,
7. The way of those on whom Thou
hast bestowed Thy Grace, thosewhose (portion) is not wrath,and who go not astray.