Islam 101

Islam 101

Spring 2019

• Timeline:
• and Abrahamic timeline: https://cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timeline3/latest/embed/index.html?source=1hQWnCTFQkE2LiwSr1kH9O81AeBiKGcVC4xhShc59KwQ&font=Default&lang=en&initial%5C_zoom=2&height=650
• a PBS web site for 3 religions:

Introductory

Thanks to Prof. Arzu Uranli

• Quran by Heart
• Hadith Search Engine:
• Quran
• Islam
• Islam through western eyes
• Edward Said
• translation of Quran:
• Quran by Heart
• Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet

Outline

• Introduction
• Beliefs
• Actions
• Misconceptions

http://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B8ezT0-tUjVZRWtJOFBITW8xdGM

What is Islam?

Divine Revelation

• Sunnah (Prophetic Traditions)
• Sayings, actions or approvals of the Prophet Mohammad (pbuh: Peace be upon him)

Basis of Islam

Who is a Muslim?

• "One who submits to God"
• Anyone can become a Muslim
• Common Greetings incl: Assalamu Alaykum (Peace be with you) & Wa Alaykum Assalam (and unto you Peace)

http://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B8ezT0-tUjVZRkg1ZWV4aENvck0

What do Muslims Believe?

• Allah
• Angels
• Prophets
• Revelations
• The Hereafter
• Predestination

Note:

Allah

• "The ONLY God"
• Characteristics and Names
• The Most Loving
• The Most Merciful

Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He begets not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like Him. Qur'an 112:1-4

Note:

Angels

"They do not disobey Allah's commands and they do as they are told to do." (Qur'an 66 verse 6)

Prophets

Chosen by Allah to be His messengers

1. Worship the One true God
2. Accountability

Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, etc…

Mohammad is the final Prophet

Prophet Mohammad (pbuh)

• "Al-Amin" (The Truthful)
• First revelation in Cave Hiraa'
• Preached Islam in Mecca
• Migration to Medina (Islamic society)
• Return to Mecca- Peaceful Conquest

"If greatness of purpose, smallness of means, and astounding results are the three criteria of human genius, who could dare to compare any great man in modern history with Muhammad?" Alphonse de Lamartine

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Revelations

Note:

The Holy Qur'an

• Literally means "The Recited"
• Preserved in its exact original form
• Memorized by over 10 Million
• Contains history, science, prophecies, miracles, inspiration, salvation and much more
• A guide on "How to Live"

http://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B8ezT0-tUjVZMmtJMDdxTXFST28 Note:

Other beliefs

Life after Death

• Accountability
• Weight of Good / Bad Deeds
• Day of Judgment (21:47)
• Heaven / Hell

http://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B8ezT0-tUjVZVllqTFlUeHY2Tkk Note:

Predestination

• Certain aspects of one's life are predestined
• Freedom of Choice exists

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Duties of a muslim

• What do muslims do
• Actions of a muslim

5 Pillars Islam

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Shahada

Declaration of Faith

La Ilaha Illa Allah Muhammad Rasul-Allah

"There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad is the Final Messenger of Allah"

Once a person truly believes in the above statement and pronounces it they become a Muslim.

Note:

Salah

Daily Prayers

• Muslims pray to God 5 times a day
• Involves Mind, Body and Spirit
• Must be Clean and Pure
• Refreshes ones day

Note:

http://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B8ezT0-tUjVZRWtJOFBITW8xdGM

Zakah

Charity

• Purifying Wealth
• Mainly to the Poor and Needy
• 2.5% of one's accumulated annual wealth

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Sawm

Fasting

• Fast during the month of Ramadan
• 30 Days sun up to sun down.

Benefits:

• Build will-power
• Feel compassion
• Strengthen community bonding

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Hajj

Pilgrimage to Makkah

• Once in their lifetime, Muslims travel to Makkah to perform the Hajj.
• The Hajj commemorates the trials of Prophet Abraham and his family.
• About 3-4 million people perform Hajj annually.

Note:

http://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B8ezT0-tUjVZQ3ozNFhSTnNZUDQ Note:

A few Misconceptions

• Islam and Culture
• Muslims and Arabs
• Status of Women
• Concept of Jihad
• Belief in Jesus
• Shariah

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Summary

• Belief in One God (Allah)
• Prophet Muhammad was the Final Messenger
• Qur'an is the Final & Preserved Revelation
• Purpose of life is to Worship Allah
• Islam is a Way of Life

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Watershed Events

• Destruction 2nd Temple
• Separation of Judaism & The Way
• Persecution of Jews
• Ghettos
• Crusades
• Holocaust
• Foundation of Israel