Muhammad (peace be upon him) & Leadership skills

MuhammadMuhammad (peace be upon him)(peace be upon him)
Mercy to MankindMercy to Mankind
LeadershipLeadership

OutlineOutline
 IntroductionIntroduction
 Messenger of MercyMessenger of Mercy
– EqualityEquality
– KindnessKindness
– For animalsFor animals
– For environmentFor environment
 His MessageHis Message

Almost 1.2 Billion bear witness he is theAlmost 1.2 Billion bear witness he is the
Messenger of GodMessenger of God
*1,126,325,000
Who is he ?Who is he ?

ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICAENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA
MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD is the mostis the most
successful ofsuccessful of all Prophets andall Prophets and
religious personalities.religious personalities.“ (11“ (11thth
Edition under Koran)Edition under Koran)

ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICAENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA
““.... A mass of detail in the early.... A mass of detail in the early
sources show that he was ansources show that he was an
honest and upright man whohonest and upright man who
had gained the respect andhad gained the respect and
loyalty of others who were like-loyalty of others who were like-
wise honest and upright men."wise honest and upright men."
(Vol. 12)(Vol. 12)

"My choice of"My choice of MuhammadMuhammad to lead the list of the world'sto lead the list of the world's
most influential persons may surprise some readers andmost influential persons may surprise some readers and
may be questioned by others, but he wasmay be questioned by others, but he was the only man inthe only man in
history who was supremely successful on both the religioushistory who was supremely successful on both the religious
and secular levels.and secular levels.””**
**
THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY, New York, 1978, p. 33)THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY, New York, 1978, p. 33)
MICHAEL H. HART,MICHAEL H. HART,
ranked himranked him 11stst
in the list of thein the list of the
Most Influential Persons inMost Influential Persons in
HistoryHistory::

IfIf
•greatness of purposegreatness of purpose,,
•smallness of meanssmallness of means andand
•astounding resultsastounding results
are the three criteria of human genius, whoare the three criteria of human genius, who
could dare to compare any great man incould dare to compare any great man in
modern history thanmodern history than MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD??
LAMAR TINE,LAMAR TINE,
The renowned historian, speaking on the essentials ofThe renowned historian, speaking on the essentials of
human greatness wonders:human greatness wonders:

He did itHe did it……
 He was by far the most remarkable man that ever setHe was by far the most remarkable man that ever set
foot on this earthfoot on this earth
 He preached a religion, founded a state, built aHe preached a religion, founded a state, built a
nation, laid down a moral code, initiated numerousnation, laid down a moral code, initiated numerous
social and political reformssocial and political reforms
 He established a powerful and dynamic society toHe established a powerful and dynamic society to
practice and represent his teachings andpractice and represent his teachings and
completely revolutionized the worlds of humancompletely revolutionized the worlds of human
thought and behavior for all times to comethought and behavior for all times to come

He was born in Arabia in the year 570, started hisHe was born in Arabia in the year 570, started his
mission of preaching the religion of Truth, Islammission of preaching the religion of Truth, Islam
(submission to One God)(submission to One God) at the age of forty andat the age of forty and
departed from this world at the age of sixty-three.departed from this world at the age of sixty-three.
During this short period of 23 years as a Prophet,During this short period of 23 years as a Prophet,
he changed the complete Arabian peninsulahe changed the complete Arabian peninsula
His Mission ImpossibleHis Mission Impossible

 FromFrom paganism and idolatrypaganism and idolatry toto SUBMISSION to the OneSUBMISSION to the One
True God,True God,
 FromFrom tribal quarrels and warstribal quarrels and wars toto national solidarity andnational solidarity and
cohesion,cohesion,
 FromFrom drunkenness and debaucherydrunkenness and debauchery toto sobriety andsobriety and
pietypiety,,
 FromFrom lawlessness and anarchylawlessness and anarchy toto disciplined livingdisciplined living,,
 FromFrom utter bankruptcyutter bankruptcy to theto the highest standards of moralhighest standards of moral

Human history has never known such aHuman history has never known such a
complete transformation of a society or a placecomplete transformation of a society or a place
before or sincebefore or since
IMAGINE all these unbelievable wonders in JUSTIMAGINE all these unbelievable wonders in JUST
OVER TWO DECADES.OVER TWO DECADES.
Yes, this was done by ProphetYes, this was done by Prophet MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD
(pbuh)(pbuh)

WHY PROPHETS ??WHY PROPHETS ??
– Sources of human knowledge - limitedSources of human knowledge - limited
– Normal realities can be understood byNormal realities can be understood by
observationobservation
– Higher level realities - deductive reasoning +Higher level realities - deductive reasoning +
scientific investigation.scientific investigation.
– Ultimate realities (esp. why?)Ultimate realities (esp. why?)
– Science + Philosophy can only speculateScience + Philosophy can only speculate

WHY PROPHETS ??WHY PROPHETS ??
– No other source except divine guidanceNo other source except divine guidance
conveyed thru prophets.conveyed thru prophets.
– God did not leave us without guidance. FromGod did not leave us without guidance. From
first man till the last.first man till the last.

