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I. Introduction to Islam.
-Concept of Islam.
-Importance of Din in Human Life.
-Difference between Din and Religion.
-Distinctive Aspects of Islam.
-Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual
& Society and the Fundamental of Islam
-Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and
Social Impact.

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Examples of Examination Questions
 What is the difference between Deen and Religion? Describe the
importance of Deen in human life with arguments.

 Islam is a complete code of life. Discuss

 Define the meaning of prayer and its different categories. Also

describe the spiritual, moral and social impact of prayers.

 Highlight the importance of Zakat and prove that economic stability

of a society can be insured through its effective implementation

 Define Tawheed. What is its impact on individual life and society?

Elaborate

 Write a comprehensive note on Hajj (the pilgrimage) and its spiritual,

moral and social impact.

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 Recommended Reading

 Introduction to Islam By Dr. Hamidullah

 Towards Understanding Islam By Abu Ala Mawdudi

 Islam: its meaning and Message By Khurshid Ahmad

 Islam At Crossroads By Muhammad Asad

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Concept of Islam

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Concept of Islam
 Means Submission

 Submission To God in all Aspects

 As per Islamic teachings Obedience to God is His worship

 Examples of Submission: Prostration to God and Prostration to Adam (peace

be upon him)

 Purpose of Creation

 Based on Five Pillars: Tawheed, Salaah, Zakaah, Siyaam and Hajj

 Six Articles of Faith: Believe in Allah (The one and only God), His Angels,
His Books, His Prophets, The Day of Resurrection and Destiny

 Islamic Faith comprises of both Words and Actions

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 Quote

“Thus, the conception of "worship" in Islam is different

from that in any other religion. Here it is not restricted to
the purely devotional practices, for example prayers or
fasting, but extends over the whole or man's practical life
as well”

(Islam at Crossroads By Muhammad Asad, PDF Version,

page 19)

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Importance of Din in Life

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 Importance of Din in Life
 Fear and Hope

 Explanations

 Moral Values

 Social Fabric

 Law

 Sense of Accountability

 Compassion

 Brotherhood

 Patience

 Objectivity

 Barrier against Oppression

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Difference Between Din and Religion

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Difference Between Din and Religion
Deen Religion
 Means reward/punishment, rulership or
code of life etc. Refers to the code of life Set of beliefs and practices usually based on
granted to be followed which was given by rituals
God
 It is about Man’s relation with God and
It is generally about man’s relation with God.
man’s relation to other men
 Complete code of life Limited to some aspects of life
 Deen is a private and public affair Religion is a private affair
 Gives a yardstick to measure our progress
No indication as to are we progressing or not
in life

Relation with God restricted to

 Continuous relation with God
places/days/times
 Deen encourages social integration Religion calls towards isolation
 Don’t have to leave the material aspect of Material aspects and human desires are viewed
this world to be close to God as a sin
 Natural Unnatural
 Promotes progress Discourages progress

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Distinctive Aspects of Islam

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 Distinctive Aspects of Islam
I. Monotheism – Unique concept – Does not mix Creator with Creation
 Many worship humans or animals
II. Conforms to Human Nature
 Allowed to Marry, live and prosper
III. Complete Code of Life –
 Covers socio-political-economical-spiritual aspects of life
IV. Scripture is preserved in language revealed
 What was the language of Jesus?
V. All aspects of Messenger ’s life recorded and discussed
 Most Recorded Person
VI. Scripture is miraculous in nature
 Conforms to scientific and historical discoveries – Easily memorized by young and old
VII. Provokes revolt against oppression
VIII. Equality to servants in eyes of God
 Only piety brings you near to God not your birth
IX. Gives rights to all creatures
 Men, Women, children and animals even enemies
X. Invites mankind to ponder on the creation of himself and the universe
etc.
XI. Calls for complete unity of people
 One God; one Nation
XII. Divine not man-made
 Calls to servitude of God not humans
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 Islamic Beliefs
& its Impact on Individual
& Society and the Fundamental of Islam

