OUTLINE Brief Introduction Prophet Muhammed pbuh Islamic Spectrum

OUTLINE • Brief Introduction • Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) • Islamic Spectrum • Worship • Holy Days • Women in Islam • Questions/Answers

Islam • Islam is the name of the religion. • The root of the word Islam comes from SALAM which means peace. • Islam also means complete submission to one God and living in peace with the creator, with yourself and with the environment

Muslims in the World • 1. 2 billion • 1 of 5 humans in the world is a Muslim. • Second largest religion in the world. • Fastest growing religion in the world.

World Distribution of Muslim Africa 308, 660, 000 27. 4% Asia 778, 362, 000 69. 1% Europe 32, 000 2. 8% Latin America 1, 356, 000 0. 1% North America 5, 530, 000 0. 5% World 1, 126, 325, 000 100% Source: Britannica Yearbook, 1997

Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) • The Seal of the Prophets • The Servant • He was given the most exalted and noble character. • His conduct was “the Qur’an” • He was the “Embodiment of the Qur’an” • He was the example whose whole life is imitated

Islamic Spectrum • SUNNI - Following the SUNNAH • SHIA - Partisan, follower MAIN DIFFERENCES “Imam” SUNNI SCHOOLS OF LAW • Hanafi • Maliki • Shafi’I • Hanbali SHI MADHHABS • Ithna Ashariyyah • Twelve-Imam Shi’ism • Isma’ilism • Zaydiism

Worship DUA Supplication (Petition) “Call me, and I will answer you. ” SALAH (SALAT) Prescribed Prayer (5 time prayer) Ritual Prayer IBADAH (WORSHIP)

Holy Days RAMADAN – EID AL FITR Feast of Fast Breaking 3 days EID AL ADHA Sacrificial Feast Tradition of Prophet Abraham (pbuh) It is not a blood atonement. 4 days

Women in Islam • Men and women are made of the same soul. “Indeed the noblest of you on the sight of God is the most pious. ” Qur’an 40: 40 “Whoever does right, whether male or female, all such will anter the garden. ” Qur’an 16: 97 “They (your wives) are your garment and you are a garment for them. ” Qur’an 2: 187

Women in Islam • Islamic law makes no demand that women should confine themselves to household duties. • Women have been given to right to work like men, however they don’t have to work for living. • A believing woman has always had the right to own and manage her own property. • Men are not allowed to treat women with disrespect, to gaze at them, to touch them, to spread rumors about their chastity without four witnesses.

Women in Islam In an Islamic Society, Women have the following rights: The right and duty to obtain education. The right to have their own property. The right to work to earn money. Equality of reward for equal deeds. The right to express their opinion and be heard. The right to provisions from the husband for all her needs. J J J