Mission of a ProphetMission of a Prophet
To lay down:To lay down:
– Framework of beliefFramework of belief
– Mode of worshipMode of worship
– Moral codeMoral code
– Rules of culture and civilizationRules of culture and civilization
In fact to prescribe whole system of thought andIn fact to prescribe whole system of thought and
action (Al-Deen), which includes all aspects ofaction (Al-Deen), which includes all aspects of
life.life.

– Read the book to peopleRead the book to people
– Purify them (belief and actions)Purify them (belief and actions)
– Teach the book and WisdomTeach the book and Wisdom
– Be a practical modelBe a practical model
– Train the individuals and society to establishTrain the individuals and society to establish
Islamic system of life (Kingdom of God on earth)Islamic system of life (Kingdom of God on earth)

– Not all the prophets succeeded because of theNot all the prophets succeeded because of the
prejudice and intolerance of people.prejudice and intolerance of people.
Muhammad (pbuh) did succeed in establishingMuhammad (pbuh) did succeed in establishing
the kingdom of God.the kingdom of God.

ProphethoodProphethood
– God conveyed his message to man thruGod conveyed his message to man thru
Muhammad (pbuh) in two formsMuhammad (pbuh) in two forms
 Quran - The BookQuran - The Book
 Sunnah - Sayings, practices, and approvals of theSunnah - Sayings, practices, and approvals of the
prophet. (PRACTICAL DEMO)prophet. (PRACTICAL DEMO)
– Belief in Prophethood brings the life into realBelief in Prophethood brings the life into real
worship and obedience, otherwise, the beliefworship and obedience, otherwise, the belief
remains just the theory.remains just the theory.

Requirements (of BeliefRequirements (of Belief
in Prophethood)in Prophethood)
– Believe in him (as required)Believe in him (as required)
– Obey him in all spheres of lifeObey him in all spheres of life
– His Sunnah is the explanation of Quran, nobodyHis Sunnah is the explanation of Quran, nobody
can contradict his explanation.can contradict his explanation.
– No independent decision in a matter prescribedNo independent decision in a matter prescribed
by the prophetby the prophet

Position of a ProphetPosition of a Prophet
– Servant of GodServant of God
– Makes people to obey God and worship HimMakes people to obey God and worship Him
and not himself, by conveying, No Force !!and not himself, by conveying, No Force !!
– Just a human being. No share in divinity (4Just a human being. No share in divinity (4
areas mentioned above, entity, attributes,areas mentioned above, entity, attributes,
rights, and powers)rights, and powers)
– Not a superhuman. So, Islam has saved itsNot a superhuman. So, Islam has saved its
followers from any exaggeration in this belief.followers from any exaggeration in this belief.

What Distinguishes MuhammadWhat Distinguishes Muhammad
(pbuh) from Others ??(pbuh) from Others ??
– Last ProphetLast Prophet
– Revived the faith conveyed by all prophetsRevived the faith conveyed by all prophets
– Pure message retransmitted thru himPure message retransmitted thru him
– No messenger after himNo messenger after him
– Book is preservedBook is preserved
– Sunnah (practice, sayings, approvals) is recorded inSunnah (practice, sayings, approvals) is recorded in
details (No better compilation of any person in history isdetails (No better compilation of any person in history is
present)present)

Why follow MuhammadWhy follow Muhammad
(pbuh)(pbuh)
– For instruction, we turn to Muhammad (pbuh),For instruction, we turn to Muhammad (pbuh),
not because of prejudice, but becausenot because of prejudice, but because
– Last ProphetLast Prophet →→ latest guidancelatest guidance
– Word of GodWord of God →→ in pure divine, living languagein pure divine, living language
– Historical record of his Sunnah is preservedHistorical record of his Sunnah is preserved

Muhammad's (pbuh)Muhammad's (pbuh)
Mission - UniversalMission - Universal
– Quran confirms itQuran confirms it
– Logical consequence of finalityLogical consequence of finality
– Complete codeComplete code →→ supports finalitysupports finality
– No man in the last 1400 yrs like himNo man in the last 1400 yrs like him

AppearanceAppearance
 Muhammad (pbuh) was of a height a little aboveMuhammad (pbuh) was of a height a little above
the average.the average.
 He was fair of complexion and altogether veryHe was fair of complexion and altogether very
handsome.handsome.

AppearanceAppearance
 He did not speak unnecessarily and what he saidHe did not speak unnecessarily and what he said
was always to the point and without any padding.was always to the point and without any padding.
 At times he would make his meaning clear byAt times he would make his meaning clear by
slowly repeating what he had said.slowly repeating what he had said.
 His laugh was mostly a smile.His laugh was mostly a smile.
 He kept his feelings under firm control.He kept his feelings under firm control.

DressDress
 His dress generally consisted of a shirt, tamadHis dress generally consisted of a shirt, tamad
(trousers), a sheet thrown round the shoulders and(trousers), a sheet thrown round the shoulders and
a turban.a turban.
 His blanket had several patches (Tirmidhi).His blanket had several patches (Tirmidhi).
 He had very few spare clothes, but he kept themHe had very few spare clothes, but he kept them
spotlessly clean (Bukhari).spotlessly clean (Bukhari).

