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www.understandquran.com www.understandquran.com Muhammad Muhammad (peace be upon him) (peace be upon him) Mercy to Mankind Mercy to Mankind A presentation A presentation for brothers and sisters of other for brothers and sisters of other faiths! faiths! Dr. Abdulazeez Abdulraheem Dr. Abdulazeez Abdulraheem

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Muhammad Muhammad (peace be upon him)(peace be upon him)Mercy to MankindMercy to Mankind

A presentation A presentation for brothers and sisters of other faiths!for brothers and sisters of other faiths!

Dr. Abdulazeez AbdulraheemDr. Abdulazeez Abdulraheem

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OutlineOutline Introduction Introduction Why do we need prophets?Why do we need prophets? What is special about Prophet Muhammad pbuh?What is special about Prophet Muhammad pbuh? His living style!His living style! His Nature & BehaviorHis Nature & Behavior Message of Muhammad pbuhMessage of Muhammad pbuh Three Main Elements of IslamThree Main Elements of Islam His MessageHis Message

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IntroductionIntroduction

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Almost 1.2 Billion bear witness he is the Almost 1.2 Billion bear witness he is the Messenger of GodMessenger of God

*1,126,325,000

Who is he ?Who is he ?

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ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICAENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA

MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD is the most is the most successful of successful of all Prophets and all Prophets and religious personalities.religious personalities.“ (11“ (11thth Edition under Koran)Edition under Koran)

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ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICAENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA

““.... A mass of detail in the early .... A mass of detail in the early sources show that he was an sources show that he was an honest and upright man who honest and upright man who had gained the respect and had gained the respect and loyalty of others who were like-loyalty of others who were like-wise honest and upright men." wise honest and upright men." (Vol. 12)(Vol. 12)

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"My choice of "My choice of MuhammadMuhammad to lead the list of the world's to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious history 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 the in the list of the Most Influential Persons in Most Influential Persons in

HistoryHistory: :

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If If

•greatness of purposegreatness of purpose,,

•smallness of means smallness of means andand

•astounding results astounding results are the three criteria of human genius, who are the three criteria of human genius, who

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

modern history than modern history than MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD??

LAMAR TINE,LAMAR TINE, The renowned historian, speaking on the essentials of The renowned historian, speaking on the essentials of human greatness wonders:human greatness wonders:

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

Born in Makkah Born in Makkah Married Khadijah (R) a widow of 40 years at the Married Khadijah (R) a widow of 40 years at the

age of 25. Stayed with her till her deathage of 25. Stayed with her till her death Made Prophet at 40 years; Spread the messageMade Prophet at 40 years; Spread the message Opposition by Makkans (egos; positions; vested Opposition by Makkans (egos; positions; vested

interests; establishments)interests; establishments) Migrated to Madinah at 53 (after 13 years); His Migrated to Madinah at 53 (after 13 years); His

followers migrated too. followers migrated too.

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His Life in BriefHis Life in Brief!!!!!! Established Islamic State in Madinah; Taught Muslims Established Islamic State in Madinah; Taught Muslims

how to live (in all aspects of life: Spiritual, moral, social, how to live (in all aspects of life: Spiritual, moral, social, political, … all aspects of life… in all types of situations). political, … all aspects of life… in all types of situations).

Attacked continuously by surrounding enemies Attacked continuously by surrounding enemies including those from Makkah. He and his companions including those from Makkah. He and his companions survived all those attacks. survived all those attacks.

Became victorious within 10 years! Became victorious within 10 years! Whole Arabia became Muslim Whole Arabia became Muslim Died at the age of 63. Died at the age of 63.

