The document discusses the concept of religion from various perspectives. It begins by defining religion in Arabic and explaining that all human societies throughout history have incorporated some form of worship of supernatural beings. It then discusses different definitions of religion provided by scholars and philosophers. Common elements found in most religions are also outlined, including beliefs, practices, and ethics. The document notes that religions can be either revealed through prophets or non-revealed based on human experiences. It provides examples of some revealed religions beginning with the creation of Adam and the need to submit to God's will. Questions related to the necessity of Islam and its discussion in earlier revelations are also addressed.
This document defines and discusses the concept of religion or "mazhab" in Arabic and Urdu. It provides definitions of mazhab as meaning "to go" or "a passage." It identifies key elements of religion as beliefs, practices/customs, and ethics. Religions are categorized as either revealed, based on revelation and prophets' instructions, or non-revealed, based on experience, meditation, intuition, or superstition. The need for religion is explained as accomplishing natural desires and knowing the purpose and way of life. Impacts of religion include creating morality and balancing duties and rights. The inception of religion is discussed as either evolving from darkness to light or beginning through prophets starting with Adam
This document provides a summary of the history of the Muslim Ummah (community) over different time periods from the era of the Prophet Muhammad to modern times. It discusses the periods of Khilafah (Caliphate), kingship under various dynasties, the decline of the Ottoman Caliphate after World War 1 and the end of the Caliphate in 1924. It highlights the golden age of scientific achievements in the Islamic world from the 8th to 13th centuries and what led to its decline. Currently, Muslim countries contribute little to science and publish few academic papers despite their large populations.
This document discusses the three main categories of Tawheed in Islam: Tawheed ar-Ruboobeeyah (maintaining the unity of lordship), Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat (maintaining the unity of Allah's names and attributes), and Tawheed al-'Ebaadah (maintaining the unity of worship). It provides details on each category, including evidence from the Quran and hadiths. It also discusses other Islamic beliefs such as faith in prophets, life after death, and the need to defend Islam.
The document discusses the role and responsibilities of a caliph in Islam. It explains that a caliph acts as a successor or vicegerent to the Prophet Muhammad and is elected democratically by the people. The caliph's role is to judiciously rule over people according to Islamic law and serve the interests of the community. The four caliphs that succeeded the Prophet - Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali - are held up as exemplary models. The caliph is meant to uphold justice, avoid oppression, and can be removed if failing to perform duties competently and justly.
This document provides definitions and explanations of key Islamic terms and beliefs. It discusses the seven fundamental beliefs in Islam which include belief in Allah as the sole Creator and God, angels, prophets, revealed books, Qadar (divine decree), and the Day of Judgment. It also summarizes beliefs about Allah's attributes, prominent angels, prophets, revealed books, the importance of following Prophet Muhammad's example, and why belief in the afterlife and accountability is rational and important for guiding conduct in life.
The document discusses the economic system in Islam. It states that Islam provides guidelines for all spheres of life, including economics. The Islamic economic system aims to establish a just society where people behave honestly and responsibly in their transactions. It recognizes private, collective, and state possession of wealth. Some key principles of the Islamic economic system are that earnings and spending must be through halal means, individuals have a right to property with limits to ensure societal benefit, payment of zakat is compulsory to help the poor, and transactions involving interest are prohibited.
The document summarizes the key articles of faith in Islam. The six main articles are: 1) Belief in Allah, 2) Belief in angels, 3) Belief in holy books, 4) Belief in prophets, 5) Belief in the Day of Judgment, and 6) Belief in divine decree. It also discusses the meaning of Islam, concepts of faith and acts, and exercises of faith such as prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage. Worship in Islam encompasses all external and internal sayings and actions.
- Islam is the second largest religion in the world founded by the prophet Muhammad in the 7th century. He received revelations from God (Allah) via the angel Gabriel which were compiled into the Quran.
- The five pillars of Islam are the basic duties for Muslims and include prayer, alms giving, fasting during Ramadan, profession of faith, and pilgrimage to Mecca.
- Jihad has different interpretations but is commonly defined as struggle, and extremists interpret it as a call to wage war in the name of Islam, though Muhammad spoke of the greater jihad as being loyal to Allah.
This document defines and discusses the concept of religion or "mazhab" in Arabic and Urdu. It provides definitions of mazhab as meaning "to go" or "a passage." It identifies key elements of religion as beliefs, practices/customs, and ethics. Religions are categorized as either revealed, based on revelation and prophets' instructions, or non-revealed, based on experience, meditation, intuition, or superstition. The need for religion is explained as accomplishing natural desires and knowing the purpose and way of life. Impacts of religion include creating morality and balancing duties and rights. The inception of religion is discussed as either evolving from darkness to light or beginning through prophets starting with Adam
This document provides a summary of the history of the Muslim Ummah (community) over different time periods from the era of the Prophet Muhammad to modern times. It discusses the periods of Khilafah (Caliphate), kingship under various dynasties, the decline of the Ottoman Caliphate after World War 1 and the end of the Caliphate in 1924. It highlights the golden age of scientific achievements in the Islamic world from the 8th to 13th centuries and what led to its decline. Currently, Muslim countries contribute little to science and publish few academic papers despite their large populations.
This document discusses the three main categories of Tawheed in Islam: Tawheed ar-Ruboobeeyah (maintaining the unity of lordship), Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat (maintaining the unity of Allah's names and attributes), and Tawheed al-'Ebaadah (maintaining the unity of worship). It provides details on each category, including evidence from the Quran and hadiths. It also discusses other Islamic beliefs such as faith in prophets, life after death, and the need to defend Islam.
The document discusses the role and responsibilities of a caliph in Islam. It explains that a caliph acts as a successor or vicegerent to the Prophet Muhammad and is elected democratically by the people. The caliph's role is to judiciously rule over people according to Islamic law and serve the interests of the community. The four caliphs that succeeded the Prophet - Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali - are held up as exemplary models. The caliph is meant to uphold justice, avoid oppression, and can be removed if failing to perform duties competently and justly.
This document provides definitions and explanations of key Islamic terms and beliefs. It discusses the seven fundamental beliefs in Islam which include belief in Allah as the sole Creator and God, angels, prophets, revealed books, Qadar (divine decree), and the Day of Judgment. It also summarizes beliefs about Allah's attributes, prominent angels, prophets, revealed books, the importance of following Prophet Muhammad's example, and why belief in the afterlife and accountability is rational and important for guiding conduct in life.
The document discusses the economic system in Islam. It states that Islam provides guidelines for all spheres of life, including economics. The Islamic economic system aims to establish a just society where people behave honestly and responsibly in their transactions. It recognizes private, collective, and state possession of wealth. Some key principles of the Islamic economic system are that earnings and spending must be through halal means, individuals have a right to property with limits to ensure societal benefit, payment of zakat is compulsory to help the poor, and transactions involving interest are prohibited.
The document summarizes the key articles of faith in Islam. The six main articles are: 1) Belief in Allah, 2) Belief in angels, 3) Belief in holy books, 4) Belief in prophets, 5) Belief in the Day of Judgment, and 6) Belief in divine decree. It also discusses the meaning of Islam, concepts of faith and acts, and exercises of faith such as prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage. Worship in Islam encompasses all external and internal sayings and actions.
- Islam is the second largest religion in the world founded by the prophet Muhammad in the 7th century. He received revelations from God (Allah) via the angel Gabriel which were compiled into the Quran.
