1) The daa'ee must evaluate himself fairly and acknowledge both his strengths and weaknesses, rather than portray himself as more knowledgeable than he truly is.
2) One should not consider themselves independent of Islamic scholars, and must take knowledge and advice from them.
3) Recriminating others too harshly could cause them to become defensive or turn to less knowledgeable people, and may damage relationships that are important to maintain. It is best to avoid reviving past issues.
The document provides information about angels from an Islamic perspective. It defines angels as creatures created from light that carry out Allah's commands without free will or sin. Angels have physical attributes like voices and hands. They come in different ranks, have no gender, and can change forms. They worship Allah continuously and are too numerous to count. Believing in angels is the second pillar of Islamic faith.
This document provides definitions and related terms for over 50 English technical terms used for da'wah (Islamic preaching/proselytizing). Some of the key terms defined include: adultery, alcoholism, apostasy, atheist, believe, chastity, command, convert, deity, destiny, faith, fornication, guidance, homicide, inheritance, interest, monotheism, morality, obligate, oppose, pedophile, polytheism, principle, prohibit, propagate, purify, repentance, resurrect, sacrifice, scriptures, slander, spirituality, testify, theory of evolution, treason, virtue, and worship. Related words and derivatives are also provided for many of
The document summarizes Islamic rulings regarding fasting during Ramadhan. It discusses the obligatory nature of fasting, things that invalidate fasting like eating or sexual activity during daylight hours, recommended practices like pre-dawn meals and breaking fast at sunset, and supererogatory fasting on other days that is praiseworthy. Fasting aims to bring the Muslim closer to Allah through self-discipline, sacrifice, and sharing the suffering of others through acts of charity. Exemptions are provided for those who are ill, traveling, menstruating, or pregnant/nursing.
This document discusses the Islamic concepts of al-Wala (loyalty to Muslims) and al-Bara (disavowal of non-believers). It states that Muslims must love and be loyal to all other Muslims, and dislike all non-believers based on verses from the Quran and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. It provides examples of behaviors that indicate love for non-believers such as imitating their customs or living in their lands without necessity, and behaviors that indicate loyalty to Muslims such as helping other Muslims. The document aims to clarify these important concepts for Muslims.
1) The daa'ee must evaluate himself fairly and acknowledge both his strengths and weaknesses, rather than portray himself as more knowledgeable than he truly is.
2) One should not consider themselves independent of Islamic scholars, and must take knowledge and advice from them.
3) Recriminating others too harshly could cause them to become defensive or turn to less knowledgeable people, and may damage relationships that are important to maintain. It is best to avoid reviving past issues.
The document provides information about angels from an Islamic perspective. It defines angels as creatures created from light that carry out Allah's commands without free will or sin. Angels have physical attributes like voices and hands. They come in different ranks, have no gender, and can change forms. They worship Allah continuously and are too numerous to count. Believing in angels is the second pillar of Islamic faith.
This document provides definitions and related terms for over 50 English technical terms used for da'wah (Islamic preaching/proselytizing). Some of the key terms defined include: adultery, alcoholism, apostasy, atheist, believe, chastity, command, convert, deity, destiny, faith, fornication, guidance, homicide, inheritance, interest, monotheism, morality, obligate, oppose, pedophile, polytheism, principle, prohibit, propagate, purify, repentance, resurrect, sacrifice, scriptures, slander, spirituality, testify, theory of evolution, treason, virtue, and worship. Related words and derivatives are also provided for many of
The document summarizes Islamic rulings regarding fasting during Ramadhan. It discusses the obligatory nature of fasting, things that invalidate fasting like eating or sexual activity during daylight hours, recommended practices like pre-dawn meals and breaking fast at sunset, and supererogatory fasting on other days that is praiseworthy. Fasting aims to bring the Muslim closer to Allah through self-discipline, sacrifice, and sharing the suffering of others through acts of charity. Exemptions are provided for those who are ill, traveling, menstruating, or pregnant/nursing.
