This document provides guidance for new Muslims on basic Islamic beliefs and practices. It covers the 13 essential attributes of Allah, the prophets, purification rituals like ghusl and wudu, basic prayer requirements, and important cases regarding prayer. The document aims to equip new Muslims with the immediate religious knowledge needed to properly worship Allah, such as knowing about Allah, performing purification, and praying on time. It emphasizes conveying the essential information as concisely as possible.
This document discusses the concept of the unseen (al-Ghaib) in Islam. It begins by defining the unseen as anything hidden from human perception and knowledge. It notes that human knowledge is very limited compared to the vastness of creation. It discusses how Allah reveals some unseen knowledge to prophets and righteous servants. The document outlines that the unseen can be divided into a relative unseen known only to Allah and a relative unseen that may one day be revealed. It emphasizes that the Divine Law best solves worldly problems as Allah knows all of creation.
This document discusses the concept of "the unseen" in Islam. It begins by defining the unseen as anything that is hidden from human perception and knowledge. It notes that humans have only limited knowledge about the present world and an even more limited understanding of other unseen realms. It discusses how Allah alone has complete knowledge of all realms, both seen and unseen. The document outlines how seeking guidance only from Allah and his divine law can solve worldly problems in the best way, since he alone understands all aspects of his creation. It also references various unseen realms like the world of jinn and angels that are hidden from human senses.
Things where we DO have a choice :
-Acceptance or rejection of monotheism
-Acceptance or rejection of all Prophets including Prophet Muhammed (s)
-Acceptance or rejection of the guidance, the Dos and Don’ts
o Our Actions
o Our Intentions
The document is about the concept of "the unseen" in Islam. It discusses:
1) The unseen refers to anything hidden from human perception and knowledge, which vastly exceeds what is seen or known. Man's knowledge is very limited.
2) Allah alone truly knows all the unseen. He revealed some unseen matters to prophets like predictions of future events that later came true.
3) The unseen is divided into a relative unseen (unknown past/future events) and an absolute unseen (matters only Allah knows not yet revealed). The document explores the unseen through several Quranic verses and hadiths.
This surah was revealed in Makkah during a time of increased persecution of new Muslims. It warns of the destruction of previous nations like Ad, Thamud, and Pharaoh who denied the hereafter and committed evil acts. Allah swears by natural phenomena like dawn, the moon cycle, and night/day patterns which show the perfect order and wisdom in creation, indicating a Creator. It criticizes the materialism and mistreatment of orphans and poor by the people of Makkah, saying they will be accountable for their deeds. Previous nations were punished for rejecting Allah's signs, so people should prepare for the inevitable day of judgment.
This document provides guidance for new Muslims on basic Islamic beliefs and practices. It discusses the 13 core attributes of Allah, important prophets including Muhammad, purification rituals like ghusl and wudu, cleaning after using the bathroom, removing filth, and how to perform basic prayers. The information is meant to educate new Muslims on matters of faith and worship that are immediately obligatory to learn.
This document provides information about the key beliefs and pillars of Islam. It discusses the five pillars of Islam which are the Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj. It also outlines some of the core beliefs including belief in Allah, angels, holy books, prophets and messengers of Allah, companions of the prophet, fate, the last day, and life after death. The document contains the five Islamic creeds/kalimahs and provides details about some of the major prophets and angels.
1. God created humans and jinn from clay and fire respectively, and angels from light.
2. God commanded the angels to bow down to Adam, showing his superiority over them, but Iblis from the jinn disobeyed and was arrogant.
3. Iblis was the first to reject faith in God, while humans and jinn have free will and responsibility over their actions.
This document discusses the concept of the unseen (al-Ghaib) in Islam. It begins by defining the unseen as anything hidden from human perception and knowledge. It notes that human knowledge is very limited compared to the vastness of creation. It discusses how Allah reveals some unseen knowledge to prophets and righteous servants. The document outlines that the unseen can be divided into a relative unseen known only to Allah and a relative unseen that may one day be revealed. It emphasizes that the Divine Law best solves worldly problems as Allah knows all of creation.
This document discusses the concept of "the unseen" in Islam. It begins by defining the unseen as anything that is hidden from human perception and knowledge. It notes that humans have only limited knowledge about the present world and an even more limited understanding of other unseen realms. It discusses how Allah alone has complete knowledge of all realms, both seen and unseen. The document outlines how seeking guidance only from Allah and his divine law can solve worldly problems in the best way, since he alone understands all aspects of his creation. It also references various unseen realms like the world of jinn and angels that are hidden from human senses.
Things where we DO have a choice :
-Acceptance or rejection of monotheism
-Acceptance or rejection of all Prophets including Prophet Muhammed (s)
-Acceptance or rejection of the guidance, the Dos and Don’ts
o Our Actions
o Our Intentions
The document is about the concept of "the unseen" in Islam. It discusses:
1) The unseen refers to anything hidden from human perception and knowledge, which vastly exceeds what is seen or known. Man's knowledge is very limited.
2) Allah alone truly knows all the unseen. He revealed some unseen matters to prophets like predictions of future events that later came true.
3) The unseen is divided into a relative unseen (unknown past/future events) and an absolute unseen (matters only Allah knows not yet revealed). The document explores the unseen through several Quranic verses and hadiths.
This surah was revealed in Makkah during a time of increased persecution of new Muslims. It warns of the destruction of previous nations like Ad, Thamud, and Pharaoh who denied the hereafter and committed evil acts. Allah swears by natural phenomena like dawn, the moon cycle, and night/day patterns which show the perfect order and wisdom in creation, indicating a Creator. It criticizes the materialism and mistreatment of orphans and poor by the people of Makkah, saying they will be accountable for their deeds. Previous nations were punished for rejecting Allah's signs, so people should prepare for the inevitable day of judgment.
This document provides guidance for new Muslims on basic Islamic beliefs and practices. It discusses the 13 core attributes of Allah, important prophets including Muhammad, purification rituals like ghusl and wudu, cleaning after using the bathroom, removing filth, and how to perform basic prayers. The information is meant to educate new Muslims on matters of faith and worship that are immediately obligatory to learn.
This document provides information about the key beliefs and pillars of Islam. It discusses the five pillars of Islam which are the Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj. It also outlines some of the core beliefs including belief in Allah, angels, holy books, prophets and messengers of Allah, companions of the prophet, fate, the last day, and life after death. The document contains the five Islamic creeds/kalimahs and provides details about some of the major prophets and angels.
1. God created humans and jinn from clay and fire respectively, and angels from light.
2. God commanded the angels to bow down to Adam, showing his superiority over them, but Iblis from the jinn disobeyed and was arrogant.
3. Iblis was the first to reject faith in God, while humans and jinn have free will and responsibility over their actions.