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He did itHe did it……

He was by far the most remarkable man that ever set He 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 He preached a religion, founded a state, built a nation, laid down a moral code, initiated numerous nation, laid down a moral code, initiated numerous social and political reformssocial and political reforms

He established a powerful and dynamic society to He established a powerful and dynamic society to practice and represent his teachings andpractice and represent his teachings andcompletely revolutionized the worlds of human completely revolutionized the worlds of human thought and behavior for all times to comethought and behavior for all times to come

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Started preaching Islam Started preaching Islam (submission to One God)(submission to One God) at at the age of 40;the age of 40;

And departed from this world at the age of 63And departed from this world at the age of 63

During this short period of 23 years as a Prophet, he During this short period of 23 years as a Prophet, he changed the complete Arabian peninsulachanged the complete Arabian peninsula

His Mission ImpossibleHis Mission Impossible

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From From paganism and idolatrypaganism and idolatry to to SUBMISSION to the One SUBMISSION to the One True God, True God,

From From tribal quarrels and warstribal quarrels and wars to to national solidarity and national solidarity and cohesion,cohesion,

From From drunkenness and debaucherydrunkenness and debauchery to to sobriety and sobriety and pietypiety, ,

From From lawlessness and anarchylawlessness and anarchy to to disciplined livingdisciplined living, ,

From From utter bankruptcyutter bankruptcy to the to the highest standards of moral highest standards of moral excellence. excellence.

His Mission ImpossibleHis Mission Impossible

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Human history has never known such a complete Human history has never known such a complete transformation of a society or a place before or transformation of a society or a place before or since since

IMAGINE all these unbelievable wonders in JUST IMAGINE all these unbelievable wonders in JUST OVER TWO DECADES.OVER TWO DECADES.

His Mission ImpossibleHis Mission Impossible

Yes, this was done by Prophet Yes, this was done by Prophet MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD (pbuh)(pbuh)

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Why do we need Why do we need Prophets? Prophets?

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WHY PROPHETS ??WHY PROPHETS ??

– Sources of human knowledge - limitedSources of human knowledge - limited– Normal realities can be understood by Normal realities can be understood by

observationobservation– Higher level realities - deductive Higher level realities - deductive

reasoning + scientific investigation.reasoning + 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 guidance No other source except divine guidance conveyed thru prophets.conveyed thru prophets.

– God did not leave us without guidance. God did not leave us without guidance. From first man till the last. From 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 civilizationIn fact to prescribe whole system of thought and In fact to prescribe whole system of thought and

action (Al-Deen), which includes all aspects of action (Al-Deen), which includes all aspects of life.life.

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Mission of a ProphetMission of a Prophet

– 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 Train the individuals and society to

establish Islamic system of life (Kingdom establish Islamic system of life (Kingdom of God on earth)of God on earth)

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Mission of a ProphetMission of a Prophet

– Not all the prophets succeeded because Not all the prophets succeeded because of the prejudice and intolerance of people. of the prejudice and intolerance of people. Muhammad (pbuh) did succeed in Muhammad (pbuh) did succeed in establishing the kingdom of God. establishing the kingdom of God.

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ProphethoodProphethood

– God conveyed his message to man thru Muhammad God conveyed his message to man thru Muhammad (pbuh) in two forms(pbuh) in two forms

Quran - The BookQuran - The Book Sunnah - Sayings, practices, and approvals of the prophet. Sunnah - Sayings, practices, and approvals of the prophet.

(PRACTICAL DEMO)(PRACTICAL DEMO)

– Belief in Prophethood brings the life into real worship Belief in Prophethood brings the life into real worship and obedience, otherwise, the belief remains just the and obedience, otherwise, the belief remains just the theory.theory.

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Requirements (of Requirements (of Belief in Prophethood)Belief in 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 of Quran, His Sunnah is the explanation of Quran,

nobody can contradict his explanation.nobody can contradict his explanation.– No independent decision in a matter No independent decision in a matter

prescribed by the prophetprescribed by 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 Him Makes people to obey God and worship Him

and not himself, by conveying, No Force !!and not himself, by conveying, No Force !!– Just a human being. No share in divinity (4 Just a human being. No share in divinity (4

areas mentioned above, entity, attributes, areas mentioned above, entity, attributes, rights, and powers)rights, and powers)

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

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What is special about What is special about Prophet Muhammad Prophet Muhammad pbuh?pbuh?

