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MuhammadMuhammad (peace be upon him)(peace be upon him)& His Message& His Message

--

Mercy to MankindMercy to Mankind

In the name of Allah, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful

Dr. Abdulazeez Abdulraheem

www.understandQuran.com


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OutlineOutline

IntroductionIntroduction

Messenger of MercyMessenger of Mercy

EqualityEquality

KindnessKindness

For animalsFor animals

For environmentFor environment

His MessageHis Message


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IntroductionIntroduction


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AlmostAlmost 11..22 Billion bear witness he is theBillion bear witness he is the

Messenger of GodMessenger of God

Who is he ?Who is he ?


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ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICAENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA

MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD is the mostis the most

successful ofsuccessful ofall Prophets andall Prophets and

religious personalities.religious personalities. ( (1111thth

Edition under Koran)Edition under Koran)


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.... A mass of detail in the early.... A mass of detail in the early

sources show that he was ansources show that he was an

honest and upright man whohonest and upright man who

had gained the respect andhad gained the respect and

loyalty of others who were likeloyalty of others who were like--

wise honest and upright men."wise honest and upright men."

(Vol.(Vol. 1212))


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"My choice of"My choice ofMuhammadMuhammad to lead the list of the world'sto lead the list of the world's

most influential persons may surprise some readers andmost influential persons may surprise some readers and

may be questioned by others, but he wasmay be questioned by others, but he was the only man inthe only man in

history who was supremely successful on both the religioushistory who was supremely successful on both the religious

and secular levels.and secular levels.**

**THETHE 100100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY, New York,: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY, New York, 19781978, p., p. 3333))

MICHAEL H. HART,MICHAEL H. HART,

ranked himranked him 11stst in the list of thein the list of the

Most Influential Persons inMost Influential Persons inHistoryHistory ::


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IfIf greatness of purposegreatness of purpose,,

smallness ofmeanssmallness ofmeans andand

astoundin

g result

sastoundin

g result

sare the three criteria of human genius, whoare the three criteria of human genius, who

could dare to compare any great man incould dare to compare any great man in

modern history thanmodern history than MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD??

LAMARTINE,LAMARTINE,

The renowned historian, speaking on the essentials ofThe renowned historian, speaking on the essentials ofhuman greatness wonders:human greatness wonders:


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He did itHe did it

He was by far the most remarkable man that ever setHe was by far the most remarkable man that ever set

foot on this earthfoot on this earth

He preached a religion, founded a state, built a nation,He preached a religion, founded a state, built a nation,

laid down a moral code, initiated numerous social andlaid down a moral code, initiated numerous social and

political reformspolitical reforms

He established a powerful and dynamic society toHe established a powerful and dynamic society to

practice and represent his teachings andpractice and represent his teachings and

completely revolutionized the worlds of humancompletely revolutionized the worlds of human

thought and behavior for all times to comethought and behavior for all times to come


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He was born in Arabia in the yearHe was born in Arabia in the year 570570, started his, started his

mission of preaching the religion of Truth, Islammission of preaching the religion of Truth, Islam

(submission to One God)(submission to One God) at the age of forty andat the age of forty anddeparted from this world at the age of sixtydeparted from this world at the age of sixty--three.three.

During this short period ofDuring this short period of 2323 years as a Prophet,years as a Prophet,

he changed the complete Arabian peninsulahe changed the complete Arabian peninsula

His Mission ImpossibleHis Mission Impossible


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FromFrom paganism and idolatrypaganism and idolatry toto SUBMISSION to the OneSUBMISSION to the One

True God,True God,

FromFrom tribal quarrels and warstribal quarrels and wars toto national solidarity andnational solidarity and

cohesion,cohesion,

FromFrom drunkenness and debaucherydrunkenness and debauchery toto sobriety and pietysobriety and piety,,

FromFrom lawlessness and anarchylawlessness and anarchy toto disciplined livingdisciplined living,,

FromFrom utter bankruptcyutter bankruptcy to theto the highest standards of moralhighest standards of moral

excellence.excellence.



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Human history has never known such aHuman history has never known such a

complete transformation of a society or a placecomplete transformation of a society or a place

before or sincebefore or since

IMAGINE all these unbelievable wonders in JUSTIMAGINE all these unbelievable wonders in JUST

OVER TWO DECADES.OVER TWO DECADES.


Yes, this was done by ProphetYes, this was done by ProphetMUHAMMADMUHAMMAD

(pbuh)(pbuh)


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WHY PROPHETS ??WHY PROPHETS ??

Sources of human knowledgeSources of human knowledge -- limitedlimited

Normal realities can be understood byNormal realities can be understood byobservationobservation

Higher level realitiesHigher level realities -- deductive reasoning +deductive reasoning +scientific investigation.scientific investigation.

Ultimate realities (esp. why?)Ultimate realities (esp. why?)

Science + Philosophy can only speculateScience + Philosophy can only speculate


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WHY PROPHETS ??WHY PROPHETS ??

No other source except divine guidanceNo other source except divine guidanceconveyed thru prophets.conveyed thru prophets.

God did not leave us without guidance. FromGod did not leave us without guidance. Fromfirst man till the last.first man till the last.