This surah was revealed in Makkah and discusses the true position of humans in the world. It explains that this world is a test of hardship, not a place of rest, and that Allah has shown humanity the paths of good and evil. While Allah has provided means of knowledge and understanding, most people find it easier to do evil instead of good. The surah swears by Makkah and all of humanity, and notes that while people seek wealth and think themselves unobserved, Allah has granted them senses to perceive guidance. It describes taking on the difficult task of doing good deeds like freeing slaves, feeding the hungry, and helping orphans as climbing the steep and difficult path that leads to Allah's mercy.
The document summarizes Surah Al-Gashiyah (Chapter 88 of the Quran). It was revealed in Makkah during the early period of Prophet Muhammad's preaching. The surah focuses on reminding people of the Day of Judgment and describing its rewards and punishments. It highlights four signs of Allah's creation - camels, sky, mountains, and earth - as evidence of His power to create the hereafter. While Muslims must spread the message, they cannot compel conversion; accountability before Allah is individual.
This surah discusses three main themes: tauhid (belief in one God), instructions to the Prophet Muhammad, and the hereafter. It emphasizes that Allah created all things perfectly and determined their functions. The surah reassures the Prophet that Allah will help him remember and recite the Quran. It warns that those who reject its message will face punishment in hell, while those who purify themselves through worship will attain prosperity. Though humans prefer this life, the hereafter is superior as it is eternal and its rewards greater. These teachings were found in previous scriptures like those of Abraham and Moses.
The document discusses the question of why God created humanity and the universe. It argues that humans should not focus so much on why they were created, but instead ask the deeper question of why God created at all. It explains that creation is a natural consequence of God being the Creator, and that God created the vastly complex universe, not just humans. The document rejects human-centered views of creation and those that equate God with creation, which can lead to the shirk (polytheism) of believing one can attain divinity.
1) The document discusses the fundamental question of why humans were created and discusses various philosophical perspectives on this question.
2) It argues that divine revelation from the Quran and Hadith is the only valid source for understanding why humans were created, as human speculation has no bounds.
3) According to revelation, creation is the natural consequence of God being the Creator, and creation exists to manifest this divine attribute. However, humans are not the greatest of God's creations.
This document provides excerpts from two Yezidi scriptures - Al-Jilwah and Mashaf Reš. Al-Jilwah establishes Melaik Taus as the supreme deity and spiritual leader of the Yezidis. It outlines the divine powers and eternal nature of Melaik Taus, and establishes rules for Yezidi believers to follow. The Mashaf Reš details the creation story according to Yezidi tradition, including the creation of angels, heaven, earth and humanity. It describes Adam and Eve's time in the Garden of Eden and their expulsion after eating wheat at the encouragement of Melaik Taus.
The document discusses some of Allah's names as revealed in the Quran, including ar-Rahman, Rabb, al-Hakeem, ar-Razzaq, al-Basit, al-Badee', al-Fateer, and al-Khaliq. It explains that these names describe Allah's sublime attributes such as forgiveness, guidance, issuing commandments, and giving sustenance. It provides examples from the Quran to illustrate the meaning and implications of these names, such as how Allah expands provision for those who believe in Him and makes things easy for believers. The document emphasizes that Allah created the entire universe and everything in it using no pre-existing model, simply by commanding "
This document discusses various types of impurities (najaasah) in Islam and the rules regarding purification. It begins by defining two main categories of najaasah - najaasah haqeeqiyyah and najaasah hukmiyyah. Najaasah haqeeqiyyah is further divided into three types: mughallathah, mukhaffafah and mutawassitah. The document then discusses the purification of water, other liquids, and solid objects that have come into contact with different types of najaasah. It also covers different types of water that can be used for purification according to Islamic law, as well as makrooh water
This document discusses the concepts of free will and predestination from an Islamic perspective over six chapters. It argues that while Allah decrees all things, humans still have free will and choice in their actions. It explores how free will was offered to but refused by other creations like angels, and accepted by humans. Humans are distinguished by being given mastery over the natural world and intellect to understand Allah's signs in it, but must pass the test of resisting temptations like Shaytan to properly fulfill their purpose and role in creation.
Surah Tin discusses humanity's creation in the best form by Allah and their potential to reach high or low levels based on their faith and deeds. It begins with oaths by blessed items like figs, olives, and Mount Sinai to emphasize the importance of justice in the Hereafter. People will be rewarded or punished for their righteous or evil actions to ensure fairness. Only those with true faith and good works will achieve the highest status with Allah.
The purpose of creation. why are we humans created a question that confuses e...Umme Shamikh Abrar
The document discusses various perspectives on the purpose of human existence from different philosophical and religious viewpoints. It explains that from the Islamic perspective, humans were created to worship Allah and recognize their purpose is to obey Him. While humans have free will and can disobey, the ultimate judgment will be with Allah. The document stresses that only through following divine revelation as conveyed by prophets can humans truly understand their purpose, which is to know and love their Creator.
The document discusses the history of embryology and what was known about human development at different points in time. It notes that early Greek thinkers like Aristotle had inaccurate ideas, and the microscope had to be improved before the structures like sperm and eggs could be observed. The Quran from the 7th century is then cited containing numerous accurate descriptions of human development that were not discovered scientifically until many centuries later, including developing from a sperm that joins an egg and then progressing through various stages. The document concludes that these Quranic descriptions prove Muhammad must have received this knowledge from God.
The document discusses the definition and key beliefs of Islam. It states that Islam linguistically means submission, and refers to submitting to what the prophet brought, which is done by uttering the two testimonies of faith that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger. It describes how Islam and belief cannot be separated, and that the religion of prior prophets including Adam, Noah, Abraham and Jesus was also Islam, though the laws (sharia) were different. It notes some of the core beliefs, including that Allah created all things, humans were created after angels and jinn, and that prophets were sent by Allah including Muhammad as the final prophet.
Law of Liberation (Chapter 16, Garuda Puran)Pardeep Sehgal
The document summarizes the 16th chapter of the Garuda Puran, which discusses the means of achieving eternal liberation from the cycle of birth and death. It states that liberation can only be achieved through directly realizing the supreme truth of Brahman while living as a human. It warns that rituals, sacrifices, ascetic practices, and adherence to philosophical schools alone will not lead to liberation, as liberation requires discriminating knowledge of the true self and nature of reality, gained under the guidance of an enlightened teacher.
The document discusses angels and their role in Islam. It explains that belief in angels is a fundamental pillar of Islamic faith. Angels are created from light and have different nature than humans. They perform various duties like taking care of humans, executing God's commands, recording human actions, and serving in the afterlife. Important angels mentioned include Jibreel, Mikaeel, Israfeel, the guardian angels, and those associated with death, the throne of God, paradise and hell.
The document outlines the methodology of Islamic thinking which includes observation, linking phenomena to causes, discovering law-like generalizations (sunan), experimentation using the senses, and using insight and discretion (hikmah). It discusses key concepts like observation, causality (sababiyya), experimentation, sunan (universal laws), and hikmah (wisdom) as emphasized in the Quran and important to the Islamic intellectual tradition.