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What Distinguishes What Distinguishes Muhammad (pbuh) from Muhammad (pbuh) from Others ?? Others ?? – He was the Last ProphetHe was the Last Prophet– Revived the faith conveyed by all prophets Revived 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 Sunnah (practice, sayings, approvals) is

recorded in details (No better compilation of recorded in details (No better compilation of any person in history is present) any person in history is present)

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

(pbuh), not because of prejudice, but (pbuh), not because of prejudice, but becausebecause

– Last Prophet Last Prophet latest guidance latest guidance– Word of God Word of God in pure divine, living in pure divine, living

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

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Muhammad's (pbuh) Muhammad's (pbuh) Mission was UniversalMission was Universal– Quran confirms itQuran confirms it– Logical consequence of finalityLogical consequence of finality– Complete code Complete code supports finality supports finality– No man in the last 1400 yrs like himNo man in the last 1400 yrs like him

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ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICAENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA

MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD is the most is the most successful of successful of all Prophets and all Prophets and religious personalities.religious personalities.“ (11“ (11thth Edition under Koran)Edition under Koran)

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"My choice of "My choice of MuhammadMuhammad to lead the list of the world's to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious history 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 the in the list of the Most Influential Persons in Most Influential Persons in

HistoryHistory: :

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His Living Style!His Living Style!

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His AppearanceHis Appearance

Muhammad (pbuh) was of a height a little Muhammad (pbuh) was of a height a little above the average. above the average.

He was fair of complexion and altogether He was fair of complexion and altogether very handsome.very handsome.

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His AppearanceHis Appearance He did not speak unnecessarily and what he He did not speak unnecessarily and what he

said was always to the point and without said was always to the point and without any padding. any padding.

At times he would make his meaning clear At times he would make his meaning clear by slowly repeating what he had said. by 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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His DressHis Dress His dress generally consisted of a shirt, His dress generally consisted of a shirt,

tamad (trousers), a sheet thrown round the tamad (trousers), a sheet thrown round the shoulders and a turban. shoulders and a turban.

His blanket had several patches (Tirmidhi). His blanket had several patches (Tirmidhi). He had very few spare clothes, but he kept He had very few spare clothes, but he kept

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

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His DressHis DressOnce he enquired of a person in dirty Once he enquired of a person in dirty

clothes whether he had any income. clothes whether he had any income. Upon getting a reply in the affirmative, Upon getting a reply in the affirmative, he observed,he observed, "When Allah has blessed "When Allah has blessed you with His bounty, your appearance you with His bounty, your appearance should reflect it." [Abu Dawood] should reflect it." [Abu Dawood]

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His House & His House & BelongingsBelongings!!!!!!

His house was but a hut with walls of unbaked clay His house was but a hut with walls of unbaked clay and a thatched roof of palm leaves covered by and a thatched roof of palm leaves covered by camel skin. It contained camel 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 and the skin of some animal spread on the floor and

a water a water – bag of leather bag of leather – and some weapons. and some weapons.

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His House & His House & BelongingsBelongings!!!!!!

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

a camel, a camel, a horse, and a horse, and an ass and an ass and some land which he had acquired in the some land which he had acquired in the

later part of his life (Bukhari, Muslim, later part of his life (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood). Abu Dawood).

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Looking at theseLooking at these……

See what people of other faiths, like See what people of other faiths, like Mahatma Gandhi said….Mahatma Gandhi said….

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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 of mankind.. I undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankind.. I became more than convinced that it was not the sword became more than convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life.”life.”

MAHATMA GANDHI,MAHATMA GANDHI, says in ‘Young Indiasays in ‘Young India..’..’

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""It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet the scrupulous regard for pledges, his of the Prophet the scrupulous regard for pledges, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own missionand in his own mission….”….”

MAHATMA GANDHI,MAHATMA GANDHI, says in ‘Young Indiasays in ‘Young India..’..’

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His bedHis bed……

Sometimes he slept on his cot, sometimes on a skin Sometimes he slept on his cot, sometimes on a skin or ordinary mattress, and sometimes on the or ordinary mattress, and sometimes on the ground.ground.

To his disciples (who wanted to offer him a soft bed)To 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. My connection with the world is like that of a traveller connection with the world is like that of a traveller resting for a while underneath the shade of a tree resting for a while underneath the shade of a tree and then moving on." and then moving on."

