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Introduction to Islam
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ISLAM Islam is the name of the religion.
SILM or SALAM.meaning peace
complete submission to one God and living inpeace with the creator, with yourself and withthe environment
fastest growing religion in the world
a complete way of life
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ALLAH God
Muslims believe that there is only one
God.
99 names
Christians, Jews and Muslims worship
the same God.
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The Prophet Muhammad
Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet for allmankind
born in 570 CE in Mecca, Arabia
He was entrusted with the Message of Islam at
the age of 40 over multiple years Received it from the Angel Gabriel
The revelation was revealed in the Quran the message is called Islam
Islam is for all mankind
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Source of Islam
The teachings of Islam are found in the Quran
Sharia is the codification of traditional Islamiclaw
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The Holy Quran
exact word of Allah God.
The record of the exact word revealed by Allah
God and it has been translated into more than
80 languages.
Memorized by the prophet Muhammad and many
of his companions.
Revealed over a period of 23 years.
Millions of Muslims memorize the Quran by heart.
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MUSLIMS
Muslims come from ALL parts of theworld
The population more than 1.2 billion.
In the United States : 7 million Muslims. There are two major sects of Islam
Sunni (founded by Abu Bakrfather-in-law)
Shiite (founded by Ali
.cousin and son-in-law. Wahabbism
Sufism
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Introduction to IslamIndian sub-continent 300 Million
Africa 200 MillionArab countries 180 Million
Southeast Asia 170 Million
Iran 50 Million
Central Asia 50 MillionChina 50 Million
Turkey 50 Million
Europe 20 Million
North America 7 MillionSouth America 3 Million
Australia 1 Million
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Source: Kosmin, Barry & Seymour Lachman. One Nation Under God: Religion
in Contemporary American Society; Harmony Books: New York (1993), pg. 88-
93.
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The Five Pillars of
Islam1. Declaration of Faith
2. Prayer3. Fasting4. Alms
5. Pilgrimage
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The Five Pillars of
Islam1.Declaration of Faith
There is no God but Allah God and
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah God
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The Five Pillars of
Islam2.Prayers
Five Obligatory prayers each day.
Direct link between the Muslim and AllahGod.
Islam has no hierarchical authority orpriesthood.
Caliphs (political)
Imams (religious)
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Introduction to Islam
Medina
Prophet s Mosque
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16Jerusalem
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The Five Pillars of Islam3. Fasting
Fasting is a total abstinence from food anddrinks
The whole month of Ramadan which is the 9thmonth of their lunar calendar. (July 20th2012)
Starts from dawn to sunset during the entiremonth of Ramadan.
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The Five Pillars of
Islam4. Alms
It is a mandatory charity (2.5% of net worth)
It is one of the most important principles of
Islam.
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The Five Pillars of Islam
Pilgrimage - Hajj
Pilgrimage toMecca
It is required once ina lifetime for thosewho have themeans (physical andfinancial).
Every year morethan 2.5 MillionMuslims performthis pilgrimage.
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abbaHouse of God
Mecca
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The Six Articles of Faith
1. Belief in One God2. Belief in Angels3. Belief in ALL the prophets
4. Belief in ALL the books revealed byGod
5. Belief in the Day of Judgment
6. Predestination
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Some More Principles of Islam
Oneness of Mankind All people are created Equal
Innocence of Man at Birth
Prescribes moderation
State and Religion Islam is the complete way of life
State and Religion are not separate in anIslamic State
No Idols or images
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Islam And Other
Religions Islam respects other beliefs like
Christianity, Judaism
The Quran advocates dealing
justly with the non Muslims.
Prophet Muhammad emphasized
protection of the people of the
Book in the Muslim Community
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Jihad in Islam
Means to Struggle or strive
Levels of Jihad
Struggle to improve yourself
Struggle against evil in the society
Struggle in battlefield Valid reasons for Jihad in the
battlefield
Self Defense
To remove humantyranny,oppression andpersecution
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ETIQUETTE OF JIHAD
Seek your protection.
Give Peace a Chance Before Battle Starts
Respect All Treaties
Declaration of War when attacked
Spare those who are not fighting against you
Women
Children
Old men
Religious persons
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Jihad in Islam Prohibited from
Killing Animals
Destroying Farms
Destroying Infrastructure
Never Kill the Innocent or Injured Never hurt the Prisoners of War
This was created in 7thCentury long before theGeneva Convention
Prisoners of War given very good treatment Never Mutilate the bodies
Allow the dead to be buried in dignity
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Schoolgirls in Palestine pray in
a moment of silence.
Jordanian women sign condolences at
the US Embassy in Amman.
Government buildings in Turkey lower
their flags to half mast.
Lebanese General signs
condolences at the US
Embassy in Beirut.
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Islam And Women
Why do some women in the contemporary MiddleEast argue that Western-style feminism is notnecessary because womens rights can bemaintained through Islam??
Highest respect to women in the society. According to the Koran, they are entitled to
education, owning businesses, inheritance, workand many other rights including the right to vote
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Are these women free?
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Islam And the Veil Dress Modestly
The Islamic rules for modest dress apply towomen and men equally.
Muslim women cover their heads using scarvescalled the Hijab
Arabic/Middle Eastern tradition found in many culturesand religions
Ex. the Virgin Mary used to wear head cover andmodest clothes
How can the veil be seen as liberating video
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onor ng an ow e
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onor ng an ow eact goes against Islamic
principles Definition: an ancient tradition where a malemember of the family kills a female relative for
tarnishing the family image
Began in pre-Islamic societies
Much like other practices
cloistering, veiling
Appears in many communities in the Middle
East and South Asia
Growing issue in western nations
Many are trying to stop the practice within and
outside of the communities
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