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Mission of a ProphetMission of a Prophet

To lay down:To lay down:

Framework of beliefFramework of belief

Mode of worshipMode of worship

Moral codeMoral code

Rules of culture and civilizationRules of culture and civilization

In fact to prescribe whole system of thought andIn fact to prescribe whole system of thought andaction (Alaction (Al--Deen), which includes all aspects ofDeen), which includes all aspects of

life.life.


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Read the book to peopleRead the book to people

Purify them (belief and actions)Purify them (belief and actions)

Teach the book and WisdomTeach the book and Wisdom

Be a practical modelBe a practical model

Train the individuals and society to establishTrain the individuals and society to establishIslamic system of life (Kingdom of God onIslamic system of life (Kingdom of God onearth)earth)


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Not all the prophets succeeded because of theNot all the prophets succeeded because of theprejudice and intolerance of people.prejudice and intolerance of people.Muhammad (pbuh) did succeed in establishingMuhammad (pbuh) did succeed in establishingthe kingdom of God.the kingdom of God.


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ProphethoodProphethood

God conveyed his message to man thruGod conveyed his message to man thru

Muhammad (pbuh) in two formsMuhammad (pbuh) in two formsQuranQuran -- The BookThe Book

SunnahSunnah -- Sayings, practices, and approvals of theSayings, practices, and approvals of theprophet. (PRACTICAL DEMO)prophet. (PRACTICAL DEMO)

Belief in Prophethood brings the life into realBelief in Prophethood brings the life into realworship and obedience, otherwise, the beliefworship and obedience, otherwise, the belief

remains just the theory.remains just the theory.


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Requirements (of Belief inRequirements (of Belief in

Prophethood)Prophethood)

Believe in him (as required)Believe in him (as required)

Obey him in all spheres of lifeObey him in all spheres of life

His Sunnah is the explanation ofQuran, nobodyHis Sunnah is the explanation ofQuran, nobodycan contradict his explanation.can contradict his explanation.

No independent decision in a matter prescribedNo independent decision in a matter prescribedby the prophetby the prophet


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Position of a ProphetPosition of a Prophet

Servant of GodServant of God

Makes people to obey God and worship HimMakes people to obey God and worship Himand not himself, by conveying, No Force !!and not himself, by conveying, No Force !!

Just a human being. No share in divinity (Just a human being. No share in divinity (44areas mentioned above, entity, attributes,areas mentioned above, entity, attributes,

rights, and powers)rights, and powers)

Not a superhuman. So, Islam has saved itsNot a superhuman. So, Islam has saved itsfollowers from any exaggeration in this belief.followers from any exaggeration in this belief.


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What Distinguishes MuhammadWhat Distinguishes Muhammad

(pbuh) from Others ??(pbuh) from Others ?? Last ProphetLast Prophet

Revived the faith conveyed by all prophetsRevived the faith conveyed by all prophets

Pure message retransmitted thru himPure message retransmitted thru him

No messenger after himNo messenger after him

Book is preservedBook is preserved

Sunnah (practice, sayings, approvals) is recorded inSunnah (practice, sayings, approvals) is recorded indetails (No better compilation of any person in history isdetails (No better compilation of any person in history ispresent)present)


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Why follow MuhammadWhy follow Muhammad

(pbuh)(pbuh) For instruction, we turn to Muhammad (pbuh),For instruction, we turn to Muhammad (pbuh),

not because of prejudice, but becausenot because of prejudice, but because

Last ProphetLast Prophetpp latest guidancelatest guidance

Word of GodWord of God pp in pure divine, living languagein pure divine, living language

Historical record of his Sunnah is preservedHistorical record of his Sunnah is preserved


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Muhammad's (pbuh)Muhammad's (pbuh)

MissionMission -- UniversalUniversal Quran confirms itQuran confirms it

Logical consequence of finalityLogical consequence of finality

Complete codeComplete code pp supports finalitysupports finality

No man in the lastNo man in the last 14001400 yrs like himyrs like him


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MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD is the mostis the most

successful ofsuccessful ofall Prophets andall Prophets and

religious personalities.religious personalities. ( (1111thth

Edition under Koran)Edition under Koran)


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"My choice of"My choice ofMuhammadMuhammad to lead the list of the world'sto lead the list of the world's

most influential persons may surprise some readers andmost influential persons may surprise some readers and

may be questioned by others, but he wasmay be questioned by others, but he was the only man inthe only man in

history who was supremely successful on both the religioushistory who was supremely successful on both the religious

and secular levels.and secular levels.**

**THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY, New York, 1978, p. 33)THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY, New York, 1978, p. 33)

MICHAEL H. HART,MICHAEL H. HART,

ranked himranked him 11stst in the list of thein the list of the

Most Influential Persons inMost Influential Persons inHistoryHistory ::


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AppearanceAppearance

Muhammad (pbuh) was of a height a little aboveMuhammad (pbuh) was of a height a little above

the average.the average.

He was fair of complexion and altogether veryHe was fair of complexion and altogether very

handsome.handsome.


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AppearanceAppearance

He did not speak unnecessarily and what he saidHe did not speak unnecessarily and what he saidwas always to the point and without any padding.was always to the point and without any padding.

