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Introduction to Introduction to IslamIslam

Level 1Level 1

Mohammad Al-BedaiwiMohammad Al-BedaiwiAustin Network for Islamic Austin Network for Islamic

Studies ANIS Studies ANIS http://www.AustinMuslims.orghttp://www.AustinMuslims.org

[email protected]@AustinMuslims.orgorg

The OpeningThe OpeningSurat Al- Fatiha (Chapter 1, The Surat Al- Fatiha (Chapter 1, The

Opening)Opening)

1.1. In the name of Allah, the In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Beneficent, the Merciful.

2.2. All Praise is due to Allah, the All Praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.Lord of the worlds.

3.3. The Beneficent, The Clement; The Beneficent, The Clement;

4.4. Master of the Day of Judgment. Master of the Day of Judgment.

5.5. You alone we worship, and you You alone we worship, and you alone we seek for help.alone we seek for help.

6.6. Guide us to the straight path Guide us to the straight path

7.7. The path of those upon whom The path of those upon whom you bestowed your favors; not you bestowed your favors; not the path of those upon whom the path of those upon whom your wrath is brought down, or your wrath is brought down, or those who went astraythose who went astray

Muslims – World WideMuslims – World Wide

India/Pakistan/BangladeshIndia/Pakistan/Bangladesh 380 M380 M

AfricaAfrica 250 M250 M

Arab countriesArab countries 240 M240 M

Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia 220 M220 M

Central AsiaCentral Asia 80 M80 M

IranIran 60 M60 M

ChinaChina 50 M50 M

Europe Europe 30 M30 M

North AmericaNorth America 10 M10 M

South AmericaSouth America 3 M3 M

AustraliaAustralia 2 M2 M

WorldwideWorldwide 1.6 B (~ 26%)1.6 B (~ 26%)



27.4

69.1

2.85

0.2

0.5

Africa

Asia

Europe

S. America

N. America

Muslims Growth RateMuslims Growth Rate

-10

40

90

140

190

240

N.Am25

Africa2.2

Asia12.6

Eur142

S.Am - 4.7

Aust257

-10 40 90 140 190 240

Christ 47%

Hindu 117%

Buddh 63%

Judai - 4%

Islam 235%

Annual ~ 6.4%Annual ~ 6.4%

1989 - 19981989 - 1998 50 year growth rate50 year growth rate

Muslims in AmericaMuslims in America

32

10.2 20.2

24.4

3.6

2.4

1.6

5.6

Afr-Am

Africa

Arab

Asia

Iran

Turk

Caucas

Undeter

• 6 million The NY Times, Feb. 21,1989• 10 million CIA World's Facts Book• Most Muslims are Immigrants: 77.6% versus 22.4% USA born

Muslims in America – Muslims in America – contd.contd.

800 AD Moorish & Mali traders800 AD Moorish & Mali traders Settlements in Caribbean.Settlements in Caribbean.

1527 first trans-continental crossing1527 first trans-continental crossing By Moroccan Azemmouri from Florida to West Coast By Moroccan Azemmouri from Florida to West Coast

then to Texasthen to Texas SlavesSlaves

About 20% of slaves during 18th/19th century were About 20% of slaves during 18th/19th century were MuslimsMuslims

Immigrants from the Ottoman Empire, Africa & Immigrants from the Ottoman Empire, Africa & AsiaAsia 1880 first Muslim Syrians immigrated to the Midwest.1880 first Muslim Syrians immigrated to the Midwest. 1915 first known mosque Biddeford Maine by 1915 first known mosque Biddeford Maine by

Albanians. Albanians. 1934 first in Midwest & only surviving Mosque (Cedar 1934 first in Midwest & only surviving Mosque (Cedar

Rapids, IA).Rapids, IA).

Muslims in America – Muslims in America – contd.contd.

