Islamic Studies Department Islamic Awareness week Tolerance Justice

Islamic Studies Department Islamic Awareness week Tolerance , Justice, Knowledge, perseverance, Respect, Equality

“Islam” means submission to the will of God, and anyone who lives his life according to God’s will is a “Muslim. ”

Two main sources of guidance: QUR’AN & SUNNAH

Core Islamic Beliefs: Six Articles of Faith Core Religious Practices of Islam : Five Pillars of ISLAM

E t h i c a l V a l u e s i n I s l a m "Ethical values in Islam: Particular reference with Prophet Muhammad's (Peace & blessings be upon him) Mission".

Ethical values in Islam "The most perfect believer in terms of belief is the one who has the highest ethics and who treats his family in the nicest way". (Abu Dawood, Sunnah, 14)

The Quran mentions several good acts of ethics repeatedly, for example Dealing with your parents in the best manner, Being nice to your relatives and neighbours, Taking care of orphans and the poor, Telling the truth and being honest, Being sincere in all of your intentions, Fulfilling your promises, treating all people fairly

Respect in Islam

FORBIDDING SUSPICION & BACKBITING The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), was so sensitive on this point that when once ‘A’isha said of a woman, ‘How long the neck of that woman is! He commented: You have backbitten against her and thereby eaten of her flesh.

Islam is a Religion of Tolerance and Peace. Tolerance is the quality of allowing other people to say and do as they like, even if you do not agree or approve of it.

EQUALITY : “O you mankind! We have created you from a male and a female; and made you into nations and tribes so that you may know each other [more easily]. Indeed, the most noble among you in view of Allāh is the most pious of you. ” – Al Quran 49: 13