At times he would make his meaning clear byAt times he would make his meaning clear byslowly repeating what he had said.slowly repeating what he had said.

His laugh was mostly a smile.His laugh was mostly a smile.

He kept his feelings under firm control.He kept his feelings under firm control.


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DressDress

His dress generally consisted of a shirt, tamadHis dress generally consisted of a shirt, tamad(trousers), a sheet thrown round the shoulders(trousers), a sheet thrown round the shoulders

and a turban.and a turban. His blanket had several patches (Tirmidhi).His blanket had several patches (Tirmidhi).

He had very few spare clothes, but he kept themHe had very few spare clothes, but he kept them

spotlessly clean (Bukhari).spotlessly clean (Bukhari).


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DressDress

Once he enquired of a person in dirty clothesOnce he enquired of a person in dirty clotheswhether he had any income. Upon getting awhether he had any income. Upon getting a

reply in the affirmative, he observed,reply in the affirmative, he observed, "When"WhenAllah has blessed you with His bounty, yourAllah has blessed you with His bounty, yourappearance should reflect it." [Abu Dawood]appearance should reflect it." [Abu Dawood]


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House & Belongings!!!House & Belongings!!!

His house was but a hut with walls of unbaked clayHis house was but a hut with walls of unbaked clayand a thatched roof of palm leaves covered byand a thatched roof of palm leaves covered bycamel skin. It containedcamel skin. It contained

a rope cot,a rope cot,

a pillow stuffed with palm leaves ,a pillow stuffed with palm leaves ,

the skin of some animal spread on the floor anthe skin of some animal spread on the floor ana watera water

bag of leatherbag of leather

and some weapons.and some weapons.


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These were all his earthly belongings, besidesThese were all his earthly belongings, besides

a camel,a camel,

a horse, anda horse, and

an ass andan ass and

some land which he had acquired in the latersome land which he had acquired in the laterpart of his life (Bukhari, Muslim, Abupart of his life (Bukhari, Muslim, AbuDawood).Dawood).


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"I wanted to know the best of one who holds today's"I wanted to know the best of one who holds today's

undisputed sway over the hearts of millions ofundisputed sway over the hearts of millions of

mankind.. I became more than convinced that it wasmankind.. I became more than convinced that it was

not the sword that won a place for Islam in thosenot the sword that won a place for Islam in those

days in the scheme of life.days in the scheme of life.

MAHATMA GANDHI,MAHATMA GANDHI, sayssays

in Young India..in Young India..


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""It was the rigid simplicity, the utter selfIt was the rigid simplicity, the utter self--effacement ofeffacement of

the Prophet the scrupulous regard for pledges, histhe Prophet the scrupulous regard for pledges, hisintrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in Godintrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God

and in his own missionand in his own mission..

MAHATMA GANDHI,MAHATMA GANDHI, sayssays

in Young India..in Young India..


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Sometimes he slept on his cot, sometimes on a skinSometimes he slept on his cot, sometimes on a skinor ordinary mattress, and sometimes on theor ordinary mattress, and sometimes on theground.ground.

To his disciples (who wanted to offer him a soft bedTo his disciples (who wanted to offer him a soft bed

"What have I to do with worldly things. My"What have I to do with worldly things. Myconnection with the world is like that of a travelleconnection with the world is like that of a travelleresting for a while underneath the shade of a treeresting for a while underneath the shade of a treeand then moving on."and then moving on."


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His wife A'isha (ra) says that there was hardly a dayHis wife A'isha (ra) says that there was hardly a dayin his life when he had two square meals. [Sahihin his life when he had two square meals. [SahihMuslim]Muslim]

This was so inspite of him being the most belovedThis was so inspite of him being the most belovedruler of the Islamic State of all times.ruler of the Islamic State of all times.


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For his family!For his family!

He had declared unlawful for himself and his familyHe had declared unlawful for himself and his family

anything given by the people by way of Zakatanything given by the people by way of Zakat

(obligatory donation of(obligatory donation of 22..55% of savings) or% of savings) orsadaqa (charity).sadaqa (charity).


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"He was Caesar and Pope in one; but he"He was Caesar and Pope in one; but he

was Pope without Pope's pretensions,was Pope without Pope's pretensions,Caesar without the legions of Caesar:Caesar without the legions of Caesar:

without a standing army, without awithout a standing army, without a

bodyguard, without a palace, without a fixedbodyguard, without a palace, without a fixed

revenue;revenue;

REV. REGINALDREV. REGINALD

BOSWORTH SMITH,BOSWORTH SMITH,


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If ever any man had the right to say that heIf ever any man had the right to say that heruled by the right divine, it was Mohammed,ruled by the right divine, it was Mohammed,

for he had all the power without itsfor he had all the power without its

instruments and without its supports."instruments and without its supports."

REV. REGINALDREV. REGINALD

BOSWORTH SMITH,BOSWORTH SMITH,


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Extremely humble!Extremely humble!

Though virtual king of Arabia and an apostle ofThough virtual king of Arabia and an apostle ofAllah, he never assumed an air of superiority.Allah, he never assumed an air of superiority.