- The five pillars of Islam are the basic duties for Muslims and include prayer, alms giving, fasting during Ramadan, profession of faith, and pilgrimage to Mecca.
- Jihad has different interpretations but is commonly defined as struggle, and extremists interpret it as a call to wage war in the name of Islam, though Muhammad spoke of the greater jihad as being loyal to Allah.
This document discusses Tawhid (the oneness of God) and its three main types according to Islam. It defines Tawhid as believing that Allah is one and has no partners. The three types of Tawhid are: 1) Tawheed ar-raboobeyah, maintaining Allah's oneness as the sole Lord and Creator, 2) Tawheed ul Asmaa was siffat, maintaining Allah's oneness in names and attributes, and 3) Tawheed ul Ebaadah, maintaining Allah's oneness as the sole object of worship. Verses from the Quran are provided to support each type. The conclusion reiterates that believing in Allah's oneness is fundamental to
This document provides an overview of an Islamic cultural awareness course, including introductions, guidelines, background information on Muslims in the local community and workplace, and key Islamic beliefs and practices. It outlines the five pillars of Islam, articles of faith, sensitivities to consider, and importance of interfaith dialogue. Contact details are provided for further information.
Its about importance and significance of Islamic Civilization, Social and Moral influence of Islamic civilization, Clash of civilization ,causes & influence of Clash of civilization and Causes of Clash of Civilization... A detailed informative PDF from which u can get enough info..
:)
Khalid Ibrahim AL-Dossary presents a document containing a questions and answers session about core Islamic beliefs and practices. The document contains over 50 questions on topics including: who Allah is; the pillars of faith and Islam; different types of worship, polytheism, disbelief; and the fundamentals every Muslim must know. The answers provide concise explanations of Islamic theological concepts and rulings.
ALLAH in the name of The Most Affectionate, the Merciful.
By the time of the beloved (Prophet).
Undoubtedly, man is necessarily in loss.
But those who believed and did good deeds and stressed one another to accept truth and counseled one another to be steadfast
Introduction to Islam and the Muslim Community.pptxNavaid Aziz
This is a presentation I did for Eston Christian College. It touches on what Muslims believe, practices, facts about the internationally community, and common misconceptions. If you are interested in hosting presentation (virtual or in person) please send an email to outreach@iisc.ca
The document discusses the social system in Islam regarding relationships between men and women. It defines the basis of equality between the sexes while also acknowledging inherent differences. It outlines both shared and gender-specific rights and responsibilities in marriage, family roles, dress code, public life, and inheritance. Women are granted significant roles and rights in Islamic society and governance.
The presentation give brief idea on social and religious life of Arabia during the pre islamic period and also touches the expansion of Islam as a world religion.
The document provides information about the religion of Islam. It states that Islam is the world's second largest religion with over 1 billion followers who are called Muslims. The core beliefs of Islam include the oneness of God whose name is Allah, and that Muhammad is God's final prophet. The document outlines some of the main aspects of the Islamic faith such as the Quran being the holy book, the 5 Pillars of Islam including prayer and fasting, festivals like Eid, rules around mosques and the importance of the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Prophethood plays a special role in Islam. Muslims believe Allah sent prophets to guide humanity, with the most important being Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad. Prophets were chosen by Allah for their high morality and intellect. They were given miracles by Allah to prove their message was divine, like Muhammad being given the Quran which no other could imitate. Muslims accept all prophets as bringing guidance from Allah.
The political system of Islam is based on the Quran and Sunnah. It establishes an Islamic government with the Caliph as the head of state. The Caliph is chosen by decision-makers or the current Caliph's appointment and must meet five conditions: no other Caliphate, acceptance, no force, allegiance of councils and people. The Caliph is assisted by councils that oversee departments, the military, the economy, regions, and the Ummah. The Caliph's duties include basing decisions on Islam, ensuring justice, protection, punishing criminals, fighting against non-believers, and managing charity. The system believes in Tawhid, Risalat, and Khilafat.
This slide will give you a brief introduction on the Pillars of Islam; And for the Descriptive introduction on the Pillars of Islam you can see a word file I have upload with the same name.
If you any kind of mistake or anything please don't hesitate to email me.
Thank you!
1. The document discusses the Islamic concept of Tawheed or monotheism through an analysis of Surah Al-Fatiha and Surah Ikhlas from the Quran.
2. It explains the three categories of Tawheed - Tawheed of Lordship, Tawheed of Worship, and Tawheed of Allah's names and attributes.
3. Both surahs emphasize strict monotheism and reaffirm that Allah is the one and only God who is eternal and without peer.
Islam 101 provides an overview of the key beliefs and practices of Islam. It explains that Islam means "submission to God" and that Muslims believe in one God called Allah and that Muhammad is his final prophet. It outlines the five pillars of Islam which are the basic framework of the Muslim faith and includes declarations of faith, prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage. The document aims to clear misconceptions about Islam and discusses the equal roles of and rights for both men and women in Islamic society.
The five pillars of Islam are the core duties that Muslims must perform. They are: Shahada (profession of faith), Salat (prayer performed 5 times daily), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), Zakat (giving 2.5% of savings to the poor annually), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca that all able Muslims should make once in their lifetime).
This slide program explains the nature of relations between Muslims and Non Muslims in the light of Quran, Sunnah and the writings of Islamic scholars of the past and present. It promotes peaceful mutual relations and building bridges between faith communities based on commonalities.
This document provides an overview of an Islamic Studies course being taught at Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of technology for the 2014-15 academic year. The course will cover topics including the Quran, Hadith, Islamic theology, history, culture, jurisprudence, and ethics. It will also cover Arabic Islamic terms. The goal is for students to understand Islamic beliefs and practices and learn skills to research topics in their chosen fields while strengthening Islamic values in society.
Tauheed(Oneness of Allah) presentation by Nayab SiddiquiNayabSiddique2
This document discusses the Islamic concept of Tauheed, or the oneness of Allah. It defines Tauheed, explains its three aspects of lordship, worship, and attributes, and provides examples of each. The document also discusses the 99 names of Allah, proofs of Tauheed from creation, the sin of shirk (idolatry), and the effects of believing in Allah on one's life, including humility, courage, and virtue. Finally, it mentions some duties towards Allah.
This slide program explains concept of justice in Islam. Definition of justice, its comprehensive nature is described in the light of Quran and Hadith. Its opposite, Zulm is defined and its 3 types are described.
This document provides an overview of the meaning and definition of Islam. It discusses Islam as the religion of complete submission and obedience to God (Allah). It notes that everything in the universe, from the smallest particles to the largest celestial bodies, follows the laws prescribed by God. Therefore, the entire universe can be said to be "Muslim" as it submits to the law of God. For human beings, there are two spheres - the physical sphere where the body submits to natural laws set by God, and the intellectual sphere where humans have free will to choose what to believe and how to act. True Islam is achieved by using one's free will to willingly submit to God's commands in both spheres of life.
This document provides an overview of the meaning and key concepts in Islam, as explained by Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi. It defines Islam as submission to Allah, noting that everything in the universe submits to Allah's laws by nature. It distinguishes between the spheres of human existence - one where humans obey natural laws involuntarily, and one where they have free will to choose their faith. It describes disbelief (kufr) as a form of ignorance that conceals one's inherent nature, and submission to Allah (Islam) as achieving completeness by consciously obeying God's will.