The document describes the creation of Adam (AS), the first human, from clay by Allah. Allah appointed Adam (AS) as his vicegerent ("khaleefa") on Earth. When the angels questioned if humans would cause corruption, Allah affirmed his knowledge that humans also possessed wisdom. Allah commanded the angels to bow to Adam (AS), but Shaitan disobeyed and was cursed. Allah created Eve as Adam's wife. They lived happily in Paradise until being deceived by Shaitan into eating the forbidden fruit, after which they realized their mistake and sought forgiveness from Allah.
The Thirteen Attributes of Allah Every Accountable Person Must Know Yousef Al-Khattab
This document outlines the 13 essential attributes of Allah that Muslims must believe in. It discusses:
1) The 3 types of judgments the mind can make: intellectual necessity, impossibility, and possibility.
2) The 13 attributes Muslims must know: Existence, Oneness, Eternity, Everlastingness, Non-neediness, Non-resemblance to creation, Power, Will, Knowledge, Life, Hearing, Sight, and Speech.
3) Provides brief definitions and evidence from the Quran for each attribute. The attributes reflect Allah's eternal and unchanging nature as the one and only God.
1. Islam means submission to God and what the prophet Muhammad brought, including uttering the Two Testifications of Faith that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet.
2. The basic beliefs of Islam include believing in one God without partners, that God has no imperfections or likeness to creations, and that Muhammad is the final prophet in a line of prophets including Adam, Jesus, and Moses who all brought the message of Islam.
3. One becomes a Muslim by believing in and uttering the Two Testifications of Faith with the intention of rejecting blasphemy.
This 3 sentence summary provides the high level information from the document:
The document is a poem titled "Foundations of Certitude" that outlines Islamic beliefs and theology over 76 lines, including that Allah is one without partners, attributes or beginning, that prophets were sent with revelation and had attributes proving their truthfulness, and beliefs about the afterlife, judgment day, and divine decree that were transmitted through the prophets.
This document provides an English translation and commentary of the "Al-^Aqidah at-Tahawiyyah", a creed written by the scholar Abu Ja'far al-Tahawi in the 3rd century AH. It summarizes the beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah school according to the Hanafi school of jurisprudence. The creed covers topics such as Tawhid (monotheism), the attributes of Allah, prophethood of Muhammad, the Quran, destiny, the throne and chair of Allah, prophets, and the Muslim nation. It emphasizes correct belief in Allah's attributes without resemblance to creation and avoiding speculation about matters known only to Allah.
This surah was revealed in Makkah and discusses the true position of humans in the world. It explains that this world is a test of hardship, not a place of rest, and that Allah has shown humanity the paths of good and evil. While Allah has provided means of knowledge and understanding, most people find it easier to do evil instead of good. The surah swears by Makkah and all of humanity, and notes that while people seek wealth and think themselves unobserved, Allah has granted them senses to perceive guidance. It describes taking on the difficult task of doing good deeds like freeing slaves, feeding the hungry, and helping orphans as climbing the steep and difficult path that leads to Allah's mercy.
The document summarizes Surah Al-Gashiyah (Chapter 88 of the Quran). It was revealed in Makkah during the early period of Prophet Muhammad's preaching. The surah focuses on reminding people of the Day of Judgment and describing its rewards and punishments. It highlights four signs of Allah's creation - camels, sky, mountains, and earth - as evidence of His power to create the hereafter. While Muslims must spread the message, they cannot compel conversion; accountability before Allah is individual.
This surah discusses three main themes: tauhid (belief in one God), instructions to the Prophet Muhammad, and the hereafter. It emphasizes that Allah created all things perfectly and determined their functions. The surah reassures the Prophet that Allah will help him remember and recite the Quran. It warns that those who reject its message will face punishment in hell, while those who purify themselves through worship will attain prosperity. Though humans prefer this life, the hereafter is superior as it is eternal and its rewards greater. These teachings were found in previous scriptures like those of Abraham and Moses.
The document discusses the question of why God created humanity and the universe. It argues that humans should not focus so much on why they were created, but instead ask the deeper question of why God created at all. It explains that creation is a natural consequence of God being the Creator, and that God created the vastly complex universe, not just humans. The document rejects human-centered views of creation and those that equate God with creation, which can lead to the shirk (polytheism) of believing one can attain divinity.
1) The document discusses the fundamental question of why humans were created and discusses various philosophical perspectives on this question.
2) It argues that divine revelation from the Quran and Hadith is the only valid source for understanding why humans were created, as human speculation has no bounds.
3) According to revelation, creation is the natural consequence of God being the Creator, and creation exists to manifest this divine attribute. However, humans are not the greatest of God's creations.
This document provides excerpts from two Yezidi scriptures - Al-Jilwah and Mashaf Reš. Al-Jilwah establishes Melaik Taus as the supreme deity and spiritual leader of the Yezidis. It outlines the divine powers and eternal nature of Melaik Taus, and establishes rules for Yezidi believers to follow. The Mashaf Reš details the creation story according to Yezidi tradition, including the creation of angels, heaven, earth and humanity. It describes Adam and Eve's time in the Garden of Eden and their expulsion after eating wheat at the encouragement of Melaik Taus.
The document discusses some of Allah's names as revealed in the Quran, including ar-Rahman, Rabb, al-Hakeem, ar-Razzaq, al-Basit, al-Badee', al-Fateer, and al-Khaliq. It explains that these names describe Allah's sublime attributes such as forgiveness, guidance, issuing commandments, and giving sustenance. It provides examples from the Quran to illustrate the meaning and implications of these names, such as how Allah expands provision for those who believe in Him and makes things easy for believers. The document emphasizes that Allah created the entire universe and everything in it using no pre-existing model, simply by commanding "
This document discusses various types of impurities (najaasah) in Islam and the rules regarding purification. It begins by defining two main categories of najaasah - najaasah haqeeqiyyah and najaasah hukmiyyah. Najaasah haqeeqiyyah is further divided into three types: mughallathah, mukhaffafah and mutawassitah. The document then discusses the purification of water, other liquids, and solid objects that have come into contact with different types of najaasah. It also covers different types of water that can be used for purification according to Islamic law, as well as makrooh water
This document discusses the concepts of free will and predestination from an Islamic perspective over six chapters. It argues that while Allah decrees all things, humans still have free will and choice in their actions. It explores how free will was offered to but refused by other creations like angels, and accepted by humans. Humans are distinguished by being given mastery over the natural world and intellect to understand Allah's signs in it, but must pass the test of resisting temptations like Shaytan to properly fulfill their purpose and role in creation.
Surah Tin discusses humanity's creation in the best form by Allah and their potential to reach high or low levels based on their faith and deeds. It begins with oaths by blessed items like figs, olives, and Mount Sinai to emphasize the importance of justice in the Hereafter. People will be rewarded or punished for their righteous or evil actions to ensure fairness. Only those with true faith and good works will achieve the highest status with Allah.
