This document provides an overview of an Islamic cultural awareness course, including ground rules, background information on Muslims in the UK, the five pillars of Islam, articles of faith in Islam, issues relating to Muslim sensitivities, and key factors to consider when providing services to the Muslim community. The course covers early Muslim history in the UK, cultural and religious practices, places of worship, and emphasizes the importance of respect, open-mindedness, and dialogue between faiths.

1. Islamic Cultural Awareness Course
Welcome!
Kaushar Tai
Director - Aksaa

2. ● Respect each other
● Open minded
● Not about them and us
● Not here to convert
● Participate/Contribute
● Ask questions
● Learn from each other
● No politics
Ground Rules

3. ● Early contacts with Islam
● Shortage of labour after World War II
● Work industries: Textiles, Buses, Foundries, Health
Service
● Language
● Cultural barriers
● Overt Racism
Background to Muslims

4. Gold Coin Of King Offa of Mercia (757-96CE)

5. ● Earlier Mosques and Madressahs
● Purpose built Mosques
● Second generation of Muslims
● Third Generation of Muslims
● Islam second largest faith
● Charities
● Islam and Culture
Background to Muslims

6. Two Sources of Guidance
Quran
Hadith

7. ● Shahada (Declaration of
Faith)
● Salaat (The daily Prayer)
● Zakaat (The Poor Due)
● Fasting in Ramadan
● Hajj (The Pilgrimage)
The five pillars of Islam

8. 1. Shahada (Declaration of Faith)
The Five Pillars of Islam
“There is no God except Allah
and Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) is the Messenger of God”

9. 2. Salaat (The daily Prayer)
The Five Pillars of Islam

10. 3. Zakaat (The Poor Due)
The Five Pillars of Islam

11. 4. Fasting in Ramadan
The Five Pillars of Islam

12. 5. Hajj (Pilgrimage)
The Five Pillars of Islam

13. ● Belief in Allah
● Belief in the Angels
● Belief in Allah’s Books
● Belief in the Prophets
● Belief in the Last day
● Belief in Predestination
● Belief in Life after Death
Articles of faith

14. ● Diet
● Clothing/Headscarf
● Prayer Facilities
● Ablution facilities/Toilet
facilities
● Naming System
Issues relating to Muslim sensitivities

15. ● Ramadhan/Eid festivals/Hajj
visits
● Family visits abroad
● Hand shaking
● Madrassah
● Family life
Issues relating to Muslim sensitivities

16. Workshops
● What are the key factors that you need to take
into account when providing a service to the
Muslim community in light of what you have learnt
in the previous sessions?
● What are the key issues that you need to
consider concerning Muslims in the workplace?
● Are there any additional questions that you would
like to bring to the main group or the course
leader?

17. Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest
Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest
Ashhadu al-laa ilaaha illallaah
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah
Ashhadu al-laa ilaaha illallaah
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah
Ashhadu anna Muhammadar-Rasulullah
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Ashhadu anna Muhammadar-Rasulullah
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
The Adhaan

18. Hayya ‘alas-salaah
Come to Prayer!
Hayya ‘alas-salaah
Come to Prayer!
Hayya ‘alal-falaah
Come to Success!
Hayya ‘alal-falaah
Come to Success!
Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest
La ilaaha illallaah
There is no god but Allah
The Adhaan

19. Ka`bah

20. Makkah

21. Madinah

22. Dome of the Rock (Opp Masjid Al Aqsa)

23. Invite (all) to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful
preaching; argue with them in ways that are best and most
gracious; for your Lord knows best who have strayed from His
path and who receive guidance. (Quran, 16:125)
And dispute you not with the People of the Book (Jews &
Christians) except with means better (than mere disputation),
unless it be with those of them who inflict wrong (and injury):
But say: “We believe in the Revelation which has come down to
us and in that which came down to you; our God and your God
is One; and it is to Him we bow (in Islam). (Quran, 29:46)
Propagation of Islam

24. Let there be no compulsion in Religion: Truth
stands out clear from error; whoever rejects evil
and believes in God has grasped the most
trustworthy handhold that never breaks. And God
hears and knows all things
(Quran, 2:256)
No compulsion in Religion

25. “No world peace, without peace amongst
religions, no peace among religions without
dialogue between the religions, and no
dialogue between the religions without
accurate knowledge of one another.”
(Hans Kung – Christian Theologian)
The importance of Dialogue

26. For further information please contact
Sue Magrath on: 01924 466 117
email: info@educationislam.org
website: www.educationislam.org
Aksaa Ltd, 64 Bradford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2DU
AKSAA Ltd Contact Details

27. Any
Further
Questions?