DressDress
Once he enquired of a person in dirty clothesOnce he enquired of a person in dirty clothes
whether he had any income. Upon getting awhether he had any income. Upon getting a
reply in the affirmative, he observed,reply in the affirmative, he observed, "When"When
Allah has blessed you with His bounty, yourAllah has blessed you with His bounty, your
appearance should reflect it." [Abu Dawood]appearance should reflect it." [Abu Dawood]

House & BelongingsHouse & Belongings!!!!!!
His house was but a hut with walls of unbaked clayHis house was but a hut with walls of unbaked clay
and a thatched roof of palm leaves covered byand a thatched roof of palm leaves covered by
camel skin. It containedcamel skin. It contained
– a rope cot,a rope cot,
– a pillow stuffed with palm leaves ,a pillow stuffed with palm leaves ,
– the skin of some animal spread on the floor andthe skin of some animal spread on the floor and
a watera water
– bag of leatherbag of leather
– and some weapons.and some weapons.

These were all his earthly belongings, besidesThese were all his earthly belongings, besides
a camel,a camel,
a horse, anda horse, and
an ass andan ass and
some land which he had acquired in the latersome land which he had acquired in the later
part of his life (Bukhari, Muslim, Abupart of his life (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu
Dawood).Dawood).

"I wanted to know the best of one who holds today's"I wanted to know the best of one who holds today's
undisputed sway over the hearts of millions ofundisputed sway over the hearts of millions of
mankind.. I became more than convinced that it wasmankind.. I became more than convinced that it was
not the sword that won a place for Islam in thosenot the sword that won a place for Islam in those
days in the scheme of life.”days in the scheme of life.”
MAHATMA GANDHI,MAHATMA GANDHI,
says in ‘Young Indiasays in ‘Young India’..’..

""It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacementIt was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement
of the Prophet the scrupulous regard for pledges, hisof the Prophet the scrupulous regard for pledges, his
intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in Godintrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God
and in his own missionand in his own mission….”….”
MAHATMA GANDHI,MAHATMA GANDHI,
says in ‘Young Indiasays in ‘Young India’..’..

Sometimes he slept on his cot, sometimes on a skinSometimes he slept on his cot, sometimes on a skin
or ordinary mattress, and sometimes on theor ordinary mattress, and sometimes on the
ground.ground.
To his disciples (who wanted to offer him a soft bed)To his disciples (who wanted to offer him a soft bed)
"What have I to do with worldly things. My"What have I to do with worldly things. My
connection with the world is like that of a travellerconnection with the world is like that of a traveller
resting for a while underneath the shade of a treeresting for a while underneath the shade of a tree
and then moving on."and then moving on."

His wife A'isha (ra) says that there was hardly a dayHis wife A'isha (ra) says that there was hardly a day
in his life when he had two square meals. [Sahihin his life when he had two square meals. [Sahih
Muslim]Muslim]
This was so inspite of him being the most belovedThis was so inspite of him being the most beloved
ruler of the Islamic State of all times.ruler of the Islamic State of all times.

For his familyFor his family!!
He had declared unlawful for himself and his familyHe had declared unlawful for himself and his family
anything given by the people by way of Zakatanything given by the people by way of Zakat
(obligatory donation of 2.5% of savings) or sadaqa(obligatory donation of 2.5% of savings) or sadaqa
(charity).(charity).

"He was Caesar and Pope in one; but he"He was Caesar and Pope in one; but he
was Pope without Pope's pretensions,was Pope without Pope's pretensions,
Caesar without the legions of Caesar:Caesar without the legions of Caesar:
without a standing army, without awithout a standing army, without a
bodyguard, without a palace, without a fixedbodyguard, without a palace, without a fixed
revenue;revenue;
REV. REGINALDREV. REGINALD
BOSWORTH SMITHBOSWORTH SMITH,,

If ever any man had the right to say that heIf ever any man had the right to say that he
ruled by the right divine, it was Mohammed,ruled by the right divine, it was Mohammed,
for he had all the power without itsfor he had all the power without its
instruments and without its supports."instruments and without its supports."
REV. REGINALDREV. REGINALD
BOSWORTH SMITHBOSWORTH SMITH,,

Extremely humbleExtremely humble!!
Though virtual king of Arabia and an apostle ofThough virtual king of Arabia and an apostle of
Allah, he never assumed an air of superiority.Allah, he never assumed an air of superiority.
He used to invite people be they slaves, servants orHe used to invite people be they slaves, servants or
the poorest believers, to partake with him of histhe poorest believers, to partake with him of his
scanty meals. [Tirmidhi]scanty meals. [Tirmidhi]
He did not like people to get up for him and used toHe did not like people to get up for him and used to
say, "Let him who likes people to stand up in hissay, "Let him who likes people to stand up in his
honour, he should seek a place in hell." [Abuhonour, he should seek a place in hell." [Abu
Dawud]Dawud]

At homeAt home!!
His wife A'isha (ra) said, "He always joined inHis wife A'isha (ra) said, "He always joined in
household work and would at times mend hishousehold work and would at times mend his
clothes, repair his shoes and sweep the floor. Heclothes, repair his shoes and sweep the floor. He
would milk, tether, and feed his animals and dowould milk, tether, and feed his animals and do
the household shopping." [Qazi Iyaz: Shifa; Sahihthe household shopping." [Qazi Iyaz: Shifa; Sahih
Bukhari]Bukhari]

Spend his timeSpend his time……
According to the demands on him for:According to the demands on him for:
 offering worship to Allahoffering worship to Allah
 public affairs, andpublic affairs, and
 personal matters.personal matters.

