An Introduction to Islam. What do you know about Islam?

An Introduction to An Introduction to IslamIslam

What do you What do you know about Islam?know about Islam?

Islam: Basic DefinitionIslam: Basic Definition

Islam is submission Islam is submission

to God through peaceto God through peace

Islam: Basic DefinitionIslam: Basic Definition

Anyone who submits to the will of God can be Anyone who submits to the will of God can be considered a Muslim. considered a Muslim.

Muslims do not see their faith as different Muslims do not see their faith as different from the original message of Moses and Jesus from the original message of Moses and Jesus (Prayers and peace be upon them)(Prayers and peace be upon them)

May be little differences in rituals but beliefs May be little differences in rituals but beliefs are essentially the same.are essentially the same.

Basics of IslamBasics of Islam

BeliefsBeliefs GodGod AngelsAngels BooksBooks Prophets Prophets Day of JudgmentDay of Judgment

Pillars:Pillars: Declaration of faith (Shahada)Declaration of faith (Shahada) Prayer (Salat)Prayer (Salat) Fasting the month of Ramadan (Sawm)Fasting the month of Ramadan (Sawm) Charity (Zakat)Charity (Zakat) Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)

Beliefs in IslamBeliefs in Islam

Belief in GodBelief in God

Belief in one God who created the universe and Belief in one God who created the universe and who is involved in running it.who is involved in running it.

The name of God in Arabic is “Allah” The name of God in Arabic is “Allah”

The Arabic word Allah does not not have a plural The Arabic word Allah does not not have a plural

Arab Christians also call God “Allah”Arab Christians also call God “Allah”

God has 99 names (attributes)God has 99 names (attributes) The MercifulThe Merciful The BenevolentThe Benevolent The JustThe Just The LovingThe Loving

Belief in the AngelsBelief in the Angels

As Christians and Jews, Muslims believe in As Christians and Jews, Muslims believe in AngelsAngels

They are created from lightThey are created from light

They always obey GodThey always obey God

Gabriel is the greatest Angels for Muslims, Gabriel is the greatest Angels for Muslims, and his job is to convey the message of God and his job is to convey the message of God to his prophetsto his prophets

The Belief in BooksThe Belief in Books

The holy book of Muslims is the QuranThe holy book of Muslims is the Quran

Muslims also believe that all the books Muslims also believe that all the books revealed to other prophets were the true revealed to other prophets were the true word of God, included:word of God, included:

Suhuf revealed to AbrahamSuhuf revealed to Abraham Psalms revealed to DavidPsalms revealed to David Torah revealed to MosesTorah revealed to Moses Injil (Gospel) revealed to JesusInjil (Gospel) revealed to Jesus

Muslims believe that these books are either Muslims believe that these books are either missing or have been changedmissing or have been changed

Belief in the ProphetsBelief in the Prophets

Muslims believe in all the prophets of God, Muslims believe in all the prophets of God, including: Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, including: Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and MohammadJesus and Mohammad

All prophet are highly respected in IslamAll prophet are highly respected in Islam

After saying any prophet’s name we always After saying any prophet’s name we always say “peace be upon him” as a sign of respectsay “peace be upon him” as a sign of respect

Prophets in Islam are righteous people who Prophets in Islam are righteous people who receive revelation from God, and are ordered receive revelation from God, and are ordered to convey the message to their peopleto convey the message to their people

Belief in the Belief in the Day of JudgmentDay of Judgment

Like Christians and Jews, Muslims believe in Like Christians and Jews, Muslims believe in life after death.life after death.

Basically in the day of judgment people will Basically in the day of judgment people will stand in front of God Who will review their stand in front of God Who will review their actions in this life.actions in this life.

Based on their beliefs and the quality of their Based on their beliefs and the quality of their deeds people will be sent to heaven or hell. deeds people will be sent to heaven or hell.

Pillars IslamPillars Islam

Testimony of FaithTestimony of Faith

I bear witness that there is no god worthy of I bear witness that there is no god worthy of worship expect God (Allah) and I bear witness worship expect God (Allah) and I bear witness that Mohammad (saws) is his prophet and that Mohammad (saws) is his prophet and messenger.messenger.

ShahadaShahada

PrayerPrayer

Muslims pray at least five times a dayMuslims pray at least five times a day

Before sunrise (Fajr)Before sunrise (Fajr)

Zenith (Duhr)Zenith (Duhr)

Between zenith and sunset (Asr)Between zenith and sunset (Asr)

Sunset (Maghrib)Sunset (Maghrib)

Night (Ishaa)Night (Ishaa)

PrayerPrayer

Bowing (Ruku)Bowing (Ruku) Prostration (Sujud)Prostration (Sujud)

Fasting RamadanFasting Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is ninth month of the The month of Ramadan is ninth month of the Muslims lunar calendar.Muslims lunar calendar.

