Islam 101

Shaik Hafiz Ayyub Hansbhai

In the name of God, the most Merciful and the most Beneficent

Imam, Islamic Center of Mason, Mason OHImam, Islamic Center of Mason, Mason OH

TOPICS:•Definition of Islam & Muslims•6 Articles of Faith•5 Pillars of Islam•Q / A

DEFINITIONS:DEFINITIONS:Islam: Islam: Peace throughPeace throughsubmission to God submission to God

Muslim: Muslim: One who submits to GodOne who submits to God

Salaam:Salaam:Peace Peace

BELIEF IN GOD•He is the Creator while everything else is His creation.•He alone has the right to be worshipped & none share His divinity.•He is perfect in His names and attributes. Ex: The Most Merciful, The Forgiving, The Just, The All-Seeing & Hearing.

BELIEF IN ANGELSAngels are pure beings

and carry out God’s

commands. Examples:

Jibril (Gabriel)Delivers RevelationMikail (Michael)

Delivers Nourishment Other Angels:

Guardian Angels, Record Deeds,Send Rain, Carry the Soul

WHO IS ALLAH?WHO IS ALLAH? If you speak French, Dieu

If you speak Spanish, Dios

If you speak Arabic, Allah

If you speak English, God

Allah is the Arabic word for God Arabic speaking Jews and Christians call God “Allah”

BELIEF IN PROPHETS•Prophets were sent to every nation to teach:

– God Alone should be Worshipped

– Enjoin Good & Forbid Evil•Who were the Prophets?

– 25 are mentioned by name in the Quran including: Adam, Noah, David, Solomon, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, John, and Jesus.

– May Peace Be Upon Them All

• He was respectable and trustworthy and a descendant of Abraham

• Received his first revelation from the angel Gabriel when he was 40 and the revelation continued for 23 years

• Last Prophet to confirm the message of previous prophets and to complete the message for later generations

• Every little detail of his life has been recorded and preserved

Muhammad (May Peace and Blessings be Upon Him)

BELIEF IN THE BOOKS• Psalms (revealed to David)• Scrolls (revealed to Abraham)•  Torah (revealed to Moses)•  Gospel (revealed to Jesus)• Quran (revealed to Muhammad)

Muslims believe that these earlier scriptures were the divine words of God in their original form, but through time and translation, parts may have been changed or lost

THE QURANDivine Speech of GodLinguistic MiraclePreservation Over TimeFinal Revelation of God and a Universal Message to all of Humanity

The Day of JudgmentBELIEF IN THE DAY OF JUDGMENT

•Purpose of Life is to strive for a better Afterlife

•All Souls will be Resurrected & the World as we know it will be Destroyed

•Deeds will be Weighed (Reward & Punishment)

BELIEF IN THE DIVINE DECREE

•Everything, good or bad, pleasure or pain, comes from God and is a test.

•No one can help you or harm you except by the will of God.

•Everyone has a free will and each person will be accountable for exercising it.

BELIEFS & ACTIONS•Beliefs are incomplete without actions•Islam is a complete way of life•Morals are part of good behavior

PROCLAMATION OF FAITH

(SHAHADA)La ilaha illa Allah

Muhammad Ar Rasul Allah

There is no god but God

& Muhammad is the Messenger of God

PRAYER (SALAH)Every Muslim is required to pray 5 times a dayHighest form of worshipDuring prayer, Muslims face towards Mecca

•During prayer, Muslims recite verses from the Quran•Prayers can be led in congregation by an Imam (religious leader)

PILGRIMAGE (HAJJ) •Every able Muslim must perform pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime•Kaaba is an empty cube built by Abraham and his son Ishmael•Rituals date back to the time of Abraham•Absolves sins

CHARITY (ZAKAH)•Zakah means purification •If a Muslim is able:

– He or she must give 2.5% of their excess wealth each year

•Giving charity reminds Muslims that what they own belongs to God, not them.•Zakat is given to the poor

FASTING (SAWM)What is it?Abstinence from food, water and sexual intercourse from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan, the 9th month in the Islamic Calendar.

Why?•Appreciate Blessings•Sympathy for the Poor•Spiritual Reawakening

Who Are Muslims?

Asia Pacific 62%Middle East/North Africa

20%Sub-Sarahan Africa 15%

World Muslim Population

Source: PewForum.org

Approximately 7 Million in the United States

Muslims in America

South Asian, 26%

Arab, 26%

African-American,

24%

Other,24%

Jesus (Isa) Peace be upon him

Do Muslims Believe in Jesus?

Mary, Mother of JesusPeace be upon her

• There is an entire chapter in The Holy Quran named after Mary (Mariam).

• The Angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her she would give birth to a son.

• As an infant Jesus spoke to defend his mother and said: “Indeed I am a servant of God: He has given me the scripture (the Gospel) and made me a prophet; And He has made me blessed where ever I be, and has commanded me prayer and charity as long as I live; and to be kind to my Mother, and not arrogant or miserable; and peace is on me the day I was born, the day I die, and the day I will be raised (again) to life!” (Quran 19:30-33)

QuestionsQuestions1. Did today change your understanding on what is Islam and the seven

pillars of Islam)

2. Did today change your understanding Importance of Jesus Christ in Islam  ( Peace be upon him)

3. Did today change your understanding of prophet Mohammed (Peace and blessing  be upon him )

4. How do you view Islam and respect/tolerance to other religions

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