This document discusses Tawhid (the oneness of God) and its three main types according to Islam. It defines Tawhid as believing that Allah is one and has no partners. The three types of Tawhid are: 1) Tawheed ar-raboobeyah, maintaining Allah's oneness as the sole Lord and Creator, 2) Tawheed ul Asmaa was siffat, maintaining Allah's oneness in names and attributes, and 3) Tawheed ul Ebaadah, maintaining Allah's oneness as the sole object of worship. Verses from the Quran are provided to support each type. The conclusion reiterates that believing in Allah's oneness is fundamental to
This document provides an overview of an Islamic cultural awareness course, including introductions, guidelines, background information on Muslims in the local community and workplace, and key Islamic beliefs and practices. It outlines the five pillars of Islam, articles of faith, sensitivities to consider, and importance of interfaith dialogue. Contact details are provided for further information.
Its about importance and significance of Islamic Civilization, Social and Moral influence of Islamic civilization, Clash of civilization ,causes & influence of Clash of civilization and Causes of Clash of Civilization... A detailed informative PDF from which u can get enough info..
:)
Khalid Ibrahim AL-Dossary presents a document containing a questions and answers session about core Islamic beliefs and practices. The document contains over 50 questions on topics including: who Allah is; the pillars of faith and Islam; different types of worship, polytheism, disbelief; and the fundamentals every Muslim must know. The answers provide concise explanations of Islamic theological concepts and rulings.
ALLAH in the name of The Most Affectionate, the Merciful.
By the time of the beloved (Prophet).
Undoubtedly, man is necessarily in loss.
But those who believed and did good deeds and stressed one another to accept truth and counseled one another to be steadfast
Introduction to Islam and the Muslim Community.pptxNavaid Aziz
This is a presentation I did for Eston Christian College. It touches on what Muslims believe, practices, facts about the internationally community, and common misconceptions. If you are interested in hosting presentation (virtual or in person) please send an email to outreach@iisc.ca
The document discusses the social system in Islam regarding relationships between men and women. It defines the basis of equality between the sexes while also acknowledging inherent differences. It outlines both shared and gender-specific rights and responsibilities in marriage, family roles, dress code, public life, and inheritance. Women are granted significant roles and rights in Islamic society and governance.
The presentation give brief idea on social and religious life of Arabia during the pre islamic period and also touches the expansion of Islam as a world religion.
The document provides information about the religion of Islam. It states that Islam is the world's second largest religion with over 1 billion followers who are called Muslims. The core beliefs of Islam include the oneness of God whose name is Allah, and that Muhammad is God's final prophet. The document outlines some of the main aspects of the Islamic faith such as the Quran being the holy book, the 5 Pillars of Islam including prayer and fasting, festivals like Eid, rules around mosques and the importance of the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Prophethood plays a special role in Islam. Muslims believe Allah sent prophets to guide humanity, with the most important being Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad. Prophets were chosen by Allah for their high morality and intellect. They were given miracles by Allah to prove their message was divine, like Muhammad being given the Quran which no other could imitate. Muslims accept all prophets as bringing guidance from Allah.
The political system of Islam is based on the Quran and Sunnah. It establishes an Islamic government with the Caliph as the head of state. The Caliph is chosen by decision-makers or the current Caliph's appointment and must meet five conditions: no other Caliphate, acceptance, no force, allegiance of councils and people. The Caliph is assisted by councils that oversee departments, the military, the economy, regions, and the Ummah. The Caliph's duties include basing decisions on Islam, ensuring justice, protection, punishing criminals, fighting against non-believers, and managing charity. The system believes in Tawhid, Risalat, and Khilafat.
This slide will give you a brief introduction on the Pillars of Islam; And for the Descriptive introduction on the Pillars of Islam you can see a word file I have upload with the same name.
If you any kind of mistake or anything please don't hesitate to email me.
Thank you!
1. The document discusses the Islamic concept of Tawheed or monotheism through an analysis of Surah Al-Fatiha and Surah Ikhlas from the Quran.
2. It explains the three categories of Tawheed - Tawheed of Lordship, Tawheed of Worship, and Tawheed of Allah's names and attributes.
3. Both surahs emphasize strict monotheism and reaffirm that Allah is the one and only God who is eternal and without peer.
Islam 101 provides an overview of the key beliefs and practices of Islam. It explains that Islam means "submission to God" and that Muslims believe in one God called Allah and that Muhammad is his final prophet. It outlines the five pillars of Islam which are the basic framework of the Muslim faith and includes declarations of faith, prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage. The document aims to clear misconceptions about Islam and discusses the equal roles of and rights for both men and women in Islamic society.
The five pillars of Islam are the core duties that Muslims must perform. They are: Shahada (profession of faith), Salat (prayer performed 5 times daily), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), Zakat (giving 2.5% of savings to the poor annually), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca that all able Muslims should make once in their lifetime).
This slide program explains the nature of relations between Muslims and Non Muslims in the light of Quran, Sunnah and the writings of Islamic scholars of the past and present. It promotes peaceful mutual relations and building bridges between faith communities based on commonalities.
This document provides an overview of an Islamic Studies course being taught at Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of technology for the 2014-15 academic year. The course will cover topics including the Quran, Hadith, Islamic theology, history, culture, jurisprudence, and ethics. It will also cover Arabic Islamic terms. The goal is for students to understand Islamic beliefs and practices and learn skills to research topics in their chosen fields while strengthening Islamic values in society.
Tauheed(Oneness of Allah) presentation by Nayab SiddiquiNayabSiddique2
This document discusses the Islamic concept of Tauheed, or the oneness of Allah. It defines Tauheed, explains its three aspects of lordship, worship, and attributes, and provides examples of each. The document also discusses the 99 names of Allah, proofs of Tauheed from creation, the sin of shirk (idolatry), and the effects of believing in Allah on one's life, including humility, courage, and virtue. Finally, it mentions some duties towards Allah.
This slide program explains concept of justice in Islam. Definition of justice, its comprehensive nature is described in the light of Quran and Hadith. Its opposite, Zulm is defined and its 3 types are described.
This document provides an overview of the meaning and definition of Islam. It discusses Islam as the religion of complete submission and obedience to God (Allah). It notes that everything in the universe, from the smallest particles to the largest celestial bodies, follows the laws prescribed by God. Therefore, the entire universe can be said to be "Muslim" as it submits to the law of God. For human beings, there are two spheres - the physical sphere where the body submits to natural laws set by God, and the intellectual sphere where humans have free will to choose what to believe and how to act. True Islam is achieved by using one's free will to willingly submit to God's commands in both spheres of life.
This document provides an overview of the meaning and key concepts in Islam, as explained by Sayyid Abul A'la Mawdudi. It defines Islam as submission to Allah, noting that everything in the universe submits to Allah's laws by nature. It distinguishes between the spheres of human existence - one where humans obey natural laws involuntarily, and one where they have free will to choose their faith. It describes disbelief (kufr) as a form of ignorance that conceals one's inherent nature, and submission to Allah (Islam) as achieving completeness by consciously obeying God's will.
The document discusses the key differences between deen and religion/mazhab. Deen encompasses all aspects of life and provides guidance on relations with both God and other people, while religion focuses only on relations with God. Islam is a deen rather than just a religion. Deen provides clear guidance, wisdom, and principles for justice, rights and wrongs, spiritual cure, and establishing a moral social order. It leads people from darkness to light and induces piety. Several religions can coexist but there is only one deen of Islam according to the Quran and hadith.