For 29 or 30 days, Muslims abstain from food For 29 or 30 days, Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.and drink from sunrise to sunset.

Muslims fast to:Muslims fast to: To experience what poor people experience To experience what poor people experience

everydayeveryday Become more spiritualBecome more spiritual Get closer to GodGet closer to God

RamadanRamadan

Giving ZakatGiving Zakat

Giving charity is an obligation upon all MuslimsGiving charity is an obligation upon all Muslims

Islam distinguishes between mandatory charity Islam distinguishes between mandatory charity (zakat) and voluntary charity.(zakat) and voluntary charity.

Rate is for zakat is 2.5% of savings (A quarter Rate is for zakat is 2.5% of savings (A quarter for every $10)for every $10)

Objective is to help needy and eliminate Objective is to help needy and eliminate poverty.poverty.

Zakat can be given to non MuslimsZakat can be given to non Muslims

ZakatZakat

Pilgrimage (Hajj)Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Mecca is the first house of God built by Adam Mecca is the first house of God built by Adam and Eve.and Eve.

It was rebuilt by our father Abraham and his It was rebuilt by our father Abraham and his son Ishmael.son Ishmael.

Muslims must visit Mecca at least once in Muslims must visit Mecca at least once in their lifetime.their lifetime.

Pilgrimage for Muslims is about equality in Pilgrimage for Muslims is about equality in front of God.front of God.

KaabaKaaba

Pilgrimage (Hajj)Pilgrimage (Hajj)

History of IslamHistory of Islam

FactsFacts

Islam started in Arabia Islam started in Arabia in 610 CE when Prophet in 610 CE when Prophet Mohammad (SAWS) Mohammad (SAWS) received the first received the first revelation.revelation.

Even if Islam started in Even if Islam started in Arabia, Arabs only Arabia, Arabs only represent 20 to 25% of represent 20 to 25% of all Muslims.all Muslims.

Today Islam counts 1.5 Today Islam counts 1.5 billion followers in all billion followers in all the countries of the the countries of the World:World: 5 million in France5 million in France 2-8 million in the US2-8 million in the US

Islam in the WorldIslam in the World

Islam in AsiaIslam in Asia

JakartaJakarta

Islam in the Middle EastIslam in the Middle East

IstanbulIstanbul

Islam in the WestIslam in the West

History of IslamHistory of Islam

Muslim civilization contributed in many ways to Muslim civilization contributed in many ways to the world as we know it today:the world as we know it today: Sciences: Chemistry, Algebra.Sciences: Chemistry, Algebra. Medicine: Hospitals, Anesthesia, blood circulation Medicine: Hospitals, Anesthesia, blood circulation

system.system. Philosophy: Translated the work of Greek Philosophy: Translated the work of Greek

philosophers.philosophers.

Cities of Baghdad, Granada, Damascus were the Cities of Baghdad, Granada, Damascus were the main destination for people seeking knowledgemain destination for people seeking knowledge

Arabic was the language of scientific research. Arabic was the language of scientific research.

Al-Andalus-GranadaAl-Andalus-Granada

First Modern LibraryFirst Modern Library

Founded between 754 and Founded between 754 and 775775

Translated work published Translated work published in from different language in from different language into Arabic in the fields ofinto Arabic in the fields of Astrology, Astrology, MathematicsMathematics AgricultureAgriculture MedicineMedicine PhilosophyPhilosophy

Credited with the founding Credited with the founding of the first paper millof the first paper mill

Developed with other Developed with other libraries the principle of libraries the principle of library cataloglibrary catalog

First University in the First University in the WordWord

Theology, Political Theology, Political sciences and natural sciences and natural science (astronomy, science (astronomy, biology, chemistry etc)biology, chemistry etc)

Al Qarawiyyin University in Al Qarawiyyin University in Fez, MoroccoFez, Morocco

Founded in 859 by a Founded in 859 by a wealthy women Fatima Al wealthy women Fatima Al Fihria.Fihria.

The university is The university is considered as the oldest considered as the oldest university in the world by university in the world by the Guinness book of the Guinness book of records.records.

Women in IslamWomen in Islam


Muslims believe that men Muslims believe that men and women are equal in and women are equal in the sight of God.the sight of God.

Rights:Rights: EducationEducation PropertyProperty InheritanceInheritance Keep their family nameKeep their family name VoteVote

Muslim women wear Muslim women wear hijab as a sign of hijab as a sign of modesty. modesty.

Women cannot be forced Women cannot be forced in marriage.in marriage.

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