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His mealsHis meals……

His wife A'isha (ra) says that there was hardly His wife A'isha (ra) says that there was hardly a day in his life when he had two square a day in his life when he had two square meals. [Sahih Muslim] meals. [Sahih Muslim]

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

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For his familyFor his family!!

He had declared unlawful for himself and his He had declared unlawful for himself and his family anything given by the people by way family anything given by the people by way of Zakat (obligatory donation of 2.5% of of Zakat (obligatory donation of 2.5% of savings) or sadaqa (charity). savings) or sadaqa (charity).

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Looking at theseLooking at these……

See what people of other faiths, like Rev See what people of other faiths, like Rev Smith said….Smith said….

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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 a without a standing army, without a bodyguard, without a palace, without a fixed bodyguard, without a palace, without a fixed revenue; revenue;

REV. REGINALD REV. REGINALD BOSWORTH SMITHBOSWORTH SMITH , ,

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If ever any man had the right to say that he If ever any man had the right to say that he ruled by the right divine, it was Mohammed, ruled by the right divine, it was Mohammed, for he had all the power without its for he had all the power without its instruments and without its supports." instruments and without its supports."

REV. REGINALD REV. REGINALD BOSWORTH SMITHBOSWORTH SMITH , ,

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He was Extremely He was Extremely humblehumble!!

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

He used to invite people be they slaves, servants He used to invite people be they slaves, servants or the poorest believers, to partake with him of or the poorest believers, to partake with him of his scanty meals. [Tirmidhi] his scanty meals. [Tirmidhi]

He did not like people to get up for him and used He did not like people to get up for him and used to say, "Let him who likes people to stand up in to say, "Let him who likes people to stand up in his honour, he should seek a place in hell." his honour, he should seek a place in hell." [Abu Dawud] [Abu Dawud]

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At homeAt home!!

His wife A'isha (ra) said, "He always joined in His wife A'isha (ra) said, "He always joined in household work and would at times mend household work and would at times mend his clothes, repair his shoes and sweep the his clothes, repair his shoes and sweep the floor. He would milk, tether, and feed his floor. He would milk, tether, and feed his animals and do the household shopping." animals and do the household shopping." [Qazi Iyaz: Shifa; Sahih Bukhari][Qazi Iyaz: Shifa; Sahih Bukhari]

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Spend his time in…Spend his time in…According to the demands on him, he According to the demands on him, he

distributed his time for: distributed his time for: offering worship to Allah offering worship to Allah public affairs, and public affairs, and personal matters. personal matters.

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Continuously Continuously Remembering God…Remembering God…

All his activities were full of supplications and All his activities were full of supplications and prayers.prayers.

His Love, Devotion, Dedication is transparent His Love, Devotion, Dedication is transparent through all these supplcns. (not just 5 through all these supplcns. (not just 5 prayers). prayers).

A full 300 page-books is there just on the A full 300 page-books is there just on the prayers he used to recite. prayers he used to recite.

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His SupplicationsHis Supplications……

MIRACULOUS ASPECT of his life. He MIRACULOUS ASPECT of his life. He Established / Corrected the Established / Corrected the

relationship with God, and relationship with God, and Maintained it; continuously revived it.Maintained it; continuously revived it.Millions of Muslims throughout centuries have Millions of Muslims throughout centuries have

been reciting these supplications everyday. been reciting these supplications everyday. Of course, they want to follow him in all aspects Of 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 don’t forget that he was And don’t forget that he was not just a spiritual guide… He not just a spiritual guide… He was a leader in all aspects of was a leader in all aspects of life. Look what others say…life. Look what others say…

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Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator, Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator, warrior, conqueror of ideas, restorer of warrior, conqueror of ideas, restorer of rational dogmas, of a cult without rational dogmas, of a cult without images, the founder of twenty terrestrial images, the founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire, that empires and of one spiritual empire, that is is MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD..