Islamic Centers & Mosques in North AmericaIslamic Centers & Mosques in North America Less than 200 in 1964, 2,000+ in 2001Less than 200 in 1964, 2,000+ in 2001 Focus on Islamic Institutions: Schools, Focus on Islamic Institutions: Schools,

Universities, Clinics…Universities, Clinics… ISNA, CAIR, MAYA, MAS, & AMCISNA, CAIR, MAYA, MAS, & AMC

The most popular Islamic organizations working The most popular Islamic organizations working in North Americain North America

In AustinIn Austin Islamic Center of Greater Austin (2 Locations)Islamic Center of Greater Austin (2 Locations) North Austin Muslim Community CenterNorth Austin Muslim Community Center Masjid IbrahimMasjid Ibrahim Al Mahdi Center (Shia)Al Mahdi Center (Shia) Islamic Center of Round Rock.Islamic Center of Round Rock.

The Mother The Mother MosqueMosque

19193434

What is IslamWhat is Islam Islam: a word that comes from the Arabic root Islam: a word that comes from the Arabic root

verb SILMverb SILM Silm means Peace & SubmissionSilm means Peace & Submission

Islam is not based on a name of a tribe, a Islam is not based on a name of a tribe, a locality, or a geographical location.locality, or a geographical location.

Everything in this universe submits to God.Everything in this universe submits to God. Islam: to achieve Peace with God, self and other Islam: to achieve Peace with God, self and other

creation of God through Submission to Himcreation of God through Submission to Him Submission to God by choice, in trust & love that Submission to God by choice, in trust & love that

is affirmed by acceptance & obedience to God.is affirmed by acceptance & obedience to God. Islam is a complete Way of Life. Islam is not Islam is a complete Way of Life. Islam is not

new. What is the goal of other religions?new. What is the goal of other religions?

What is Islam - What is Islam - ContinuedContinued

Islam is a monotheistic faith. The Islam is a monotheistic faith. The belief in One God.belief in One God. Not just unity - because many parties Not just unity - because many parties

can be involved in unity.can be involved in unity. It’s Absolute Oneness of GodIt’s Absolute Oneness of God

“Say, He is Allah: the One, the Only. “Say, He is Allah: the One, the Only. Allah: the Eternal, the Absolute. He Allah: the Eternal, the Absolute. He begets not, nor is He begotten; and begets not, nor is He begotten; and there is none like him” Chapter 112there is none like him” Chapter 112

AllahAllah

AllahAllahHis NameHis Name

Ilah Ilah ArabiArabic c

ElahhElahhAramaicAramaic

ElohElohHebrewHebrew

GOD

AllahAllah The Arabic word for GodThe Arabic word for God

How do you think God is translated in an Arabic How do you think God is translated in an Arabic Bible?Bible?

The word has nothing to do with a tribe, The word has nothing to do with a tribe, the Arabs, or the Lord of the Arabs.the Arabs, or the Lord of the Arabs.

It’s a unique word; it has no plural.It’s a unique word; it has no plural. The One True God.The One True God. Nothing is like him:Nothing is like him:

“No vision can grasp him, but his grasp “No vision can grasp him, but his grasp is over all vision” (42:11)is over all vision” (42:11)

No particular image or physical shapeNo particular image or physical shape

He has the Most Beautiful Names/Attributes (Al-He has the Most Beautiful Names/Attributes (Al-Asma’ Al-Husna). Asma’ Al-Husna). From his Attributes:From his Attributes:

Al-Rahman : The Most MercifulAl-Rahman : The Most Merciful Al-Raheem : The Most GraciousAl-Raheem : The Most Gracious

Al-Baqee : The Ever LastingAl-Baqee : The Ever LastingAl-Aleem : The Most KnowledgeableAl-Aleem : The Most KnowledgeableAl-Malek : The King / The OwnerAl-Malek : The King / The OwnerAl-Salam: The PeaceAl-Salam: The PeaceAl-Awal : The FirstAl-Awal : The FirstAl-Akhir : The LastAl-Akhir : The Last

These attributes compel the Muslim to live in These attributes compel the Muslim to live in peace and tranquility through out his/her lifepeace and tranquility through out his/her life

AllahAllah

Names / Attributes of Names / Attributes of AllahAllah

1.1. The Most Compassionate The Most Compassionate 2.2. The MercifulThe Merciful3.3. The KingThe King4.4. Most HolyMost Holy 5.5. All PeacefulAll Peaceful6.6. The Granter of securityThe Granter of security7.7. The ProtectorThe Protector8.8. The MightyThe Mighty9.9. The Compeller The Compeller 10.10. The MajesticThe Majestic11.11. The CreatorThe Creator12.12. The MakerThe Maker13.13. The ShaperThe Shaper14.14. The ForgiverThe Forgiver15.15. The One Who SubduesThe One Who Subdues

