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Islam 101Islam 101

(A Short Introduction)(A Short Introduction)Dr. Ishaq ZahidDr. Ishaq Zahid

http://www.islam101.com

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No Compulsion in ReligionNo Compulsion in Religion

God created men and women toworship and obey Him, but

Let there be no compulsion in religion.Truth stands out clear from Error.Whoever rejects evil and believes in God

has grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And God hearsand knows all things.

(The Holy Quran, 2.256)

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World Muslims

World Muslims

1.2 billion, Muslims represent between19.2% and 22% of the world'spopulation.

One of every five persons in the world

is a Muslim Second largest religion in the world

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American MuslimsAmerican Muslims6 million (The New York Times, Feb.

21, 1989)About 40% Afro-American

Not all Muslims are Arabs, Not all

Arabs are Muslims.

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The Basics of Fait

hThe Basics of Fait

h

The One and Only God (Allah in Arabic)

ProphethoodThe Divine Books revealed by God to His

prophets

Angels, Life after Death, the Day ofJudgment, Heaven and Hell

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Worship andWorship and

ObedienceObedience

Prayers (S

alah)Charity (Zakat)

Fasting ( Ramadan)

Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Any act done according to Quran and

Sunnah to please God

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Quran and Science

Quran and Science

The Holy Quran is over 1400 years old text

in its original Arabic form.

It is not a book of science. However:

We have a better understanding of some of

its verses due to the modern scientific

knowledge

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AVerse on Embryology

AVerse on Embryology

"He makes you in the wombs of your mothers instages, one after another, in three veils ofdarkness." (Quran, 39:6)

The staging of human embryos was not describeduntil the 20th century. Streeter (1941) developedthe first system of staging which has now beenreplaced by a more accurate system proposed byO

'Rahilly (1972). "The three veils of darkness" may refer to: (l) the

anterior abdominal wall; (2) the uterine wall; and(3) the amniochorionic membrane

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Foundations of Real S

uccess

Foundations of Real S

uccess

Faith in the heart and words

Righteous Deeds

Mercy ofGod

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Some Dos and DontsSome Dos and Donts(with Young Muslims in mind)(with Young Muslims in mind)

Can spend some time in healthy sports andclean entertainment, but do not neglect

worship ofGod. Dont Disobey God. Control your Tongue, Eyes, Ears and

Hands.

Guard your private parts.

Dress Properly.

Eat wholesome and pure food.

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MOTHERSMOTHERS

The Qur'an elevates obedience and kindness

to parents (especially mothers) to a status

second only to the worship ofAllah.

Your Lord has decreed that you worship none butHim

and that you be kind to parents. Whether one or both of

them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word

of contempt nor repel them, but address them in terms ofhonor. (Qur'an 17:23)

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Human Equality in IslamHuman Equality in IslamProphet Muhammad (PBUH) said:"No Arab has any superiority over a non-

Arab, nor does a non-Arab have anysuperiority over an Arab. Nor does awhite man have any superiority over ablack man, or the black man any

superiority over the white man. You areall the children of Adam, and Adam wascreated from clay."

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Justice in IslamJustice in Islam

"Do not let your hatred ofa people incite you to

aggression."(Quran 5:2)

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Justice in Islam

Justice in Islam

"And do not let ill-will

towards any folk incite youso that you swerve fromdealing justly. Be just; that is

nearest to heedfulness."(Quran 5:8)

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Justice in Islam

Justice in Islam

Oh you who believe, stand up firmly for

justice, as witnesses to God, even if it be

against yourselves, or your parents, or your

kin, and whether it be against rich or poor;

for God can best protect both. Do not follow

any passion, lest you not be just. And if youdistort or decline to do justice, verily God is

well-acquainted with all that you do.

(Quran 4:135)

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Repel Evil with GoodnessRepel Evil with Goodness 041.034 Nor can goodness and Evil be equal.

Repel (Evil) with what is better: Then will he

between whom and thee was hatred become

as it were thy friend and intimate!

003.134 Those who spend (freely), whether

in prosperity, or in adversity; who restrainanger, and pardon (all) men; forGod loves

those who do good.

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Jihad

Jihad

Jihad, an Arabic word that means to strive,

to struggle, to do ones utmost.

Jihad to get an A grade is to study tirelessly

An Evil Jihad is to spread evil

A Jihad is Islamic if it is done according to

the Holy Quran.

Not all Jihads are Islamic.

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AWord on Terrorism

AWord on Terrorism

There are no ISLAMIC TERRORISTS!

(There are a few among over a billion

Muslims who are terrorists.)

Using Islam or Islamic associates evil

acts to the teachings of Islam. And that is

WRONG!

Let us STOP associating Islam with evil.

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QuestionsQuestions

and Answersand Answers

Surah Al-Fatehah

(Chapter 1: The Opening)

1. In the name ofAllah, MostGracious, Most Merciful.

2. Praise be to Allah, the Cherisherand Sustainer of the worlds;

3. Most Gracious, Most Merciful;

4. Master of the Day of Judgment.5. Thee do we worship, and Thine

aid we seek.

6. Show us the straight way,

7. The way of those on whom Thou

hast bestowed Thy Grace, thosewhose (portion) is not wrath,and who go not astray.