Spend his timeSpend his time……
All his activities were full of supplications andAll his activities were full of supplications and
prayers.prayers.
His Love, Devotion, Dedication is transparentHis Love, Devotion, Dedication is transparent
through all these supplcns. (not just 5 prayers).through all these supplcns. (not just 5 prayers).
A full 300 page-books is there just on the prayers heA full 300 page-books is there just on the prayers he
used to recite.used to recite.

SupplicationsSupplications……
MIRACULOUS ASPECTMIRACULOUS ASPECT
 Establish / Correct the relationship with GodEstablish / Correct the relationship with God
 Maintain itMaintain it
Millions of Muslims throughout centuries have beenMillions of Muslims throughout centuries have been
reciting these everyday.reciting these everyday.
Of course, they want to follow him in all aspectsOf course, they want to follow him in all aspects
(name, dress, beard, living style(name, dress, beard, living style……).).

SupplicationsSupplications……
 And donAnd don’’t forget that he was nott forget that he was not
just a spiritual guidejust a spiritual guide…… He was aHe was a
leader in all aspects of life.leader in all aspects of life.

Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator,Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator,
warrior, conqueror of ideas, restorer ofwarrior, conqueror of ideas, restorer of
rational dogmas, of a cult withoutrational dogmas, of a cult without
images, the founder of twenty terrestrialimages, the founder of twenty terrestrial
empires and of one spiritual empire, thatempires and of one spiritual empire, that
isis MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD..
LAMARTINE,LAMARTINE,

The most famous men created arms,The most famous men created arms,
laws and empires only. They founded, iflaws and empires only. They founded, if
anything at all, no more than materialanything at all, no more than material
powers which often crumbled awaypowers which often crumbled away
before their eyes.before their eyes.

This man moved not only armies,This man moved not only armies,
legislation, empires, peoples andlegislation, empires, peoples and
dynasties, but millions of men in one-dynasties, but millions of men in one-
third of the then inhabited world; andthird of the then inhabited world; and
more than that, he moved the altars, themore than that, he moved the altars, the
gods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefsgods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefs
and souls....and souls....

As regards all the standards by whichAs regards all the standards by which
Human Greatness may be measured, weHuman Greatness may be measured, we
may well ask,may well ask,
IS THERE ANY MAN GREATER THANIS THERE ANY MAN GREATER THAN
HE ?"HE ?"
(ALPHONSE DE LAMAR TINE, HISTOIRE DE LA TURQUIE, PARIS,(ALPHONSE DE LAMAR TINE, HISTOIRE DE LA TURQUIE, PARIS,
1854, VOL. II, PP 276-277)1854, VOL. II, PP 276-277)

His BehaviorHis Behavior
By nature he was gentle and kind-hearted, alwaysBy nature he was gentle and kind-hearted, always
inclined to be gracious and to overlook the faultsinclined to be gracious and to overlook the faults
of others.of others.
Politeness and courtesy,Politeness and courtesy,
compassion and tenderness,compassion and tenderness,
simplicity and humility,simplicity and humility,
sympathy and sinceritysympathy and sincerity
were some of the keynotes of his character.were some of the keynotes of his character.

His CharacterHis Character
 About himself the Prophet (pbuh) saidAbout himself the Prophet (pbuh) said ““Allah hasAllah has
sent me as an apostle so that I may demonstratesent me as an apostle so that I may demonstrate
perfection of character, refinement of manners andperfection of character, refinement of manners and
loftiness of deportment." [Malik]loftiness of deportment." [Malik]

He was not annoyed if anyone interruptedHe was not annoyed if anyone interrupted
him even during the SERMONS forhim even during the SERMONS for
anything.anything.
 Bedouin (desert-man)Bedouin (desert-man)
 His grandsonHis grandson

The Prophet (pbuh) said:The Prophet (pbuh) said: ““He is a bad personHe is a bad person
in the sight of Allahin the sight of Allah
* who does not behave courteously, and* who does not behave courteously, and
* people shun his company because of his* people shun his company because of his
bad manners.bad manners.
[Sahih Bukhari][Sahih Bukhari]

Messenger of MercyMessenger of Mercy
 We have sent you except as a mercy for theWe have sent you except as a mercy for the
worlds (al-Qurworlds (al-Qur’’an)an)
 Extremely kind and merciful for believersExtremely kind and merciful for believers
 Even for his enemies - After MakkahEven for his enemies - After Makkah’’s victorys victory

Kindness to AnimalsKindness to Animals
 "Indeed, there is heavenly reward for every"Indeed, there is heavenly reward for every
act of kindness done to a living animal.act of kindness done to a living animal.““
 If he saw any animal over-loaded he wouldIf he saw any animal over-loaded he would
pull up the owner and say, "Fear Allah inpull up the owner and say, "Fear Allah in
your treatment of animals."your treatment of animals."