The document discusses the key differences between deen and religion/mazhab. Deen encompasses all aspects of life and provides guidance on relations with both God and other people, while religion focuses only on relations with God. Islam is a deen rather than just a religion. Deen provides clear guidance, wisdom, and principles for justice, rights and wrongs, spiritual cure, and establishing a moral social order. It leads people from darkness to light and induces piety. Several religions can coexist but there is only one deen of Islam according to the Quran and hadith.
Confucianism sees God as the Emperor, the Son of Heaven, who charges people through superiors and rulers to apply principles of conduct and morality rather than specific religious doctrines. Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, was a private man in China from 551-479 BC who taught the sons of gentlemen. He relied on "Divine Sages" from the past and had around 20 disciples, with Master Tseng being the most important one recorded in Confucius' works.
Islamic basic principles_and_characteristicsNoor Al Islam
The document discusses the key beliefs and principles of Islam. It begins by stating that Islam is the religion revealed by God to guide humanity. It then summarizes the three main beliefs in Islam: 1) belief in the oneness of God (tawhid), 2) belief in prophethood and following the guidance revealed through prophets, and 3) belief in the afterlife and being judged based on one's deeds. It explains how these beliefs are encapsulated in the declaration of faith ("There is no god but God, and Muhammad is his prophet"). The document also outlines some basic characteristics of Islam, including its simplicity, rationality, and practical approach to religious teachings and way of life.
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to religion and Islam. It defines religion as a subjective term and notes how the meaning has shifted over time. It discusses the Arabic term "Madhab" and how it is similar to religion. Technical definitions of religion from various scholars are presented.
It then focuses on explaining the term "Deen" which is used in the Quran and Hadith to refer to Islam/the Islamic system. Deen encompasses beliefs, worship, customs, and covers all aspects of society. The document defines Islam as submission to Allah and living according to his laws as revealed in the Sharia. It provides characteristics of the Islamic Sharia, noting it is revealed by Allah, comprehensive,
Islam basic principles_and_characteristicsMohammad Ali
This document provides an overview of the key beliefs and principles of Islam according to Khurshid Ahmad of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth. It discusses:
1) Islam is the final revelation from God to guide humanity, following revelations to previous prophets like Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
2) The most fundamental Islamic concept is tawhid - the oneness and supremacy of God as the sole creator and sustainer of the universe.
3) Other core beliefs include prophethood, with Muhammad as the final prophet, and life after death with rewards and punishments determined by one's deeds.
4) Together, belief in God and Muhammad is summarized in the declaration of faith "There
The document discusses different worldviews and how they shape culture. It defines worldview as a culture's perspective on existence and reality, which often operates unconsciously. The key expressions of worldview are attempts to answer life's big questions. Forms of worldview discussed include religion, secularism, and spirituality. Specific religions covered are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and their core assumptions, cultural influences, and views on death.
Islam is a complete way of life that regulates all aspects of human existence through submission to God (Allah). It began with the prophets Adam and Eve and was continued through Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and others. The basic doctrines of Islam include belief in one God, Muhammad as his final prophet, and the Quran as the final revelation. There are five pillars of Islam that all Muslims must follow: the testimony of faith, prayer five times daily, alms-giving, fasting during Ramadan, and the pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime.
The document discusses several major world belief systems including:
- Animism and beliefs of early civilizations which included spirits and ancestors
- Buddhism founded by Siddhartha Gautama and focused on ending suffering through concepts like karma and nirvana
- Hinduism which believes in reincarnation and union with Brahman through dharma and adherence to the caste system
- Confucianism which emphasized social harmony and hierarchy
- Taoism which sought harmony with nature through balance of yin and yang
- Judaism founded on belief in one God and moral teachings in the Torah and Ten Commandments
- Christianity founded by Jesus Christ and focused on salvation and spreading the gospel
Belief systems and worldviews shape people's perspectives on reality and their place in the world. A worldview is a set of beliefs that guide how one understands the world, while belief systems are the stories people tell themselves to make sense of reality. Major belief systems include naturalism, pantheism, theism, spiritism, and polytheism. Religions typically incorporate worldviews and shape belief systems through their elements, which usually include a belief in supernatural powers, sacred texts or objects, rituals, concepts of sin and salvation, modes of worship, places of worship, and ideologies or liturgies. These elements help religions perpetuate their particular worldviews and beliefs over time.
The document provides context on the early religions of mankind and the development of monotheism through Ibrahim, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It then discusses how Guru Nanak's spiritual philosophy was revolutionary in rejecting concepts like idol worship, sacred places, notions of heaven and hell, and the caste system. Specifically, Guru Nanak preached that there is only one God, present everywhere; all people and places are equal; and the path to God is through remembrance and meditation on God's name.
1. The document discusses different belief systems including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. It describes their core beliefs and practices such as rituals, sacred texts, and festivals.
2. Rituals are patterned symbolic acts based on arbitrary rules that express religious beliefs. They are found in all human societies and can be religious or secular.
3. Logotherapy is a psychotherapy developed by Viktor Frankl that believes finding meaning is the primary motivator for humans. Meaning can be discovered through work, experiences, relationships, and having the right attitude towards suffering.
Islam is not a new religion but rather the final, most complete revelation of a monotheistic faith that has existed since the beginning of humanity. All prophets, including Adam, Noah, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them) preached the same core message of submitting one's will to God. While other faiths have altered or added to their scriptures over time, the Quran remains perfectly preserved as guidance for all people. Islam provides practical solutions for issues like poverty, crime and injustice through principles such as obligatory charity, deterrent punishments, and social welfare. By establishing justice and morality in both the individual and collective spheres, Islam offers the best way of life.
This document provides an overview of key Islamic beliefs and practices. It discusses the six articles of faith in Islam which are belief in Allah, angels, holy books, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and divine decree. It also outlines the five pillars of Islam which are the declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca. The document aims to give a basic understanding of Islam and dispel common misconceptions. It includes questions and answers on various theological and social issues.
This document provides an overview of key Islamic beliefs and practices. It discusses the six articles of faith in Islam which are belief in Allah, angels, holy books, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and divine decree. It also outlines the five pillars of Islam which are the declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca. The document aims to give a basic understanding of Islam and dispel common misconceptions. It includes questions and answers on various theological and practical aspects of the Islamic faith.
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This document provides examples for solving electric circuits using both mesh and nodal analysis techniques. Students are instructed to label circuits, write the relevant equations for node voltages or mesh currents, and calculate power absorbed by sources - but not solve the equations. Examples cover finding the current through a resistor and voltage across a source using nodal analysis, and the current through a resistor using mesh analysis.
The document discusses different types of loop structures in C programming, specifically focusing on the for loop. It provides the general form of a for loop statement, explains the initialize, test, and increment expressions, and gives examples of using multiple statements and initializing multiple variables within a for loop body. It also provides an example of a for loop to print the multiplication table of a user-input number a specified number of times.
This document provides an overview of functions and function notation that will be used in Calculus. It defines a function as an equation where each input yields a single output. Examples demonstrate determining if equations are functions and evaluating functions using function notation. The key concepts of domain and range of a function are explained. The document concludes by finding the domains of various functions involving fractions, radicals, and inequalities.
