The document provides an explanation of the three fundamental principles of Islam through analysis of a class lecture on the meaning of the shahadah, or testimony of faith. The summary is:
1) The shahadah affirms that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, denying all else that is worshipped.
2) It contains two parts - denial ("la ilaha") of all else worshipped besides Allah, and affirmation ("illa Allah") that Allah alone deserves worship.
3) Various Quranic verses are cited to support that nothing else rightfully deserves the worship due to Allah alone.
The document contains lyrics to 19 Christian worship songs. The songs praise God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. They reference biblical passages and themes like salvation, victory over sin and death, and the second coming of Christ. The lyrics express devotion, thanksgiving, and joy in worshipping God.
The document contains lyrics to several Christian worship songs. It discusses praising God, proclaiming his glory, salvation through Jesus Christ, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and serving as witnesses throughout the world. Key themes are worshipping God, receiving his mercy and salvation, and spreading the gospel message to others.
The document contains the order of worship for a church service including prayers, songs, and readings. It lists various worship songs categorized by title and references numbers that may correspond to song books or recordings. The document appears to be providing the set list and resources for a worship leader to conduct a church service.
The document discusses evidence for the core beliefs of Islam. It provides evidence from Quranic verses to support the following beliefs:
1. That Allah is the one true God and Creator of all things.
2. That Islam is the final and complete religion, based on believing in Allah's oneness and following His commands.
3. That Muhammad is the final prophet of Allah, as supported by verses stating he delivered Allah's message.
The document uses numerous Quranic verses to establish the theological foundations of Islam and prove the key tenets of monotheism and Muhammad's prophethood.
The document discusses the Islamic concept of tawheed or Islamic monotheism. It provides multiple verses from the Quran emphasizing that God is one and the only one worthy of worship. The verses reject the idea of God having partners or associates, as well as the concept of the Trinity in Christianity. They portray God as the sole Creator and Sustainer of the universe. The document stresses that Muslims must believe in and submit to the oneness and uniqueness of God.
The document discusses several key beliefs in Islamic creed (Aqaa'id). It defines creed and classifies people's levels of faith. It also discusses Islam's respect for intellect and encouragement of thinking. The main beliefs discussed include:
1) Allah - his nature is too vast for human comprehension, he has beautiful names like "The Merciful".
2) Prophethood - Muslims believe in all prophets including their attributes and functions.
3) The soul and afterlife - Angels, jinn, life after death including the grave, resurrection and reckoning.
4) Allah's power as the creator of heavens and earth, his oneness as the one true God.
This document contains lyrics from 15 different Christian worship songs that praise God and Jesus Christ. The songs reference Jesus as savior, redeemer, and king. They describe God's love, mercy, and grace. Key themes include placing God above all else, worshipping Jesus, and finding strength and refuge in him.
The document contains lyrics to 19 Christian worship songs. The songs praise God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. They reference biblical passages and themes like salvation, victory over sin and death, and the second coming of Christ. The lyrics express devotion, thanksgiving, and joy in worshipping God.
The document contains lyrics to several Christian worship songs. It discusses praising God, proclaiming his glory, salvation through Jesus Christ, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and serving as witnesses throughout the world. Key themes are worshipping God, receiving his mercy and salvation, and spreading the gospel message to others.
The document contains the order of worship for a church service including prayers, songs, and readings. It lists various worship songs categorized by title and references numbers that may correspond to song books or recordings. The document appears to be providing the set list and resources for a worship leader to conduct a church service.
The document discusses evidence for the core beliefs of Islam. It provides evidence from Quranic verses to support the following beliefs:
1. That Allah is the one true God and Creator of all things.
2. That Islam is the final and complete religion, based on believing in Allah's oneness and following His commands.
3. That Muhammad is the final prophet of Allah, as supported by verses stating he delivered Allah's message.
The document uses numerous Quranic verses to establish the theological foundations of Islam and prove the key tenets of monotheism and Muhammad's prophethood.
The document discusses the Islamic concept of tawheed or Islamic monotheism. It provides multiple verses from the Quran emphasizing that God is one and the only one worthy of worship. The verses reject the idea of God having partners or associates, as well as the concept of the Trinity in Christianity. They portray God as the sole Creator and Sustainer of the universe. The document stresses that Muslims must believe in and submit to the oneness and uniqueness of God.
The document discusses several key beliefs in Islamic creed (Aqaa'id). It defines creed and classifies people's levels of faith. It also discusses Islam's respect for intellect and encouragement of thinking. The main beliefs discussed include:
1) Allah - his nature is too vast for human comprehension, he has beautiful names like "The Merciful".