This document discusses the Islamic concepts of al-Wala (loyalty to Muslims) and al-Bara (disavowal of non-believers). It states that Muslims must love and be loyal to all other Muslims, and dislike all non-believers based on verses from the Quran and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. It provides examples of behaviors that indicate love for non-believers such as imitating their customs or living in their lands without necessity, and behaviors that indicate loyalty to Muslims such as helping other Muslims. The document aims to clarify these important concepts for Muslims.
The document discusses the five pillars of Islam that every Muslim should know about their religion. It explains that the five pillars are: 1) Declaring faith in Allah and that Muhammad is his prophet 2) Performing daily prayers 3) Paying mandatory alms 4) Fasting during Ramadan 5) Pilgrimage to Mecca for those who are able. It emphasizes that performing the pillars, especially pilgrimage, draws one closer to Allah.
This document discusses the importance of Zakat and fasting during Ramadan in Islam. It provides details on the rules and rulings for paying Zakat according to the Quran and hadith. It emphasizes that Zakat is obligatory for Muslims who meet the minimum wealth threshold. The document also highlights the virtues and excellence of fasting during Ramadan, noting that it is a month of blessings where the doors of Paradise are opened and the doors of Hell are closed. It encourages Muslims to increase in good deeds and worship during this holy month.
Salman, a Persian man, became interested in Christianity after seeing people praying in a church. Despite his father's objections to abandoning their ancestral religion, Salman was convinced Christianity was superior. When his father imprisoned him, Salman escaped by joining a trade caravan to the region where Christianity originated. In his search for religious truth, Salman approached the bishop, expressing his desire to learn from and serve him. However, his journey toward truth was not yet complete.
American International School Calendar Events Elementary School ProductionEdwin Edpalina
The document announces an elementary school production called "One Ocean, One World" featuring students from early childhood to 5th grade, which will tell the story of a pod of whales traveling the ocean and encountering both its wonders and threats; the production emphasizes the relationship between ocean health and human society. Tickets for the two performances on December 10th can be purchased through an online form.
This document proposes a homemade food delivery service for the Yachay community. It would provide healthy, homemade meals and snacks as an alternative to junk food. Orders would be taken through Facebook and customers could choose from a weekly menu of 20 dishes for $2.50 each. The food would then be delivered to customers' homes for an additional $3 fee, allowing them to enjoy home-cooked meals away from home. The proposal outlines starting small with bicycle delivery before potentially expanding to motorcycle delivery if the business is successful.
The proposer is requesting to amend their life insurance application. They certify that their health condition has not changed and they have not received any medical treatment or examinations since their initial application. They agree that this amendment form will be part of their life insurance proposal, and failure to disclose any known material facts could invalidate the contract.
Haiku Deck is a presentation tool that allows users to create Haiku style slideshows. The tool encourages users to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentations which can be shared on SlideShare. In just a few sentences, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily create visual presentations.
We believe in_all_the_prophets_and_the_messengersHelmon Chan
1) It is obligatory for Muslims to believe in all prophets, both those mentioned by name in the Quran like Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, and those not mentioned by name.
2) There is a distinction between a prophet (nabi) and a messenger (rasool) - a messenger receives revelation and is ordered to preach the sharia, while a prophet may receive revelation but not be ordered to preach.
3) Some prophets like those of the Israelites were sent to believing nations with a previous sharia, while messengers are sent to disbelieving nations calling them to Islam.
The document provides information about understanding the Quran and Salah through the Understand Al-Qur'an Academy in Hyderabad, India. It teaches 125 important words that occur in the Quran over 40,000 times, accounting for 50% of the total words. These words can be learned through common recitations like Surah Al-Fatihah and parts of daily prayers. Tables are included that list important verb patterns and words that occur approximately 10,000 times in the Quran to aid in understanding.
This document provides an overview of the key beliefs and teachings of Islam. It discusses Islam's views on monotheism, the principal goals of the religion, and the distinguishing qualities of Islamic doctrine. It also summarizes Islam's teachings on various theological topics like God, angels, prophets, the afterlife, and destiny. Additionally, it outlines the five pillars of Islam and explains Islamic perspectives on political, economic, social and moral issues. The document aims to demonstrate that Islam has solutions to problems facing the world today.
