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ReligionReligion
In Arabic and Urdu Mazhab isIn Arabic and Urdu Mazhab is
used for the same meaning forused for the same meaning for
which Religion is used.the wordwhich Religion is used.the word
Mazhab has been derived fromMazhab has been derived from
the arabic rootsthe arabic roots ((‫ب‬ ‫ه‬ ‫ذ‬‫ب‬ ‫ه‬ ‫ذ‬))whichwhich
means to go, so Mazhab literallymeans to go, so Mazhab literally
means a passage.means a passage.
DefinitionDefinition
Many scholars have defined the Mazhab inMany scholars have defined the Mazhab in
different ways, the working definition is:different ways, the working definition is:
(To believe in supernatural beings and act(To believe in supernatural beings and act
according to their will.)according to their will.)
Supernatural:Supernatural:
Beings:Beings:
To believe:To believe:
To act:To act:
Basic elements of a ReligionBasic elements of a Religion::
 Beliefs. compulsory in any religion of theBeliefs. compulsory in any religion of the
world. It is like roots for a tree. With out itworld. It is like roots for a tree. With out it
there is no possibility for mazhab.there is no possibility for mazhab.
 Practices /customs. It is compulsory forPractices /customs. It is compulsory for
the perfection and completion of a religion.the perfection and completion of a religion.
Although Mazhab exists with out it.Although Mazhab exists with out it.
 Ethics: they are in every religion eitherEthics: they are in every religion either
subjective and objective.subjective and objective.
Kinds of ReligionKinds of Religion
1.1. Revealed: they are based on two things:Revealed: they are based on two things:
1.1. RevelationRevelation
2.2. Instructions by the prophetsInstructions by the prophets
2.2. Non-revealed: they are based on theNon-revealed: they are based on the
following:following:
1.1. ExperienceExperience
2.2. MeditationMeditation
3.3. IntuitionIntuition
4.4. SuperstitionSuperstition
5.5. fearfear
Need for a ReligionNeed for a Religion
 Accomplishment of natural desires andAccomplishment of natural desires and
needsneeds..
 To know the purpose of creationTo know the purpose of creation..(the(the
destination.)destination.)
 To know the way of lifeTo know the way of life..(how to practice to(how to practice to
reach to the destination.)reach to the destination.)
Impacts of a ReligionImpacts of a Religion
 Creation of good moralityCreation of good morality..
 Duties and rights are balancedDuties and rights are balanced..
 Duties and rights are interlinked.Duties and rights are interlinked.
 Duties of students are the rights of teachers.Duties of students are the rights of teachers.
 Duties of doctors are the rights of patients.Duties of doctors are the rights of patients.
 The fear of death and dangers is FinishedThe fear of death and dangers is Finished
or minimizedor minimized
 It is mostly in revealed religions.It is mostly in revealed religions.
 Difficulties are tests.Difficulties are tests.
 A time has been ordained for departure.A time has been ordained for departure.
Different concepts about theDifferent concepts about the
inception of Religioninception of Religion::
 From darkness to lights: it is called irtiqaiFrom darkness to lights: it is called irtiqai
concept. It is non revealed concept.concept. It is non revealed concept.
 through the Prophets: which start fromthrough the Prophets: which start from
Adam alaihissalam. It is revealedAdam alaihissalam. It is revealed
concept.concept.

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Islamic Studies - Lecture#1 (Religion)

  • 1. ReligionReligion In Arabic and Urdu Mazhab isIn Arabic and Urdu Mazhab is used for the same meaning forused for the same meaning for which Religion is used.the wordwhich Religion is used.the word Mazhab has been derived fromMazhab has been derived from the arabic rootsthe arabic roots ((‫ب‬ ‫ه‬ ‫ذ‬‫ب‬ ‫ه‬ ‫ذ‬))whichwhich means to go, so Mazhab literallymeans to go, so Mazhab literally means a passage.means a passage.
  • 2. DefinitionDefinition Many scholars have defined the Mazhab inMany scholars have defined the Mazhab in different ways, the working definition is:different ways, the working definition is: (To believe in supernatural beings and act(To believe in supernatural beings and act according to their will.)according to their will.) Supernatural:Supernatural: Beings:Beings: To believe:To believe: To act:To act:
  • 3. Basic elements of a ReligionBasic elements of a Religion::  Beliefs. compulsory in any religion of theBeliefs. compulsory in any religion of the world. It is like roots for a tree. With out itworld. It is like roots for a tree. With out it there is no possibility for mazhab.there is no possibility for mazhab.  Practices /customs. It is compulsory forPractices /customs. It is compulsory for the perfection and completion of a religion.the perfection and completion of a religion. Although Mazhab exists with out it.Although Mazhab exists with out it.  Ethics: they are in every religion eitherEthics: they are in every religion either subjective and objective.subjective and objective.
  • 4. Kinds of ReligionKinds of Religion 1.1. Revealed: they are based on two things:Revealed: they are based on two things: 1.1. RevelationRevelation 2.2. Instructions by the prophetsInstructions by the prophets 2.2. Non-revealed: they are based on theNon-revealed: they are based on the following:following: 1.1. ExperienceExperience 2.2. MeditationMeditation 3.3. IntuitionIntuition 4.4. SuperstitionSuperstition 5.5. fearfear
  • 5. Need for a ReligionNeed for a Religion  Accomplishment of natural desires andAccomplishment of natural desires and needsneeds..  To know the purpose of creationTo know the purpose of creation..(the(the destination.)destination.)  To know the way of lifeTo know the way of life..(how to practice to(how to practice to reach to the destination.)reach to the destination.)
  • 6. Impacts of a ReligionImpacts of a Religion  Creation of good moralityCreation of good morality..  Duties and rights are balancedDuties and rights are balanced..  Duties and rights are interlinked.Duties and rights are interlinked.  Duties of students are the rights of teachers.Duties of students are the rights of teachers.  Duties of doctors are the rights of patients.Duties of doctors are the rights of patients.  The fear of death and dangers is FinishedThe fear of death and dangers is Finished or minimizedor minimized  It is mostly in revealed religions.It is mostly in revealed religions.  Difficulties are tests.Difficulties are tests.  A time has been ordained for departure.A time has been ordained for departure.
  • 7. Different concepts about theDifferent concepts about the inception of Religioninception of Religion::  From darkness to lights: it is called irtiqaiFrom darkness to lights: it is called irtiqai concept. It is non revealed concept.concept. It is non revealed concept.  through the Prophets: which start fromthrough the Prophets: which start from Adam alaihissalam. It is revealedAdam alaihissalam. It is revealed concept.concept.