Love for the poorLove for the poor
 He said: "He is not a perfect Muslim whoHe said: "He is not a perfect Muslim who
eats his fill and lets his neighbour goeats his fill and lets his neighbour go
hungry."hungry."
 To his wife he said, "O A'isha, love the poorTo his wife he said, "O A'isha, love the poor
and let them come to you and Allah will drawand let them come to you and Allah will draw
you near to Himself." [Sahih Bukhari]you near to Himself." [Sahih Bukhari]

Messenger of MercyMessenger of Mercy
 He achieved a huge revolution without almostHe achieved a huge revolution without almost
any bloodshed!any bloodshed!
 Only few hundreds were killed (initiated byOnly few hundreds were killed (initiated by
wars from others).wars from others).
 Just compare it with any other revolution ofJust compare it with any other revolution of
the world!!!the world!!!

 I have studied him -I have studied him - the wonderful manthe wonderful man
and in my opinion far from being an anti-and in my opinion far from being an anti-
Christ, he must be called the Savior ofChrist, he must be called the Savior of
HumanityHumanity.“.“
GEORGE BERNARD SHAWGEORGE BERNARD SHAW

His Life in BriefHis Life in Brief!!!!!!
 Born in MakkahBorn in Makkah
 Married Khadijah (R) a widow of 40 years at theMarried Khadijah (R) a widow of 40 years at the
age of 25. Stayed with her till her deathage of 25. Stayed with her till her death
 Made Prophet at 40 years; Spread the messageMade Prophet at 40 years; Spread the message
 Opposition by Makkans (egos; positions; vestedOpposition by Makkans (egos; positions; vested
interests; establishments)interests; establishments)
 Migrated to Madinah at 53 (after 13 years); HisMigrated to Madinah at 53 (after 13 years); His
followers migrated too.followers migrated too.

His Life in BriefHis Life in Brief!!!!!!
 Established Islamic State in Madinah; TaughtEstablished Islamic State in Madinah; Taught
Muslims how to live (in all aspects of life: Spiritual,Muslims how to live (in all aspects of life: Spiritual,
moral, social, political,moral, social, political, …… all aspects of lifeall aspects of life…… in allin all
types of situations).types of situations).
 Attacked continuously by surrounding enemiesAttacked continuously by surrounding enemies
including those from Makkahincluding those from Makkah
 Became victorious within 10 years!Became victorious within 10 years!
 Whole Arabia became MuslimWhole Arabia became Muslim
 Died at the age of 63.Died at the age of 63.

The Message ofThe Message of
Muhammad pbuhMuhammad pbuh

Basic DefinitionsBasic Definitions
– Islam: Peaceful, willing submission to God.Islam: Peaceful, willing submission to God.
– Islam is not a religion alone. It is a code/way ofIslam is not a religion alone. It is a code/way of
life (Deen). It encompasses all spheres of life.life (Deen). It encompasses all spheres of life.
– Religion guides in the area of 'ibadaatReligion guides in the area of 'ibadaat
(worship) only. Whereas Deen guides all(worship) only. Whereas Deen guides all
spheres of life of a man i.e. in mosque/churchspheres of life of a man i.e. in mosque/church
and state affairs.and state affairs.

Basic DefinitionsBasic Definitions
– A Muslim is the one who submits himselfA Muslim is the one who submits himself
to God willfully and peacefully.to God willfully and peacefully.
A Muslim's belief is:A Muslim's belief is:
– There is no God except the one true GodThere is no God except the one true God
– and Muhammad is the messenger andand Muhammad is the messenger and
slave of God. (Peace be upon him)slave of God. (Peace be upon him)

Who was the first MuslimWho was the first Muslim
on earth?on earth?
– Adam not Muhammad (peace be on themAdam not Muhammad (peace be on them
both)both)
– Islam is not a new religion. It is the religionIslam is not a new religion. It is the religion
given by Godgiven by God
to the first man and isto the first man and is
the same for the last one too andthe same for the last one too and
for every one in between.for every one in between.

MisconceptionsMisconceptions
– Muhammad pbuh is not the founder ofMuhammad pbuh is not the founder of
Islam. He came with the last edition ofIslam. He came with the last edition of
Islam.Islam.
– Muslims are not Muhammadans.Muslims are not Muhammadans.
– Muslims do not worship Muhammad pbuh.Muslims do not worship Muhammad pbuh.

The Miracle given toThe Miracle given to
Muhammad pbuhMuhammad pbuh –– Al-QurAl-Qur’’anan
– A UNIQUE BOOKA UNIQUE BOOK
– Memorized in Full by hundreds of thousandsMemorized in Full by hundreds of thousands
– TOP in being read daily by millions all over the worldTOP in being read daily by millions all over the world
(Encyclopedia Britannic, 11(Encyclopedia Britannic, 11thth
edition)edition)
– Preserved in its ORIGINAL form for the last 14 centuriesPreserved in its ORIGINAL form for the last 14 centuries

Center, The KAABA inCenter, The KAABA in
MakkahMakkah
– Built by Prophets ABRAHAM and ISHMAEL 3000 yearsBuilt by Prophets ABRAHAM and ISHMAEL 3000 years
agoago
– Muslims throughout the world face towards it whileMuslims throughout the world face towards it while
prayingpraying
– 1.5 MILLION Muslims in Hajj; 1.5 in Umrah1.5 MILLION Muslims in Hajj; 1.5 in Umrah
– Where everybody (males) dress the same and race,Where everybody (males) dress the same and race,
wealth, status, etc., all are removed.wealth, status, etc., all are removed.

