BASIC THEMESOF

ISLAM

Allah’s Mercy• The Prophet (saw) said :

“For whomsoever Allah (swt) decides to do good, makes him ‘knowledgeable’ with His Guidance” (Bukhari & Muslim)

“As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely guide them to Our paths”

(Al-Ankaboot: 69)

Guidance to Right Path

Where there is a willthere is a way

OBSTACLES

Nafs Others

But …

Satan

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

• To impart basic knowledge of Islam “the Complete Code of life", for molding our lives to:

– obey ethical, moral, family and cultural norms and;

– follow the socio-politico-economic system of this perfect Deen for achieving eternal bliss and happiness

Scope of Islam Collective Life

Global Society

Indi

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ife

Politics

Economy

Ideology Society

Spirituality

Morality

Family

Scope of Islam

Individual Life Collective Life

Social System

Economic System

Political System

Belief

Modes of Worship

Customs

Religion Deen

Personal M

atters

Collective M

attersCourse Outline

12. Revival & growth System

11. Political System

10. Economic System

9. Social System

8. Family System

7. Dealing System1. Wisdom System

2. Belief System

3. Education System

4. Spiritual System

5. Morality System

6. Human Rights System

WISDOM SYSTEM

Lecture-1

Sources of guidance

SensesIsra 36

Judgment Dahar 3Shams 8

Balad 8-10

Prophets & Divine

BooksNissa 136

Agreement at the time

of creationAraf 172-173

لهم واإلنس الجن ن م كثيرا لجهنم ذرأنا ولقدبها يبصرون ال أعين ولهم بها يفقهون ال قلوب

هم بل كاألنعام أولئك بها يسمعون ال آذان ولهمالغافلون هم أولئك (A’raaf 179) أضل

1. Quran is the ultimate miracle verifiable in every age

2. This is an age of Science3. Science is the study of universe4. Universe is the work of Allah 5. Quran is the word of Allah6. No contradiction between the two

QURAN & MODERN SCIENCE

• The Quraan is the truth from the Almighty Allah. As such, it is in harmony and predates modern scientific discoveries.

• The Quraan is primarily a book of faith rather than a book of science. Non-the-less, Allah has embedded signs in it that endorse its authenticity.

QURAN: THE ULTIMATE MIRACLE

BELIEF SYSTEM

Lecture-2

Types of Attributes of Allah(Tauheed)

AllahIkhlas:112/1-4Luqman:31/27

GuardianQuresh 3-4 Ruler

Functions of Prophets

Means of Obedience

to Allah (Nisa 80;)

Speak according to

Revelation(Najam 2-3)

Teacher (Juma 2)

Explainer of Books(Araf 157)

Practical model(Ale-imran 30-31;Ahzab 21)

Human beings(Kahf 110)

Legislator & Judge(Nisa 105)

Final Witness (Nissa 165)

Infitar13-14

Result

Record KeepingInfitar: 10-12

Need of JusticeSu’ad;38/ 28;HM Sajada 18-20

Testing GroundMulk 79/1-2; Kahf 7-8; Qiyamah 36

Creation with ObjectivesDukhan 38-40

Need for Day of Judgment

EDUCATION SYSTEM

Lecture-3

IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION/ KNOWLEDGE

1st Revelation (Al-’Alaq: 1-5)

Excellence of Adam (as)

(Al-Baqarah: 31)

Fear of Allah(Fatir: 28)

Higher ranks(Al-Mujadila: 11)Higher Grades

(Az’Zumar: 9)

… in the Light of Qur’aan

Benefit = Knowledge +Use

Spirit (To Serve)

Heart (To love)

Mind (To learn)

Body (To Survive)

Physical Laws (Science)

Moral Laws (Religion)

Laws of Nature

Work of God

Words of God

Result=Immediate Result=Longer

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USE …. SUCCESS Misuse …. Exploitation Non-use …. downfall

SPIRITUAL SYSTEM

Lecture-4

Shah

adah

Sala

ahZa

kah

Sawm

Hajj

Most Important Benefits of Prayer for an Individual

GainingSpiritual Strength

Fighting Vulgar &

Evil Deeds

Means (Direct outcome)

1.Prayer (Salat)

3. Sawm (Fasting)

4. Hajj (Pilgrimage)

2. Zakat (Charity)

Remembrance of Allah

Purifies heart & eliminates love of moneyCreating Taqwa (fear of Allah for His obedience)

Combination of all other pillars and solitary of Ummah

Type of Worship

Ends (Objectives)