16.16. The One Who BestowsThe One Who Bestows17.17. The ProviderThe Provider18.18. The OpenerThe Opener19.19. The All-KnowingThe All-Knowing20.20. The WithholderThe Withholder21.21. The ExpanderThe Expander22.22. The One Who AbasesThe One Who Abases23.23. The ExalterThe Exalter24.24. The One Who Bestows The One Who Bestows

HonorHonor25.25. The One Who HumiliatesThe One Who Humiliates26.26. The All HearingThe All Hearing27.27. The All SeeingThe All Seeing28.28. The JudgeThe Judge29.29. The EquitableThe Equitable30.30. The GentleThe Gentle


31. The All-Aware32. The Forbearing33. The Incomparably Great34. The Forgiving35. The Appreciative36. The Most High37. The Most Great38. The Preserver39. The Sustainer40. The One Who Reckons 41. The Majestic42. The Generous43. The Watchful44. The Responsive45. The All Embracing46. The Wise47. The Loving One48. The Most Glorious

49.The One Who Resurrects

50.The Witness51.The Truth52.The Ultimate Trustee53.The Most Strong54.The Authoritative55.The Protector56.The Praiseworthy57.The Appraiser 58.The Originator59.The Restorer of life60.The Giver of life61.The Causer of death62.The Ever Living63.The Self Existing64.The Self Sufficient65.The Glorified66.The Unique


67.67. The OneThe One68.68. The EternalThe Eternal69.69. The AbleThe Able70.70. The PowerfulThe Powerful71.71. The Expediter The Expediter 72.72. The DelayerThe Delayer73.73. The FirstThe First74.74. The LastThe Last75.75. The ManifestThe Manifest76.76. The HiddenThe Hidden77.77. The GovernorThe Governor78.78. The Most ExaltedThe Most Exalted79.79. The Source of GoodnessThe Source of Goodness80.80. The Acceptance of The Acceptance of

RepentanceRepentance81.81. The AvengerThe Avenger82.82. The PardonerThe Pardoner83.83. The Most KindThe Most Kind

84.84.The Eternal Owner of The Eternal Owner of SovereigntySovereignty

85.85.The Lord of Majesty The Lord of Majesty and Honorand Honor

86.86.The JustThe Just87.87.The GathererThe Gatherer88.88.The All SufficientThe All Sufficient89.89.The One Who The One Who

EnrichesEnriches90.90.The One Who The One Who

PreventsPrevents91.91.The AfflicterThe Afflicter92.92.The One Who The One Who

BenefitsBenefits93.93.The LightThe Light94.94.The GuideThe Guide95.95.The OriginatorThe Originator96.96.The Ever LastingThe Ever Lasting97.97.The Ultimate The Ultimate

InheritorInheritor98.98.The GuideThe Guide99.99.The PatientThe Patient

Allah is not a philosophical concept, or a deity Allah is not a philosophical concept, or a deity that is far removed!that is far removed!

One can think of God as a “Personal God” – One can think of God as a “Personal God” – that is readily approachable, loving, caring, that is readily approachable, loving, caring, and mercifuland merciful

Ones relationship with God is direct. Ones relationship with God is direct. - No hierarchy in Islam.- No hierarchy in Islam.- “When my servants asks you about me, tell - “When my servants asks you about me, tell them that I am Close, I reply to the them that I am Close, I reply to the supplications of those who asks me” (2:186)supplications of those who asks me” (2:186)

Why do Muslims refer to Allah as a “He” and Why do Muslims refer to Allah as a “He” and not as a “She”?not as a “She”?

AllahAllah

MohammadMohammad The message of Islam came to us through The message of Islam came to us through

Prophet Mohammad; peace be upon him.Prophet Mohammad; peace be upon him. Born in Mecca, SA. in 570 CE ~ 600 years Born in Mecca, SA. in 570 CE ~ 600 years

after Jesus, peace be upon him.after Jesus, peace be upon him. Started the message of Islam when he Started the message of Islam when he

was 40 years oldwas 40 years old The message continued for 23 yearsThe message continued for 23 years

13 in Mecca and 10 in Madina13 in Mecca and 10 in Madina Lived for 63 yearsLived for 63 years Died in 632 CE and buried in Madina, SA.Died in 632 CE and buried in Madina, SA.