He used to invite people be they slaves, servants orHe used to invite people be they slaves, servants orthe poorest believers, to partake with him of histhe poorest believers, to partake with him of hisscanty meals. [Tirmidhi]scanty meals. [Tirmidhi]

He did not like people to get up for him and used toHe did not like people to get up for him and used tosay, "Let him who likes people to stand up in hissay, "Let him who likes people to stand up in hishonour, he should seek a place in hell." [Abuhonour, he should seek a place in hell." [AbuDawud]Dawud]


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Spend his timeSpend his time

According to the demands on him for:According to the demands on him for:

offering worship to Allahoffering worship to Allah

public affairs, andpublic affairs, and

personal matters.personal matters.


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Spend his timeSpend his time

All his activities were full of supplications andAll his activities were full of supplications andprayers.prayers.

His Love, Devotion, Dedication is transparentHis Love, Devotion, Dedication is transparentthrough all these supplcns. (not justthrough all these supplcns. (not just 55 prayers).prayers).

A fullA full 300300 pagepage--books is there just on the prayersbooks is there just on the prayershe used to recite.he used to recite.


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SupplicationsSupplications

MIRACULOUS ASPECTMIRACULOUS ASPECT

Establish / Correct the relationship with GodEstablish / Correct the relationship with God

Maintain itMaintain it

Millions of Muslims throughout centuries have beenMillions of Muslims throughout centuries have beenreciting these everyday.reciting these everyday.

Of course, they want to follow him in all aspectsOf course, they want to follow him in all aspects(name, dress, beard, living style(name, dress, beard, living style).).


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SupplicationsSupplications

And donAnd dont forget that he was nott forget that he was not

just a spiritual guidejust a spiritual guide He was aHe was aleader in all aspects of life.leader in all aspects of life.


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Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator,Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator,warrior, conqueror of ideas, restorer ofwarrior, conqueror of ideas, restorer of

rational dogmas, of a cult withoutrational dogmas, of a cult without

images, the founder of twenty terrestrialimages, the founder of twenty terrestrial

empires and of one spiritual empire, thatempires and of one spiritual empire, thatisis MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD..



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The most famous men created arms,The most famous men created arms,

laws and empires only. They founded, iflaws and empires only. They founded, if

anything at all, no more than materialanything at all, no more than material

powers which often crumbled awaypowers which often crumbled away

before their eyes.before their eyes.



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This man moved not only armies,This man moved not only armies,

legislation, empires, peoples andlegislation, empires, peoples anddynasties, but millions of men in onedynasties, but millions of men in one--

third of the then inhabited world; andthird of the then inhabited world; and

more than that, he moved the altars, themore than that, he moved the altars, thegods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefsgods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefs

and souls....and souls....



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As regards all the standards by whichAs regards all the standards by whichHuman Greatness may be measured, weHuman Greatness may be measured, we

may well ask,may well ask,

IS THERE ANY MAN GREATER THANIS THERE ANY MAN GREATER THAN

HE ?"HE ?"

(ALPHONSE DE LAMAR TINE, HISTOIRE DE LA TURQUIE, PARIS,(ALPHONSE DE LAMAR TINE, HISTOIRE DE LA TURQUIE, PARIS,

18541854, VOL. II, PP, VOL. II, PP 276276--277277))



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His BehaviorHis Behavior

By nature he was gentle and kindBy nature he was gentle and kind--hearted, alwayshearted, alwaysinclined to be gracious and to overlook the faultsinclined to be gracious and to overlook the faultsof others.of others.

Politeness and courtesy,Politeness and courtesy,

compassion and tenderness,compassion and tenderness,

simplicity and humility,simplicity and humility,

sympathy and sinceritysympathy and sincerity

were some of the keynotes of his character.were some of the keynotes of his character.


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His CharacterHis Character

About himself the Prophet (pbuh) saidAbout himself the Prophet (pbuh) said Allah hasAllah has

sent me as an apostle so that I may demonstratesent me as an apostle so that I may demonstrateperfection of character, refinement of mannersperfection of character, refinement of mannersand loftiness of deportment." [Malik]and loftiness of deportment." [Malik]


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He was not annoyed if anyone interruptedHe was not annoyed if anyone interruptedhim even during the SERMONS forhim even during the SERMONS for

anything.anything.

Bedouin (desertBedouin (desert--man)man)

His grandsonHis grandson


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The Prophet (pbuh) said:The Prophet (pbuh) said: He is a bad personHe is a bad person

in the sight of Allahin the sight of Allah* who does not behave courteously, and* who does not behave courteously, and

* people shun his company because of his* people shun his company because of his

bad manners.bad manners.

[Sahih Bukhari][Sahih Bukhari]


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We have sent you except as a mercy for theWe have sent you except as a mercy for theworlds (alworlds (al--QurQuran)an)

Extremely kind and merciful for believersExtremely kind and merciful for believers

Even for his enemiesEven for his enemies -- After MakkahAfter Makkahs victorys victory


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Kindness to AnimalsKindness to Animals

"Indeed, there is heavenly reward for every"Indeed, there is heavenly reward for everyact of kindness done to a living animal.act of kindness done to a living animal.