2) Prophethood - Muslims believe in all prophets including their attributes and functions.
3) The soul and afterlife - Angels, jinn, life after death including the grave, resurrection and reckoning.
4) Allah's power as the creator of heavens and earth, his oneness as the one true God.
This document contains lyrics from 15 different Christian worship songs that praise God and Jesus Christ. The songs reference Jesus as savior, redeemer, and king. They describe God's love, mercy, and grace. Key themes include placing God above all else, worshipping Jesus, and finding strength and refuge in him.
The document contains Arabic phrases that are commonly used in Islamic practices and prayers. It includes the Basmalah, which begins "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful". It also includes phrases praising Allah like the Hamdalah and affirming that there is no power or strength except with the help of Allah. The Tasbih affirms "Glory be to Allah" and the Takbir states "Allah is the Greatest". The Tahlil concludes with the shahadah or Islamic declaration of faith that "There is no god but Allah".
The document appears to be the order of service for a church gathering on the 6th Sunday of Easter. It includes songs, prayers, scripture readings and call and response sections for the congregation. The document focuses on worshipping God and Jesus Christ through song, prayer and reading scripture together as a community of faith.
This summarizes the Ma-ariv service at Congregation Sim Shalom led by Rabbi Deborah McKenzie. It includes prayers, passages from Psalms, and teachings from Rav Nachman of Breslav. The service begins with the call to prayer and a blessing. It then includes the evening prayer, passages about the harmony of brothers dwelling together and listening with an attentive heart during prayer. The summary concludes with a prayer about God's everlasting love for Israel.
This document contains a collection of daily dua (supplications) compiled by Imam Hasan al-Banna. It includes short phrases and verses from the Quran asking for guidance, refuge, forgiveness and praising Allah. The dua cover topics such as seeking refuge from evil, affirming faith in Allah and his prophets, asking for protection, forgiveness and mercy from Allah.
The document contains lyrics to several contemporary Christian worship songs that praise and express devotion to God/Jesus. The songs focus on themes of worship, redemption, faith, and the glory/majesty of God. They contain repetitive refrains and calls to worship through singing, dancing, lifting hands, and rejoicing in God's presence.
This song arrangement was originally sang at Phnom Penh Church (PPC). (1) Come Now is the Time to Worship (2) Blessed be Your Name, (3) Spirit Touch Your Church, (4) Spirit Song
This document provides the text and order of service for an evening Ma'ariv prayer service led by Rabbi Judy Ginsburgh. The service includes blessings, prayers such as the Shema and Amidah, and concludes with the Chatzi Kaddish prayer. Key elements of the Jewish prayer service are represented, including invocations of God's oneness and love for Israel, as well as calls for peace.
This document discusses the meaning of various Arabic words related to blessings, including "barakah", "mubaarak", and "tabaarak". It explains that "tabaarak" means "to be blessed" or "to be exalted" and is only used in reference to Allah. It provides examples of how "tabaarak" appears in the Quran and encourages attributing blessings only to Allah as the sole provider. The document aims to help Muslims properly understand terms related to divine blessings.
This lesson provides guidelines for revising the vocabulary words learned in the course. It groups the nearly 100 words into 19 categories such as pronouns, prepositions, descriptions, and prophets. It encourages remembering an example for each word by recalling instances from daily recitations of the Qur'an. Keywords and commentary are said to help understand meanings and remember messages.
The document discusses different types of reliance or trust (tawakkul) in Islam. It explains that true reliance should only be placed in Allah (swt) alone, as He alone controls all things. It provides Quranic evidence for this. There are four types of reliance discussed: 1) Reliance upon Allah alone, which is an essential part of true faith. 2) Secret reliance upon dead people, which is considered major shirk or polytheism. 3) Reliance upon the creation instead of Allah, which shows weak faith. 4) Outward reliance upon Allah while inwardly relying on other means, which is a form of hypocrisy. True Muslims must rely upon Allah from the heart
The document is a collection of questions and answers about God, Allah, religion and prophethood according to the teachings of the Quran. It begins by establishing that Allah is the sole creator of the universe and mankind. It defines Allah as the one God worthy of worship, and explains that Islam is the true and final religion accepted by God. The document notes that previous prophets like Jesus were messengers of God, but that Muhammad is the final prophet sent to all of mankind. It also clarifies that Jesus was not crucified or the son of God. The overall message is that the Quran provides spiritual guidance and answers to life's important questions for Muslims.