He was knows well before Islam as Al-Ameen: The He was knows well before Islam as Al-Ameen: The Trustworthy one.Trustworthy one.

Known with his excellent moral character well before Known with his excellent moral character well before Islam. Islam. ““I was sent to perfect moral excellence”I was sent to perfect moral excellence”

““My example to the rest of the prophets before me, is like My example to the rest of the prophets before me, is like a person who built a beautiful building and left one brick a person who built a beautiful building and left one brick out. The people visit this building and wonder: how out. The people visit this building and wonder: how beautiful this building is - if he just finishes the last brick. beautiful this building is - if he just finishes the last brick. I am, to the rest of the prophets, like that brick.” I am, to the rest of the prophets, like that brick.”

Mohammad, peace be upon him, is the seal of the Mohammad, peace be upon him, is the seal of the prophetsprophets

Mohammad is not the founder of Islam.Mohammad is not the founder of Islam. Mohammedans is an offensive term to Muslims. Mohammedans is an offensive term to Muslims.

- - Muslims do not worship Mohammad!Muslims do not worship Mohammad!

Mohammad - ContinuedMohammad - Continued

Muslims believe in all the previous Prophets:Muslims believe in all the previous Prophets:Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Jesus, David, Salamon …Jesus, David, Salamon … - 23 Names mentioned in the Quran! - 23 Names mentioned in the Quran! - Muslims do not distinguish between the prophets – they - Muslims do not distinguish between the prophets – they are all respected Messengers of Allah.are all respected Messengers of Allah.

Greatest Five (Ulu Al-Azm): Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus Greatest Five (Ulu Al-Azm): Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus & Mohammad& Mohammad

Muslims also believe other Holy Books Muslims also believe other Holy Books werewere also revealed also revealed by God. Al-Zapoor (Psalms), Al-Tawrah (Torah), Al-Injeel by God. Al-Zapoor (Psalms), Al-Tawrah (Torah), Al-Injeel (Gospel) (Gospel)

Mohammad: the last prophet of this purified caravan. He Mohammad: the last prophet of this purified caravan. He was sent to All Mankind:was sent to All Mankind:“ Oh, Mohammad: We have sent you mercy to All “ Oh, Mohammad: We have sent you mercy to All Mankind” (21:107)Mankind” (21:107)

It’s important that people study his life, and what he called It’s important that people study his life, and what he called for.for.

Mohammad - ContinuedMohammad - Continued

Al-QuranAl-Quran Al-Quran: Islam’s Holy BookAl-Quran: Islam’s Holy Book It’s the literal word of GodIt’s the literal word of God It was revealed to prophet Mohammad via angel It was revealed to prophet Mohammad via angel

Gibreel (Gabriel) over 23 yearsGibreel (Gabriel) over 23 years- Mohammad was illiterate!- Mohammad was illiterate!

It’s 114 Chapters, vary in length. (604 pages, It’s 114 Chapters, vary in length. (604 pages, 6,236 verses)6,236 verses)

It’s in Arabic. There are translations in all It’s in Arabic. There are translations in all different languages.different languages. - Translation is not a Quran! - Translation is not a Quran!

Al-Quran and the Sunnah (Tradition) of the Al-Quran and the Sunnah (Tradition) of the prophet are the sources of Sharia (Islamic Law).prophet are the sources of Sharia (Islamic Law).

MuslimsMuslims A Muslim: the one who submits to God by choice.A Muslim: the one who submits to God by choice.

“There is no compulsion in religion” (2:256)“There is no compulsion in religion” (2:256) A Muslim does not mean an Arab! An Arab does A Muslim does not mean an Arab! An Arab does

not mean a Muslim!not mean a Muslim! - Did you know that: - Did you know that:

- Arabs account only 18% of the Muslim population! 82% - Arabs account only 18% of the Muslim population! 82% are Not Arabs!are Not Arabs! - Largest Muslim Country in terms of populations is - Largest Muslim Country in terms of populations is Indonesia!Indonesia!

