![Belief in the Day of Judgment
Muslims believe in life after death
The body will be physically resurrected and the soul
reunited with it
Just as God gave us life, he can also raise us from the dead
Human beings will stand in front of God
Will be asked to give an account for their deeds in this
worldly life.
“So whosoever does good equal to the weight of a speck of dust shall
see it. And whosoever does evil equal to the weight of speck of dust
shall see it.” [Qur’an 99:6-7]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/islamandthemuslimcommunity-220304214751/85/Introduction-to-Islam-and-the-Muslim-Community-pptx-14-320.jpg)
Introduction to Islam and the Muslim Community.pptx
- 1. Introduction to Islam and the Muslim Community Eston College March 3rd , 2022
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- 4. ISLAM? What: Literally means “surrender” or “submission” As a faith: requires total and sincere surrender to God. Why: So that one can live in peace and tranquility How: Achieved through active obedience to the commandments of God
- 5. What Muslims believe in A Muslim must believe in the following: 1. God 2. The Angels 3. The Holy Books 4. The Prophets and Messengers 5. The Day of Judgment 6. The Divine Decree of God (Fate)
- 6. Belief in God God is ONE No Partners No Son or Daughter The All Powerful and Everlasting The only one who has the right to be worshipped
- 7. Belief in the Angels Created by God from light Very Powerful Neither Female or Male Act precisely according to the orders of God Many different angels Have different responsibilities E.g. The Arch Angles
- 8. Gabriel: Brought down the revelations from Allah to the Messengers (including Muhammad, Jesus and Moses). Michael: Appointed to deliver sustenance to Allah’s creatures. Israfeel: Will blow the horn to commence the Day of Judgment.
- 9. Belief in the Books Muslims believe in all of the original scriptures revealed by God unto man Muslims MUST believe in every scripture mentioned in the Quran and in the Prophetic orations. These revelations (in their original form) were the word of God.
- 11. The scriptures God mentions in the Qur’an are as follows: 1. The original Scrolls as revealed to Abraham. 2. The original Torah as revealed to Moses. 3. The original Psalms as revealed to David. 4. The original Injeel (Gospel of Jesus) as revealed to Jesus*. 5. The Qur’an as revealed to Muhammad (which is still available in its original form). * The different gospels in today’s Bible were written after the time of Jesus by other authors. The Injeel mentioned in the Qur’an refers only to the revelations that came through Jesus, the son of Mary.
- 12. The Prophets and Messengers They were merely human beings Made of flesh and blood Did NOT share in any part of God’s divinity Forbidden for Muslims to worship them or use them as conduits to God Muslims believe that Prophets and Messengers are sinless They may have committed mistakes but they did not sin.
- 13. Some of the Prophets and Messengers mentioned in the Quran •Adam •Noah •Enoch •Abraham •Ishmael •Issac •Jacob •Joseph •David •Solomon •Moses •Aaron •Elias •Jonah •Lot •Jesus
- 14. Belief in the Day of Judgment Muslims believe in life after death The body will be physically resurrected and the soul reunited with it Just as God gave us life, he can also raise us from the dead Human beings will stand in front of God Will be asked to give an account for their deeds in this worldly life. “So whosoever does good equal to the weight of a speck of dust shall see it. And whosoever does evil equal to the weight of speck of dust shall see it.” [Qur’an 99:6-7]
- 15. Belief in God’s Divine Decree God is the All-Knowing Timeless in nature Knows everything about the past, present and future Human beings still have free choice An important aspect in Islam Man will always have the choice between right and wrong Free will does NOT contradict the fact that God is All-Knowing God’s knowledge of a person’s future decisions or actions does NOT mean that the person is being “forced” to make that decision or action.
- 16. What Muslims PRACTICE The Pillars of Islam: What Muslims are required to be committed to: ◼ Testimony of Faith (Shahada) ◼ Prayer (Salah) ◼ Charity (Zakah) ◼ Fasting( Siyam) ◼ Pilgrimage (Hajj) Ramadan:
- 17. 1.Belief that none is worthy of worship but Allah and Mohammad is his Messenger.
- 18. 2. Prayer (Salah) •Muslims offer prayer five times a day (dawn, afternoon, early evening, Sunset and Night). •Prayers involve ritual washing, standing, bowing, prostration and recitation of the Qur’an. •Muslims face the NE direction (from Calgary) towards the holy mosque (in picture above) in Mecca, Saudi, Arabia.
- 19. 3. Charity (zakah) •Muslims are required to give a minimum of 2.5% of their annual savings to the poor. •Giving charity helps achieve and maintain economic justice in society. •Being generous is a characteristic of a Muslim. •There are many other forms of charity in Islam (such as smiling, helping people, removing a hazardous thing from the path etc.)
- 20. 4. Fasting( Siyam) •Muslims fast during Ramadan (the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar). •During daylight hours, a fasting person must abstain from food, drink, and marital sexual intercourse •These activities are permissible from sunset to the following dawn. •Fasting teaches self-control and patience.
- 21. 5. Pilgrimage (Hajj) • Every Muslim is to make pilgrimage once in a lifetime if he or she has the ability and means to do so. • Every Muslim is to make pilgrimage once in a lifetime if he or she has the ability and means to do so. • • Millions of pilgrims visit the Ka`bah and perform hajj annually. • The rites of hajj originated from Abraham and were restored by Muhammad.
- 23. Facts about the Muslim Community
- 27. Islam in Canada •Approximately 1.3 Million Muslims in Canada •Earliest documented Muslim migrants 1870’s •First Mosque in Canada was built in Edmonton in 1938
- 28. What do you know about these words? Halal Jihad Hijab Shari’ah
- 29. Halal Used to categorize permissibility of food (like kosher) Generally used for meat. But can apply to all aspects of life. All food must be pure and nutritious
- 30. Jihad To Struggle The first command of Jihad was to eradicate ignorance and illiteracy Taking care of your parents is a form Jihad The highest form of Jihad is to speak a truthful word in the face of a tyrannical ruler Is there a physical component to Jihad?
- 31. Hijab A manifestation of submission and modesty A continuation of the legacy of pious women in the past Contrary to common belief women that wear the hijab choose to do so Why do they choose to wear it?
- 32. Shari’ah A path way to water A holistic way of life The law protects: Life, Intellect, Faith, Wealth, Religion, Dignity
- 33. Why Are Muslims not Supposed to… Drink Alcohol Do Drugs (not even marijuana) Have Pre-Marital Sex
- 34. Good words and phrases to know •1- Allah= God 2- Insha Allah = If God Wills (when you intend to do something) 3- Maa Shallah= What God has destined (When something good has happened) 4- Allahu Akbar= God is Great 5- As salam ‘alaikum= Peace be upon you •6- Wa ‘alaikum as salam= Peace be upon you as well.
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