Introduction to Computer and Programing - Lecture 04hassaanciit
Here are the errors in the given C statements:
(a) int = 314.562 * 150 ;
- Left side of = operator should be a variable name, not a data type.
(b) name = ‘Ajay’ ;
- ‘Ajay’ is a string, it needs to be enclosed in " " for a character variable or ' ' for a string variable.
(c) varchar = ‘3’ ;
- varchar is not a valid data type in C.
(d) 3.14 * r * r * h = vol_of_cyl ;
- Left side of = operator should be a variable name.
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1. Concepts about religion
What is religion?
In Urdu and Arabic the word Mazhab is used for religion. Which is derived from
Arabic roots _ب ه ذ __, which means "to go" so مذهب mazhab means a passage.
No doubt mazhab is a passage going to destination.
Whether you pass through any part of human history or look at any part of the world,
there would be one thing common. People would have thought about nay supernatural
being for their worship and their prayers. People feared their rage and displeasure and
acted according to their will only. A Greek historian once said:
"Wandering in the land you will see those cities which do not have any walls
signs of modern science, huge palaces, any emperors, treasures and cinemas but still you
won’t any place without worshipping places, without prayers and other aspects of
Religion".
Definition of Religion:
The human brain which has always placed an object of worship for him is
commonly known as religion. Apart from this religious aspect the proper definition of
religion is still unknown. Many great people have tried to define religion in their own
ways but their definitions and interpretations were always different from each other. And
also it does not cover all the aspects of the religion. For example.
According to Immanuel Kant, considering every prayer as the order of God is religion”.
According to Fried Schieler,"considering every individual thing as a part of
the glorious thing and every limited thing as representing unlimited is religion."
Prof. A.N White Head says ,"Whatever a human being does during loneliness is
religion”, at another place he says ,"Religion is name of belief in that power internal
cleanliness to human beings ",At another place he also said,” Religion is the name of
worldly loyalty".
Professor Taylor has very simply defined religion as "belief in supernatural beings"
The concept of religions is different in different people, but there is one thing which
is common in most of them i.e. belief in presence of supernatural power. So the common
working definition is: to believe in supernatural beings(مافوق
هستياں الفطرت) and practice for their pleasure
and/or according to their will.
2. The BASIC ELEMENTS OF RELIGION
(عناصر )بنيادى
There are some common elements which can be observed in more or less in all
religions, these are belief, practice and ethics.
BELIEF: ()عقيده Belief and faith is fundamental element, without beliefs there is no
religion, therefore people who practiced no faith were named as munafeeqeen in the time
of Prophet Muhammad (SAW0.and the worst place in hell was announced as their reward
in hereafter. Belief in religion is like roots for a tree.
PRACTICES: (صالحة )أعمالThey are the second element of religion. This relates
directly to divine revelation in revealed religions. Practices are of utmost importance in a
Religion. They are for Religion like fruits for a tree, although there are fruits but of no
importance, rather they are removed to utilize the place for another use.
ETHICS: (أخليقيات)All the religions revealed and non-revealed teach good morality
to their followers. However they are objective in some religions and subjective in others.
The first two elements of religion deal with man's relationship with God while third deals
with relationship with fellow men .i.e. about the social connections. The study of
religious systems were present in other religion they are in many different forms in many
different religions but they are present in all .They do have common grounds
-they are relating to excelling nature.
-They play the role of social reforms which define that society.
NEED OF RELIGION
It is natural that individuals feel need for Religion in their lives. Because of the
following facts:
1. They need to be in peace, to accomplish their
natural needs and requirements of life like eating, clothing,
living in their houses etc. For this purpose they need to live in peaceful environment to
get their goals. Religion controls its followers in the circle of good morality, not to harm
anyone. The Holy Prophet (SAW) says:
"A Muslim is one from whose hand and tongue other Muslims are saved"
2. When we think about this universe, we come to the conclusion that nothing in this
universe has been created useless. Everything has its own function. What is function and
duty of human being? The answer can never be known without guideline of religion. So
religion is needed to know the purpose of creation.
3. After one knows the purpose of creation, he should struggle to fulfill that purpose. He
should manage his lifetime to achieve this goal, religion is to guide him in this regard and
he can know the way of life.
3. IMPACT OF RELIGION:
1. CREATION OF GOOD MORALITY:
Religion creates ethics in its followers. Every religion has good
morality in it's basic elements.
2. DUTIES AND RIGHTS ARE BALANCED:
Religion teaches its followers to fulfill their duties, no need to demand
their rights as duties of a person are the rights of the
others. In this way the duties and the rights are balanced
3. THE FEAR OF DEATH
A follower knows that he will get reward in hereafter if
he spends a well disciplined life according to his faith. Fear of death
makes him more conscious of his responsibilities. Fear of death is diminished for him
because he knows that it is the only way to proceed to hereafter.
KNIDS OF RELIGION:
There are two kinds of religion, revealed and non-revealed .The revealed religion
which has been revealed to the prophets which have the concept of Tawheed, risalat,
akherat and etc like Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
Non revealed religions are those who have not been revealed but based on mankind
experiences, superstitions and meditation like Buddhism, Hinduism etc.
CONCEPTS RELATING TO BEGINNING OF RELIGION:
There are two concepts related to start of religion. One is Irtaqai concept and other is
one given by the religion itself.
1. IRTIQAI CONCEPT:
According to this concept, the beginning of humanity was dark and it was
all ignorant period, and with the passage of time, human adopted religions. Some
argue that it started with the love of their ancestors and some argue that it started due
to some fear. The early man started believing in the power of earth quakes, storm etc.
but with the passage of time they came to know that these things do not posses such
powers.
2. REVEALED CONCEPT:
The religion point of view is that when God Created men and sent him to earth,
He provided him with his material and spiritual needs. The first man seen on the earth
had knowledge and was the prophet of God and whenever people got away from the
right track, God sent prophets to guide mankind.
REVEALED RELGIONS:
This kind of religion started with Creation of Adam (A.S).________
4. هاهفيه هلهأتجع يقالوا خليفة الضرض فى جاعل إنى للملئكة ضربك يقال وإذ
إنههى يقال لك ونقدس بحمدك نسبح ونحن الدماء ويسفك فيها يفسد من
هةهالملئك هىهعل ههمهعرض همهث كلها المسماء آدم وعلم تعلمون ل ما أعلم
لنها علهم ل مسبحانك يقالوا صديقين كنتم إن هؤلء بأمسماء أنبئونى فقال
.الحكيم العليم أنت إنك علمتنا ما إل
Allah sent Adam (A.S) to enforce the sovereignty of God. As the original concepts
got corrupted, Allah sent prophet after Prophet until it was ended with the last
prophet.
UNITY OF THE REVEALED RELIGIONS:
The fundamental message in all the revealed religions was same , The difference in
the teachings of different religions is difference of rules and laws and customs due to
different times and varying circumstances.
ISLAM
"0 ye who believe! Enter into Islam whole heartedly
And follow not the footsteps of the Evil one, for he is
to you an avowed enemy". (11: 208)
he word Islam is derived from the Arabic
root م ل س which means submission to
the will of God and obedience to his Law.
Thus only through submission, the will of God and by
obedience to his Law can one achieves true peace.