LAMARTINE, LAMARTINE,

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The most famous men created arms, The most famous men created arms, laws and empires only. They founded, if laws and empires only. They founded, if anything at all, no more than material anything at all, no more than material powers which often crumbled away powers which often crumbled away before their eyes. before their eyes.

LAMARTINE, LAMARTINE,

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This man moved not only armies, This man moved not only armies, legislation, empires, peoples and legislation, empires, peoples and dynasties, but millions of men in one-dynasties, but millions of men in one-third of the then inhabited world; and third of the then inhabited world; and more than that, he moved the altars, the more than that, he moved the altars, the gods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefs gods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefs and souls.... and souls....

LAMARTINE, LAMARTINE,

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As regards all the standards by which As regards all the standards by which Human Greatness may be measured, we Human Greatness may be measured, we may well ask, may well ask, IS THERE ANY MAN GREATER THAN IS 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, 1854, VOL. II, PP 276-277)1854, VOL. II, PP 276-277)

LAMARTINE, LAMARTINE,

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His Nature & His Nature & BehaviorBehavior

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His NatureHis NatureBy nature he was gentle and kind-hearted, By nature he was gentle and kind-hearted,

always inclined to be gracious and to overlook always inclined to be gracious and to overlook the faults of others. the faults of others. Politeness and courtesy, Politeness and courtesy, compassion and tenderness, compassion and tenderness, simplicity and humility, simplicity and humility, sympathy and sincerity sympathy 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) said “Allah About himself the Prophet (pbuh) said “Allah has sent me as an apostle so that I may has sent me as an apostle so that I may demonstrate perfection of character, demonstrate perfection of character, refinement of manners and loftiness of refinement of manners and loftiness of deportment." [Malik]deportment." [Malik]

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His BehaviorHis Behavior

He was not annoyed if anyone He was not annoyed if anyone interrupted him even during the interrupted him even during the FRIDAY SERMONS for anything. FRIDAY SERMONS for anything. For example:For example:

Bedouin (desert-man) interrupted Bedouin (desert-man) interrupted him during sermon. him during sermon.

Picked up his grandson …Picked up his grandson …

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His BehaviorHis Behavior

The Prophet (pbuh) said: “He is a bad The Prophet (pbuh) said: “He is a bad person in the sight of Allah person in the sight of Allah * who does not behave courteously, and* who does not behave courteously, and* people shun his company because of * people shun his company because of his bad manners.his bad manners.

[Sahih Bukhari] [Sahih Bukhari]

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Messenger of MercyMessenger of Mercy We have sent you except as a mercy for We have sent you except as a mercy for

the worlds (al-Qur’an)the worlds (al-Qur’an) Extremely kind and merciful for Extremely kind and merciful for

believersbelievers Even for his enemiesEven for his enemies

– An Example is his treatment to them after An Example is his treatment to them after Makkah’s victoryMakkah’s victory

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Messenger of MercyMessenger of Mercy He achieved a huge revolution without He achieved a huge revolution without

almost any bloodshed! almost any bloodshed! Only few hundreds were killed. Wars Only few hundreds were killed. Wars

were initiated by others. He always were initiated by others. He always preferred peace. preferred peace.

Just compare it with any other revolution Just compare it with any other revolution of the world!!!of the world!!!

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Kindness to AnimalsKindness to Animals He (pbuh) said: "Indeed, there is He (pbuh) said: "Indeed, there is

heavenly reward for every act of heavenly reward for every act of kindness done to a living animal.“kindness done to a living animal.“

If he saw any animal over-loaded he If he saw any animal over-loaded he would pull up the owner and say, "Fear would pull up the owner and say, "Fear Allah in your treatment of animals." Allah in your treatment of animals."

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His Love for the poorHis Love for the poor

He pbuh said: "He is not a perfect He pbuh said: "He is not a perfect Muslim who eats his fill and lets his Muslim who eats his fill and lets his neighbour go hungry." neighbour go hungry."

To his wife he said, "O A'isha! Love To his wife he said, "O A'isha! Love the poor and let them come to you the poor and let them come to you and Allah will draw you near to and Allah will draw you near to Himself." [Sahih Bukhari]Himself." [Sahih Bukhari]

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After Studying these After Studying these facts…facts…

See what people of other faiths, like George See what people of other faiths, like George Bernard Shaw said….Bernard Shaw said….