Spiritual strength to live individualLife according to Divine Guidance

Collective strengthTo establish

collective system of Life according to Divine Guidance

Objectives of Modes of Worship

MORALITY SYSTEM

Lecture-5

THE PILLARS OF ISLAM & MORAL CONDUCT

Good moral conduct is the outcome

Forbids lewdness & bad conducts

Teaches compassion and sympathy

Drives towards Taqwa

Guides us towards moral upbringing

Eemaan

Salaat

Zakaat

Sawm

Hajj

Fundamental Virtues

TrustworthinessNissa 58

CharityBaqra 274

Justice & WitnessNissa 135

Promise keepingIsra: 34, Baqra 177

Respect & KindnessAle-imran 159

PrayerNissa 103

ChastityMoaminoon 5; Isra 32

Care & SympathyNahal 90

Virtues of Pious People

ForgivenessAle-imran 134

PersistenceHM Sijadda 30

HumblenessFurqan 63

Modest lifestyleFurqan 67

Wisdom & PonderingAle-imran 191

Worship with fear & HopeSajada 15-16

Sabr & ShukarLuqman 17 & 12

Promoting virtues Tauba 71/

HUMAN RIGHTS SYSTEM

Lecture-6

What is Islam?

Din-ul-Haq(Delivery of Rights)

IndividualsSelf (Nafs)

Orphans/Widows

Children

Parents

Community

SpouseRelatives

Creator (Allah)

Servants/Slaves

Travelers

Sick

Anim

als

Mazloo

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Plan

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sour

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DevotionForgiveness

Faith

Happiness

Love

Food

Care

ServicesMedicine

Help

Obedience

Affection

Munificence

Sharing

Hard workContentment

Humanity

knowledgeSmile

Perseverance

Selflessness

MoneyShelter

Compassion

Dignity

Fellowship

DevotionReliance

Health

Freedom

Education

GuidancePiety

CompassionPositive Behavior

Tawakal

Trust

Commitment

Delivery of Rights = Islam = Discharge of Responsibility

OutcomeResponsibleRight holders

SocietyState

1.Parents2.Spouse and children3.Relatives4.Neighbors5.Entertainment of guests6.Needy people7.Sick and handicapped8.Orphan & poor9.Freeing of slaves10.Paying debt of people in trouble11.Welfare of new Muslims12.Human welfare13.Welfare of living creatures14.Charity in the name of Allah15.Charity for promotion of Islam

HumanRights

Anyone not spending

despite ability is committing

crime of violation of

human rights

DEALING SYSTEM

Lecture-7

1. Trustworthiness

2. Promise Keeping

3. Justice

Fundamental Principles of fair dealing

Types of TrustAdvice

Vote

Secrets

Loans

Inheritance

Office time

Authority

Meetings

Office property

Wealth

KINDS OF PROMISE… Pledge to / with:

Oneself

Mankind

Allah

• Intention of piety, repentance etc

• Implied agreements (Obligations to parents, neighbours etc)

• Written agreements (Rent, employment, business etc)

• Lifetime obedience (Fulfilling purpose of creation i.e. Ibaadat)

FAMILY SYSTEM

Lecture-8

Outcome of Socialist Experience

Founding Principle : Enforced Equality

Outcome of Capitalist Experience

Founding principles:• Separation of Religion & State functions• Concept of free will and Individual Liberty

Principles of Family Integration

1. Lid on adultery / Emphasis on Nikah

2. One up position of husband

3. Significance of love b/w spouses

4. Conflict resolution

5. Rights of parents & other relatives

Outsiders(neighbors, neutrals, bystanders)

Insiders(family, friends,

the parties themselves)

Side 1

Side 2

Conflict Resolution: 3rd Side

SOCIAL SYSTEM

Lecture-9

Process of downfall of nations

6. Regression and lack of self-confidence

7. Despair & Resignation

5. Decline in sense of responsibility

3. Misuse of Resources

4. Character Disorder

2. Spiritual Imbalance

1. Rise of Ignorance

Pit o

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Fea

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Lessons from History of mankind

Downfall of Great powers

Hajj 45

Dangers of Ignoring history

Hajj 46

Result of Bad deeds

Ankboot 40

Characteristics of Islamic Society

Focal point Of faith

Sympathy/Altruism

Segregation of Sexes

Human Equality

Sense of Responsibility

Moderation

UniversalBrotherhood

Moral Conduct

Enjoining good/ forbidding bad

Resource

Output

Activity

Target of Islam

Moral Welfare Spiritual Welfare System Welfare

Human Welfare

Spiritual Power Economic Power Piety Unity

Prayer Charity Fasting Hajj

ECONOMIC SYSTEM

Lecture-10

Economic Principles of Islam

Earning Side

StateDistribution

IndividualSharing

Usage Side

Business Usury

Primary focus of Islam is on the spiritual System (test of Taqwa/free will)Legal system provides only safety valve for safeguarding basic human rightsKeeping excess wealth and generating income from it is allowed legally but spiritually is it detested.