The true name of the religion is then Islam and those
who follow this religion of submission to the will of
God are Muslim. According to Islam everything in
the world of every phenomenon other than man is
administered by God made Laws. This makes the
entire physical world necessarily obedient to' God and
submission to his Laws, which in turn means that it is
T
5. in a state of Islam, or it is Muslim. The physical world
has no choice of its own. It has no voluntary course to
follow on its own initiative but always the Law of the
Creator. The Law of Islam is submission. Man alone
is singled out at being endowed with intelligence and
the power of making choices. And because man
possesses the qualities of intelligence and choice, he
is invited to submit to the will of God and obey his
law. When he does choose the course of submission
to the law of God, he will be consistently with the
truth and thus in harmony with all the other elements
of the universe. But, if he chooses disobedience; he
will deviate from the Right Path and will thus incur
the displeasure and punishment of the law.
The message of the holy Quran, the revelation from God is Islam. It is the religion of the
entire universe, all the prophets who appeared from time to time before the Holy Prophet
of Islam, prophet Muhammad (PBUH) were all Muslims and they gave the message of
submission to the will of God.
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QUES'I10NS
What was the need of Islam as Religions of when Judaism and Christianity existed and
prevailed at the time of its revelation?
ANSWER
If Islam had not come, truth would not have been brought to the world. it was Islam
which revived the teachings of Apostles and taught people parity and cleanliness.
Outlined below are a few reasons for the necessity of Islam.
1. Universality: Islam by its advent perfected religion, for teachings of
previous revealed books were suited for their own time and had no universal
appeal. The Quran filled that gap.
2. Corruption in the previous religions: True teachings of
Prophets were corrupted by their followers which the Quran purified. ‘For
instance, Christians, by delving Jesus Christ, had built up the unstable and
impossible structure of assigning partners to Allah, which was pulled down first.
Islam brought the light of the sun of God's unity and presented the true form of
God's Glory and mercy to the world.
6. 3. Attributing sins to the prophets:Ahl-i-Kitab or the People of
the Book had attributed many shameful acts to Prophets, calling some of them
liars, cheats and adulterers and thus making all prophets sinners. Islam strongly
refuted these charges and restored the real nobility and dignity of Prophets.
4. Changing in the previous books:The Ahk-Kitab or People of
the book by interpreting their sacred Books, had manipulated them and so
people’s trust on all revealed Books was lost. The Quran exposed these
manipulations and presented all the real teachings of previous Books anew.
The Quran set itself up as the criterion to support, what was right and reject what was
wrong. We have no need of any previous Book for guidance as the Quran now includes
teachings of all the Books revealed to Prophets.
Since previous Prophets and their revealed Books were for particular periods and their
people, so they did not contain laws which were needed by people till the last day.
The gap was filled by the Quran and after completing the code of religion, proclaimed
that needs of all humanity are served in it by which men will be benefited till the Day of
Judgment
“'This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favour upon you, and
have chosen for you Islam, as your religion" (V: 4)
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QUESTION:
A Muslim understands that Islam is Allah's final message an through our prophet
Muhammad (PBUH) it is now complete in every respect. Do earlier revelations speak of
Islam?
ANSWER:
It is true that the Prophet (PBUH) and the message of Islam mentioned in the revelations
which Allah had vouchsafed to earlier prophets and messenger. 'Indeed Allah tells us in
the Quran that He had made a covenant with all prophets which stipulated that by the
virtue of what He had given them revelation and wisdom, should a messenger who
endorses the own messages be sent to them, they would believe in him and support him.
All the prophets had agreed to this covenant and pledged themselves to support that
prophet and Messenger.
It is clear from the Quranic Text and Prophet’s Hadiths that he was Prophet Muhammad
(PBUH) who was named in the covenant. Obviously, a pledge given by other prophets is
binding on their followers. This is only to be expected since Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
is the last of all Allah's prophets and messenger. He has been given the final and.
7. complete form of Allah's single message based on the belief in the oneness of Allah.
Since it is the final form, it naturally supercedes all earlier forms. Hence, the need for that
pledge.
We have it clear example of earlier prophet’s mention of Islam and its messenger,” Jesus,
son of Mary said:
O children of Israel, i am the apostle of God (sent) to you. Confirming the law (which
came) before me, and giving glad tiding of an apostle to come after me, whose name shall
be Ahmed” (LXI: 6)
It is universally known that Ahmed is another name of prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In
this case, Allah quotes prophet Jesus (PBUH) defining his own message and giving the
news of that Mohamed (PBUH) the last of all messengers. This is given in no ambiguity
terms. Indeed it could not be made any clearer since the name of the messenger is given.
Moreover it cannot be denied, since it is a statement by Allah himself, all this serves as a
clear indication of what other messenger told their peoples and what may have been
included in their own revelations. It goes without saying that a prophet or messenger
always complies with Allah's commandments given to him. When a messenger is
required to give the news of another prophet or-messenger, he fulfills that order without
Hesitation. In this instance; it is Jesus (PBUH) who is quoted fulfilling that order.
It is part of the essential beliefs of the Islamic faith that Muslims do-believe in the
prophets and messengers Allah sent to various peoples and nations throughout history.
We believe that all those prophets such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Lot, Joseph, Moses,
David, Solomon, Zachariah and Jesus preached the same message of submission to Allah
and worshipping Him alone as the only God in the universe. The basic message advanced
by all these prophets, as well as others sent by Allah, was that man must worship Allah
alone and must not associate with him any partners: Their teachings centered on the need
to accept the oneness of Allah as the fundamental, undeniable truth. Teachers of different
prophets may differ in matters of detail or the form of worship, but they all share in the
view that, there can be no compromise in the basic principles of the oneness of God.
A11ah tells us very clearly in the Quran; He says:
"The same religion has he established for you as that which he enjoined on Noah- The
which we have sent by inspiration to thee and that which we enjoined on Abraham,
Moses, and Jesus: Namely, that ye should remain steadfast in religion: and make no
division thereof”
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_
8. QUESTION
If Islam has been the Religion of Abraham, Moses or Jesus their.• why arc these different
religions?
ANSWER
The answer is that they arc essentially the same. They differ only in matters of detail. If
people share the basic beliefs, they do not quarrel on matters of secondary importance.
After all prophets stressed to their followers that they must be kind to other people.
What we find today; however, is that these religions are not essentially the same. They
may share certain aspects in common, but differences between them are of essence not
merely of detail. There can only be one interpretation for these differences, namely that
distortion crept into these religions. Distortion can easily creep into any faith; if human
beings are allowed to meddle with it. There arc normally two types of people who can
distort religious beliefs; rulers and priests. The former have temporal power and the Inner
the spiritual power. Both types can be manipulated in order to impose the desired
interpretation on any principle of faith. History is full of ex-simples where either power
was manipulated in order to distort religious beliefs.
Indeed, the need for a long line of prophet hood is explained by die fact that every time a
messenger’s is sent by Allah to a certain people, distortion creeps into the message he
preached and people are deviated Off course until they reach a stage when they are no
longer worshipping Allah as He wants to be worshipped. He, therefore, sends them
another prophet to explain to them again what they should do in order to maintain the
right faith. He, however, has chosen to end the line of prophet hood with Mohammad
(PBUH), giving him the same message which he had given to earlier prophets after
putting it in its final and complete form. He has also willed to keep it available to in
mankind in its entirety and purity. He has guaranteed to preserve it from any distortion.