Are the actions of a Muslim = Islam?Are the actions of a Muslim = Islam?Are the actions of a Christian = Christianity?Are the actions of a Christian = Christianity?Are the actions of a Jew = Judaism?Are the actions of a Jew = Judaism?

Islam is the fastest growing religion.Islam is the fastest growing religion. Islam is the second largest religion in the worldIslam is the second largest religion in the world

Muslims are about 1.6 Billion world wideMuslims are about 1.6 Billion world wide- that is 1 in every 5 people on earth is a Muslim!- that is 1 in every 5 people on earth is a Muslim!- 95% are Sunni, and 5% are Shia- 95% are Sunni, and 5% are Shia

Muslims in America:Muslims in America: About 1/5 of the slaves who came to US are About 1/5 of the slaves who came to US are

Muslims!Muslims! Started to arrive in 1875Started to arrive in 1875 Many are born Muslim Many are born Muslim Today, estimated 6-8 million Muslims in Today, estimated 6-8 million Muslims in

AmericaAmerica

Muslims - ContinuedMuslims - Continued


AfricaAfrica 308,660,000308,660,000 27.4 %27.4 %

AsiaAsia 778,362,000 69.1 %69.1 %

Europe 32,032,000 2.8 %2.8 %

Latin America 1,356,000 0.1 %0.1 %

North America

5,530,000 0.5 %

World 1,126,325,000

100 %100 %

Source: Britannica Yearbook, 1997Latest Count: 1.6 Billion & in the USA ~

6M.

Five Pillars of IslamFive Pillars of Islam

Five Pillars of Islam - 1Five Pillars of Islam - 1

Shahada : Testimony that there is no Shahada : Testimony that there is no God except Allah, and Mohammad is God except Allah, and Mohammad is his Messengerhis Messenger


Iqam Al-Salat: Perform Iqam Al-Salat: Perform the Prayersthe Prayers - 5 daily Prayers - 5 daily Prayers

- Fajir / Down- Fajir / Down - Zuhur / Noon - Zuhur / Noon

- Asir /Afternoon- Asir /Afternoon- Maghrib / Sunset- Maghrib / Sunset- Isha / Night- Isha / Night

- Friday Prayer- Friday Prayer

Sunrise Noon Sunset Midnight

Morning Noon

Mid-Afternoon

Evening Night

Prayer Times

Athan – Call to Prayer Athan – Call to Prayer God is great. (x4)

I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except God. (x2)

I bear witness that Mohamed is the Messenger of God. (x2)

Come to prayer. (x2)

Come to felicity. (x2)

God is great. (x2)

There is none worthy of worship except God.


Iyta’ Al-Zakah: Give CharityIyta’ Al-Zakah: Give Charity

~ Specific law about its value based on ~ Specific law about its value based on ones profession.ones profession.

~ About 2.5% of the savings annually.~ About 2.5% of the savings annually.

~ Islam uses the Lunar Calendar~ Islam uses the Lunar Calendar

Five Pillars of Islam - 4Five Pillars of Islam - 4 Syamo Ramadan: Fasting the Syamo Ramadan: Fasting the

Month of RamadanMonth of Ramadan The Quran was revealed in The Quran was revealed in

the Month of Ramadanthe Month of Ramadan Muslims fast by abstaining Muslims fast by abstaining

from Food, Drink or Sexual from Food, Drink or Sexual Activity from Dawn to SunsetActivity from Dawn to Sunset

Ramadan is the 9Ramadan is the 9thth Month of Month of the Muslim Calendar (Hijri the Muslim Calendar (Hijri Date). Date). It’s 29 or 30 daysIt’s 29 or 30 days

Eid ul Fitr at the End of Eid ul Fitr at the End of RamadanRamadan


Hajj: Perform the Hajj: Perform the Pilgrimage once in a life Pilgrimage once in a life time for those who can time for those who can afford it.afford it.

Mecca is the First Place Mecca is the First Place on earth to worship God.on earth to worship God.