If he saw any animal overIf he saw any animal over--loaded he wouldloaded he wouldpull up the owner and say, "Fear Allah inpull up the owner and say, "Fear Allah inyour treatment of animals."your treatment of animals."


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Love for the poorLove for the poor

He said: "He is not a perfect Muslim whoHe said: "He is not a perfect Muslim who

eats his fill and lets his neighbour goeats his fill and lets his neighbour gohungry."hungry."

To his wife he said, "O A'isha, love the poorTo his wife he said, "O A'isha, love the poorand let them come to you and Allah will drawand let them come to you and Allah will draw

you near to Himself." [Sahih Bukhari]you near to Himself." [Sahih Bukhari]


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He achieved a huge revolution without almostHe achieved a huge revolution without almostany bloodshed!any bloodshed!

Only few hundreds were killed (initiated byOnly few hundreds were killed (initiated bywars from others).wars from others).

Just compare it with any other revolution ofJust compare it with any other revolution of

the world!!!the world!!!


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I have studied himI have studied him -- the wonderful manthe wonderful man

and in my opinion far from being an antiand in my opinion far from being an anti--Christ, he must be called the Savior ofChrist, he must be called the Savior of

HumanityHumanity..

GEORGE BERNARD SHAWGEORGE BERNARD SHAW


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His Life in Brief!!!His Life in Brief!!!

Born in MakkahBorn in Makkah

Married Khadijah (R) a widow ofMarried Khadijah (R) a widow of 4040 years at theyears at the

age ofage of 2525. Stayed with her till her death. Stayed with her till her death Made Prophet atMade Prophet at 4040 years; Spread the messageyears; Spread the message

Opposition by Makkans (egos; positions; vestedOpposition by Makkans (egos; positions; vested

interests; establishments)interests; establishments) Migrated to Madinah atMigrated to Madinah at 5353 (after(after 1313 years); Hisyears); His

followers migrated too.followers migrated too.


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His Life in Brief!!!His Life in Brief!!!

Established Islamic State in Madinah; TaughtEstablished Islamic State in Madinah; TaughtMuslims how to live (in all aspects of life: Spiritual,Muslims how to live (in all aspects of life: Spiritual,

moral, social, political,moral, social, political, all aspects of lifeall aspects of life in allin alltypes of situations).types of situations).

Attacked continuously by surrounding enemiesAttacked continuously by surrounding enemiesincluding those from Makkahincluding those from Makkah

Became victorious withinBecame victorious within 1010 years!years!

Whole Arabia became MuslimWhole Arabia became Muslim

Died at the age ofDied at the age of 6363..


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The Message ofThe Message ofMuhammad pbuhMuhammad pbuh


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Basic DefinitionsBasic Definitions

Islam: Peaceful, willing submission to God.Islam: Peaceful, willing submission to God.

Islam is not a religion alone. It is a code/way ofIslam is not a religion alone. It is a code/way oflife (Deen). It encompasses all spheres of life.life (Deen). It encompasses all spheres of life.

Religion guides in the area of 'ibadaatReligion guides in the area of 'ibadaat

(worship) only. Whereas Deen guides all(worship) only. Whereas Deen guides allspheres of life of a man i.e. in mosque/churchspheres of life of a man i.e. in mosque/churchand state affairs.and state affairs.


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Basic DefinitionsBasic Definitions

A Muslim is the one who submits himselfA Muslim is the one who submits himselfto God willfully and peacefully.to God willfully and peacefully.

A Muslim's belief is:A Muslim's belief is:

There is no God except the one true GodThere is no God except the one true God and Muhammad is the messenger andand Muhammad is the messenger and

slave of God. (Peace be upon him)slave of God. (Peace be upon him)


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Who was the first MuslimWho was the first Muslim

on earth?on earth? Adam not Muhammad (peace be on themAdam not Muhammad (peace be on them

both)both)

Islam is not a new religion. It is the religionIslam is not a new religion. It is the religiongiven by Godgiven by Godto the first man and isto the first man and isthe same for the last one too andthe same for the last one too and

for every one in between.for every one in between.


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MisconceptionsMisconceptions

Muhammad pbuh is not the founder ofMuhammad pbuh is not the founder ofIslam. He came with the last edition ofIslam. He came with the last edition of

Islam.Islam.

Muslims are not Muhammadans.Muslims are not Muhammadans.

Muslims do not worship Muhammad pbuh.Muslims do not worship Muhammad pbuh.


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The Miracle given toThe Miracle given to

Muhammad pbuhMuhammad pbuh AlAl

--QurQuranan

A UNIQUE BOOKA UNIQUE BOOK

Memorized in Full by hundreds of thousandsMemorized in Full by hundreds of thousands

TOP in being read daily by millions all over the worldTOP in being read daily by millions all over the world(Encyclopedia Britannic,(Encyclopedia Britannic, 1111thth edition)edition)

Preserved in its ORIGINAL form for the lastPreserved in its ORIGINAL form for the last 1414 centuriescenturies


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Center, The KAABA inCenter, The KAABA in

MakkahMakkah Built by Prophets ABRAHAM and ISHMAELBuilt by Prophets ABRAHAM and ISHMAEL 30003000 yearsyears

agoago

Muslims throughout the world face towards it whileMuslims throughout the world face towards it whileprayingpraying

11..55 MILLION Muslims in Hajj;MILLION Muslims in Hajj; 11..55 in Umrahin Umrah

Where everybody (males) dress the same and race,Where everybody (males) dress the same and race,wealth, status, etc., all are removed.wealth, status, etc., all are removed.


