an introduction to Islam obsydian designs obsydianhotmail co

an introduction to Islam obsydian designs obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian | designs

topics covered ¢ purpose of creation ¢ Islam (who, what and why…) ¢ 5 pillars of Islam ¢ 6 article of belief ¢ Prophets of Islam ¢ did you know Islam … ¢ common misconceptions ¢ questions & answers obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian| |designs

purpose of creation ¢ ¢ ¢ obsydian@hotmail. co. uk why were we created ? what is our purpose ? why are we here ? where are we going ? everything has a purpose even the most insignificant things, so surely a magnificent creation like man, must have purpose … obsydian| |designs

islam (what, who & why) ¢ ¢ ¢ obsydian@hotmail. co. uk islam = submission muslim = one who submits to Allah 1. 6 billion Muslims, fastest growing religion this life is a test of belief to enjoin good and forbid evil the recompense is paradise or hell obsydian| |designs

the 5 pillars of islam not performing any of the pillars (without a valid reason) is considered either disobedience, a major sin or an act of disbelief obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian | designs

1 belief in Allah ¢ 5 Pillars of Islam Allah = One God with no partners (idols, people, etc …) “there is none worthy of worship except Allah” ¢ and Muhammad (pbuh) is the final messenger ¢ obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian| |designs

2 prayer 5 Pillars of Islam commanded by Allah ¢ performed 5 times a day (sunrise, midday, ¢ afternoon, sunset, evening) ¢ some benefits: reflection l remembrance l discipline l thanks l obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian| |designs

3 fasting 5 Pillars of Islam commanded by Allah ¢ refrain from food and drink (sunrise to sunset) ¢ increase in worship ¢ some benefits: ¢ closeness to Allah l remember the hungry l teaches patience l being more charitable l obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian| |designs

4 charity 5 Pillars of Islam commanded by Allah ¢ to give 2. 5% of your savings in charity ¢ some benefits: ¢ selflessness l compassion l care for humanity l removes greed l humility l obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian| |designs

5 pilgrimage (hajj) 5 Pillars of Islam commanded by Allah ¢ as performed by abraham (pbuh) ¢ some benefits: ¢ everyone is equal l patience l humbleness l helping others l obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian| |designs

summary the 5 pillars 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. obsydian@hotmail. co. uk 5 Pillars of Islam belief in Allah & his Messenger to perform the prayer to fast during ramadan to give charity to perform pilgrimage (to makkah) obsydian| |designs

the 6 articles of islamic belief denying any of these is considered an act of disbelief obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian | designs

1 the oneness of Allah ¢ ¢ obsydian@hotmail. co. uk He is the Creator of all that exists none is equal or associated with Him He is God of all mankind, not of a special tribe or race He has no father nor mother, no sons nor daughters 6 Articles of Faith "Say: 'He Allah, is One! Allah, the eternally Besought! He has not begotten, nor been begotten, and equal to Him there is none. " ___________ Quran – Chapter: 112 | Verses: 1 - 4 obsydian| |designs

2 belief in the prophets ¢ ¢ ¢ adam (aadam) enoch (idris) noah (nuh) abraham (ibrahim) jacob (yaqoob) job (ayoub) david (dawood) moses (musa) john (yahya) jesus (esa) muhammad 6 Articles of Faith Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophets from their Lord: We make no difference between one and another of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam). " ___________ Quran- Chapter: 2 | Verse: 136 peace be upon them all (just some of the Prophets) obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian| |designs

3 belief in the angels ¢ ¢ ¢ gabriel (jibrael) michael (mikaa’eel) israfil (the angel of death) malik (the keeper of hell) munkar & nakeer (questioners of the grave) peace be upon them all (names as described in the quran) 6 Articles of Faith Behold! the angels said: "O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and of (the company of) those nearest to Allah ___________ Quran - Chapter: 3 | Verse: 45 obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian| |designs

4 the holy books ¢ ¢ all brought to the Prophets by the Angel Gabriel belief in the ‘original’ intact scriptures l moses - the torah l david - the psalms l jesus - the gospel l muhammad - the quran 6 Articles of Faith An apostle from Allah, rehearsing scriptures kept pure and holy ___________ Quran - Chapter: 98 | Verse: 2 (peace be upon them all) ¢ obsydian@hotmail. co. uk the Qur’an is the final testament, reconfirming the prior books and remains intact today obsydian| |designs