The document is a collection of questions and answers about Allah and Islam from the Quran. It begins by asking who the creator is, and provides verses stating it is Allah who created the heavens, earth, mankind, and all that exists. It then asks who Allah is, and gives verses describing Him as the one God without partners worthy of worship, the creator and sustainer of all things. The document continues in a question and answer format addressing topics like the purpose of creation, what Allah has commanded, where to seek guidance, what befell past nations that disobeyed, whether Allah protects the Quran, who should be worshipped, the religion of Allah, why messengers were sent, whether we must believe in
The document provides commentary on Psalm 99, which declares God's holiness. It discusses how the psalm is divided into three sections, each concluding with an exclamation of God's holiness. It describes how the psalm depicts God as sovereign ruler over all, yet also involved in the lives of His people. The commentary examines each section of the psalm in detail, exploring themes of God's majesty, justice, righteousness, and call for His people to worship and reflect His holiness in how they live. The overall message is that God is completely holy and separate from His creation, yet calls people to know and walk with Him, living holy lives that grow more like His character.
This document is lyrics to a worship song praising God. It repeats that there is only one name that has the power to save, referring to Jesus. It declares that God is the champion who reigns forever more. The lyrics ask for an atmosphere shift with chains being broken and for the Holy Spirit and heaven to come down.
This document provides an introduction to basic Arabic greetings and introductions.
It includes a table with the Arabic alphabet, letters, names, and examples. It also lists common greetings in Arabic like "Marhabaa" (Welcome), "Ahlan wa Sahlan" (Welcome), and "Assalaamu Alaykum" (Peace be upon you).
Finally, it provides examples of basic introductions and questions like "What is your name?" and responses for identifying one's name, occupation, and asking the same about the other person.
This document discusses scientific discoveries that align with descriptions of the universe in the Quran. It notes that modern scientists have found the universe to be a perfectly woven, interconnecting structure like a building or web, matching a Quranic verse. Scientists also now describe early clouds of gas atoms in space as "smoke", coinciding with the Quran. The author hopes exploring these alignments increases faith and guides disbelievers to truth.
The document discusses meditations on the Kingdom of God presented by Fred Seigneur to the Tuesday Home Group. It defines the Kingdom of God as the dominion or domain of God, which includes the spiritual realm over which God reigns as sovereign. It explores how one can see and enter the Kingdom by being born again of water and spirit. The Kingdom of God is likened to many believers linking up through yielding control of their lives to God, represented by cell phone towers or satellite beams providing coverage. This state of being in the Kingdom places one under the protection of God's wings.
This document provides a summary of the Islamic creed (aqeedah) according to Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah. It begins with an introduction explaining the importance of creed and outlines the six main articles of faith: belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine decree. The following sections then provide details on each of these articles of faith based on Quranic verses and hadiths. The summary focuses on correct beliefs about the attributes and oneness of Allah as the creator and sole object of worship.
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This document provides an explanation of the fourth pillar of Islam - belief in the prophets and messengers. It discusses that Muslims must believe in all prophets named in the Quran as well as others not named. The key differences between prophets and messengers are explained, with messengers receiving new revelations and prophets confirming previous laws. The attributes and tests of the messengers are described. Belief requires affirming their message and following the teachings of the final prophet Muhammad. Overall, belief in the messengers demonstrates Allah's mercy and guidance for humanity.
The document discusses the history of chocolate production in Europe and the Americas. It details how chocolate was first cultivated and used by Mesoamerican cultures before being introduced to Europe in the 16th century. The document then explains how chocolate production expanded across Europe and was later introduced to North America in the 18th century.
The document contains Arabic phrases that are commonly used in Islamic practices and prayers. It includes the Basmalah, which begins "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful". It also includes phrases praising Allah like the Hamdalah and affirming that there is no power or strength except with the help of Allah. The Tasbih affirms "Glory be to Allah" and the Takbir states "Allah is the Greatest". The Tahlil concludes with the shahadah or Islamic declaration of faith that "There is no god but Allah".
The document appears to be the order of service for a church gathering on the 6th Sunday of Easter. It includes songs, prayers, scripture readings and call and response sections for the congregation. The document focuses on worshipping God and Jesus Christ through song, prayer and reading scripture together as a community of faith.
This summarizes the Ma-ariv service at Congregation Sim Shalom led by Rabbi Deborah McKenzie. It includes prayers, passages from Psalms, and teachings from Rav Nachman of Breslav. The service begins with the call to prayer and a blessing. It then includes the evening prayer, passages about the harmony of brothers dwelling together and listening with an attentive heart during prayer. The summary concludes with a prayer about God's everlasting love for Israel.