The document discusses the importance of truly loving God with sincerity and translating that love into actions. It notes that most people fail when trying to sincerely say "I love you, my Lord" from the bottom of their heart. It emphasizes that true love of God requires following His commands and avoiding disobedience. It argues that lack of knowledge about God's greatness is the root cause of sins, as one who truly knows God would fear disobeying Him. It urges developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of God in order to attain sincere love for Him.
This document provides information about books published by a scholar and manuals on Hajj and Umrah compiled by Mahmoud R. Murad. It begins with a foreword by the Minister of Islamic Affairs praising Allah and noting the importance of clarifying religious rites according to the methodology of the pious predecessors. The preface discusses revisions made to improve the work. The contents section lists chapters on various aspects of Hajj, the Prophet's Hajj, rituals, rulings, and other topics. An introduction emphasizes learning Hajj rituals properly to gain its rewards. The document aims to guide Muslims in performing Hajj correctly.
The document discusses the three types of Hajj pilgrimage in Islam: Tamattu, Ifrad, and Qiran.
Tamattu involves assuming Ihram for Umrah only, then for Hajj later. Ifrad involves assuming Ihram for Hajj only. Qiran involves combining Umrah and Hajj in one Ihram. The document states that Tamattu is considered the best type, and explains the rituals and intentions required for each type of pilgrimage. It also notes exceptions if a pilgrim is unable to complete their intended rituals due to illness or other factors.
The document discusses the three types of Hajj pilgrimage in Islam: Tamattu, Ifrad, and Qiran.
Tamattu involves assuming Ihram for Umrah only, then for Hajj later. Ifrad involves assuming Ihram for Hajj only. Qiran involves combining Umrah and Hajj in one Ihram. The document states that Tamattu is considered the best type, and explains the rituals and intentions required for each type of pilgrimage. It also clarifies when a pilgrim would be called a Mu'tamir, Mutamatti, or Mufrid depending on their intentions and actions.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. It states that regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the five pillars of Islam that every Muslim should know about their religion. It explains that the five pillars are: 1) Declaring faith in Allah and that Muhammad is his prophet 2) Performing daily prayers 3) Paying mandatory alms 4) Fasting during Ramadan 5) Pilgrimage to Mecca for those who are able. It emphasizes that performing the pillars, especially pilgrimage, draws one closer to Allah.
This document discusses the importance of Zakat and fasting during Ramadan in Islam. It provides details on the rules and rulings for paying Zakat according to the Quran and hadith. It emphasizes that Zakat is obligatory for Muslims who meet the minimum wealth threshold. The document also highlights the virtues and excellence of fasting during Ramadan, noting that it is a month of blessings where the doors of Paradise are opened and the doors of Hell are closed. It encourages Muslims to increase in good deeds and worship during this holy month.
Salman, a Persian man, became interested in Christianity after seeing people praying in a church. Despite his father's objections to abandoning their ancestral religion, Salman was convinced Christianity was superior. When his father imprisoned him, Salman escaped by joining a trade caravan to the region where Christianity originated. In his search for religious truth, Salman approached the bishop, expressing his desire to learn from and serve him. However, his journey toward truth was not yet complete.
American International School Calendar Events Elementary School ProductionEdwin Edpalina
The document announces an elementary school production called "One Ocean, One World" featuring students from early childhood to 5th grade, which will tell the story of a pod of whales traveling the ocean and encountering both its wonders and threats; the production emphasizes the relationship between ocean health and human society. Tickets for the two performances on December 10th can be purchased through an online form.
This document proposes a homemade food delivery service for the Yachay community. It would provide healthy, homemade meals and snacks as an alternative to junk food. Orders would be taken through Facebook and customers could choose from a weekly menu of 20 dishes for $2.50 each. The food would then be delivered to customers' homes for an additional $3 fee, allowing them to enjoy home-cooked meals away from home. The proposal outlines starting small with bicycle delivery before potentially expanding to motorcycle delivery if the business is successful.