The purpose of creation. why are we humans created a question that confuses e...Umme Shamikh Abrar
The document discusses various perspectives on the purpose of human existence from different philosophical and religious viewpoints. It explains that from the Islamic perspective, humans were created to worship Allah and recognize their purpose is to obey Him. While humans have free will and can disobey, the ultimate judgment will be with Allah. The document stresses that only through following divine revelation as conveyed by prophets can humans truly understand their purpose, which is to know and love their Creator.
The document discusses the history of embryology and what was known about human development at different points in time. It notes that early Greek thinkers like Aristotle had inaccurate ideas, and the microscope had to be improved before the structures like sperm and eggs could be observed. The Quran from the 7th century is then cited containing numerous accurate descriptions of human development that were not discovered scientifically until many centuries later, including developing from a sperm that joins an egg and then progressing through various stages. The document concludes that these Quranic descriptions prove Muhammad must have received this knowledge from God.
The document discusses the definition and key beliefs of Islam. It states that Islam linguistically means submission, and refers to submitting to what the prophet brought, which is done by uttering the two testimonies of faith that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger. It describes how Islam and belief cannot be separated, and that the religion of prior prophets including Adam, Noah, Abraham and Jesus was also Islam, though the laws (sharia) were different. It notes some of the core beliefs, including that Allah created all things, humans were created after angels and jinn, and that prophets were sent by Allah including Muhammad as the final prophet.
Law of Liberation (Chapter 16, Garuda Puran)Pardeep Sehgal
The document summarizes the 16th chapter of the Garuda Puran, which discusses the means of achieving eternal liberation from the cycle of birth and death. It states that liberation can only be achieved through directly realizing the supreme truth of Brahman while living as a human. It warns that rituals, sacrifices, ascetic practices, and adherence to philosophical schools alone will not lead to liberation, as liberation requires discriminating knowledge of the true self and nature of reality, gained under the guidance of an enlightened teacher.
The document discusses angels and their role in Islam. It explains that belief in angels is a fundamental pillar of Islamic faith. Angels are created from light and have different nature than humans. They perform various duties like taking care of humans, executing God's commands, recording human actions, and serving in the afterlife. Important angels mentioned include Jibreel, Mikaeel, Israfeel, the guardian angels, and those associated with death, the throne of God, paradise and hell.
The document outlines the methodology of Islamic thinking which includes observation, linking phenomena to causes, discovering law-like generalizations (sunan), experimentation using the senses, and using insight and discretion (hikmah). It discusses key concepts like observation, causality (sababiyya), experimentation, sunan (universal laws), and hikmah (wisdom) as emphasized in the Quran and important to the Islamic intellectual tradition.
The document describes the creation of Adam (AS), the first human, from clay by Allah. Allah appointed Adam (AS) as his vicegerent ("khaleefa") on Earth. When the angels questioned if humans would cause corruption, Allah affirmed his knowledge that humans also possessed wisdom. Allah commanded the angels to bow to Adam (AS), but Shaitan disobeyed and was cursed. Allah created Eve as Adam's wife. They lived happily in Paradise until being deceived by Shaitan into eating the forbidden fruit, after which they realized their mistake and sought forgiveness from Allah.
The Thirteen Attributes of Allah Every Accountable Person Must Know Yousef Al-Khattab
This document outlines the 13 essential attributes of Allah that Muslims must believe in. It discusses:
1) The 3 types of judgments the mind can make: intellectual necessity, impossibility, and possibility.
2) The 13 attributes Muslims must know: Existence, Oneness, Eternity, Everlastingness, Non-neediness, Non-resemblance to creation, Power, Will, Knowledge, Life, Hearing, Sight, and Speech.
3) Provides brief definitions and evidence from the Quran for each attribute. The attributes reflect Allah's eternal and unchanging nature as the one and only God.
1. Islam means submission to God and what the prophet Muhammad brought, including uttering the Two Testifications of Faith that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet.
2. The basic beliefs of Islam include believing in one God without partners, that God has no imperfections or likeness to creations, and that Muhammad is the final prophet in a line of prophets including Adam, Jesus, and Moses who all brought the message of Islam.
3. One becomes a Muslim by believing in and uttering the Two Testifications of Faith with the intention of rejecting blasphemy.
This 3 sentence summary provides the high level information from the document:
The document is a poem titled "Foundations of Certitude" that outlines Islamic beliefs and theology over 76 lines, including that Allah is one without partners, attributes or beginning, that prophets were sent with revelation and had attributes proving their truthfulness, and beliefs about the afterlife, judgment day, and divine decree that were transmitted through the prophets.
This document provides an English translation and commentary of the "Al-^Aqidah at-Tahawiyyah", a creed written by the scholar Abu Ja'far al-Tahawi in the 3rd century AH. It summarizes the beliefs of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah school according to the Hanafi school of jurisprudence. The creed covers topics such as Tawhid (monotheism), the attributes of Allah, prophethood of Muhammad, the Quran, destiny, the throne and chair of Allah, prophets, and the Muslim nation. It emphasizes correct belief in Allah's attributes without resemblance to creation and avoiding speculation about matters known only to Allah.
Learned discussion about the meaning of the verse of istiwa and the hadith of...Yousef Al-Khattab
This document discusses Imam Malik's response to a question about the meaning of Allah's "istiwa" on the throne. When asked how Allah made "istiwa" on the throne, Imam Malik refused to explain how, saying we should not ascribe physical attributes to Allah. He rebuked the questioner, calling him a heretic for promoting the idea that Allah physically sits on a throne. The document argues that verses describing Allah's physical attributes should not be taken literally, as Allah has no physical form or limits. It warns against anthropomorphism and advocates interpreting such verses figuratively in a way that does not compromise Allah's divine nature.
This document provides an introduction and biography for Shaykh Muhaddith ^Abdullah Ibn Muhammad al-Harariyy al-Habashiyy, an Islamic scholar from Somalia in the early 20th century. The biography notes that he was born in 1920 in Harar, Somalia and showed an early aptitude for Islamic knowledge, memorizing the Quran at age 7 and hadith books in his youth. He studied extensively with scholars in Somalia and Ethiopia. By age 18 he was given authorization to issue religious rulings and teach hadith. The document appears to be a translation of one of his works on Islamic theology and jurisprudence written in 2012.
This document provides an introduction to some key Islamic concepts:
1) It defines Allah as the one and only God in Islam, describing Allah's unique attributes according to verses in the Quran.
2) It discusses proofs of Allah's existence, including the evidence of creation, design, and guidance in the natural world.
3) It explains the Islamic concept of Tawheed (unity of God), arguing that believing in multiple gods would lead to disorder in the universe.
En are we_forced هل الإنسان مسير أم مخير؟Loveofpeople
This document summarizes a booklet about whether humans are forced or have free will according to Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Uthaimeen. It discusses four levels of faith in the divine decree: 1) Allah's knowledge of all things, 2) the writing of all things in the Preserved Tablet before creation, 3) Allah's will concerning all things, and 4) Allah's creation of all things. It provides details on each level, explaining that while humans have will, their actions are ultimately subject to Allah's all-encompassing knowledge and decree.
