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Ramadan and Islam:  How it relates to our life and the society we live in Few citations from the holy Quran
Most of the translations are by Abdullah Yusuf Ali ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
What is Ramadan ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What is Ramadan (contd.) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
This month is important to us for many reasons ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
In summary ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Islam and society:  Attitude towards non Muslims ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Force is NOT allowed  in establishing faith in Islam ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Attitude towards non-Muslims ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Islam  does not  support violence  by any means ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Muslims should never initiate a war ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Then how could we explain the verse that talks about fighting against the non believers? Please be aware! Unfortunately, this verse is frequently  taken  out of context  to promote terrorism in the name of Islam. As we have seen in the previous slides,  Islam has no tolerance for violence  against mankind.
Here is the verse ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
You must know the  background  of the verse to understand what it is referring to ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The background of this verse: The Treaty of Hudaibiyah  হুদায়বিয়ার সন্ধি  (http://www.cyberistan.org/islamic/treaty28.html) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Treaty of Hudaibiyah (contd.) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
A:  Makkah  B:  Medina (210 miles)
Bird's eye view from the sky Makkah Medina
Look at the rough terrain along the journey from Medina to Makkah. Imagine yourself riding on a camel for 210 miles in scorching heat!
The Treaty of Hudaibiyah (contd.) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Now compare these two verses .....if anyone kills a human being  – unless it be (in punishment) for murder or for spreading damage on earth –  it shall be as though he had killed all humankind: whereas, if anyone saves a human life, it shall be as though he had saved the lives of all humankind . 5:32 (Sura Al Maeda)   Clearly, the verse above on the left over-rides anything else, unless you have to fight "to protect yourself if you are attacked first".  Fight  in the cause of Allah  those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah does not love the transgressors.  2:190 And slay them wherever you catch them, and  turn them out from where they have Turned you out ; because persecution is worse than slaughter; but  do not fight them at the Sacred Mosque, unless they (first) fight you there ; but if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward of those who suppress faith. 2:191 But  if they cease , Allah is forgiving, Most Merciful. 2:192   (Sura Al Bakarah)
Only God has the power  to judge a person, not us ,[object Object],[object Object]
We are NOT allowed to suspect each other or attempt to find their faults ,[object Object],[object Object]
We should repel the evil with good deeds:  Rewards for having Patience ,[object Object],[object Object]
We must know our limits ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
If we have enough patience, the enemy may become a friend! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
In the end, only God has the sole authority to judge what is right and what is wrong ,[object Object],[object Object]
What do we learn from today's presentation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Thank You!

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What islam is and what it is not about

  • 1. Ramadan and Islam: How it relates to our life and the society we live in Few citations from the holy Quran
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  • 13. Then how could we explain the verse that talks about fighting against the non believers? Please be aware! Unfortunately, this verse is frequently taken out of context to promote terrorism in the name of Islam. As we have seen in the previous slides, Islam has no tolerance for violence against mankind.
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  • 18. A: Makkah B: Medina (210 miles)
  • 19. Bird's eye view from the sky Makkah Medina
  • 20. Look at the rough terrain along the journey from Medina to Makkah. Imagine yourself riding on a camel for 210 miles in scorching heat!
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  • 22. Now compare these two verses .....if anyone kills a human being – unless it be (in punishment) for murder or for spreading damage on earth – it shall be as though he had killed all humankind: whereas, if anyone saves a human life, it shall be as though he had saved the lives of all humankind . 5:32 (Sura Al Maeda)   Clearly, the verse above on the left over-rides anything else, unless you have to fight "to protect yourself if you are attacked first". Fight  in the cause of Allah  those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah does not love the transgressors.  2:190 And slay them wherever you catch them, and turn them out from where they have Turned you out ; because persecution is worse than slaughter; but do not fight them at the Sacred Mosque, unless they (first) fight you there ; but if they fight you, slay them. Such is the reward of those who suppress faith. 2:191 But if they cease , Allah is forgiving, Most Merciful. 2:192  (Sura Al Bakarah)
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Editor's Notes

  1. Good evening & Eid Mubarak! We are here today to celebrate the Post Eid Reunion, after a month of Fasting. This presentation is mainly geared towards our children, who need to have a clear understanding about what  our religion is about. Due to gross misrepresentation of Islam resulting from the violent behaviors of some so called Muslims, people throughout the world now view Islam as a religion of violence and hatred towards non-Muslims. How unfortunate! Today, I will try to be very brief in this presentation and try to clarify some of the misconceptions about Islam. Thank you for your attention.