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I have studied him - I have studied him - the wonderful man the wonderful man and in my opinion far from being an anti-and in my opinion far from being an anti-Christ, he must be called the Savior of Christ, he must be called the Savior of HumanityHumanity.“.“

GEORGE BERNARD SHAWGEORGE BERNARD SHAW

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The Message of The Message of Muhammad pbuhMuhammad pbuh

He came with a divine message, He came with a divine message, which changed him and the whole which changed him and the whole world. Let us look at…world. Let us look at…

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Basic Definitions of Basic Definitions of Islam Islam

– Islam: Peaceful, willing submission to God.Islam: Peaceful, willing submission to God.– Islam is not a religion alone. It is a code/way Islam is not a religion alone. It is a code/way

of life (Deen). It encompasses all spheres of of life (Deen). It encompasses all spheres of life.life.

– Religion guides in the area of 'ibadaat Religion guides in the area of 'ibadaat (worship) only. Whereas Deen guides all (worship) only. Whereas Deen guides all spheres of life of a man i.e. in spheres of life of a man i.e. in mosque/church and state affairs.mosque/church and state affairs.

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Basic Definitions of Basic Definitions of IslamIslam– A Muslim is the one who submits himself A Muslim is the one who submits himself

to 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 and and 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 Who was the first Muslim on earth?Muslim on earth?– Adam not Muhammad (peace be on Adam not Muhammad (peace be on

them both)them both)– Islam is not a new religion. It is the Islam is not a new religion. It is the

religion given by God religion given by God to the first man and is to the first man and is the same for the last one too and the same for the last one too and for every one in between. for every one in between.

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Misconceptions about Misconceptions about Muhammad pbuhMuhammad pbuh– Muhammad pbuh is not the founder of Muhammad pbuh is not the founder of

Islam. He came with the last edition Islam. He came with the last edition of Islam. of Islam.

– Muslims are not Muhammadans. Muslims are not Muhammadans. – Muslims do not worship Muhammad Muslims do not worship Muhammad

pbuh.pbuh.

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The Miracle given to The Miracle given to Muhammad pbuh – Al-Muhammad pbuh – Al-Qur’anQur’an

– 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 TOP in being read daily by millions all over the

world (Encyclopedia Britannic, 11world (Encyclopedia Britannic, 11thth edition) edition) – Preserved in its ORIGINAL form for the last 14 Preserved in its ORIGINAL form for the last 14

centuriescenturies

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The Miracle given to The Miracle given to Muhammad pbuh – Al-Muhammad pbuh – Al-Qur’anQur’an

– Basic source of guidance in IslamBasic source of guidance in Islam– Qur’an is theory and the life of Muhammad Qur’an is theory and the life of Muhammad

(pbuh) is a practical demonstration(pbuh) is a practical demonstration

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Center, The KAABA in Center, The KAABA in MakkahMakkah– Built by Prophets ABRAHAM and ISHMAEL 3000 Built by Prophets ABRAHAM and ISHMAEL 3000

years agoyears ago– Muslims throughout the world face towards it Muslims throughout the world face towards it

while prayingwhile praying– 1.5 MILLION Muslims in Hajj; 1.5 in Umrah1.5 MILLION Muslims in Hajj; 1.5 in Umrah– Where everybody (males) dress the same and Where everybody (males) dress the same and

race, wealth, status, etc., all are removed.race, wealth, status, etc., all are removed.

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The FASTEST Growing The FASTEST Growing Religion in the world:Religion in the world:– Not by Sword or Money ! Not by Sword or Money ! “Today it is 'perhaps' the “Today it is 'perhaps' the

fastest growing religion in US”fastest growing religion in US” (Maston Speight, (Maston Speight, Director of the office of Christian Muslim relations of Director of the office of Christian Muslim relations of the national council of churches of Christ of the USA)the 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 and TX) in spite of the Muslims powerlessness and decadence in the past 2 centuries.decadence in the past 2 centuries.