The proposer is requesting to amend their life insurance application. They certify that their health condition has not changed and they have not received any medical treatment or examinations since their initial application. They agree that this amendment form will be part of their life insurance proposal, and failure to disclose any known material facts could invalidate the contract.
Haiku Deck is a presentation tool that allows users to create Haiku style slideshows. The tool encourages users to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentations which can be shared on SlideShare. In just a few sentences, it pitches the idea of using Haiku Deck to easily create visual presentations.
We believe in_all_the_prophets_and_the_messengersHelmon Chan
1) It is obligatory for Muslims to believe in all prophets, both those mentioned by name in the Quran like Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, and those not mentioned by name.
2) There is a distinction between a prophet (nabi) and a messenger (rasool) - a messenger receives revelation and is ordered to preach the sharia, while a prophet may receive revelation but not be ordered to preach.
3) Some prophets like those of the Israelites were sent to believing nations with a previous sharia, while messengers are sent to disbelieving nations calling them to Islam.
The document provides information about understanding the Quran and Salah through the Understand Al-Qur'an Academy in Hyderabad, India. It teaches 125 important words that occur in the Quran over 40,000 times, accounting for 50% of the total words. These words can be learned through common recitations like Surah Al-Fatihah and parts of daily prayers. Tables are included that list important verb patterns and words that occur approximately 10,000 times in the Quran to aid in understanding.
This document provides an overview of the key beliefs and teachings of Islam. It discusses Islam's views on monotheism, the principal goals of the religion, and the distinguishing qualities of Islamic doctrine. It also summarizes Islam's teachings on various theological topics like God, angels, prophets, the afterlife, and destiny. Additionally, it outlines the five pillars of Islam and explains Islamic perspectives on political, economic, social and moral issues. The document aims to demonstrate that Islam has solutions to problems facing the world today.
The document discusses the importance of truly loving God with sincerity and translating that love into actions. It notes that most people fail when trying to sincerely say "I love you, my Lord" from the bottom of their heart. It emphasizes that true love of God requires following His commands and avoiding disobedience. It argues that lack of knowledge about God's greatness is the root cause of sins, as one who truly knows God would fear disobeying Him. It urges developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of God in order to attain sincere love for Him.
This document provides information about books published by a scholar and manuals on Hajj and Umrah compiled by Mahmoud R. Murad. It begins with a foreword by the Minister of Islamic Affairs praising Allah and noting the importance of clarifying religious rites according to the methodology of the pious predecessors. The preface discusses revisions made to improve the work. The contents section lists chapters on various aspects of Hajj, the Prophet's Hajj, rituals, rulings, and other topics. An introduction emphasizes learning Hajj rituals properly to gain its rewards. The document aims to guide Muslims in performing Hajj correctly.
The document discusses the three types of Hajj pilgrimage in Islam: Tamattu, Ifrad, and Qiran.
Tamattu involves assuming Ihram for Umrah only, then for Hajj later. Ifrad involves assuming Ihram for Hajj only. Qiran involves combining Umrah and Hajj in one Ihram. The document states that Tamattu is considered the best type, and explains the rituals and intentions required for each type of pilgrimage. It also notes exceptions if a pilgrim is unable to complete their intended rituals due to illness or other factors.
The document discusses the three types of Hajj pilgrimage in Islam: Tamattu, Ifrad, and Qiran.
Tamattu involves assuming Ihram for Umrah only, then for Hajj later. Ifrad involves assuming Ihram for Hajj only. Qiran involves combining Umrah and Hajj in one Ihram. The document states that Tamattu is considered the best type, and explains the rituals and intentions required for each type of pilgrimage. It also clarifies when a pilgrim would be called a Mu'tamir, Mutamatti, or Mufrid depending on their intentions and actions.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. It states that regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the history and development of artificial intelligence over the past 70 years. It outlines some of the key milestones in AI research from the early work in the 1950s to modern advances in deep learning. While progress has been steady, fully general artificial intelligence that can match or exceed human levels of intelligence remains an ongoing challenge that researchers are still working to achieve.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.