A Journey of Our Islamic Beliefs October 09, 2011 Intermediate Religion By: Sarah Kassim

Mission Starts PACK YOUR NOTEBOOKS, FOLDERS, PENS AND PENCILS. THE QURAN, TEACHINGS OF THE PROPHET (PBUH) AND OUR BELOVED 12 IMAMS WILL BE USED AS THE GUIDE.

ALLAH QURAN PROPHET MOHAMMAD (PBUH) AHLUL BAYT (AS) ISLAMIC TEACHINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS HUMANITY

PROPHET  نبى Appeared to guide their communities according to the revelations received from Allah (swt)

THE 5 PROPHETS WITH REVEALED BOOKS Prophet Ibrahim  (Abraham) Prophet Ibrahim  (Abraham) -Scrolls; lost Prophet Musa  (Moses) Prophet Musa  (Moses) -Towraat (torah); modified Prophet Dawood  (David) Prophet Dawood  (David) -Psalms (Zaboor); modified Prophet Isa  (Jesus) Prophet Isa  (Jesus) -Gospel (Bible); modified Prophet Muhammad  Prophet Muhammad  -Quran; Only book remains unchanged, unmodified & in original text. -May Find translations in many languages.

LAST PROPHET Prophet Muhammad Message of Islam

ISLAM = دين RELIGION = OUR ASPECTS OF LIFE

الشهادة Words of Declaration الشهادة Words of Declaration اشهد ان لا اله الا الله I declare that there is NO diety except Allah وأشهد أنَّ محمداً رسول الله I declare that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah I declare that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah

Meaning of Al-Shahada Person becomes Muslim by saying the Shahada. Person becomes Muslim by saying the Shahada. Even though it is only 2 sentences, these 2 sentences have a profound meaning. Even though it is only 2 sentences, these 2 sentences have a profound meaning. Admits that the person has faith in Allah (swt) and His Messenger. Admits that the person has faith in Allah (swt) and His Messenger.

Sentence 1 Tells us that Allah (swt) exists Means = ALLAH is 1 He is JUST He is the Creator He is the Creator The Supreme The Supreme

Sentence 2 Accepting the Prophethood of Muhammad (pbuh). Accepting the Prophethood of Muhammad (pbuh). Following His Guidance of the Holy Quran Following His Guidance of the Holy Quran

The Shahada Tells US The Acceptance of ISLAM The Acceptance of ISLAM The TEACHINGS of ISLAM The TEACHINGS of ISLAM Meaning understanding FULLY the Meaning understanding FULLY the USOOL AL DEEN (Fundamentals of Belief) & FUROO AL DEEN (Acts of Worship)

In Islam we have Beliefs and Actions Faith without Action = INCOMPLETE What does this mean?

The Faith of Islam Consists of TWO ASPECTS 1  Fundamentals of Belief USOOL AL DEEN 2  Acts of Worship FUROO’ AL DEEN

The Basics of Faith ARE: 1. Divine Oneness  TAWHID ( توحيد ) 2. Divine Justice  ADL ( عدل ) 3. Prophethood  NABOOWEH ( نبوة ) 4. Imamah  ( امامة ) 5. Hereafter  MA’AD ( معاد )

The Acts of Worship Furoo’ Al-Deen 1. Salat  Prayer 2. Saum  Fasting 3. Zakat  Poor-Due 4. Khums  Fifth 5. Haj  Pilgrimage 6. Jihad  Striving for Islam 7. Al Amru Bil Ma’ruf  Enjoining to what is good 8. Al-Nahiyu unn Al Munkar  Forbidding from what is evil 9. Tawalee  Love of the Godly ones, Following the way of the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt 10. Tabarree  Hatred of the evil and wicked ones

Meaning of Phrase Who does this refer to? الهم صل على محمد وآل محمد Oh! Lord Shower Blessing upon Muhammad & upon Aati Muhammad

Who Are Ahlul Bayt? Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Imam Ali (AS) Fatima Al-Zahraa (AS) Imam Hassan (AS) Imam Hussain (AS)

Ahlul Bayt Ahlul Bayt is a loving endearing name mentioned in the Quran. In the Holy Quran, Allah (swt) refers fondly to Ahlul Bayt, and He guarantees their sanctity. Ahlul Bayt, and He guarantees their sanctity.

Ahlul Bayt Surah 33: Ayah 33: Allah (SWT) says in Surat Al-Ahzab: إِنَّمَا يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ لِيُذْهِبَ عَنكُمُ الرِّجْسَ أَهْلَ الْبَيْتِ وَيُطَهِّرَكُمْ تَطْهِيرًا VERILY VERILY, ALLAH WANTS TO KEEP AWAY IMPURITY FROM YOU, O' AHLUL BAYT, AND SANCTIFY YOU IN A PERFECT WAY.