This document contains a collection of daily dua (supplications) compiled by Imam Hasan al-Banna. It includes short phrases and verses from the Quran asking for guidance, refuge, forgiveness and praising Allah. The dua cover topics such as seeking refuge from evil, affirming faith in Allah and his prophets, asking for protection, forgiveness and mercy from Allah.
The document contains lyrics to several contemporary Christian worship songs that praise and express devotion to God/Jesus. The songs focus on themes of worship, redemption, faith, and the glory/majesty of God. They contain repetitive refrains and calls to worship through singing, dancing, lifting hands, and rejoicing in God's presence.
This song arrangement was originally sang at Phnom Penh Church (PPC). (1) Come Now is the Time to Worship (2) Blessed be Your Name, (3) Spirit Touch Your Church, (4) Spirit Song
This document provides the text and order of service for an evening Ma'ariv prayer service led by Rabbi Judy Ginsburgh. The service includes blessings, prayers such as the Shema and Amidah, and concludes with the Chatzi Kaddish prayer. Key elements of the Jewish prayer service are represented, including invocations of God's oneness and love for Israel, as well as calls for peace.
This document discusses the meaning of various Arabic words related to blessings, including "barakah", "mubaarak", and "tabaarak". It explains that "tabaarak" means "to be blessed" or "to be exalted" and is only used in reference to Allah. It provides examples of how "tabaarak" appears in the Quran and encourages attributing blessings only to Allah as the sole provider. The document aims to help Muslims properly understand terms related to divine blessings.
This lesson provides guidelines for revising the vocabulary words learned in the course. It groups the nearly 100 words into 19 categories such as pronouns, prepositions, descriptions, and prophets. It encourages remembering an example for each word by recalling instances from daily recitations of the Qur'an. Keywords and commentary are said to help understand meanings and remember messages.
The document discusses different types of reliance or trust (tawakkul) in Islam. It explains that true reliance should only be placed in Allah (swt) alone, as He alone controls all things. It provides Quranic evidence for this. There are four types of reliance discussed: 1) Reliance upon Allah alone, which is an essential part of true faith. 2) Secret reliance upon dead people, which is considered major shirk or polytheism. 3) Reliance upon the creation instead of Allah, which shows weak faith. 4) Outward reliance upon Allah while inwardly relying on other means, which is a form of hypocrisy. True Muslims must rely upon Allah from the heart
The document is a collection of questions and answers about God, Allah, religion and prophethood according to the teachings of the Quran. It begins by establishing that Allah is the sole creator of the universe and mankind. It defines Allah as the one God worthy of worship, and explains that Islam is the true and final religion accepted by God. The document notes that previous prophets like Jesus were messengers of God, but that Muhammad is the final prophet sent to all of mankind. It also clarifies that Jesus was not crucified or the son of God. The overall message is that the Quran provides spiritual guidance and answers to life's important questions for Muslims.
The document is a collection of questions and answers about Allah and Islam from the Quran. It begins by asking who the creator is, and provides verses stating it is Allah who created the heavens, earth, mankind, and all that exists. It then asks who Allah is, and gives verses describing Him as the one God without partners worthy of worship, the creator and sustainer of all things. The document continues in a question and answer format addressing topics like the purpose of creation, what Allah has commanded, where to seek guidance, what befell past nations that disobeyed, whether Allah protects the Quran, who should be worshipped, the religion of Allah, why messengers were sent, whether we must believe in
The document provides commentary on Psalm 99, which declares God's holiness. It discusses how the psalm is divided into three sections, each concluding with an exclamation of God's holiness. It describes how the psalm depicts God as sovereign ruler over all, yet also involved in the lives of His people. The commentary examines each section of the psalm in detail, exploring themes of God's majesty, justice, righteousness, and call for His people to worship and reflect His holiness in how they live. The overall message is that God is completely holy and separate from His creation, yet calls people to know and walk with Him, living holy lives that grow more like His character.
This document is lyrics to a worship song praising God. It repeats that there is only one name that has the power to save, referring to Jesus. It declares that God is the champion who reigns forever more. The lyrics ask for an atmosphere shift with chains being broken and for the Holy Spirit and heaven to come down.
This document provides an introduction to basic Arabic greetings and introductions.
It includes a table with the Arabic alphabet, letters, names, and examples. It also lists common greetings in Arabic like "Marhabaa" (Welcome), "Ahlan wa Sahlan" (Welcome), and "Assalaamu Alaykum" (Peace be upon you).
Finally, it provides examples of basic introductions and questions like "What is your name?" and responses for identifying one's name, occupation, and asking the same about the other person.