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The FASTEST GrowingThe FASTEST Growing

Religion in the world:Religion in the world: Not by Sword or Money !Not by Sword or Money ! Today it is 'perhaps' theToday it is 'perhaps' the

fastest growing religion in USfastest growing religion in US (Maston Speight,(Maston Speight,Director of the office of Christian Muslim relations of theDirector of the office of Christian Muslim relations of the

national council of churches of Christ of the USA)national council of churches of Christ of the USA)

'World's fastest growing religion''World's fastest growing religion' (Robert Morey,(Robert Morey,Director of research and education foundation, Austin,Director of research and education foundation, Austin,TX) in spite of the Muslims powerlessness andTX) in spite of the Muslims powerlessness and

decadence in the pastdecadence in the past 22 centuries.centuries.

'In modern times it has made great gains in'In modern times it has made great gains inAfrica'Africa' (The(The 19901990 Almanac, Houghton Mifflin Company,Almanac, Houghton Mifflin Company,Boston) .Boston) .


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The FASTEST GrowingThe FASTEST Growing

Religion in the world:Religion in the world:

Never witnessed large scale desertions: As against allNever witnessed large scale desertions: As against all

other religions.other religions.

Devoid of Major Splits: Divisions (Shiites, Zaidi, etc.,)Devoid of Major Splits: Divisions (Shiites, Zaidi, etc.,)are aroundare around 1010% only.% only.


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MUSLIMS: A GLOBALMUSLIMS: A GLOBAL

COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

Total Population:Total Population: 11 BillionBillion

Indian Subcontinent:Indian Subcontinent: 3030%%

subsub--Saharan Africa:Saharan Africa: 2020%%

Arab World:Arab World: 1818%%

Southeast Asia:Southeast Asia: 1717%%

USSR and China:USSR and China: 1010%%

NonNon--Arab Middle East:Arab Middle East: 1010%%


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Famous Books ofIslamFamous Books ofIslam

11. Psalms ofDavid. Psalms ofDavid

22. Torah: The old testament. Torah: The old testament

33. Bible: The new testament. Bible: The new testament

44. Quran: The final testament. Quran: The final testament


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Famous Prophets ofIslamFamous Prophets ofIslam

ADAMADAM

NOAHNOAH ABRAHAMABRAHAM

MOSESMOSES

JESUSJESUS

MOHAMMEDMOHAMMED

(Peace be on them all)(Peace be on them all)


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Basic Sources ofIslamBasic Sources ofIslam

Quran :Quran : The Book ofAllahThe Book ofAllah

Sunnah:Sunnah: The sayings, practice, andThe sayings, practice, andapprovals of the prophetapprovals of the prophetMuhammad (pbuh).Muhammad (pbuh).


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Three Main Elements ofThree Main Elements of

IslamIslam

Sovereignty of God on all matters of lifeSovereignty of God on all matters of life; spiritual and; spiritual and

material.material. Prophethood:Prophethood: Guidance (spiritual and material) is sentGuidance (spiritual and material) is sent

thru prophets from Adam thru Mohammed (peace bethru prophets from Adam thru Mohammed (peace beupon them.)upon them.)

The Hereafter (Life after death)The Hereafter (Life after death)Obedience...Obedience.....Paradise for ever..Paradise for everDisobedienceDisobedience.Hell for ever.Hell for ever


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BASIC PILLARS OFISLAMBASIC PILLARS OFISLAM

Every act done with the consciousness that it fulfills theEvery act done with the consciousness that it fulfills thedivine will is considered an act of worship in Islam.divine will is considered an act of worship in Islam.

Nevertheless, the specific acts of worship termed as theNevertheless, the specific acts of worship termed as thePillars of Islam are on the higher plane of spirituality.Pillars of Islam are on the higher plane of spirituality.


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They are:They are:

1.1. The Declaration of Faith (Shahadah): 'I bear witnessThe Declaration of Faith (Shahadah): 'I bear witness

that there is none worthy of worship except God andthat there is none worthy of worship except God andthat Muhammad is His servant and messenger.that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.

2.2. The Prayer (Salah): 5 times a day as a duty towardsThe Prayer (Salah): 5 times a day as a duty towardsGod. To strengthen the belief in God. To inspires manGod. To strengthen the belief in God. To inspires man

to higher morality.to higher morality.3.3. Fasting (Siyam): Cultivates piety, patience and love forFasting (Siyam): Cultivates piety, patience and love for

the poor.the poor.


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4.4. The poorThe poor--Tax (Zakat): To give 2.5% annually of one'sTax (Zakat): To give 2.5% annually of one's

net savings as alms to the poor. (Life insurance in anet savings as alms to the poor. (Life insurance in aMuslim community)Muslim community)

5.5. Pilgrimage (Hajj): To Makkah, provided one has thePilgrimage (Hajj): To Makkah, provided one has the

means (financial and physical).means (financial and physical).


