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SOR 1 Script Assessment Task 2

By Yusuf Abqariy

Assalamu Alaikum, and in this presentation I will be covering 2 Principal


Beliefs and 2 Core Ethical Teachings of Islam and linking them back to the
oneness and uniqueness of Allah.

In Islam, the Principal Beliefs are based on the 6 articles of faith. 2 of


these include Tawhid, and Rusul. Tawhid is defined to be the belief in
monotheism and in the singularity of Allah as the utmost unique and high,
being incomparable to any of his creation. This concept is fundamental to
the theology of Islam and is reinforced by Surah Al-Ikhlas, which affirms
his oneness, and emphasizes his power by stating that to Him there is no
equivalent and that he neither begets nor was born. The next principal
belief is the Rusul, which is the belief in the long line of Prophets and
Messengers sent by Allah, finalized with Prophet Muhammad SAW, and
that they conveyed a common message, which was to worship no other
deity except for Allah, further stressing the principle of Tawhid.
Now the Core Ethical Teachings that we Muslims adhere to, are derived
from prophet Muhammad’s interpretations of Divine guidance from Allah,
which sets an example for us to follow in our lives. Among these Ethics
include Justice and Fairness, where the Quran frequently emphasizes on
its importance by commanding Muslims to pertain to Justice even if it was
against their own relatives or interests. This idea extends to all aspects of
life, including social, economic and legal matters, and represents how
above all else Allah’s commands need to be valued, even above the
closest people to you and yourself, demonstrating his significance as the
All-Powerful God. Another one of these Teachings are Compassion and
Mercy, where we are encouraged to show kindness and mercy to others,
reflecting Allah’s attributes of being “Ar-Rahman” and “Ar-Raheem”, which
we state almost every time we are about to do an act. Giving Zakat is an
example of an act which exhibits compassion and kindness,
demonstrating the importance of these teachings.
Overall, these tenets are a segment of what forms the foundation of Islam,
and demonstrate our most fundamental beliefs as Muslims, as well as
providing a comprehensive framework for our morals to lead a pious life.

More below:
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Importance of the Quran and hadith

The Quran and the hadith are both very important in the religion of Islam,
as they serve as the fundamental source of guidance to Muslims. The
Quran is the most authoritative source of Islamic law and ethics, believed
to be the literal word of Allah as revealed to prophet Muhammad
throughout a span of 23 years. It provides comprehensive guidance on
multiple aspects of life, such as morality, social justice, family issues and
lifestyle, and financial matters. The verses in the Quran address both
specific and general issues allowing for a range of applications depending
on context. Seeking the Quran for guidance on all matters demonstrates
how Allah is uniquely one through his infinite wisdom and knowledge. The
Hadith refer to the collection practices, quotes, and approvals from
Prophet Muhammad SAW (The Sunnah) compiled by various scholars.
After the Quran, it is the next most authoritative source of Fiqh. They
provide us a concrete example of how the Quranic teachings was
implemented by the Prophet, who we Muslims attempt to imitate. Along
with the Quran, these two build the foundation for Islamic Jurisprudence.

Islamic Sacred Texts and events from Prophet Muhammad SAW’s life
that illustrated these principal beliefs and core ethical teachings.

In the Quran, there are many verses that support the Principal Beliefs of
Islam, among them being Surat Al-Ikhlas, which is as follows, “Say, He is
Allah, [Who is] One, Allah the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is
born, nor there is to him any equivalent.” where it is circulated around
emphasizing the oneness and highness of Allah and rejecting any form of
polytheism and association with him. In another one of the Surahs,
namely Al-Anbiya, Allah states in a verse “And We sent not before you any
messenger except that we revealed to him that, ‘There is no deity except
me, so worship Me’”, affirming another one of our principal beliefs, which
is the existence of the prophets and Messengers who preached the
message of monotheism to mankind. An event during the seerah of
Prophet Muhammad SAW, was that he ascended to the heavens on the
buraq, meeting previous prophets and also receiving the instruction of
establishing the Salah, a daily practice of 5 prayers which Muslims
perform to this day. A core ethical teaching that Prophet Muhammad SAW
also exhibits in his seerah is during his farewell sermon, where he upholds
the importance of justice, by reminding Muslims of the belief in the day of
Judgement (another principal belief), and that we will take full
accountability for our actions. Applying this in contemporary life would be
to avoid discrimination of others in social settings and ensuring fairness
towards everyone, even towards family and friends.

Significance of the Principal Beliefs in Islam and their guidance to a


relationship with Allah

The principal beliefs of Islam that we source from the Quran and Sunnah
build a comprehensive and significant theological framework that give us
guidance on our lives as Muslims. The 6 articles of faith form these
principles are all integral components that interlink to shape the Islamic
worldview. Principles like the day of judgement and Qadr are very
influential to the ethical behavior of Muslims, as these beliefs make us
aware that our actions and decisions will be accounted for and judged by
none other than Allah, motivating us to become righteous and to seek a
relationship with God to avoid the Hellfire in the Hereafter. Furthermore,
our relationship is strengthened with Allah as we know that he has
predestined every single event that will occur, allowing us to put full trust
in his plan and to accept circumstances in life.

Contemporary examples of Muslims demonstrating their connection


with Allah.

The contemporary examples of Muslims building their relationship with


Allah include our five daily prayers, where we practice monotheism by
praying solely to him in designated time periods, the sacred month of
Ramadan, a 30-day period where we Muslims practice self-discipline
through fasting, abstaining from not just consumption of food and drink,
but also from committing sin, and practicing more than usual to get close
to Allah. These contemporary examples reflect the 5 pillars of Islam, which
are outlined in the Hadith where prophet Muhammad said: “Islam is based
on five pillars: Testifying that there is no god, but Allah and that
Muhammad is His Messenger, establishing the prayers, paying the zakat,
performing Hajj, and fasting in Ramadan.”

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