1. BELIEFS PRACTICES CURRENT AFFAIRS ISLAM In the Name of Allah The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful

2. Vocabulary Allah: One and only God, The Creator and Sustainer of all existence. The God of Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (Peace be upon them all) Allah: One and only God, The Creator and Sustainer of all existence. The God of Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (Peace be upon them all) Islam: Submission to the will of Allah Muslim: The one who is submitted to the will of Allah Muhammad (Pbuh): The last messenger of Allah as the mercy to all mankind Quran: The last Holy Book of GOD for all mankind. Ali (As): The successor of the prophet of God and Imam of believers Islam is not a new religion

3. The main Axis of Islam –Oneness of God (Al-Towheed) –Attributes of Allah Creation –Angels –Jen –Universe –Earth –Man –Purpose Guidance –Angels –Prophet hood –Divine Scriptures –Laws –Succession & Leadership Judgment day and Hereafter –Grave –Judgment day –Heaven –Hell Beliefs

4. Attributes of Allah هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ عَالِمُ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ هُوَ الرَّحْمَنُ الرَّحِيمُ [59:22] Allah is whom, there is no other god but he. Who knows (all things) both secret and open; He, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. هُوَ اللَّهُ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْمَلِكُ الْقُدُّوسُ السَّلَامُ الْمُؤْمِنُ الْمُهَيْمِنُ الْعَزِيزُ الْجَبَّارُ الْمُتَكَبِّرُ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ عَمَّا يُشْرِكُونَ [59:23] Allah is whom, there is no other god but he;- the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Source of Peace (and Perfection), the Guardian of Faith, the Preserver of Safety, the Exalted in Might, the Irresistible, the Supreme: Glory to Allah! (High is He) above the partners they attribute to Him. هُوَ اللَّهُ الْخَالِقُ الْبَارِئُ الْمُصَوِّرُ لَهُ الْأَسْمَاء الْحُسْنَى يُسَبِّحُ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ [59:24] He is Allah, the Creator, the Evolver, the Bestower of Forms (or Colors). To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names: whatever is in the heavens and on earth, doth declare His Praises and Glory: and He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

6. Oneness of Allah بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ [112:1] Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ [112:2] Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ [112:3] He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ [112:4] And there is none like unto

7. The main Axis of Islam –Oneness of God (Al-Towheed) –Attributes of Allah Creation –Angels –Jin –Universe –Earth –Man –Purpose Guidance –Angels –Prophet hood –Divine Scriptures –Laws –Succession & Leadership Judgment day and Hereafter –Grave –Judgment day –Heaven –Hell Beliefs

8. Creation –Angels: creatures responsible for governing the Laws and functions of the universe –Jin: a creation who Iblees ( Lucifer) the tempter is from them –Universe: A manifestation of attributes of Allah for man to live and grow in the path of Allah –Earth: The mother planet in the universe for test of man –Man: A blessed being created by Allah with extra ordinary capabilities and free will to ascend toward or descend from him. –Purpose: To grow closer to Allah through knowing, Believing and Obeying his commands measured by Righteous deeds

9. The purpose of creation from Quran The purpose of creation from Quran Creation of 7 Heavens & Between Creation of Earth Creation of What is on earth Creation of Man Test to Perform Best of deeds Grave/ Barzakh Judgment day & After Six Periods (2+2 Periods) 4 periods (2 Periods) 4.5 Billion Years Time and Space

10. بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيم In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful وَهُوَ الَّذِي خَلَق السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضَ فِي سِتَّةِ أَيَّامٍ وَكَانَ عَرْشُهُ عَلَى الْمَاء لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلاً وَلَئِن قُلْتَ إِنَّكُم مَّبْعُوثُونَ مِن بَعْدِ الْمَوْتِ لَيَقُولَنَّ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُواْ إِنْ هَـذَا إِلاَّ سِحْرٌ مُّبِينٌ [11:7] And He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six periods-- and His dominion (extends) on the water-- that He might manifest to you, which of you is best in action, and if you say, surely you shall be raised up after death, those who disbelieve would certainly say: This is nothing but clear magic. [11:7] And He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six periods-- and His dominion (extends) on the water-- that He might manifest to you, which of you is best in action, and if you say, surely you shall be raised up after death, those who disbelieve would certainly say: This is nothing but clear magic.