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Articles ofFaithArticles ofFaith

Existence, oneness and Attributes of AllahExistence, oneness and Attributes of Allah

Belief in AngelsBelief in Angels

Belief in Holy BooksBelief in Holy Books

Belief in ProphetsBelief in Prophets

Belief in the HereafterBelief in the Hereafter

Belief in the Destiny (All past, present, and futureBelief in the Destiny (All past, present, and futureevents are from Allah and in His Knowledge.)events are from Allah and in His Knowledge.)


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Universality of MessageUniversality of Message

Quran always address "O Mankind", "O Son ofQuran always address "O Mankind", "O Son ofAdam". And Not to people of any particular race,Adam". And Not to people of any particular race,tribe, are, color, language..tribe, are, color, language..

"The believers are like brothers" (Quran)."The believers are like brothers" (Quran).

"All men are equal in Islam. The Arab has no"All men are equal in Islam. The Arab has no

superiority over nonsuperiority over non--Arab, nor does the nonArab, nor does the non--ArabArabhave superiority over Arabs except in the fear ofhave superiority over Arabs except in the fear ofGod."God." -- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)


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FAITH IN GODFAITH IN GOD

Not just that HE exists butNot just that HE exists but

Creator, Master, Ruler, Administrator of theCreator, Master, Ruler, Administrator of the

universe;universe;

No one has share in HisNo one has share in His

Entity (Asma)Entity (Asma)

Attributes (Sifaat)Attributes (Sifaat)

Rights (Huqooq)Rights (Huqooq)

Authority/powers (Ekhtiaraat)Authority/powers (Ekhtiaraat)


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Purity ofFaithPurity ofFaith

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most MercifulIn the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Say: He is God,The One and OnlySay: He is God,

The One and Only

God, the Eternal, the AbsoluteGod, the Eternal, the Absolute

He begets not, nor is he begottenHe begets not, nor is he begotten

And there is none like unto Him. [QuranAnd there is none like unto Him. [Quran 131131::11--55]]


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Requirements (ofFaith inRequirements (ofFaith in

God)God) Worship Him aloneWorship Him alone

Pray Him alonePray Him alone

Have hope and fear from Him aloneHave hope and fear from Him alone

Take the law from Him alone. Law makingTake the law from Him alone. Law makingshould be within the limits prescribed by Himshould be within the limits prescribed by Him

and under His permission.and under His permission.


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BELIEFIN THEBELIEFIN THE

HEREAFTERHEREAFTER This life is a test.This life is a test.

At the end AccountabilityAt the end Accountability

Time for accountabilityTime for accountability -- fixed by Godfixed by God

present order of things will be replaced bypresent order of things will be replaced byanotheranother

All human beings will rise once again in the newAll human beings will rise once again in the newworldworld

Everyone will face God individuallyEveryone will face God individually


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HEREAFTERHEREAFTER Judgment based on not just God's knowledgeJudgment based on not just God's knowledge

but Proofs from angles, his environment, hisbut Proofs from angles, his environment, his

book of deeds etc.,book of deeds etc., No undue intercession. No bribery, No advocacyNo undue intercession. No bribery, No advocacy

without His permission.without His permission.

Criteria: Did the man conduct himself a/c toCriteria: Did the man conduct himself a/c toIslam?Islam?


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HEREAFTERHEREAFTER In one of his sermons calculated to instil theIn one of his sermons calculated to instil the

fear of Allah and the day of reckoning in thefear of Allah and the day of reckoning in the

hearts of men, Prophet Muhammad pbuh said:hearts of men, Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: O people ofQuraish be prepared for theO people ofQuraish be prepared for the

hereafter, I cannot save you from thehereafter, I cannot save you from thepunishment of Allah;punishment of Allah;

O Bani Abd Manaf,O Bani Abd Manaf, .; O Abbas.; O Abbas O Fatima,O Fatima,daughter of Muhammad, even you I cannotdaughter of Muhammad, even you I cannotsave you from the punishment of Allah."save you from the punishment of Allah."

h C i fh C i f


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Three Categories ofThree Categories of

peoplepeople Who RejectWho Reject -- Hellfire foreverHellfire forever

Who Believe, but distorted wayWho Believe, but distorted way -- (a/c to(a/c to

scholars, such people will be sent to Hell forscholars, such people will be sent to Hell forsometime and then sent to Heaven)sometime and then sent to Heaven)

Who accept and practiceWho accept and practice -- Paradise foreverParadise forever

Th C i fTh C i f


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Three Categories ofThree Categories of

peoplepeople Every thing in this life is pure blessing of GodEvery thing in this life is pure blessing of God

and it is impossible for human to deserve anyand it is impossible for human to deserve any

reward. The prophet Muhammad (pbuh)reward. The prophet Muhammad (pbuh)clarified that even he also will enter paradiseclarified that even he also will enter paradisebecause of the mercy of Allah and not basedbecause of the mercy of Allah and not basedupon his actions. The actions we do just enableupon his actions. The actions we do just enable

us to receive that mercy which will send us tous to receive that mercy which will send us toparadise.paradise.