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 Islamic Beliefs
& its Impact on Individual
& Society and the Fundamental of Islam
 Islamic Beliefs: Six Articles of Faith: Believe in Allah (The one
and only God), His Angels, His Books, His Prophets, The Day of
Resurrection and Destiny

1. Allah
2. Angels
3. Books
4. Messengers
5. Judgment Day
6. Predestination

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Islamic Worships:
Spiritual,
Moral
and Social Impact

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 Islamic Worships:
Spiritual,
Moral
and Social Impact

 Testifying that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His

messenger

 Establishing the Prayers

 Giving the Compulsory Charity

 Fasting in Month of Ramadan

 Pilgrimage to the Kabah

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Impact ??

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 Impact

 Inner Peace
 Feel for Others
 God Fearing Personality
 Benevolence
 Love, Harmony and Mutual Cooperation
 Social Activities/Breaks Isolation
 Discipline in Actions
 Frequent Reminders
 Unity Spiritually and its Display
 Show of Strength and Discipline
 Creates Patience
 Healthier Life

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 Quote

“Muhammad had become the head of a collection of

tribal groups that were not bound together by blood but
by a shared ideology, an astonishing innovation in
Arabian society”

(Islam A Short History by Karen Armstrong, PDF version,

page 54)

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 Zakat
 Zakat paid on wealth after one complete lunar year.

 Minimum limit for gold is 85 grams

 Minimum limit for silver is 595 grams

 Rate is 2.5%

 Paper Currency??? Rate and minimum limit for paper currency as per rulings
of silver

Source: https://islamqa.info/en/64

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 Distribution of Zakat
As-Sadaqaat (here it means Zakaah) are only for

1. the Fuqaraa’ (poor),

2. and Al‑Masaakeen (the poor)
3. and those employed to collect (the funds);
4. and to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards
Islam);
5. and to free the captives;
6. and for those in debt;
7. and for Allaah’s Cause,
8. and for the wayfarer;

a duty imposed by Allaah. And Allaah is All-Knower, All-Wise”

[al-Tawbah 9:60] 

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Introduction to Islam, page 75, By Dr M Hameedullah
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 Ihsan
 It is that you should serve Allah as though you could see Him, if not then as He
sees you

 In Arabic it means to do something well, sincerely and with perfection

 Denotes God Consciousness

Source: www.islamqa.info/en/49023

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 Relevant Ayaat

 “then We told the angels, "Prostrate to Adam", and they prostrated,

except Iblis (Satan), he refused”
(Surah Al A’raf (7): ayah 11)

 “And of His signs are the night and day and the sun and moon. Do
not prostrate to the sun or to the moon, but prostate to Allah, who
created them, if it should be Him that you worship.”
(Surah Al Fussilat (41): ayah 37)

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 Relevant Ayaat
“…Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing…”
(Surah Al Ankaboot (29) ayah 45)

“O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was

decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous”
(Surah Al Baqara (2) ayah 183)

 Ankaboot means?

 Baqara means? Special characteristic of Surah Al Baqara?

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 Hadith of Jibraeel
"O Muhammad! Inform me about Islam."

The Messenger of Allah replied: "Islam is that you should testify that there is no deity
worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger, that you should
perform salah, pay the zakah, fast during Ramadan, and perform Hajj to the House, if you
can find a way to it"

He said: "You have spoken the truth."

We were astonished at his thus questioning him and then telling him that he was right, but he
went on to say, "Inform me about Iman."

He (the Prophet) answered, "It is that you believe in Allah and His angels and His Books
and His Messengers and in the Last Day, and in fate (Qadar), both in its good and in its evil
aspects."

He said, "You have spoken the truth." 

Then he (the man) said, "Inform me about Ihsan"

He (the Prophet) answered, "It is that you should serve Allah as though you could see Him,
if not then as He sees you"

(Sahih Muslim)

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Helpful links
 www.Quran.com

 www.Sunnah.com

 www.Islamqa.com

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ANY QUESTIONS???

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Thank You

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