Today, 1400 years after the death of Mohammad (PBUH), we have the same message
available to us in the Quran, the word of Allah, which he has undertaken to preserve.
Let us take one example of how distortion creeps into religion. Nowadays, the majority of
people believe that in his then moved on to worship natural forces such as the sun, storm,
thunder etc. He believed that such forces or phenomena can benefit or harm him. By
worshipping them, man sought to gain benefit from them and avoid any harm from them.
We are further told by scholars of comparative religions and anthropology that when man
progressed he began to assign symbols to these forces. This gave forth to worshipping
idols and statues, where a statue represented a deity which controlled some of the natural
phenomena. Further human progress led to a decrease in the number of idols worshipped,
until man got to the stage when he worshipped two deities. One representing, good and
the other evil. Eventually, than arrived at the stage of immaturity, which enabled him to
worship a single god.
This line of thinking runs totally contrary to Islamic beliefs. We may recite here the same
verse (XLII' : 13) which we have quoted earlier; specifying that Allah has decreed for us
the same faith which He decreed Noah, Abraham, Moses arid Jesus. Their are verses in
9. the Quran which speaks clearly of Adams teaching his children the faith of the oneness of
Allah. This means that man was given the right faith at the beginning of his life on earth.
He, however, moved away front the faith and distorted it, admitting into his belief matters
which cannot be sanctioned by divine faith. In the nature of things that Allah has
explained to us, when man deviates from the right faith, his deviation small as it may be
al. the beginning, may lead him to reject Allah altogether. As a sign of Allah's grace, he
has sent messenger to purify our faith, every time we have deviated from it. This was the
role of Allan's messengers. Yet, Some people equipped with the distinction of scholarly
research, try to persuade us that belief in the ones of Allah is a recent development .
QUESTION
What will be the fate in the hereafter of those who have not received in this life the
message of Islam?
ANSWERS
Let us remind ourselves that Allah is the most just of judges. He does not commit anyone
to punishment when he does not deserve that punishment. It does not give Allah any
pleasure to inflict punishment on anyone. A person is punishable because of the evil of
what he or she has committed.
We have the Quranic principle on which Allah says of himself.
(The apostle were sent ) thus, for thy lord would not destroy for their wrong- doing men
habilitation whilst their occupants were unwarned (Vl: 731) .
(The role of the messenger is to call on people to abide by Allah's law and to warn them
against violating it. Those who Have not received the message of Islam even today
because they have been born in families of unbelievers an non-Islamic societies, are in
the same position as those who lived before the message of Islam reached them.
QUESTION , -
"When is a Muslim not a Muslim". If people do riot abide by the express orders givers
them by Allah and the Prophet and if they commit what Allah and the Prophet have
forbidden them, although they profess to believe in Allah and Prophet Mohammad
(PBUH). Arc these people who believe Muslims or Non-Muslim
ANSWER
What one secret to forger is that there is a great –difference between being disobedient
and being a total unbeliever. A person may believe in Allah, acknowledge that He is one
and accept the message of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and still commit sins. It is
needless to say that a. sin is committed when an express order by. Allah or the prophet is
disobeyed or a prohibition violated. Allah calls on His servants to seek His forgiveness.
What would he forgive them if they did not commit sins?
10. However, we find that Allah describe in the Quran his servant who truly fear him not
who truly fear Him not as people who never commit a mistake or indulge in an act of
disobedience to Allah, but as people who always remember to turn back to Allah in
repentance and seek his forgiveness. Read carefully the following:
“And those who, having done something to be ashamed of or wronged their own souls,
earnestly bring god to mind and ask for forgiveness for their sins and who can forgive
sins except God? And are never obstinate persisting knowingly in (the wrong) they have
done. For each the reward is forgiveness from their lord and gardens with rivers flowing
underneath, an eternal dwelling. How excellent a recompense for those who work (and
silver)”
You are bound to note that Allah describes those people as god fearing for whom he has
prepared paradise. Nevertheless, they themselves may on occasion commit "a wrong" yet
that does not deprive them of their being God-fearing, simply because their sins, although
they may be grave at times, are no more than momentary slips. Otherwise, they always
turn back to Allah repentance and-seek His forgiveness.
Apart from this, all of us are liable to make the occasional mistake, and act against the
express teachings of Islam in one matter or another and do many things which tend to
show that worldly factors weigh more with us than trying to win the pleasure of. Does all
this make us non Muslim? The answer is that it does not. Allah has created us with the
two tendencies of doing good and doing bad. It is the struggle between those two
tendencies that proves whether we are true Muslim are not.
Our conscious attitude towards this struggle and our positive actions of consciously
taking the side of obedience to Allah are the two factors which determine that we are true
Muslims. In the ongoing struggle each side in us are more than those secured by the bad
side, then we are true Muslims and we have won.
To describe people as non-Muslim when they profess to believe in the ones of Allah and
the message of prophet (PBUH) is very serious. Moreover, it is counter productive. It is
not likely to bring them back to Islam in its pure and correct form.
The greater likelihood is indeed that it will make them more hardened and stubborn, in
their attitude. In order to bring about the change of attitude in any Muslim community,
we have to read carefully and act wisely. Most people in such community want to follow
Islam correctly. They may not know where their mistakes lie. It is only through a long
process of education that changes can be effected.
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11. QUESTION
How to embrace Islam and become a Muslim?
ANSWER
Adoption of a religion of Islam is very simple. Nothing is required except a declaration
by the person concerned that he believes in Allah as the only god and in Mohammad
(PBUH) as the messenger. What this declaration actually means is an acceptance that
worship can be offered only to Allah. Many positions is to obey and implement. Allah
laws whatever they are should the law of any authority, government, parliament, social or
tribal council clash with Allah’s law, then the latter must be implemented without any
question. The prophet says what may be translated as follows: “no creature may be
obeyed in violation of the lawns of the creator”.
Now how do we know Allah legislation? The second half of our declaration provides the
answer to this question. Our acknowledgement of Muhammad (PBUH) as Allah’s
messenger means that we accept him as the man through whom Allah has conveyed to us
the code of legislation. He wants us to implement it in our lives for our own benefits. It is
true Muhammad (PBUH) that the Quran has been send down to us as the book containing
the divine constitution for human rights. Muhammad (PBUH) own pronouncements
server as an explanatory memorandum for the Quran, providing the detail for what the
Quran states in journal terms and giving us guidance on how to implement the Quran in
our lives. Thus obedience to Allah necessitates obedience to Allah messenger. Indeed,
Allah command us
“ To take what the apostles assign to you and deny yourselves that which he withholds
from you and fear God, for God is strict in punishment (LIX. 7)
Thus the declaration means that Allah is the only God to be worshiped, that obedience to
him and submission to His law is an essential part of worshipping Him and that
Muhammad (PBUH) His messenger, is the one who has taught us how to worship Allah
and convey to us his laws.
Anyone who makes this declaration is a Muslim. The Arabic wording of the declaration
is ASHADU AN LA ILAHA IL LALAH WA ASHADU ANNA MOHAMMADAN
which means that there is no God except Allah and I further testify that Muhammad
(PBUH) is His messenger. Once the declaration is made by anyone in full consciousness
of its significance than the person making it is one of the Muslims. Anyone who is
embracing Islam is strongly recommended however to have full abldion, that is complete
path at the time He makes the declaration. This is a gesture which symbolize washing of
all once past sins. For no one is held accountable for anything he or she did before
adapting Islam. When one becomes a Muslim, one is required to do all things Muslim do
and to refrain from all those which they were not allow to do. This should not prove
difficult as many people do observe Islam’s teachings throughout the world. It requires
however a fear measure of determination to conduct one’s life in a manner which is sure
to win Allah’s pleasure.