Walking in the footsteps Walking in the footsteps of prophet Ibrahim of prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)(Abraham)

Eid ul Adha at the End of Eid ul Adha at the End of HajjHajj

Other General TopicsOther General Topics Islamic Law – Sharia LawIslamic Law – Sharia Law FoodFood Dress CodeDress Code Human RightsHuman Rights JihadJihad

The meaning of JihadThe meaning of Jihad Islam relations with other communitiesIslam relations with other communities Muslim conduct in the battlefieldMuslim conduct in the battlefield Jihad against terrorismJihad against terrorism

Pictures of some MosquesPictures of some Mosques

Islamic Law – Sharia LawIslamic Law – Sharia Law Islamic Law ObjectivesIslamic Law Objectives

Safeguard Faith , Life, the Mind, Honor, and Safeguard Faith , Life, the Mind, Honor, and PropertyProperty

““There is no compulsion in religion. True There is no compulsion in religion. True guidance is distinct from error.” Quran 2:256guidance is distinct from error.” Quran 2:256

““We decreed for the Children of Israel that whosoever We decreed for the Children of Israel that whosoever killed a human being for other than manslaughter or killed a human being for other than manslaughter or corruption in the earth, it shall be as if he had killed corruption in the earth, it shall be as if he had killed all mankind, and whoso saved the life of one, it shall all mankind, and whoso saved the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind.” Quran be as if he had saved the life of all mankind.” Quran 5:325:32

““Allah enjoins justice and kindness, and giving to Allah enjoins justice and kindness, and giving to kinsfolk, and forbids indecency and wickedness. He kinsfolk, and forbids indecency and wickedness. He admonishes you so that you may take heed.admonishes you so that you may take heed.” Quran ” Quran 16:9016:90

FoodFood ““O you who believe! Eat of the good things O you who believe! Eat of the good things

that We have provided for you, and be that We have provided for you, and be grateful to God, if it is Him ye worship.” grateful to God, if it is Him ye worship.” Quran (2:172)Quran (2:172)

““He Has only forbidden you dead meat, He Has only forbidden you dead meat, blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which any other name has been invoked besides any other name has been invoked besides that of Allah. But if one is forced by necessity, that of Allah. But if one is forced by necessity, without willful disobedience, nor without willful disobedience, nor transgressing due limits,- then is he guiltless. transgressing due limits,- then is he guiltless. For God is Oft-forgiving Most Merciful.”For God is Oft-forgiving Most Merciful.”Quran (2:173)Quran (2:173)

Dress CodeDress Code ProtectionProtection

““O prophet! Tell your wives and your daughter and the O prophet! Tell your wives and your daughter and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks all over their women of the believers to draw their cloaks all over their bodies, that will be better that they should be known so as bodies, that will be better that they should be known so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful”Merciful” Quran 33:59Quran 33:59

ModestyModesty Self-respect & IdentitySelf-respect & Identity ObedienceObedience

““Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), And protect their private parts (from forbidden things), And protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts.) that is purer for them. Verily, Allah All-illegal sexual acts.) that is purer for them. Verily, Allah All-Aware of what they do. And tell the believing women to Aware of what they do. And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and protect their private parts and not to lower their gaze and protect their private parts and not to show off their adornment except that which is apparent (face show off their adornment except that which is apparent (face and hands)…….” and hands)…….” Quran 24:30-31Quran 24:30-31

Human RightsHuman Rights The life & property of all people in Islam are The life & property of all people in Islam are

considered sacred whether a person is Muslim or considered sacred whether a person is Muslim or not.not.

No supremacy: All people are equal. ( Piety not No supremacy: All people are equal. ( Piety not racism ) racism )

Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) said:Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) said:““No Arab has any superiority over a non Arab, nor No Arab has any superiority over a non Arab, nor

does a non-Arab have any superiority over an does a non-Arab have any superiority over an Arab. Nor does a white man have any superiority Arab. Nor does a white man have any superiority over a black man, or the black man any over a black man, or the black man any superiority over the white man. You are all the superiority over the white man. You are all the children of Adam, & Adam was created from clay”children of Adam, & Adam was created from clay”

Jihad –Its meaningJihad –Its meaning

It is not Holy War!It is not Holy War!Holy = Muqaddas War = HarbHoly = Muqaddas War = HarbHoly War = Harb MuqaddasahHoly War = Harb Muqaddasah