This document provides a summary of a treatise on avoiding showing off in acts of worship. It discusses inward and outward aspects of worship, with the inward being more important. Outward worship includes using one's limbs and senses for lawful purposes, while inward worship is devotion from the heart through love of Allah. The greatest threat is performing prayers and rituals just to be seen by others. True worship requires sincerity and humility before Allah alone.
This document discusses the importance of being truthful with Allah. It begins by stating that the biggest problem facing Islam today is the lack of sincerely truthful people working for Allah. It then provides several Quranic verses emphasizing the importance of having taqwa (piety, righteousness) and speaking the truth. The document argues that inner and outer realities cannot remain misaligned for long, and that the fitrah (natural disposition) of humans gravitates towards truth. It concludes by praising the Salaf for prioritizing truth even when difficult.
This surah was revealed in Makkah during a time of increased persecution of new Muslims. It warns of the destruction of previous nations like Ad, Thamud, and Pharaoh who denied the hereafter and committed evil acts. Allah swears by natural phenomena like dawn, the moon cycle, and night/day patterns which show the perfection and wisdom in creation, indicating a Creator. It highlights the advanced civilizations of Ad and Thamud and reminds people that Allah knows their deeds and will punish the evil and reward the good on the Day of Judgment.
This document discusses the Islamic concept of divine decree (qadar). It explains that belief in divine decree has four levels: 1) Allah's knowledge of all things, 2) The writing of all things in the Preserved Tablet before creation, 3) Allah's will regarding all things, and 4) Allah's creation of all things. It provides details on each level, including proofs from the Quran. It also discusses the different kinds of writing, including the general writing in the Preserved Tablet and the specific writing about each person's life recorded in the womb. The document seeks to clarify the Islamic position regarding divine decree and human free will.
This document discusses the Islamic concept of divine decree and free will. It explains the four levels of faith in divine decree according to scholars: 1) Allah's knowledge of all things, 2) Allah's writing of all things in the preserved tablet, 3) Allah's will over all things, and 4) Allah's creation of all things. It discusses proofs for Allah's all-encompassing knowledge from the Quran. It also discusses the different kinds of writing, including the general writing in the preserved tablet and the specific writing of each person's life details while in the womb. The document provides an Islamic perspective on predestination and human freedom within the boundaries of Allah's will and knowledge.
This document discusses the Islamic concept of divine decree (qadar). It explains that belief in divine decree has four levels: 1) Allah's knowledge of all things, 2) The writing of all things in the Preserved Tablet before creation, 3) Allah's will regarding all things, and 4) Allah's creation of all things. It provides details on each level, including proofs from the Quran. It also discusses the different kinds of writing, including the general writing in the Preserved Tablet and the specific writing about each person's life recorded in the womb. The document seeks to clarify the Islamic position regarding divine decree and human free will.
This document discusses the Islamic concept of divine decree (qadar). It explains that belief in divine decree has four levels: 1) Allah's knowledge of all things, 2) The writing of all things in the Preserved Tablet before creation, 3) Allah's will regarding all things, and 4) Allah's creation of all things. It provides details on each level, including proofs from the Quran. It also discusses the different kinds of writing, including the general writing in the Preserved Tablet and the specific writing about each person's life recorded in the womb. The document seeks to clarify the Islamic position regarding divine decree and human free will.
This document outlines the 13 essential attributes of Allah that Muslims must believe in. It discusses:
1) The 3 types of judgments the mind can make: intellectual necessity, impossibility, and possibility.
2) The 13 attributes Muslims must know, which are: Existence, Oneness, Eternity, Everlastingness, Non-neediness, Non-resemblance to creation, Power, Will, Knowledge, Life, Hearing, Sight, and Speech.
3) Provides brief definitions and evidence from the Quran for each attribute. The attributes are eternal and essential to Allah's self, not resembling his creation. Knowing them is obligatory for accountable Muslims.
This document discusses inward and outward aspects of worship in Islam. It begins by explaining that worship in Islam includes both formal acts of worship like prayer as well as good deeds done sincerely for Allah's pleasure. It then discusses how every part of the body can engage in worshipful acts or sins. Prayer is highlighted as engaging the whole body in worship. However, the most important aspect of worship is the inward devotion of the heart to Allah alone through love, awareness and sincerity - not just outward motions. A person's true worth comes from their soul and character, not physical attributes.
This surah discusses two main themes: every human will face Allah after death, and no plan can defeat the Quran. It reveals that Allah created humans intricately from fluids and can recreate them. On Judgment Day, one's secrets will be exposed and no one can help. The disbelievers tried stopping Islam's spread, but Allah's plan prevails. The surah uses natural phenomena like stars, rain cycles and plant growth regulated by Allah as evidence the Quran's truth despite disbeliever schemes. It tells the Prophet to let disbelievers scheme in vain while Allah plans victory for Islam.
The document discusses the Islamic concept of God. It provides definitions of God from the Quran and analyzes why Islam rejects the idea of "god-men" or deifying human beings. It explains the following key points:
1. God is one and unique, eternal and without physical form. He begets not, nor was He begotten.
2. The Quran's Surah Ikhlas serves as a "touchstone of theology" to reject false gods. Famous god-men like Osho Rajneesh cannot pass its tests of God's divine attributes.
3. Islam abhors seeing any human as divine. God does not take human form or have human
This chapter discusses the obligatory acts of wudu, or ritual ablution. It states that one must 1) mention Allah's name, 2) rinse the mouth and blow the nose, and 3) wash the entire face, arms up to the elbows, and wipe over the head and ears. It notes that wudu is obligatory for every person who has reached puberty and is of sound mind.
This document provides a summary of Surah Al-Fajr. It explains that the surah was revealed in Makkah during a time of increased persecution of new Muslims. The main idea is to affirm the existence of the Hereafter and that Allah will reward or punish people accordingly. Allah swears by dawn, ten nights, even and odd, and departing night to show the perfection and wisdom in creation, indicating a Creator. The people of Ad, Thamud, and Pharaoh are mentioned as historical examples of nations destroyed for their wrongdoings and denial of the afterlife, serving as a lesson. The surah criticizes those who do not treat orphans and poor people well.
The document discusses the sources of knowledge and the need for divine revelation. It states that the five senses and intellect have limitations in what they can understand. As a result, divine revelation from God through prophets is needed to provide guidance where other sources are lacking. The document then outlines some of the key aspects of divine revelation in Islam, including the different ways revelation was delivered to prophets, why the Quran was revealed gradually over 23 years, and the distinction between early Meccan and later Medinan verses. It stresses the importance of understanding the context and circumstances of revelation.
The document discusses the Islamic concept of destiny (taqdir) and whether man's fate is predestined or determined by his own free will. It states that in Islam, man is neither completely in control of his fate nor bound by predestination alone. While Allah's will is supreme, man has been given limited free will and autonomy over some actions. The angel Jibrail records key details about a fetus like its provision, deeds and gender after 40-50 days in the womb. However, one's destiny can be influenced by striving for good or evil as their record is not fixed. Overall, destiny in Islam encourages cooperation with Allah's plan, not inaction or despair, balancing divine control with human responsibility
This document provides an introduction to key concepts in Islam, including:
- Islam is a monotheistic religion with over 1 billion followers that believes in one God (Allah) and that Muhammad was his final prophet.