– 'In modern times it has made great gains in 'In modern times it has made great gains in Africa'Africa' (The 1990 Almanac, Houghton Mifflin Company, (The 1990 Almanac, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston) . Boston) .

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The FASTEST Growing The FASTEST Growing Religion in the world:Religion in the world:

– Never witnessed large scale desertions: As Never witnessed large scale desertions: As against all other religions.against all other religions.

– Devoid of Major Splits: Divisions (Shiites, Zaidi, Devoid of Major Splits: Divisions (Shiites, Zaidi, etc.,) are around 10% only.etc.,) are around 10% only.

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MUSLIMS: A GLOBAL MUSLIMS: A GLOBAL COMMUNITYCOMMUNITYTotal Population: Total Population: 1 Billion1 BillionIndian Subcontinent:Indian Subcontinent: 30%30%sub-Saharan Africa:sub-Saharan Africa: 20%20%Arab World:Arab World: 18%18%Southeast Asia:Southeast Asia: 17%17%USSR and China:USSR and China: 10%10%Non-Arab Middle East:Non-Arab Middle East: 10%10%

Countries with more than 50% Muslim population: 57Countries with more than 50% Muslim population: 57

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Famous Books of IslamFamous Books of Islam

1. Psalms of David1. Psalms of David2. Torah: The old testament2. Torah: The old testament3. Bible: The new testament3. Bible: The new testament4. Quran: The final testament4. Quran: The final testament

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Famous Prophets of Famous Prophets of IslamIslam

– ADAMADAM– NOAHNOAH– ABRAHAMABRAHAM– MOSESMOSES– JESUSJESUS– MOHAMMEDMOHAMMED– (Peace be on them all)(Peace be on them all)

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Basic Sources of IslamBasic Sources of Islam

– Quran : Quran : The Book of AllahThe Book of Allah– Sunnah:Sunnah: The sayings, practice, and The sayings, practice, and

approvals of the prophet approvals of the prophet Muhammad (pbuh).Muhammad (pbuh).

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BASIC PILLARS OF BASIC PILLARS OF ISLAMISLAMEvery act done with the consciousness that it Every act done with the consciousness that it

fulfills the divine will is considered an act of fulfills the divine will is considered an act of worship in Islam. worship in Islam.

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

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BASIC PILLARS OF BASIC PILLARS OF ISLAMISLAMThey are:They are:1.1. The Declaration of Faith (Shahadah): 'I bear The Declaration of Faith (Shahadah): 'I bear

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

2.2. The Prayer (Salah): 5 times a day as a duty The Prayer (Salah): 5 times a day as a duty towards God. To strengthen the belief in God. To towards God. To strengthen the belief in God. To inspires man to higher morality.inspires man to higher morality.

3.3. Fasting (Siyam): Cultivates piety, patience and Fasting (Siyam): Cultivates piety, patience and love for the poor.love for the poor.

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BASIC PILLARS OF BASIC PILLARS OF ISLAMISLAM

4.4. The poor-Tax (Zakat): To give 2.5% annually of The poor-Tax (Zakat): To give 2.5% annually of one's net savings as alms to the poor. (Life one's net savings as alms to the poor. (Life insurance in a Muslim community) insurance in a Muslim community)

5.5. Pilgrimage (Hajj): To Makkah, provided one has Pilgrimage (Hajj): To Makkah, provided one has the means (financial and physical).the means (financial and physical).

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Articles of FaithArticles of Faith– 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 future Belief in the Destiny (All past, present, and future

events are from Allah and in His Knowledge.)events are from Allah and in His Knowledge.)

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Universality of Universality of MessageMessage

– Quran always address "O Mankind", "O Son of Quran always address "O Mankind", "O Son of Adam". And Not to people of any particular Adam". And Not to people of any particular race, tribe, are, color, language..race, 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 non-Arab, nor does the non-superiority over non-Arab, nor does the non-Arab have superiority over Arabs except in the Arab have superiority over Arabs except in the fear of God." - Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) fear of God." - Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

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Three Main Elements Three Main Elements of Islamof Islam

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Three Main Elements Three Main Elements of Islamof Islam

1.1. Sovereignty of God on all matters of lifeSovereignty of God on all matters of life; ; spiritual and material.spiritual and material.