This document discusses scientific discoveries that align with descriptions of the universe in the Quran. It notes that modern scientists have found the universe to be a perfectly woven, interconnecting structure like a building or web, matching a Quranic verse. Scientists also now describe early clouds of gas atoms in space as "smoke", coinciding with the Quran. The author hopes exploring these alignments increases faith and guides disbelievers to truth.
The document discusses meditations on the Kingdom of God presented by Fred Seigneur to the Tuesday Home Group. It defines the Kingdom of God as the dominion or domain of God, which includes the spiritual realm over which God reigns as sovereign. It explores how one can see and enter the Kingdom by being born again of water and spirit. The Kingdom of God is likened to many believers linking up through yielding control of their lives to God, represented by cell phone towers or satellite beams providing coverage. This state of being in the Kingdom places one under the protection of God's wings.
This document provides a summary of the Islamic creed (aqeedah) according to Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah. It begins with an introduction explaining the importance of creed and outlines the six main articles of faith: belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine decree. The following sections then provide details on each of these articles of faith based on Quranic verses and hadiths. The summary focuses on correct beliefs about the attributes and oneness of Allah as the creator and sole object of worship.
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The document appears to be a series of random strings of zeros with no discernible meaning or purpose. Word counts and percentages are provided but without any accompanying text, so their context and significance cannot be determined.
This document provides an explanation of the fourth pillar of Islam - belief in the prophets and messengers. It discusses that Muslims must believe in all prophets named in the Quran as well as others not named. The key differences between prophets and messengers are explained, with messengers receiving new revelations and prophets confirming previous laws. The attributes and tests of the messengers are described. Belief requires affirming their message and following the teachings of the final prophet Muhammad. Overall, belief in the messengers demonstrates Allah's mercy and guidance for humanity.
The document discusses the history of chocolate production in Europe and the Americas. It details how chocolate was first cultivated and used by Mesoamerican cultures before being introduced to Europe in the 16th century. The document then explains how chocolate production expanded across Europe and was later introduced to North America in the 18th century.
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 provides class notes summarizing the first of three fundamental Islamic principles - knowledge of Allah (swt). It explains that the answer to "Who is your Lord?" is that Allah is the creator, sustainer, and controller of all creation who nurtures everything with His blessings. It discusses the meaning of "Rubb" and how Allah alone deserves this title. It also outlines how Allah guides and provides for all beings.
Here are the translations of the sentences into Arabic:
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(2) The teacher teaches the students every day.
(3) I will return home tomorrow.
(4) He plays football in the evening.
(5) She thanks Allah for His blessings.
The document discusses types of worship in Islam. It begins by explaining that all types of worship commanded by Allah, such as Islam, Iman, and Ihsan, are to be directed exclusively to Allah. It then lists fourteen specific types of worship, such as duaa, khawf, tawakkul, and provides Quranic evidence that worship should only be for Allah and directing it to others constitutes shirk. The document emphasizes that the listed types of worship are meant as examples and not an exhaustive list. It aims to better understand acts of worship in order to worship Allah in the proper manner.
This document discusses the meaning and reality of taweel. It begins by providing the lexical meaning of taweel, which includes reformation, return/repetition, and solidification/curdling. It then shares quotes from scholars who studied philosophy and became confused or misguided, such as al-Fakhr ar-Razee, ash-Shahrastani, and al-Juwaini. The document notes that scholars like al-Ghazzali, al-Ash'ari, and others initially followed philosophies but later rejected them in favor of following the Quran and Sunnah. It emphasizes that the Prophet delivered the message completely and there is no need to add anything to the religion.
1) The document discusses how to answer the question "How did you arrive at this knowledge of your Lord?". It says to respond by mentioning Allah's signs, which include the night and day, sun and moon, heavens, earths and what is between them.
2) It also discusses Allah's favors and blessings, noting that the greatest favor is guiding one to Islam. It states that a person who finds Islam has not lost anything, even if they lose all worldly possessions.
3) The document defines "al-Aalam" as Allah's creations, which are signs that indicate the existence of their Creator who controls all affairs. Knowing Allah is arrived at through understanding His signs.
The document provides an explanation of the three fundamental principles of Islam according to the Islamic College of Canberra. It discusses that the Lord alone deserves to be worshipped as He is the creator of all things. It provides evidence from the Quran to support this, including a verse from Surat Al-Baqarah that commands people to worship Allah alone. The document also defines and discusses the concept of taqwa (piety, fear of Allah), stating that taqwa is the objective and fruit of worshipping the Lord alone.