- The Quran and hadith define Islamic theology, holding that Allah is one and indivisible, eternal and absolute, begets not nor was begotten, and there is none comparable to Him.
- Islam rejects deifying any human beings as "god-men." The attributes and criteria in Surah Ikhlas (Chapter 112 of the Quran) establish that no human like Osho Rajneesh can truly be God.
This document provides a summary of the key beliefs and doctrines contained in the "Al-Aqidatu-n-Nasafiyyah" text by Imam An-Nasafi. It discusses Allah's attributes, the creation of the world and beings, prophethood, the afterlife, and other core Islamic concepts over the course of 3 sentences or less for each topic.
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3. THE CRADLE
INTRODUCTION 4
SESSION ONE: BASIC CREED 5
THE ATTRIBUTES OF ALLAH 6
Important pointers about some of the attributes 9
THE PROPHETS OF ALLAH 11
PURIFICATION 12
Ghusl 12
Wudu’ 13
Cleaning after Urination and Defecation (Istinja’) 14
Removing Filth 15
BASIC PRAYER 16
Important cases 18
QUESTIONS 21
SECOND SESSION 23
JUDGMENT 24
BASICS OF BLASPHEMY (KUFR) 26
THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE HEART AND SOME OF THE
SINS OF THE VARIOUS ORGANS 28
LAST ISSUES 30
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INTRODUCTION
Part of the obligatory knowledge is what is called the ‚immediate
knowledge (^ilmul-hal)‛. It is more specific than the all of the necessary
religious knowledge contained in the Summary. It is the knowledge one
needs for the immediate obedience to Allah. In this brief document, we
shall address the needs of a person who just embraced Islam within the
hour, for instance. Such a person must immediately learn certain matters
of belief, and learn about matters of purification and prayer, so to pray
before the exiting of the prayer time. They must also learn about some of
the sins because it is obligatory to refrain from them immediately.
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SESSION ONE: BASIC CREED
The most important knowledge is that of the Creed. One must
immediately know about Allah and His Messenger.
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THE ATTRIBUTES OF ALLAH
It is obligatory to know 13 attributes among the countless attributes of
Allah. They are
1) Existence: Allah is a self attributed with attributes. His self is His
reality and not a body. The selves of the creations are their bodies.
Allah’s existence is uncreated and hence is not physical. He exists
without place, space, directions or time. The existence of the
world is proof for the existence of its creator, for every doing
must have a doer.
2) Eternity: Allah exists without a beginning, because had He been
created, He would need a creator, and hence godhood would be
invalid for Him. But since the creations’ occurrence is confirmed
by senses and natural disposition (badihah), the Creator’s
existence, and more specifically, His beginningless existence, is
confirmed.
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3) Everlastingness: Allah exists without a beginning, and hence
must exist without end, for whatever comes to an end must have a
beginning. Whatever has a beginning or end is bound by time,
and whatever is bound by time is an occurrence; a creation.
4) Independence: Allah is free of need, for whoever is in need is not
God.
5) Oneness: One God is sufficient for the management of the
creation, thus another creator is not needed, and whoever is
needless and useless is not God.
6) Dissimilarity: Allah does not resemble the creation. He does not
resemble the dense, tangible entities like the rocks, trees, people,
etc., nor does He resemble the subtle, intangible entities like light,
darkness, etc. He does not have the characteristics of created
things, like motion, stillness, contact or separation.
7) Life: Allah must be alive, as proven by the existence of the
creation, for the one who creates must have power, will and
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knowledge, and whoever has power, will and knowledge must be
alive. However, Allah is alive without a body or soul, and Allah
does not die, so His life is absolutely different.
8) Power: Allah makes things come into existence and go out of
existence. He is exclusively the one who can make entities exist.
He can make something from nothing; without tools or effort, and
make those things vanish.
9) Will: Allah specifies His creations with His will; He gives them
some traits that they could have instead of other traits that they
could have. Also, Allah is not forced. He creates by His choice,
which is His will.
10) Knowledge: Allah knows what exists and what does not exist; He
knows what was, is, and shall be, and what shall not be, and every
detail of how it would be had it been. He knows His own reality
and the reality of His attributes. No one knows that but Him.
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11) Hearing: Allah hears everything that exists, but without ears,
because He is not an entity. Deafness is deficiency, and
deficiency is impossible to be an attribute of the Creator.
12) Sight: Allah sees everything that exists, but without eyes because
He is not an entity. Blindness is deficiency, and deficiency is
impossible to be an attribute of the Creator.
13) Speech: Allah speaks without letters, sounds or language, because
He is not an entity. He orders, forbids, promises, threatens,
informs and questions by this attribute.
Important pointers about some of the
attributes
1) All of His attributes have no beginning or end.
2) In reference to His dissimilarity to the creation, one must be
warned about the ‚Likeners‛ (the Mushabbihah), and informed
briefly about the ambiguous (mutashabih) verses, out of fear
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of him meeting a Wahhabiyy or reading a mistranslation. It must
also be clarified that Allah exists without a place or direction.
3) In reference to His hearing and sight, it must be clarified that
they are not eyes or ears. Allah does not have a body or any
bodily attributes.
4) In reference to His will and power, it must be clarified that Allah
is the creator of everything, including the evil and the deeds of
the slaves.
5) In reference to His speech, several points need to be clarified:
a. Among them is that His speech is not letters, sounds or
languages.
b. Our reason for quoting Arabic verses after saying, ‚Allah
said‛, should be clarified.
c. Lastly, it must also be clarified that He orders, forbids,
promises and threatens (questions and informs).
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THE PROPHETS OF ALLAH
Throughout history, Allah sent prophets; men who receive revelation
from Him. They are the greatest creation of Allah. The first of them was
Adam. The last and greatest was Muhammad. They all have certain
necessary qualities so that they could successfully fulfill their mission.
Among those qualities is that they are beautiful, courageous, intelligent,
truthful and trustworthy. They are impeccable; protected from ever
committing blasphemy, major and small abject sins, they never
worshipped anyone other than Allah. They perform miracles, which are
extraordinary, supernatural matters created by Allah and performed by he
who claims to be a prophet. They prove his truthfulness, comply with his
claim, and they cannot be outdone. Some of the Prophets were
Messengers; they came with a new law. We follow the laws revealed to
Prophet Muhammad, and believe in what was revealed to all of the
Prophets.
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PURIFICATION
The accountable Muslim must pray all prayers on time, and thus must
immediately learn not only the prayer, but also some of its conditions,
namely four matters of purification, which is, according to a definition,
that which permits the prayer:
Ghusl
The first is the full ‚shower (ghusl)‛. It is defined as making the water run
over the entire body with an intention (of worship). There are five reasons
for being obligated to perform this shower before praying. The first two
are for men and women: sexual intercourse and ejaculation. The last three
are only for women: childbirth and the termination of both menstrual and
postpartum bleeding. It is performed by making an intention when the
water touches the body, and then washing the entire body with mere
water.
