Discover Islam - By Dr Zahid

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Islam 101Islam 101Dr. Ishaq ZahidDr. Ishaq Zahid

[email protected]@citadel.edu

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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:

http://www.islam101.com/terror/verse8_12.htm
http://www.islam101.com/terror/verse8_12.htmhttp://www.islam101.com/terror/verse8_12.htm


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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.

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