2.2. Prophethood: Prophethood: Guidance (spiritual and material) Guidance (spiritual and material) is sent thru prophets from Adam thru is sent thru prophets from Adam thru Mohammed (peace be upon them.) – We have Mohammed (peace be upon them.) – We have seen this in earlier slides.seen this in earlier slides.

3.3. The Hereafter (Life after death)The Hereafter (Life after death) Obedience... Obedience...…..Paradise for ever …..Paradise for ever Disobedience….Hell for everDisobedience….Hell for ever

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1. FAITH IN GOD1. FAITH IN GOD

Not just that HE exists but He is: Not just that HE exists but He is: – Creator, Master, Ruler, Administrator of the Creator, 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 of Faith – Purity of Faith – Translation of a chapter Translation of a chapter from Al-Qur’an.from Al-Qur’an.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. And there is none like unto Him. [Quran 131:1-5][Quran 131:1-5]

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Requirements (of Faith Requirements (of Faith in God)in 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 Take the law from Him alone. Law

making should be within the limits making should be within the limits prescribed by Him and under His prescribed by Him and under His permission.permission.

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3. BELIEF IN THE 3. BELIEF IN THE HEREAFTERHEREAFTER– This life is a test.This life is a test.– At the end AccountabilityAt the end Accountability– Time for accountability - fixed by GodTime for accountability - fixed by God– present order of things will be replaced by present order of things will be replaced by

anotheranother– All human beings will rise once again in the new All human beings will rise once again in the new

worldworld– Everyone will face God individuallyEveryone will face God individually

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BELIEF IN THE BELIEF IN THE HEREAFTERHEREAFTER– Judgment based on not just God's Judgment based on not just God's

knowledge but Proofs from angles, his knowledge but Proofs from angles, his environment, his book of deeds etc.,environment, his book of deeds etc.,

– No undue intercession. No bribery, No No undue intercession. No bribery, No advocacy without His permission.advocacy without His permission.

– Criteria: Did the man conduct himself a/c Criteria: Did the man conduct himself a/c to Islam? to Islam?

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Three Categories of Three Categories of People in the People in the HereafterHereafter– Who Reject - Hellfire foreverWho Reject - Hellfire forever– Who Believe, but distorted way - (a/c to Who Believe, but distorted way - (a/c to

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

– Who accept and practice - Paradise Who accept and practice - Paradise foreverforever

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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 provide a social organization in which

people feel relatively securepeople feel relatively secure– provide them with one set of beliefsprovide them with one set of beliefs

PROF. JULES MASSERMANPROF. JULES MASSERMAN of USA Psychiatric Associationof USA Psychiatric Association ::

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People like Pasteur and Salk are leaders in the first People like Pasteur and Salk are leaders in the first sense. sense.

People like Gandhi and Confucius, on one hand, and People like Gandhi and Confucius, on one hand, and Alexander, Caesar and Hitler on the other, are Alexander, Caesar and Hitler on the other, are leaders 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.

PROF. JULES MASSERMANPROF. JULES MASSERMAN of USA Psychiatric Associationof USA Psychiatric Association ::

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Perhaps the greatest leader of all times Perhaps the greatest leader of all times was was 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." 

PROF. JULES MASSERMANPROF. JULES MASSERMAN of USA Psychiatric Associationof USA Psychiatric Association ::

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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 feel character of the great Prophet of Arabia, …., to feel anything but reverence for that mighty Prophet, one anything but reverence for that mighty Prophet, one of the great messengers of the Supreme.  …of the great messengers of the Supreme.  …

I myself feel whenever I re-read them, a new way of I myself feel whenever I re-read them, a new way of admiration, a new sense of reverence for that admiration, a new sense of reverence for that mighty Arabian teacher."  mighty Arabian teacher." 

ANNIE BESANTANNIE BESANT in in The Life & Teaching of The Life & Teaching of MUHAMMADMUHAMMAD says says

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Thank you!!!Thank you!!!