11. The main Axis of Islam –Oneness of God (Al-Towheed) –Attributes of Allah Creation –Angels –Universe –Earth –Man –Purpose Guidance –Allah(The Guide) –Angel Gabriel –Prophethood –Divine Scriptures –Laws –Succession & Islamic Leadership Judgment day and Hereafter –Grave –Judgment day –Heaven –Hell Beliefs

12. Guidance Allah (The Guide) Al-Hadi –Allah is the only guide and every one else like Prophets and everything else like the Holy Quran are only an instrument for his guidance Angel Gabriel –[16:102] Say, the Holy Spirit has brought the revelation from thy Lord in Truth, in order to strengthen those who believe, and as a Guide and Glad Tidings to Muslims. –[26:193-196] With it came down the spirit of Faith and Truth to thy heart and mind, that thou may admonish. In the clear Arabic tongue. Without doubt it is (announced) in the scriptures of former peoples.

13. Prophethood قُولُواْ آمَنَّا بِاللّهِ وَمَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْنَا وَمَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَإِسْمَاعِيلَ وَإِسْحَاقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ وَالأسْبَاطِ وَمَا أُوتِيَ مُوسَى وَعِيسَى وَمَا أُوتِيَ النَّبِيُّونَ مِن رَّبِّهِمْ لاَ نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّنْهُمْ وَنَحْنُ لَهُ مُسْلِمُونَ [2:136] Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophets from their Lord: We make no difference between one and another of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)."

14. 3:59 Lo! the likeness of Jesus with Allah is as the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust, then He said unto him: Be! and he is. 3:60 (This is) the truth from thy Lord (O Muhammad), so be not thou of those who waver Jesus (Pbuh) in Quran

15. 3:49 And will make him a messenger unto the children of Israel, (saying): Lo! I come unto you with a sign from your Lord. Lo! I fashion for you out of clay the likeness of a bird, and I breathe into it and it is a bird, by Allah's leave. I heal him who was born blind, and the leper, and I raise the dead, by Allah's leave. And I announce unto you what ye eat and what ye store up in your houses. Lo! herein verily is a portent for you, if ye are believers. 3:50 And (I come) confirming that which was before me of the Torah, and to make lawful some of that which was forbidden unto you. I come unto you with a sign from your Lord, so keep your duty to Allah and obey me. 3:51 Lo! Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path.

16. 4:157 That they said (in boast), "We killed Christ Jesus the son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah.;- but they killed him not, nor crucified him, but so it was made to appear to them, and those who differ therein are full of doubts, with no (certain) knowledge, but only conjecture to follow, for of a surety they killed him not:- 4:171 O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: Nor say of Allah aught but the truth. Christ Jesus the son of Mary was (no more than) an apostle of Allah, and His Word, which He bestowed on Mary, and a spirit proceeding from Him: so believe in Allah and His apostles. Say not "Trinity" : desist: it will be better for you: for Allah is one Allah. Glory be to Him: (far exalted is He) above having a son. To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is Allah as a Disposer of affairs Jesus (Pbuh) in Quran

17. 5:116 And behold! Allah will say: "O Jesus the son of Mary! Didst thou say unto men, worship me and my mother as gods in derogation of Allah.?" He will say: "Glory to Thee! never could I say what I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing, thou wouldst indeed have known it. Thou knowest what is in my heart, Thou I know not what is in Thine. For Thou knowest in full all that is hidden. 5:116 And behold! Allah will say: "O Jesus the son of Mary! Didst thou say unto men, worship me and my mother as gods in derogation of Allah.?" He will say: "Glory to Thee! never could I say what I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing, thou wouldst indeed have known it. Thou knowest what is in my heart, Thou I know not what is in Thine. For Thou knowest in full all that is hidden.