Allah did not leave mankind without purpose and sent messengers to guide humanity. Whoever obeys the messengers will be rewarded with paradise and whoever disobeys will be punished in hellfire. Allah sent messengers to past nations to establish proof against them and teach them how to worship in a way that pleases Him. For this Ummah, Allah specifically sent the Prophet Muhammad to relay revelations, purify believers of shirk, and teach the Quran and sunnah. It is not possible to truly worship Allah except by following His messengers.
This document contains summaries of 3 Islamic studies lessons. The first lesson discusses the prohibition of shirk (associating partners with Allah) and provides evidence from the Quran. The second lesson covers the topics of al-Walaa' wal-Baraa (loyalty to Muslims and disavowal of non-Muslims) and also cites a Quran verse. The third lesson defines the millah (way) of Ibrahim as worshipping Allah alone and cites another Quran verse. Key topics from each lesson are also summarized.
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The document discusses living according to the names of Allah. It explains that knowing Allah's names is one of the greatest forms of worship and brings love, submission, and longing for Allah. It provides rules for understanding Allah's names, such as affirming attributes without likeness or example, and taking names only from sacred texts. Deviations are outlined as attributing names to idols or likening Allah to creation. The most personal name of Allah is discussed as being the greatest way to know Allah.
This document discusses the Islamic concept of al-istiqaamah, which means uprightness and steadfastness in adhering to Islamic teachings and avoiding disobedience. It provides quotes from the Quran and scholars like Ibn Uthaymeen explaining that istiqaamah involves both sincerely believing in one's heart and testifying with one's tongue that Allah is their Lord. The document states that those who say "Our Lord is Allah" and then stand firm by observing Islamic rulings will have the angels descend upon them, reassuring them and giving them glad tidings of paradise.
The document provides an explanation of seeking refuge (al-isti'aadhah), one of the three fundamental principles of Islam. It defines seeking refuge as seeking protection from that which one hates by holding onto Allah alone. There are four types of seeking refuge: 1) Seeking refuge solely in Allah and believing in His perfect protection, 2) Seeking refuge in Allah's attributes, 3) Seeking refuge in the dead or absent is shirk, 4) Seeking refuge in permissible aspects of creation for shelter is allowed. The document uses evidence from the Quran and hadith to support each type of seeking refuge.
The document provides explanations of three fundamental Islamic principles:
1) Awe/dread (al-Khashya) which is a fear founded on knowledge of Allah's greatness and sovereignty, as evidenced by a Quranic verse.
2) Turning repentantly (al-Inaabah) which implies hastiness in pleasing Allah by avoiding disobedience, as differentiated from repentance and evidenced by another Quranic verse.
3) Appealing for assistance (al-Isti'anah) which is supported by a verse asking Allah alone for help, and a hadith to seek Allah's help when needed.
The document discusses the creation of Adam and Eve by Allah over six days according to Islamic teachings. It describes how Allah created Adam from clay and breathed life into him, and later created Eve from Adam's rib to be his companion. It also notes that the Messenger of Allah provided details on the creation narrative and explained that people come in different colors and characteristics because Adam was created from soil from all parts of the earth.
The document provides notes from a class explaining three fundamental principles of Islam:
1) Allah created us and provides for us. Several Quranic verses are cited as evidence that Allah alone created all things. Intellectual and logical arguments are also provided.
2) Allah is the sole object of worship. Evidence for tawheed (monotheism) is discussed from the Quran and fitrah (innate human nature).
3) Belief in the prophets of Allah and following their guidance. The obligation to obey the prophets of Allah is explained.
The document provides evidence for key beliefs in Islam through quotes from the Quran. It discusses:
1) The oneness of God (tawhid) and that everything other than God was created by Him.
2) Knowledge of God comes through observing His signs in creation like day and night and the heavens.
3) Islam is the final and complete religion, as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the Quran.
4) Faith (iman) requires belief in God, the angels, books, messengers, and the afterlife.
The document provides a summary and explanation of key Islamic concepts and statements of faith in 3 paragraphs of Arabic text, followed by their English translation. These include summaries of verses from the Quran emphasizing obedience to God and the oneness of God (Tawheed). The document concludes by stating that the most truthful speech is the words of God in the Quran and that the best guidance is the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
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The document provides an overview of foundational Islamic concepts. It begins by defining key terms like "Allah" and "Muhammad" which form the basis of the Islamic message of faith. It then discusses the Quran as evidence of Muhammad's prophethood and why the Quran was revealed. Finally, it introduces criteria for determining if a book can be considered divine, including that it must claim to be from God and speak about God and His divine plan. The document lays the groundwork for understanding core Islamic beliefs.
The Dua Is The Weapon Of The Believer
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This treatise is taken from and based upon the book “Athkār Al-Jihād” by an unknown author, as well as a Khutbah called “Ad-Du’ā’” by Māzin At- Tuwayjirī, and additional footnotes were added where possible.