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NOTE: It is not an obligation that the ghusl be in the form of what is
commonly known as a shower. It is only a condition that the entire body
be washed with flowing water, and not wiped with something wet.
Wudu’
The second is the ablution (wudu’). It is defined as the washing of certain
organs with an intention (of worship). There are four things that break the
wudu’:
1) Anything that exits the private parts, except for ejaculated
fluid of men and women1
2) Touching the skin of a marriageable woman who reached an
stage at which she is normally desired,
3) Touching the penis, anus or vagina of a human with the
inner part of the bare hand,
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Sometimes the ejaculation may invalidate the wudu’. Specifying that has details: If that
happens without physical contact, such as by mere thought or glance, or seeing a wet
dream while firmly seated on the buttocks, the wudu’ is preserved. If it takes place by
contact, it is broken.
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4) Losing consciousness, except if one slept with his buttocks
firmly planted.
One performs wudu’ by doing six things:
1) Making the proper intention when the water touches the
face,
2) Washing the face,
3) Washing the hands, forearms and elbows,
4) Wiping the hair,
5) Washing the feet and the ankles,
6) And keeping the order.
Cleaning after Urination and Defecation
(Istinja’)
The third matter is istinja’, which is the obligatory cleaning after anything
wet comes from the private parts, except ejaculated fluid, for all wet
material that exits those organs is filthy, except for ejaculated fluid; it is
pure. It can be performed in two ways:
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1) The first is by water. It is recommended to pour the water with
the right hand, and to wipe with the left hand until there is no
trace of filth left.
2) The second is by wiping three times with something pure, dry,
uprooting, and unrespectable. Each wipe must be with a different
side of whatever is used for wiping.
Removing Filth
The fourth matter of purification needed for the validity of Prayer is the
removal of other types of unexcused filth from the body, clothing, place
of prayer, and what one carries. One must use water to remove filth. If it
is undetectable, it is enough to pour water over it once. If it is detectable,
it is enough to remove the bulk and then pour water over it until its traces
are removed. If the water were plenty, one could then place the filth in the
water without contaminating the water, unless it changes.
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BASIC PRAYER
If the new Muslim were accountable, he needs to pray the due prayer
before its time goes out. It is common that the prayer time would soon go
out after explaining the immediate matters of belief and purification as
swiftly and concisely as possible. Furthermore, one may want to consider
that the new Muslim is sometimes weak, not yet having the strength to be
patient with performing certain acts of worship or avoiding some sins.
Our most important goal is to help this Muslim perform a valid prayer
after having learned the belief and some of the conditions of prayer. For
the immediate obedience to Allah, we first teach him the obligatory
matters, and delay the optional matters that take time away from
explaining the obligatory conditions and integrals. So, while praying the
obligatory prayer, one must:
1) Cover the unlawful nakedness, face the Qiblah, stand if able
and,
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2) Say Allahu Akbar in Arabic if able, while simultaneously
intending to perform the obligatory prayer,
3) Recite the Fatihah properly, which can only be done in Arabic,
or recite a replacement (properly).
4) Bow with tranquility2 (being still long enough to say
Subhanallah),
5) Stand upright with tranquility,
6) Prostrate twice, each with tranquility
7) Sit with tranquility between the two prostrations,
8) From there, a person would do one of two things:
A. Stand up after that to complete the rest of his prayer, which
would be by repeating everything already mentioned, except
saying Allahu Akbar with an intention,
B. Or if one has completed all the cycles of his prayer, he must
sit to end the prayer,
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This is called in Arabic “tuma’ninah”
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9) Recite the Tashahhud while sitting to end the prayer,
10) After that, make Salah on the Prophet while sitting to end the
prayer,
11) Then say, ‚As Salamu ^alaykum‛ to end the prayer.
12) One must observe the order of the Prayer’s integrals.
Important cases
1) Whoever does not know the Fatihah by heart- which is
obligatory-, must learn it before the prayer time exits. If he
cannot, he may read it from a page while praying, or he may
repeat after someone who prompts him while he is praying. It is
not permissible to abandon these issues; i.e., saying the Fatihah,
unless he has an excuse.
If one is unable, either because the time will exit before being
able to learn, or because his intellect is slow, he may replace it
with seven other properly recited verses of the Qur’an, whether
they were in order or not. One absolutely must not translate the
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Fatihah for the prayer in any case, nor would he replace it with
other than Qur’an when able to recite the Qur’an. If unable, he
may replace it with words of remembrance, like saying ‚Allahu
Akbar‛ 20 times. Twenty times is sufficient because the
condition of whatever one uses to replace the Fatihah is that it
would not have fewer letters than the Fatihah itself. This
replacement is valid only for a time that one needs to be able to
learn how to recite. After that time passes, the replacement is no
longer valid, because the person fell short of his obligation. If
one is unable to do any of the aforementioned, then he stands for
the duration of the Fatihah without saying anything.
2) Whoever is able to say the Tashahhud and the Salah on the
Prophet in Arabic is not permitted to translate them. If he is
unable, he may translate them, as Shaykh Taqiyyud-Din AlHusniyy said in his explanation of Abu Shuja^:
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يعدل إَِل ترمجتها كتكبرية اْلحرام فَِإن عجز ترمجها
َ
َ ْ ِْ
‚It is not permitted for whoever knows the Tashahhud and the Salah on
the Prophet in Arabic to resort to their translations, like the formula
‘Allahu Akbar’ that initiates the prayer. If unable, he translates them.‛
3) It is important to help the New Muslim recite the letters
properly. If he is an English speaker, pay special attention to his
pronunciation of the ([ حha’]), the (^[عayn]), the ([ سsin]), the
([ضdad]), the ([ غghayn]), and especially the ([ صsad]). There
is another recitation of the Fatihah in which the ([ صsad]) is
replaced by the ([ سsin]). That recitation may be easier for him.
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21. THE CRADLE
QUESTIONS
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14.
What is the immediate knowledge?
What is included in the immediate knowledge?
What is the most important knowledge?
What are the attributes of Allah that are obligatory on every
accountable person to know?
List three important pointers about the attributes. List all five for
extra credit.
Who are the Prophets?
What are the qualities of the Prophets mentioned in this
document?
What are miracles?
What are the signs of ejaculation?
What are the types of bleeding from the vagina?
What is a ghusl?
What necessitates a ghusl?
What is specific to women in a ghusl?
What is wudu’?
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15. What does not break the wudu’ although it comes from the
private part?
16. When would a person sleep without losing wudu’?
17. In reference to the validity or invalidity of the prayer, mention
the categories of filth.