The FASTEST GrowingThe FASTEST Growing
Religion in the world:Religion in the world:
– Not by Sword or Money !Not by Sword or Money ! ““Today it is 'perhaps' theToday it is 'perhaps' the
fastest growing religion in USfastest growing religion in US ”” (Maston Speight,(Maston Speight,
Director of the office of Christian Muslim relations of theDirector of the office of Christian Muslim relations of the
national council of churches of Christ of the USA)national council of churches of Christ of the USA)
– 'World's fastest growing religion''World's fastest growing religion' (Robert Morey,(Robert Morey,
Director of research and education foundation, Austin,Director of research and education foundation, Austin,
TX) in spite of the Muslims powerlessness andTX) in spite of the Muslims powerlessness and
decadence in the past 2 centuries.decadence in the past 2 centuries.
– 'In modern times it has made great gains in'In modern times it has made great gains in
Africa'Africa' (The 1990 Almanac, Houghton Mifflin(The 1990 Almanac, Houghton Mifflin
Company, Boston) .Company, Boston) .

The FASTEST GrowingThe FASTEST Growing
Religion in the world:Religion in the world:
– Never witnessed large scale desertions: As against allNever witnessed large scale desertions: As against all
other religions.other religions.
– Devoid of Major Splits: Divisions (Shiites, Zaidi, etc.,)Devoid of Major Splits: Divisions (Shiites, Zaidi, etc.,)
are around 10% only.are around 10% only.

MUSLIMS: A GLOBALMUSLIMS: A GLOBAL
COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY
Total Population:Total Population: 1 Billion1 Billion
Indian Subcontinent:Indian Subcontinent: 30%30%
sub-Saharan Africa:sub-Saharan Africa: 20%20%
Arab World:Arab World: 18%18%
Southeast Asia:Southeast Asia: 17%17%
USSR and China:USSR and China: 10%10%
Non-Arab Middle East:Non-Arab Middle East: 10%10%

Famous Books of IslamFamous Books of Islam
1. Psalms of David1. Psalms of David
2. Torah: The old testament2. Torah: The old testament
3. Bible: The new testament3. Bible: The new testament
4. Quran: The final testament4. Quran: The final testament

Famous Prophets ofFamous Prophets of
IslamIslam
– ADAMADAM
– NOAHNOAH
– ABRAHAMABRAHAM
– MOSESMOSES
– JESUSJESUS
– MOHAMMEDMOHAMMED
– (Peace be on them all)(Peace be on them all)

Basic Sources of IslamBasic Sources of Islam
– Quran :Quran : The Book of AllahThe Book of Allah
– Sunnah:Sunnah: The sayings, practice, andThe sayings, practice, and
approvals of the prophetapprovals of the prophet
Muhammad (pbuh).Muhammad (pbuh).

Three Main Elements ofThree Main Elements of
IslamIslam
– Sovereignty of God on all matters of lifeSovereignty of God on all matters of life; spiritual and; spiritual and
material.material.
– Prophethood:Prophethood: Guidance (spiritual and material) is sentGuidance (spiritual and material) is sent
thru prophets from Adam thru Mohammed (peace bethru prophets from Adam thru Mohammed (peace be
upon them.)upon them.)
– The Hereafter (Life after death)The Hereafter (Life after death) Obedience...Obedience...
……..Paradise for ever..Paradise for ever
DisobedienceDisobedience…….Hell for ever.Hell for ever

BASIC PILLARS OFBASIC PILLARS OF
ISLAMISLAM
Every act done with the consciousness that it fulfills theEvery act done with the consciousness that it fulfills the
divine will is considered an act of worship in Islam.divine will is considered an act of worship in Islam.
Nevertheless, the specific acts of worship termed as theNevertheless, the specific acts of worship termed as the
Pillars of Islam are on the higher plane of spirituality.Pillars of Islam are on the higher plane of spirituality.

ISLAMISLAM
They are:They are:
1.1. The Declaration of Faith (Shahadah): 'I bear witnessThe Declaration of Faith (Shahadah): 'I bear witness
that there is none worthy of worship except God andthat there is none worthy of worship except God and
that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.
2.2. The Prayer (Salah): 5 times a day as a duty towardsThe Prayer (Salah): 5 times a day as a duty towards
God. To strengthen the belief in God. To inspires manGod. To strengthen the belief in God. To inspires man
to higher morality.to higher morality.
3.3. Fasting (Siyam): Cultivates piety, patience and love forFasting (Siyam): Cultivates piety, patience and love for
the poor.the poor.