SOME ISLAMICSOME ISLAMIC


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PRINC

IPLESPR

INC

IPLES

Oneness of GodOneness of God

Oneness of mankind: No one can claim that heOneness of mankind: No one can claim that heis better than others. It is only God Who knowsis better than others. It is only God Who knowswho is better. It depends on piety andwho is better. It depends on piety and

righteousness.righteousness.



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PRINC

IPLESPR

INC

IPLES

Oneness of Messengers and the Message:Oneness of Messengers and the Message:

Muslims believe that God sent differentMuslims believe that God sent different

messengers throughout the history of mankind.messengers throughout the history of mankind.

All came with the same message and the sameAll came with the same message and the sameteachings.teachings.

Muslims believe in Noah, Abraham, Isaac,Muslims believe in Noah, Abraham, Isaac,Ismail, Jacob, Moses, David, Jesus, andIsmail, Jacob, Moses, David, Jesus, andMuhammad. They are all the Prophets ofMuhammad. They are all the Prophets ofIslam.Islam.

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Equality in IslamEquality in Islam

(POLI

CY)(POLI

CY)

O' Mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of aO' Mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a

male and a female, and made you into nations andmale and a female, and made you into nations andtribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye maytribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye maydespise each other). Verily the most honored of you indespise each other). Verily the most honored of you inthe sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous ofthe sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous ofyou. Quranyou. Quran 4949::1313

God looks not to your FIGURES nor to your WEALTH butGod looks not to your FIGURES nor to your WEALTH butto your HEARTS and to your DEEDSto your HEARTS and to your DEEDS -- ProphetProphetMuhammad (Peace be upon him)Muhammad (Peace be upon him)

E lit i I lE lit i I l


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Equality in IslamEquality in Islam

(PRO

GRA

M)(PRO

GRA

M)

Group prayersGroup prayers -- a part of the programa part of the program

5 times a day for every locality5 times a day for every locality

Once a week for the whole cityOnce a week for the whole city

Once a year for the whole Muslim world i.e.Once a year for the whole Muslim world i.e.pilgrimage to Makkah.pilgrimage to Makkah.

Where everybody prays shoulder to shoulder.Where everybody prays shoulder to shoulder.

SAROJINI NAIDU thetheSAROJINI NAIDU thethe


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"It was the first religion that preached and practiced"It was the first religion that preached and practiced

democracy; for, in the mosque, when the call for prayer isdemocracy; for, in the mosque, when the call for prayer issounded and worshippers are gathered together, thesounded and worshippers are gathered together, the

democracy of Islam is embodied five times a day when thedemocracy of Islam is embodied five times a day when the

peasant and king kneel side by side and proclaim: 'Godpeasant and king kneel side by side and proclaim: 'God

Alone is Great'...Alone is Great'...

(S.NAIDU, IDEALS OF ISLAM, VIDE SPEECHES & WRITINGS, MADRAS,(S.NAIDU, IDEALS OF ISLAM, VIDE SPEECHES & WRITINGS, MADRAS, 19181918))

SAROJINI NAIDU,, thethe

famous Indian poetessfamous Indian poetess

says says

SAROJINI NAIDU,, thethe

famous Indian poetessfamous Indian poetess

says says


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Leaders must fulfill three functionsLeaders must fulfill three functions provide for the well being of the led,provide for the well being of the led,

provide a social organization in which people feelprovide a social organization in which people feel

relatively securerelatively secure provide them with one set of beliefsprovide them with one set of beliefs

PROF. JULESMASSERMANPROF. JULESMASSERMAN

of USA PsychiatricAssociationof USA PsychiatricAssociation::




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People like Pasteur and Salk are leaders in the firstPeople like Pasteur and Salk are leaders in the firstsense.sense.

People like Gandhi and Confucius, on one hand, andPeople like Gandhi and Confucius, on one hand, and

Alexander, Caesar and Hitler on the other, areAlexander, Caesar and Hitler on the other, areleaders in the second and perhaps the third sense.leaders in the second and perhaps the third sense.

Jesus and Buddha belong in the third category alone.Jesus and Buddha belong in the third category alone.






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Perhaps the greatest leader of all timesPerhaps the greatest leader of all timeswaswas MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD, who combined all, who combined all

three functions.three functions.

To a lesser degree, Moses did the same."To a lesser degree, Moses did the same."






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"It is impossible for anyone who studies the life &"It is impossible for anyone who studies the life &

character of the great Prophet of Arabia, ., to feelcharacter of the great Prophet of Arabia, ., to feelanything but reverence for that mighty Prophet, oneanything but reverence for that mighty Prophet, oneof the great messengers of the Supreme.of the great messengers of the Supreme.

I myself feel whenever I reI myself feel whenever I re--read them, a new way ofread them, a new way ofadmiration, a new sense of reverence for thatadmiration, a new sense of reverence for thatmighty Arabian teacher."mighty Arabian teacher."

ANNIE BESANTANNIE BESANT

ininTheL

ife & Teaching ofTheL

ife & Teaching ofMUHAMMADMUHAMMAD sayssays

ANNIE BESANTANNIE BESANT

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ife & Teaching ofTheL

ife & Teaching ofMUHAMMADMUHAMMAD sayssays


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