Islamic Economic System

Legal SystemLimited Capitalism

(surplus wealth for personal use)

Spiritual System Spiritual Socialism

(human rights on surplus wealth)

Treatment system (Repair/Maintenance)

Restricting wealth accumulation

Immune System (Regulatory)

Channeling excess wealth to needy

Inter-dependent & Inter-connected (Synthesis)

Res

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Responding to the pressures of financial markets, corporations:

Depletes social capital

Deplete human capital

Deplete natural capital

Depletes institutional capital

Depletes business capita

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Faceless dragon eating humanity

Resources Credit

Judges

Law

Politicians

Jobs Media

Trade

Commerce

Production

Corporate Capitalist Citizen(limited liability)

(1886)

1. GDP growth2. Money3. Credit4. Tax on income/

Consumption5. Deficit financing

Modern Economic PrinciplesGovernment Companies Individuals

1. Economics is a Science of wealth (to teach selfishness). K.K Dewett

2. Economic is made to study “wealth” rather than “welfare”.

3. Whatever the economics is concerned with it is not concerned with: Study of relation of real goods (physical science) and wealth (monetary

science) Study of relation of material welfare (of individual) and general welfare (of

humanity). Study of relation of “short term needs: and “long-term needs”

1. Wealth Tax (عبادت)

2. Guarantee basic human needs

3. Restricting wealth accumulation

1. Earned income (محنت)

2. Restricts consumption (اعتدال)

3. Distribute surplus wealth (عبادت)

Islamic Economic System

1. Sales growth2. Money3. Credit4. Consumption5. Quick Profit

1. Income growth2. Money3. Credit4. Consumption5. Wealth making

Short-term approach

Long-term approach

POLITICAL SYSTEM

Lecture-11

Focus Materialism(Short-term benefits)

Spiritualism (Long-term Benefits)

Resource Intellect(Best use)

Intellect(Misuse)

Systems of Life

Nafs(Satan)

Divine Guidance

Compliance

Authority Human (Jahaliat)(Sovereignty of Satan)

Divine(Sovereignty of Allah)

There is no change in law of Allah

Subject to frequent change to solve new problems/issues

Nourishes ethical and moral values and have legal code

Acts on violation of rights (Rape etc.)

Dominated by spiritual reward & punishment system

Does not possess spiritual reverence and reward system

Free from personal prejudicesDominated by prejudices

Safeguards interests of humanity

Safeguards interests of few people/nation.

Solution of eternal problemsSolution of immediate problems

Divine LawsMan-made LawsEvaluation of two life Support Systems

Obedience(Maroof)

Justice(Equality)

Shoora(no dictatorship

/inheritance)

Protection (human rights)

SocialWelfare

(spiritual & physical needs)

Sovereignty of Allah

(Caliphate)Constitution

(Bounds of Allah & Rasul)

Prayer System (Salat)

Social Welfare system (Zakat)

System of promotionof virtues

System of elimination ofCrimes/social evils

Source: Sura Al-haj (41)

REVIVAL & GROWTH SYSTEMLecture-12

Output/Resource (قوت)

Outcome (مقصد)

Work (كام)

Target of Islam

Social Welfare Spiritual Welfare Political Welfare

Human Welfare

Spiritual Power Economic Power Piety Unity

Prayer Charity Fasting Hajj

Personal WelfareHuman Welfare

Moral Welfare Spiritual Welfare System Welfare

Responsibility of every Muslim

Responsibility towards humanity

Helping mankind

in worldly affairs

Baqra 177

Saving mankind

from hellfire of hereafter

Ale-imran 110

Only system of Social Justice and fairplay

Islam is the solution to all our problems

Balance b/w the worldly life & spiritualism

Wisdom behind Islamic guidelines

Islam is the dynamic system of life

Islam is the complete code of life

Our Focus

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Objective Of This Course Is To Present Islam As A Way Of Life And Show People How To Practically Implement It

• Learning & teachings of Qur’aanSaying of the Holy Prophet (saw):

“Verily! Allah (swt) will glorify nations if they abided by the Book and disgrace them on account of avoiding it.” (Muslim)

Our Priority

• To be a part of the struggle for revival of Islam. According to a Hadith:

“The one who faces death during the quest of knowledge, and object of the quest was

to revive Islam with that knowledge, he will rank one step before the prophets in

heaven.” (Darmi)

FINALLY

Course Proceedings(Proposed)

• Lecture 75 mins• Q/A session 15 mins• Short Quiz 15 mins

• Total Time 105 mins

CategoryEach classTotal

Attendance (12 classes)10120Home Assignments (11)10110Final Examination (week 12)-60Total marks-290

Course Evaluation (Proposed)

• Participants securing at least 70% marks will receive a certificate.