5 the divine decree ¢ ¢ ¢ Allah’s knowledge encompasses all things events that occur (past, present, or future), whether they are good or bad man is given free will and guidance (the holy books) obsydian@hotmail. co. uk 6 Articles of Faith And Allah did create you from dust; then from a sperm-drop; then He made you in pairs. And no female conceives, or lays down (her load), but with His knowledge. Nor is a man long-lived granted length of days, nor is a part cut off from his life, but is in a Decree (ordained). All this is easy to Allah ___________ Quran – Chapter: | Verse: 11 obsydian| |designs

6 the day of judgement belief in the existence of heaven and hell ¢ that all people will be resurrected on the day of judgement ¢ and then judged according to their worldly deeds 6 Articles of Faith ¢ obsydian@hotmail. co. uk And fear the Day when ye shall be brought back to Allah. Then shall every soul be paid what it earned, and none shall be dealt with unjustly ___________ Quran – Chapter: 2 | Verse: 281 obsydian| |designs

the 6 articles of faith 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. obsydian@hotmail. co. uk 5 Pillars of Islam belief in the oneness of God belief in the prophets belief in the angels belief in the holy books belief in divine decree belief in the day of judgement obsydian| |designs

stories of the prophets as narrated in the qur’an all conveying one message “there is none worthy of worship except Allah” obsydian@hotmail. co. uk Peace be upon the Prophets obsydian | designs

Prophetic Family Tree

Prophet Adam O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife (Eve), and from them both He created many men and women. . . ” [004: 001] And We said: "O Adam! Dwell you and your wife in Paradise and eat both of you freely with pleasure and delight, of things therein as wherever you will, but come not near this tree or you both will be of the wrong doers. " [002. 035] And recite to them the story of the two sons of Adam (Cain and Abel) in truth; when each offered a sacrifice (to Allâh), it was accepted from the one but not from the other. The latter said to the former: "I will surely, kill you. " The former said: "Verily, Allâh accepts only from those who are the pious. " [005: 027] The Forbidden Tree Peace be upon the Prophets obsydian | designs

Prophet Noah And indeed We sent Noah to his people, and he said: "O my people! Worship Allâh! You have no other God but Him. Will you not then be afraid (of Him, i. e. of His punishment because of worshipping others besides Him)? " [023: 023] (So it was) till when Our Command came and the oven gushed forth (water like fountains from the earth). We said: "Embark therein, of each kind two (male and female), and your family – except him against whom the Word has already gone forth – and those who believe. And none believed with him, except a few. " [011: 040] Noah’s Ark Peace be upon the Prophets obsydian | designs

Prophet Abraham He (Abraham said): Nay! your Lord is the Lord of the heavens and the earth, Who brought them into existence, and I am of those who bear witness to this [Qur’an – 021: 056] … And We enjoined Abraham and Ishmael saying: Purify My House for those who visit (it) and those who abide (in it) for devotion and those who bow down (and) those who prostrate themselves. “…(Abraham) said: O my dear son, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice thee…” [Qur’an - 37: 102] [Qur’an – 002: 125] The first place of worship, built by Abraham Peace be upon the Prophets The Ram of Sacrifice obsydian | designs

Prophet Moses And when Moses came at the time and place appointed by Us, and his Lord (Allâh) spoke to him; he said: "O my Lord! Show me (Yourself), that I may look upon You. " [Qur’an 007: 143] …We separated the sea for you and saved you and drowned Pharaohs people while you were looking (at them, when the sea water covered them). [Qur’an 002: 050] “… So when they threw, they bewitched the eyes of the people, and struck terror into them, and they displayed a great magic. And We revealed to Moses: "Throw your stick, " and behold! It swallowed up straight away all the falsehood which they showed. [Qur’an – 007: 116/117] Parting the Sea Peace be upon the Prophets Magicians and the Serpent obsydian | designs

Prophet David And indeed We gave knowledge to David & Solomon, and they both said: "All praise and thanks are Allâh's, Who has preferred us above many of His believing slaves!“. [027: 015] So they routed them by Allâh's Leave and David killed Goliath, and Allâh gave him (David)] the kingdom [after the death of Saul and Samuel] and Prophet hood, and taught him of that which He willed. And if Allâh did not check one set of people by means of another, the earth would indeed be full of mischief. But Allâh is full of bounty to the mankind, jinn and all that exists. [002. 251] Sling Shot Peace be upon the Prophets obsydian | designs