ISLAMISLAM
4.4. The poor-Tax (Zakat): To give 2.5% annually of one'sThe poor-Tax (Zakat): To give 2.5% annually of one's
net savings as alms to the poor. (Life insurance in anet savings as alms to the poor. (Life insurance in a
Muslim community)Muslim community)
5.5. Pilgrimage (Hajj): To Makkah, provided one has thePilgrimage (Hajj): To Makkah, provided one has the
means (financial and physical).means (financial and physical).

Articles of FaithArticles of Faith
– Existence, oneness and Attributes of AllahExistence, oneness and Attributes of Allah
– Belief in AngelsBelief in Angels
– Belief in Holy BooksBelief in Holy Books
– Belief in ProphetsBelief in Prophets
– Belief in the HereafterBelief in the Hereafter
– Belief in the Destiny (All past, present, and future eventsBelief in the Destiny (All past, present, and future events
are from Allah and in His Knowledge.)are from Allah and in His Knowledge.)

Universality of MessageUniversality of Message
– Quran always address "O Mankind", "O Son ofQuran always address "O Mankind", "O Son of
Adam". And Not to people of any particular race,Adam". And Not to people of any particular race,
tribe, are, color, language..tribe, are, color, language..
– "The believers are like brothers" (Quran)."The believers are like brothers" (Quran).
– "All men are equal in Islam. The Arab has no"All men are equal in Islam. The Arab has no
superiority over non-Arab, nor does the non-Arabsuperiority over non-Arab, nor does the non-Arab
have superiority over Arabs except in the fear ofhave superiority over Arabs except in the fear of
God." - Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)God." - Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

FAITH IN GODFAITH IN GOD
Not just that HE exists butNot just that HE exists but
– Creator, Master, Ruler, Administrator of theCreator, Master, Ruler, Administrator of the
universe;universe;
– No one has share in HisNo one has share in His
 Entity (Asma)Entity (Asma)
 Attributes (Sifaat)Attributes (Sifaat)
 Rights (Huqooq)Rights (Huqooq)
 Authority/powers (Ekhtiaraat)Authority/powers (Ekhtiaraat)

Purity of FaithPurity of Faith
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most MercifulIn the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
– Say: He is God, The One and OnlySay: He is God, The One and Only
– God, the Eternal, the AbsoluteGod, the Eternal, the Absolute
– He begets not, nor is he begottenHe begets not, nor is he begotten
– And there is none like unto Him. [Quran 131:1-And there is none like unto Him. [Quran 131:1-
5]5]

Requirements (of FaithRequirements (of Faith
in God)in God)
– Worship Him aloneWorship Him alone
– Pray Him alonePray Him alone
– Have hope and fear from Him aloneHave hope and fear from Him alone
– Take the law from Him alone. Law makingTake the law from Him alone. Law making
should be within the limits prescribed by Himshould be within the limits prescribed by Him
and under His permission.and under His permission.

BELIEF IN THEBELIEF IN THE
HEREAFTERHEREAFTER
– This life is a test.This life is a test.
– At the end AccountabilityAt the end Accountability
– Time for accountability - fixed by GodTime for accountability - fixed by God
– present order of things will be replaced bypresent order of things will be replaced by
anotheranother
– All human beings will rise once again in the newAll human beings will rise once again in the new
worldworld
– Everyone will face God individuallyEveryone will face God individually

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER
– Judgment based on not just God's knowledgeJudgment based on not just God's knowledge
but Proofs from angles, his environment, hisbut Proofs from angles, his environment, his
book of deeds etc.,book of deeds etc.,
– No undue intercession. No bribery, NoNo undue intercession. No bribery, No
advocacy without His permission.advocacy without His permission.
– Criteria: Did the man conduct himself a/c toCriteria: Did the man conduct himself a/c to
Islam?Islam?

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER
– In one of his sermons calculated to instil theIn one of his sermons calculated to instil the
fear of Allah and the day of reckoning in thefear of Allah and the day of reckoning in the
hearts of men, Prophet Muhammad pbuh said:hearts of men, Prophet Muhammad pbuh said:
– O people of Quraish be prepared for theO people of Quraish be prepared for the
hereafter, I cannot save you from thehereafter, I cannot save you from the
punishment of Allah;punishment of Allah;
– O Bani Abd Manaf,O Bani Abd Manaf, …….; O Abbas.; O Abbas…… O Fatima,O Fatima,
daughter of Muhammad, even you I cannotdaughter of Muhammad, even you I cannot
save you from the punishment of Allah."save you from the punishment of Allah."

Three Categories ofThree Categories of
peoplepeople
– Who Reject - Hellfire foreverWho Reject - Hellfire forever
– Who Believe, but distorted way - (a/c toWho Believe, but distorted way - (a/c to
scholars, such people will be sent to Hell forscholars, such people will be sent to Hell for
sometime and then sent to Heaven)sometime and then sent to Heaven)
– Who accept and practice - Paradise foreverWho accept and practice - Paradise forever

Three Categories ofThree Categories of
peoplepeople
– Every thing in this life is pure blessing of GodEvery thing in this life is pure blessing of God
and it is impossible for human to deserve anyand it is impossible for human to deserve any
reward. The prophet Muhammad (pbuh)reward. The prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
clarified that even he also will enter paradiseclarified that even he also will enter paradise
because of the mercy of Allah and not basedbecause of the mercy of Allah and not based
upon his actions. The actions we do just enableupon his actions. The actions we do just enable
us to receive that mercy which will send us tous to receive that mercy which will send us to
paradise.paradise.