Linguistic meaning: Striving - Struggling.Linguistic meaning: Striving - Struggling. Islamic meaning:Islamic meaning:

Non-violent struggling within oneself for a life Non-violent struggling within oneself for a life of virtue. (Al-Jihad Al-Akbar) [22:77-78 and of virtue. (Al-Jihad Al-Akbar) [22:77-78 and 29:5-6]29:5-6]

Fighting to establish justice (for self defense or Fighting to establish justice (for self defense or against tyranny), which is a supreme goal. (Al-against tyranny), which is a supreme goal. (Al-Jihad Al-Asghar) [2:190-193 and 60:8-9]Jihad Al-Asghar) [2:190-193 and 60:8-9]

JihadJihad Rules of Fighting In Islam as Commanded by Rules of Fighting In Islam as Commanded by

Prophet Mohamed (PBUH):Prophet Mohamed (PBUH): Never Kill Innocent People Never Kill Innocent People Never Injure Prisoners of WarNever Injure Prisoners of War Never Kill AnimalsNever Kill Animals Never Destroy Crops or InfrastructuresNever Destroy Crops or Infrastructures Never Mutilate Bodies of Enemies dead or aliveNever Mutilate Bodies of Enemies dead or alive All Prisoners Should be Given Fair TreatmentAll Prisoners Should be Given Fair Treatment Women & Children Should be Protected From Women & Children Should be Protected From

HarmHarm Always Bury the Dead With RespectAlways Bury the Dead With Respect

Note: 1,400 Years Before Geneva ConventionNote: 1,400 Years Before Geneva Convention

Jihad – Relations with other Jihad – Relations with other communitiescommunities

Peace is a Central Theme in IslamPeace is a Central Theme in Islam Islam: Peace through submission.Islam: Peace through submission. Core teachings for all prophets [3:19]Core teachings for all prophets [3:19] Peaceful coexistence [60:8-9]Peaceful coexistence [60:8-9] Universal Brotherhood [49:13]Universal Brotherhood [49:13] Acceptance of Plurality [10:19, Acceptance of Plurality [10:19,

11:118]11:118] Seeking common ground – Interfaith Seeking common ground – Interfaith

Dialog [29:46]Dialog [29:46]

Jihad – Conduct in the Jihad – Conduct in the BattlefieldBattlefield

Purity of intentionPurity of intention Declaration by a legitimate authorityDeclaration by a legitimate authority Responding to just peace initiativesResponding to just peace initiatives Sparing non-combatants, especially men and women.Sparing non-combatants, especially men and women. Humane treatment of injured, POWHumane treatment of injured, POW Last resortLast resort Killing animals is not allowedKilling animals is not allowed Destroying the infrastructure or destroying crops is Destroying the infrastructure or destroying crops is

not allowednot allowed Mutilation of the enemies bodies - dead or alive – is Mutilation of the enemies bodies - dead or alive – is

not allowednot allowed Always bury the dead with respectAlways bury the dead with respect1400 years BEFORE Geneva Conventions!1400 years BEFORE Geneva Conventions!

Jihad Against TerrorismJihad Against Terrorism

There is never a political or a religious There is never a political or a religious justification for terrorismjustification for terrorism

Terrorism is a crime in explicit Terrorism is a crime in explicit violation of Islamviolation of Islam

Many crimes are committed in the Many crimes are committed in the names of other religionsnames of other religions

Don’t let the hijackers of an airplane Don’t let the hijackers of an airplane also hijack the faith!also hijack the faith!

Need better communication and Need better communication and fairnessfairness

Islamic Islamic ArchitectuArchitectu

rere

Cairo, Cairo, EgyptEgypt

DamascuDamascus, s,

SyriaSyria

IslamabIslamabad, ad,

PakistaPakistann

Bombay, IndiaBombay, India

IstanbulIstanbul, Turkey, Turkey

Jakarta, Jakarta, IndonesiaIndonesia

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMalaysia

Rome, ItalyRome, Italy

Dublin, IrelandDublin, Ireland

Guyana-Guyana-MosqueMosque

The Mother The Mother Mosque of Mosque of AmericaAmerica

19193434

Cedar Cedar Rapids, Rapids, IA. USAIA. USA

ArizonArizona,a,

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Some WebsitesSome Websites

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