Prophet Jesus Mary said: "O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me. " He said: "So (it will be) for Allâh creates what He wills. When He has decreed something, He says to it only: "Be!" – and it is. [Qur’an - 3: 47] Verily, the likeness of Jesus before Allâh is the likeness of Adam. He created him from dust, He said "Be!" – and he was. [Qur’an - 003: 059] Behold! the disciples, said: "O Jesus the son of Mary! can thy Lord send down to us a table set from heaven? " Said Jesus: "Fear God, if ye have faith. " [Qur’an - 5: 112] Table sent from Heaven Peace be upon the Prophets obsydian | designs

There is only One God = 1 st Pillar of Islam Muslims believe Muhammad he is the last in a line of prophets of God (Allah), his mission restoring the original monotheistic faith of Adam, Abraham, etc … corrupted by man over time Verily, We have sent the Revelation to you Muhammad as We sent the Revelation to Noah and the Prophets after him; We also sent the Revelation to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the offspring of the twelve sons of Jacob, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon; and to David the Psalms. [Qur’an - 004: 163] And (remember) when Jesus, son of Mary, said: "O Children of Israel! I am the Messenger of Allâh unto you confirming the Torah which came before me, and giving glad tidings of a Messenger to come after me, whose name shall be Ahmad. But when he (Ahmad i. e. Muhammad) came to them with clear proofs, they said: "This is plain magic. " [Qur’an – 061: 006] Peace be upon the Prophets obsydian | designs

common misconceptions obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian | designs

women's rights ¢ ¢ ¢ obsydian@hotmail. co. uk Islam Common Misconceptions islamic law guaranteed rights to women over 1428 years ago women had the right to own property, operate a business and receive equal pay for equal work less than 50 yrs ago in England/America, a woman could not buy a house/car without her father or husband permission obsydian| |designs

women’s hijaab ¢ ¢ Islam Common Misconceptions commanded by Allah muslim women observe hijaab (covering of the head & dressing modestly) ¢ ¢ obsydian@hotmail. co. uk and/or niqaab modesty between men & women respect based upon intelligence and skills not just looks obsydian| |designs

jihad | terrorism ¢ jihad: striving in the way of Allah, involving; l l l ¢ ¢ obsydian@hotmail. co. uk Islam Common Misconceptions personal effort (e. g. fasting) material resources (e. g. spending wealth) or arms for righteousness against evil, wrongdoing and oppression when armed defense, strict conditions apply in times of war muslims are NOT allowed to harm innocent women, children or the elderly the murder of 1 innocent is equivalent to murdering all mankind this also extends to protecting non-Muslims from evil and oppression obsydian| |designs

Islam did you know ? obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian | designs

jesus (esa) what do muslims believe ? Islam Did you know they respect & revere him as one of the greatest of Allah’s prophets ¢ the qur’an confirms his virgin birth ¢ that he has no father, only a mother ¢ he came to restore people to the message of one God (Allah) ¢ it was not him who was crucified ¢ await his second coming (towards the end of time) ¢ pbuh (peace be upon him) obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian| |designs

mary (maryam) what do muslims believe ? Islam Did you know the qur’an confirms her honour, status, chastity and virginity ¢ the qur’an narrates her story in a chapter named after her ¢ she is considered one of the greatest of women in all creation ¢ pbut (peace be upon them) obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian| |designs

muhammad what do muslims believe ? Islam Did you know Muslims DO NOT worship him ¢ believe he was the last prophet ¢ he came to restore people to the message of one God (Allah) ¢ was the final in a series of prophets sent to guide mankind ¢ pbuh (peace be upon him) obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian| |designs

purpose of the masjid ¢ ¢ Islam Did you know masjid derived from to prostrate (i. e. the Muslim Prayer) we pray towards makkah (we do not worship it) ¢ ¢ imam leads the prayer other activities include: l l obsydian@hotmail. co. uk madrassa (kids islamic school) community centre counselling services islamic education obsydian| |designs

becoming a muslim Islam Common Misconceptions HEART (inner belief) ¢ there is only one God TONGUE (say the testimony) ¢ “there is none worthy of worship except Allah and the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is His messenger” ACTION (perform the pillars) ¢ pray 5 times a day ¢ give charity ¢ fast during ramadaan ¢ pilgrimage to mecca obsydian@hotmail. co. uk obsydian| |designs

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