SOME ISLAMICSOME ISLAMIC
PRINCIPLESPRINCIPLES
– Oneness of GodOneness of God
– Oneness of mankind: No one can claim that heOneness of mankind: No one can claim that he
is better than others. It is only God Who knowsis better than others. It is only God Who knows
who is better. It depends on piety andwho is better. It depends on piety and
righteousness.righteousness.

SOME ISLAMICSOME ISLAMIC
PRINCIPLESPRINCIPLES
– Oneness of Messengers and the Message:Oneness of Messengers and the Message:
– Muslims believe that God sent differentMuslims believe that God sent different
messengers throughout the history of mankind.messengers throughout the history of mankind.
– All came with the same message and the sameAll came with the same message and the same
teachings.teachings.
– Muslims believe in Noah, Abraham, Isaac,Muslims believe in Noah, Abraham, Isaac,
Ismail, Jacob, Moses, David, Jesus, andIsmail, Jacob, Moses, David, Jesus, and
Muhammad. They are all the Prophets of Islam.Muhammad. They are all the Prophets of Islam.

Equality in IslamEquality in Islam
(POLICY)(POLICY)
– O' Mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of aO' Mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a
male and a female, and made you into nations andmale and a female, and made you into nations and
tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye maytribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may
despise each other). Verily the most honored of you indespise each other). Verily the most honored of you in
the sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous ofthe sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous of
you. Quran 49:13you. Quran 49:13
– God looks not to your FIGURES nor to your WEALTHGod looks not to your FIGURES nor to your WEALTH
but to your HEARTS and to your DEEDS - Prophetbut to your HEARTS and to your DEEDS - Prophet
Muhammad (Peace be upon him)Muhammad (Peace be upon him)

Equality in IslamEquality in Islam
(PROGRAM)(PROGRAM)
– Group prayers - a part of the programGroup prayers - a part of the program
– 5 times a day for every locality5 times a day for every locality
– Once a week for the whole cityOnce a week for the whole city
– Once a year for the whole Muslim world i.e.Once a year for the whole Muslim world i.e.
pilgrimage to Makkah.pilgrimage to Makkah.
– Where everybody prays shoulder to shoulder.Where everybody prays shoulder to shoulder.

"It was the first religion that preached and practiced"It was the first religion that preached and practiced
democracy; for, in the mosque, when the call for prayer isdemocracy; for, in the mosque, when the call for prayer is
sounded and worshippers are gathered together, thesounded and worshippers are gathered together, the
democracy of Islam is embodied five times a day when thedemocracy of Islam is embodied five times a day when the
peasant and king kneel side by side and proclaim: 'Godpeasant and king kneel side by side and proclaim: 'God
Alone is Great'...Alone is Great'...
(S.NAIDU, IDEALS OF ISLAM, VIDE SPEECHES & WRITINGS, MADRAS, 1918)(S.NAIDU, IDEALS OF ISLAM, VIDE SPEECHES & WRITINGS, MADRAS, 1918)
SAROJINI NAIDU,, thethe
famous Indian poetess saysfamous Indian poetess says
……

Leaders must fulfill three functionsLeaders must fulfill three functions
– provide for the well being of the led,provide for the well being of the led,
– provide a social organization in which people feelprovide a social organization in which people feel
relatively securerelatively secure
– provide them with one set of beliefsprovide them with one set of beliefs
PROF. JULES MASSERMANPROF. JULES MASSERMAN
of USA Psychiatric Associationof USA Psychiatric Association::

People like Pasteur and Salk are leaders in the firstPeople like Pasteur and Salk are leaders in the first
sense.sense.
People like Gandhi and Confucius, on one hand, andPeople like Gandhi and Confucius, on one hand, and
Alexander, Caesar and Hitler on the other, areAlexander, Caesar and Hitler on the other, are
leaders in the second and perhaps the third sense.leaders in the second and perhaps the third sense.
Jesus and Buddha belong in the third category alone.Jesus and Buddha belong in the third category alone.

Perhaps the greatest leader of all timesPerhaps the greatest leader of all times
waswas MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD, who combined all, who combined all
three functions.three functions.
To a lesser degree, Moses did the same."To a lesser degree, Moses did the same."

"It is impossible for anyone who studies the life &"It is impossible for anyone who studies the life &
character of the great Prophet of Arabia, …., to feelcharacter of the great Prophet of Arabia, …., to feel
anything but reverence for that mighty Prophet, oneanything but reverence for that mighty Prophet, one
of the great messengers of the Supreme. …of the great messengers of the Supreme. …
I myself feel whenever I re-read them, a new way ofI myself feel whenever I re-read them, a new way of
admiration, a new sense of reverence for thatadmiration, a new sense of reverence for that
mighty Arabian teacher."mighty Arabian teacher."
ANNIE BESANTANNIE BESANT
inin The Life & Teaching ofThe Life & Teaching of
MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD sayssays

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