The document discusses who a Muslim is and introduces Islam as a universal religion. It provides background on the origins of Islam through Prophet Muhammad and highlights some key teachings from the Quran and Hadith. These include that humans were created to worship Allah alone, that Prophet Muhammad was sent as a mercy to mankind, and that his message emphasized good character.
These are simple words, which contain a clarification of how we worship Allāh in matters related to Aslud-dīn , which a person’s Islām cannot be correct without. I wrote it as a shortened and summarized version, so that it would be a support to the Muwahhidūn (Islāmic monotheists), a jewel for close friends (of Allāh) and the believers, and an equipment for them in the call towards this religion.
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This document provides a summary of important Islamic lessons and concepts. It begins with memorizing passages from the Quran. The second lesson defines the Shahadah and its conditions, including knowledge, certainty, sincerity, honesty, love, adherence, and dissociating all worship to Allah alone. The third lesson outlines the six articles of faith in Islam. The fourth lesson divides Tawheed, or the oneness of God, into three categories.
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This document provides a summary of important Islamic lessons and concepts. It begins with memorizing passages from the Quran. The second lesson defines the Shahadah and its conditions, including knowledge, certainty, sincerity, honesty, love, adherence, and dissociating all worship to Allah alone. The third lesson outlines the six articles of faith in Islam. The fourth lesson divides Tawheed, or the oneness of God, into three categories.
This document provides a summary and commentary of Surah Al-Inshiqaq from the classic Sunni Islam tafsir (commentary of the Quran) Tafsir Ibn Kathir. It begins by explaining the key events and judgments that will occur on the Day of Resurrection according to the verses. It then analyzes each verse, providing context and explanations from hadiths and classical scholars. The summary concludes by stating the reward for believers will be eternal in Paradise, while disbelievers will face painful torment, as Allah knows their inner state.
The document provides commentary on verses 51:1-21 from chapter 51 (surah Adh-Dhariyat) of the Quran. It begins by presenting the Arabic text of the verses and then provides explanations of key terms and phrases from the tafsir (exegetical commentary) tradition. Major points covered include:
1) Explanations of "Dhariyat", "Hamilat", and "Jariyat" as referring to winds, clouds, and ships respectively.
2) Affirmation that the verses contain a vow from Allah that resurrection will occur as promised.
3) Discussion of differing claims and confusion among idolators in denying the message
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2. It analyzes the verses discussing how disbelievers would not cease until the "clear proof" or Quran came to them, and how the People of the Scripture differed after clear proofs were provided to them.
3. It summarizes the surah's message that believers who do righteous deeds will receive eternal reward in Paradise, while dis
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3. In summarizing Allah's bounties
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3) The commentary notes that the Surah instructs the Quraysh to worship only the Lord of the Kaaba in Mecca since He has provided them security and sustenance through feeding them during times of hunger.
1) Surah At-Tariq swears by the heaven, the star At-Tariq (the night-comer), and humanity's protector from Allah's calamities.
2) It reminds humans that they were created from water gushing forth between the backbone and ribs, so Allah is able to resurrect them.
3) On Judgment Day, humans will have no power or helpers, and all secrets will be examined when they are made manifest.
The document provides details from Tafsir Ibn Kathir on Surah Al-Ghashiyah (Chapter 88 of the Quran). It discusses commentary from Ibn Kathir and others on various verses from the chapter. This includes explanations of terms and descriptions of the condition of people in Paradise and Hell on the Day of Judgment based on the verses. It also recounts a story of a Bedouin man questioning Muhammad and affirming the truth of his message after Muhammad's responses. Finally, it comments on Muhammad's role as only a reminder, not having control over people's faith.