18. Mention the amounts (quantities) of water.
19. What are the qualities of filth?
20. When is water contaminated by filth?
21. What does it mean to say that some filth is undetectable?
22. List the conditions for the intention in the prayer.
23. What must one do while saying the first ‚Allahu Akbar‛?
24. List the steps for the one who does not know the Fatihah.
25. What can be translated in the Prayer, why, and what cannot?
26. What letters should one pay attention to when reciting the
Fatihah.
27. When is the tattoo not excused?
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SECOND SESSION
After learning the correct belief and praying on time, one can inform
the new Muslim about other immediate information, such as the
Islamic belief about the Afterlife, and the reality of blasphemy.
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JUDGMENT
All Muslims believe that this life is a trial and time for working towards
the Afterlife. There is no doubt that the accountable person has his deeds
of this present life recorded by two Angels, that he will die, and except for
those whom Allah spared, will be questioned in his grave by the Angels
of Questioning. Death is the complete separation of the soul from the
body. If his body were amongst those that decayed, he will be recreated
on Judgment Day and judged for the deeds of his life. If it is not of that
type, his soul and body will be rejoined without his body being
reconstructed, and he will be judged.
If there were no Afterlife in which the people would be judged for their
deeds, this life would be meaningless, and all who did crimes and fulfilled
their desires would have been the winners, while those who refrained
from allowing their pleasures to control them would be the losers. The
Qur’an confirms that the believer will be rewarded/punished for the good
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and bad deeds- although Allah may forgive him despite his deserving
torture, and that the blasphemer would not have any good deeds on That
Day. He will only be punished for his bad deeds. The good deeds he did
in this life will not be in his favor on That Day, for Allah will endow upon
him in this life for his good deeds. Whoever doubts about or denies the
Day of Judgment is refuted by his own existence and created being, for
the one who created him in the first place would definitely have the power
to create him again.
One’s book of deeds will be presented to him, and he shall remember all
that he had forgotten of his deeds. His deeds will be weighed in a scale,
and he will enter Paradise or Hell. The one who dies as a Muslim is
guaranteed to enter Paradise, and he will never leave it, even if he enters
Hell first, and the blasphemer will never exit Hell. Paradise, Hell, and the
Afterlife are all real and physical, not just spiritual or allegorical. Paradise
is everlasting, as well as Hell, and there is no death or sleep in the
Afterlife.
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1. What are the names of the Angels who record the deeds?
2. How is this life a test?
3. What is death?
4. What are the names of the Angels of Questioning?
5. Who is spared from their questioning?
BASICS OF BLASPHEMY (KUFR)
The new Muslim needs to know that blasphemy could take place by
beliefs, sayings, or doings, and it does not require intent. Some examples
of blasphemous beliefs are:
Likening Allah to the creation,
Denying His Attributes,
Ascribing to the Prophets what does not befit them,
Doubting about Judgment Day, Paradise, Hell, or other basic
creedal matters after knowing that they are confirmed in the
Religion,
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Believing that a Religion other than Islam is valid,
Knowing that Muslims deem something unlawful while
believing that it is lawful, and vice versa,
Knowing that Muslims deem something obligatory while
believing that it is not obligatory, and vice versa,
Doubting about whether Islam is valid or not.
And other matters that one will learn when acquiring the
Personal Obligatory Knowledge with detail.
Some examples of blasphemous sayings are:
Uttering any of the aforementioned issues,
Literally calling a Muslim a blasphemer without any confusion
or fallacy,
Anything that belittles the religious matters, like to say,
‚Paradise is for the babies‛, or ‚the prescribed Prayer is a waste
of time‛.
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Some examples of blasphemous doings are:
Prostrating to a creation other than a human with or without the
intention of worship. As for prostrating to a human with the
intent of honor and not as worship, it is not blasphemy, but still
a sin,
Knowingly throwing respectable religious material in the trash,
Standing, sitting or spitting on religiously, respectable material
while realizing what one is doing.
THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE HEART AND SOME
OF THE SINS OF THE VARIOUS ORGANS
It is obligatory on the Muslim to believe in Allah and in what He
revealed, and to believe in the Messenger of Allah and what he conveyed.
He must also do his good deeds sincerely, regret disobeying His Lord, and
fear Him to the extent that it stops him from sinning. He must refrain from
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objecting to Allah with his heart or tongue, use his endowments in
obedience only, practice the obligatory patience, hate the devil, and hate
the sins. He must not practice the forbidden envy, not think highly of
himself because of his good deeds, not be arrogant, nor be happy with
sins. He must avoid the forbidden food and drink, the forbidden look, the
forbidden touch, gossip, slander, lying and stealing. He must not abandon
the obligations, interrupt them after initiating them and before completing
them, nor is he permitted to do them incorrectly. He must bid the good
and forbid the evil whenever able, and avoid all other sins that will be
learned from the summary of Obligatory Knowledge.
Repentance from the sin is by ceasing the sinful act, intending to never
return to something like it, and regretting that one disobeyed Allah, which
is the greatest integral of repentance. Repenting from the sin is an
immediate obligation.
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LAST ISSUES
It is beneficial to review the issues of likening Allah to the creation, and
in a wise way, to warn from reading translations, as the new Muslim may
be eager to read translations of the Qur’an and Hadith. The new Muslim
must be informed of the correct way of acquiring the knowledge. He must
also be taught the Fatihah immediately. Let that Muslim also know of the
obligations mentioned in the hadith:
بُنِي اإلسالَم علَى خمس، شهادَة أَن الَ إلَهَ إالَّ اَّللُ وأَنَّ مَحُمًََُّا رسىل
ُ ُ َ
ٍ ْ َ َ ُ ْ ِ َ
َ َّ ِ ِ ْ ِ َ َ
هللاِ، وإقام الصالَة، وإيتَاء الزكَاة، وصىم رمضَانَ ، وحجِ البَيت
ِ ْ ّ َ َ
َ َ ِ ْ َ َ ِ َّ ِ ِ َ ِ َّ
ِ ََِ
“Islam is built upon five things: the testimony that no
one is God except Allah and that Muhammad is the
Messenger of Allah, establishing the Prayer, paying the
Zakah, fasting Ramadan, and seeking the House (the
Ka^bah).”
One needs to be clever when teaching the new Muslim the obligations and
sins, because if his heart is still weak in Islam, it is possible that telling
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him about certain matters would repel him from the Religion. For
example, one should not rush to tell the new Muslim that wind and string
instruments are forbidden, nor stop him from eating some forbidden meat
if that will break him and make him deaf towards hearing more important
and vital things. This is why Imam ^Aliyy said:
ِّ
ِ
ُحدثُوا النَّاس ِِبَا يَعرفُون أَُتبُّون أَن يُكذب اَّللُ ورسولُه
َ
ُ َ َ َّ َ َّ َ ْ َ ُ َ ِ ْ
َ
‚Address the people with what is familiar to them. Do you like for
Allah and His Messenger to be contradicted?‛
One can then inform the new Muslim of the obligatory knowledge and
order him to be diligent in acquiring it,
AND ALLAH KNOWS BEST
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