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QUESTION
What is required of a person after one becomes a Muslim i.e. having consciously recited
the declaration of belief?
ANSWER
To give a brief sketch of what is required of a Muslim we mention the five pillars of
Islam. The first is the declaration we have already made (given in the last question).
The second is that the Muslim attends regularly to his prayers these have a specific
forms which must be learned. A Muslim prays five time everyday of his life. This may
sound like quite a heavy burden but hardly any practicing Muslim find that prayer
interferes with his work. What is required here is a reasonable measure of adaptability.
Prayers are invaluable in maintaining one consciousness of Allah and reminding one the
need of obeys His commandments at all times and in all situations.
The third is that the Muslims fast from dawn to dusk throughout the lunar month
of Ramadan. When they fast, Muslim abstains from food, drink and sex. Fasting is a great
exercise of self discipline and is greatly beneficial to the individual and to the
community.
The fourth is that Muslim are required to give a way every year a portion of their
wealth not less than 2.5% to the poor. Poor people may benefit from this distribution
which is termed as Zakah or purifying alms. When we remember that this taxation is
imposed on capital not on income, we realize that the amount is substantial and it goes a
long way to whip out poverty.
The fifth and the last pillar of Islam is Pilgrimage, which must be performed by
those who have the physical and financial ability to perform it. The requirement is to
offer pilgrimage at least once in a life time. In addition to the five pillars of Islam, a
Muslim must also refrain from all sinful acts such as murder, adultery, drinking and
taking of intoxicants, lying, stealing and all corruption generally. Islam is the religion of
serious morality and strict discipline. So a Muslim must always weigh his actions before
doing them and avoid all kinds of sin. Should he yield to temptations and commit a scene,
he should repent pray for Allah’s forgiveness.
According to Islam, all Muslims are equal and should be treated equally. The
prophet emphasize this on many occasions and Allah lays down the only criterion of
distinction among Muslims. He says in the Quran
‘Verily the most honored of you in the sight of God is (He who is) the most righteous of
you’ (XLIX: 30)
Yet people cannot live up to this very important requirement. Family or tribal
are national considerations may lead to different modes of discrimination, Islam shuns
such practices. It is often the case, however people practice fall short of their ideals. We
have, therefore, to distinguish between what Islam lays down what Muslims do.
13. QUESTION
If a man accepts another religion after he has been a Muslim, how does it affect his life
and his marriage?
ANSWER
A person who become a apostate i.e. rejects Islam after having been a Muslim, servers all
his ties with his Muslim family. His wife is immediately separated from him (If she is a
Muslim) and they are no longer married. She is free to marry someone else after making
sure that she is not pregnant by observing a waiting period.
On the other hand a Muslim woman cannot get married to a non Muslim, no
matter what religion he follows, when her husband becomes a Muslim, that condition
takes precedents over a marriage contract and cancel that all together.
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QUESTION
Muslims and non Muslims: please clarify the position of the
people of the book as regards being believers?
ANSWER
The religion of Islam is the final version of the divine message of mankind .it defines the
believers as those who believe in Allah as the only god in the universe and believe in
Muhammad (PBUH) as his messenger who has conveyed his message to man.
Thus to be a believer one must except the unity of
Allah and acknowledge divine attributes as detailed
in the Quran and believe in the prophethood of
Muhammad (PBUH) if either of these two conditions
is not fulfilled the person concerned is one a believer
since atheists denied the existence of Allah, they are
certainly non believers. Those who claim to believe
in divine revelation which was vouchsafed by Allah
to earlier Prophets, such as Christian and Jews deny
the prophethood of Muhammad (PBUH). Hence they
cannot be classified as believers in Islamic sense of
14. the word. They certainly believe in a book which has a divine origin but Allah tells
us in the Quran that distortion crept into earlier revelations. They also tells us that He
made a covenant with all His messengers that they will follow the prophet of Islam when
he is finally sent to mankind. This covenant applies to the followers of those prophets.
The fact that the people of earlier revelations or the people of the book as commonly
called by translators of the Quran believe in such earlier revelation did not prevent their
description as unbelievers in the Quran. Allah says
“Those who reject (truth), among the people of the book and among the polytheists, were
not going to depart,( from their ways ) until their should come to them clear evidence”
(XCV lll:l)
Islam however extends those people especial treatment in recognition of the validity of
the origins of their faith. Those who practice idol worship are polytheist, although they
may claim to believe in one God. Arab in the days of ignorance that is before the advent
of Islam worship idols. The Quran tells us that they used to say that they worshipped
those idols only to bring them nearer to Allah. They recognize that Allah was the creator
of the universe but they sought to get closer to Him through those idols who they claim to
be partners of Allah. There argument was categorically rejected by Allah
They are then described in the Quran as polytheist. It is needless to say a polytheist is an
unbeliever. He claims that Allah has partners and he does not believe in Allah’s
attributes. He also denies the message of Muhammad (PBUH). Any deviation of this sord
is rejected out write by Islam and its advocates are classified as non believers.
Apart from the people of earlier revelations, all unbelievers are treated in the same way.
We need not make any distinction between them except on the basis of their attitudes
towards the Muslim community
Having said that, I must explain that any person who denies something which is
necessarily known as part of the faith of Islam is an unbeliever. Thus, If a person claims
to be a Muslim and yet denies any of the essentials of the Islamic faith, such as denying
the day of judgment or the existence of angels or any other matter which every Muslim
knows to be the part of Islam is unbeliever, No matter how strongly he professes to be a
Muslim.
Question
Is there a classification in Islam whereby a person can be classified as Kafir. Can a
Muslim call another Muslim a Kafir.
Answer
Allah tells us in the Quran
“ o ye who believe when you go abroad in the cause of God investigate carefully and say
not to anyone who offers you a salutation, though are none of the believer”
15. The instruction has very clear. If a person gives us any clear hint that he is a Muslim as is
the case with the person who starts by accounting us with the well-known Islamic
greetings of “Peace Be On you” then we must not deny him his right as a Muslim.
Unless we are absolutely certain that he is not. Hence if a person goes beyond giving us
the Islamic greeting to making the declaration that he believes in the oneness of Allah
and in the message of the prophet, then he can not be classified as a non believer without
a clear proof of that fact.
Indeed, Islam considers it a grave sin for a person to call Muslim a Kafir. The seriousness
of the accusation is provided by the Prophet’s pronouncements, “If a man calls another a
Kafir the description certainly applies to one of them”. This means the either the person
described as such is indeed an unbeliever or if he is a Muslim then the person who
accused him of being a non Muslim is a unbeliever. In other words this description of a
Muslim as a non believer takes him personally out of the fold of Islam
Having said that, I must explain that any person who denies something which is
necessarily learned as part of the faith of Islam is an un believer. Thus, if a person claims
to be a Muslim and yet denies any of the essentials of the Islamic faith such as denying
the Day of Judgment or the existence of the angels or any other matter which every
Muslim knows to be a part of Islam, is an unbeliever. No matter how strongly he
professes to be a Muslim.