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T4 lesson 06 aqeedah_20091212
1. Musallah at-Taqwa
Saturday
December 12,
2009
Islamic College of Canberra
ﺑﺴﻢ ﺍﷲ ﺍﻟﺮﲪﻦ ﺍﻟﺮﺣﻴﻢ
Explanation of the Three Fundamental Principles
Class Notes – Term 4, Week 6
ﻭﻣﻌﻨﺎﻫﺎ ﻻﻣﻌﺒﻮﺩ ﹺﺑﺤﻖ ﹺﺇﻻ ﺍﷲ ، )ﻻﹺﺇﹶﻟﻪ( َﻧﺎﻓﻴﺎ ﺟﻤﻴﻊ ﻣﺎ ُﻳﻌﺒﺪ ﻣﻦ ﺩﻭﻥ ﺍﷲ ، )ﹺﺇﻻ ﺍﷲ( ﻣﺜﺒﺘﺎ ﺍﻟﻌﺒﺎﺩﺓ ﷲ
ِ ُ ُ ﹾﹺ ﹰ َِ َ ﹶ
ِ ِ ُ ْ ِ ُ َْ َ َ ِ َ َ ِ ﹰ
ُ
َ َ ْ ﹶ َ َ ُْ َ َ ﹴ
:ﻭﺣﺪﻩ ﻻﺷﺮﻳﻚ ﹶﻟﻪ ﻓﻲ ﻋﺒﺎﺩِﺗﻪ ﻛﻤﺎ ﹶﺃﱠﻪ ﻻ ﺷﺮﻳﻚ ﹶﻟﻪ ﻓﻲ ﻣﻠﻜﻪ. ﻭَﺗﻔﺴﲑﻫﺎ ﺍﱠﺬﻱ ُﻳﻮ ﱢﺤﻬﺎ ﻗﻮﹸﻟﻪ َﺗﻌﺎﹶﻟﻰ
َ ُ ْ َ ْ َ ُ َ ﹺ َ ُ ِ ِ َ َ ِ ﹶ َ ﻧ ُ َ ﹺ َ ُ ِ ُ ﹾ ِ ِ َ ﹾ ِ ُ َ ﻟ ِ َﺿ ُ َ ﹶ
َ ﹾ ﹶ ﹶ َ ِ ُ َ ِ َ ﹶ ْ ِ ِ ﻧﹺ َ ﺀ ِﻤ ُْ ُ ﹶ
﴿ ﻭﹺﺇﺫ ﻗﺎﻝ ﹺﺇْﺑﺮﺍﻫﻴﻢ ﻷﹺﺑﻴﻪ ﻭﻗﻮﻣﻪ ﹺﺇﱠﻨﻲ َﺑﺮﺁ ٌ ﻣ ﱠﺎ َﺗﻌﺒﺪﻭﻥ. ﹺﺇﻻ ﺍﱠﺬﻱ ﻓﻄﺮﹺﻧﻲ ﻓﺈﱠﻪ ﺳﻴﻬﺪﻳﻦ. ﻭﺟﻌﻠﻬﺎ
َ ﻟ ِ ﹶ ﹶ َ ﹶ ﹺﻧ ُ َ َ ْ ِ ﹺ َ َ َ ﹶ
.﴾ ﻛﻠﻤﺔ َﺑﺎﻗﻴﺔ ﻓﻲ ﻋﻘﺒﻪ ﹶﻟﻌ ﱠﻬﻢ َﻳﺮﺟﻌﻮﻥ
ﹶ ِ َ ﹰ َِ ﹰ ِ َ ِﹺ ِ َﻠ ُ ْ ْ ﹺ ُ ﹶ
Its meaning is that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah: ‘laa ilaaha’ (nothing has the
right to be worshipped) denies all that is worshipped besides Allah, and ‘illallaah’ (except) Allah)
affirms worship for Allah alone, just as there is to be no one given any share of His Dominion and
Sovereignty. The explanation which will make it clear is the saying : And remember when Ibraheem
said to his father and his people: "I am totally free of everything you worship”. "Except for the one
who created me, He will guide me upon the true Religion and the way of right guidance". And Allah
made this saying (i.e. laa ilaaha illallah) a word lasting among his offspring (true Monotheism), that
they may turn back (i.e. to repent to Allah or receive admonition). [Az‐Zukhruf; 43:26‐28]
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In our previous lesson we commenced the explanation of the first pillar of Islam, and it is the shahadah.
Evidence from Surat Aal‐Imran was given to prove the first part of the testification, i.e. there is no deity
worthy of worship except Allah (swt).
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This lesson we will Inshallah dissect the meaning of the shahadah. You may find that we have covered this
previously, but we will go over it in more detail and give evidences for its meaning from Surat Az‐Zukhruf
and Aal‐Imran.
The Meaning of the Shahadah
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After giving evidence for the necessity of the first pillar of Islam, the Sheikh (ra) moves onto its important
meaning and the implications it has in our lives.
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The Sheikh (ra) clarifies that the meaning of the shahadah is that none has the right to be worshipped
except Allah.
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The shahadah is that a person affirms with their tongue and their heart that there is nothing that is
worshipped rightfully except Allah, since an ilaah means that which is worshipped (ma’bood). Thus
anything worshipped besides Allah (swt) is void and misguided.
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It does not mean like some ignorant people think that there is no Lord who creates, provided and controls
the affairs except Allah (swt), rather it carries the meaning of singling out Allah (swt) in all types of worship.