18. 61:6 And remember, Jesus, the son of Mary, said: "O Children of Israel! I am the apostle of Allah (sent) to you, confirming the Law (which came) before me, and giving Glad Tidings of an Messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad." But when he came to them with Clear Signs, they said, "this is evident sorcery!“ Jesus’ teachings in Quran Jesus’ teachings in Quran

19. Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) [7:158] Say: O people! surely I am the Messenger of Allah to you all, of Him Whose is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth there is no god but He; He brings to life and causes to die therefore believe in Allah and His messenger, the Ummi Prophet who believes in Allah and His words, and follow him so that you may walk in the right way. [21:107] And We have not sent you but as a mercy to the worlds. [33:40] Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Last of the prophets; and Allah is cognizant of all things.

20. Holy Scriptures Revelations to Ibrahim (A) Torah (To Moses (A)) Psalms of David (Zaboor) (David (A) Gospel of Jesus (Enjeel) (To Jesus (A)) Quran (Muhammad (S))

21. Successor ship (Imama) The one I am his leader let it be known that Ali shall be his leader. Oh Allah love who he loves him and dislike who dislikes him (Prophet Muhammad Pbuh) I am the city of knowledge and Ali is it’s gate. Whoever intend to enter the city shall enter through it’s gate. (Prophet Muhammad Pbuh) 12 Imam’s of Prophet’s House hold Knowledgeable Scholars following the Quran, teachings of the Prophet and his purified house hold (Ejtehad).

22. Pillars of Belief Pillars of Islam: Velaya: Following the path of Allah according to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and 12 Successors of his house hold Salat (Obligatory Prayers): five obligatory daily Prayers Zakat (Charity): Obligatory charity, if eligible. Siam (Fasting): Obligatory fasting if eligible in the holy month of Ramadan. Hajj (Pilgrimage): Obligatory (once in life time) pilgrimage to Makkah, if eligible. Imam Mohammad Bagher (A)

23. The main Axis of Islam –Oneness of God (Al-Towheed) –Attributes of Allah Creation –Angels –Universe –Earth –Man –Purpose Guidance –Angels –Prophethood –Divine Scriptures –Laws –Succession & Leadership Judgment day and Hereafter –Grave –Judgment day –Heaven –Hell Beliefs

24. Judgment day and Hereafter بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ [99:1] When the earth is shaken to her (utmost) convulsion, [99:2] And the earth throws up her burdens (from within), [99:3] And man cries (distressed): 'What is the matter with her?'- [99:4] On that Day will she declare her tidings: [99:5] For that thy Lord will have given her inspiration. [99:6] On that Day will men proceed in companies sorted out, to be shown the deeds that they (had done). [99:7] Then shall anyone who has done an atom's weight of good, see it! [99:8] And anyone who has done an atom's weight of evil, shall see it.

25. Holy Sites

26. Prayer

27. Pilgrimage to Makkah

28. Duties toward Allah Duties toward yourself Duties toward the creation –Environment –Plants, insects, birds, sea creatures and animals –All blessings received from Allah (Health, Wealth,….) Human beings –Parents, specially the mother –Family (Spouse, Children) –Neighbors –Orphans –Needy People of other faiths –People of the Book (Jews & Christians) –Other Duties

29. The Muslim world ChristianMuslim 1900 world population26.9%12.4% 1980 world population30%16.5% 2000 world population 29.9%19.2% 2025 world population (PROJECTED) 25%30% 2005 population:1.2 Billion Indian subcontinent 30% Sub Saharan Africa 20% Southeast Asia 17% The Arab World 18% Russia, China, Turkey 10% The Americas, Europe, Australia, Central Africa 5%

30. Muslims in America Total Muslim Population in US is 7 million (2006)

31. Current Affairs Jihad: meaning and misconceptions Muslim organizations in America Muslim Congress, ICNA, ISNA, CAIR, MSA Role of media Concerns of Muslim Americans in Post 9/11and occupation of Iraq era

32. Questions & Answers