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An introduction to the faith, culture of Islam and Muslim people December 17, 2013 Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Merci-Giving Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. ISLAM Submission, selfsurrender • Muslim Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Some flags of Islamic countries Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Muslims in the World • 2 billion, Muslims represent just over 24% of the world's population = 1 of 5 humans in the world is a Muslim • Second largest religion in the world • Fastest growing including Europe and America Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Beliefs of Islam • • • • • • Allah Angels Scriptures Messengers Predestination Hereafter Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Belief: Allah – Oneness of God (Tawhid) • Say: He is God, the One and Only; God, the Eternal, Absolute; He begets not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like Him. (The Quran, Surah 112) Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Belief: The Angels - Angels: “intelligent robots” made of light energy who can assume physical form to carry out God’s will -- 4 top: 1. Gabriel (brings revelations) 2. Azra’il (angel of death), 3. Michael ( is the bringer of blessing and controls the weather), and 4. Israfil: Angel of Death (blows the horn signaling the end of the universe) Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Belief: Scriptures The Qur’an • Revealed over 23 years in Makkah and Madinah • Both memorised and recorded in writing, today’s copy is proven to be exactly the same as at the time of revelation • 114 Surahs (chapters) divided in Ayahs (signs/verses) Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Belief: Messengers Muhammad • Descendant of Ismail (Ishmael), the first son of Abraham. • Born in Mecca, Arabia, in the year 570 • Received first revelation at the age 40 through angel Gabriel. Year 610 • Died in the year 632 C.E, after preaching Islam for 23 years. • Seal of the chain of prophets; no more prophets to follow. Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Belief: Predestination (Qadr) • We are accountable for our deeds, but cannot influence the events we encounter, which are intended to test us. • Our knowledge is limited, but the Creator has complete knowledge of past present and future. • The belief in predestination helps in times of affliction but is not intended to prevent us from trying our best. Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Belief: The Hereafter • Life is part of a journey from God back to God • Life has a purpose; we are on trial with regard to our behaviour • The soul is eternal and will be raised again • Perfect justice does not exist on earth; full justice can only be achieved in the Hereafter • Nobody will escape accountability Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. The Dar al-Islam The World of Islam 1 2 3 Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. 4 5 1. The Shahada The testimony. The declaration of faith: There is no god worthy of worship except God, and Muhammad is His Messenger [or Prophet]. Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. 1 2. The Salat The mandatory prayers performed 5 times a day: * dawn * noon * late afternoon * sunset * before going to bed Wash before praying. Face Mecca and use a prayer rug. Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. 2. The Salat The call to prayer by the muezzin in the minaret. Pray in the mosque on Friday. Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. 3. The Zakat Almsgiving (charitable donations). Muslims believe that all things belong to God. Zakat means both “purification” and “growth.” About 2.5%/ 20%, 12.5% of your income. Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. 4. The Sawm Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. Considered a method of selfpurification. No eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan. Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Eid Mubarak End of the Ramadan holiday. Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. 5. The Hajj The pilgrimage to Mecca. Must be done at least once in a Muslim’s lifetime. 2-3 million Muslims make the pilgrimage every year. Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. 5. The Hajj Those who complete the pilgrimage can add the title hajji to their name. Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Halal and Haram Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Halal/Haram: Food • Carrion, blood and pork are amongst the forbidden food items • Meat must be slaughtered in the name of Allah and all blood must be drained • Only non-carnivorous animals are permitted for consumption • Most sea animals are permitted • Alcohol and intoxicating drugs are prohibited completely • Food prepared by the People of the Book (Jews/Christians) is permitted; food dedicated to other gods is prohibited Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Halal/Haram: Behaviour Prohibited actions: • Murder • Theft • Usury • Gambling • Intimate relationships outside marriage Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Variations within Islam • • • • Sunni Shi’a Sufi Different races, different cultures Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Sunni Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Shi'a Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Islamic Art Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. A mosque in Yemen Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Istanbul’s Blue Mosque http://www.mccullagh.org Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. A mosque in N.W. China Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Mecca Pilgrims circumambulate the Ka’ba, a cube encased in silk containing a black stone (meteorite?) (pre-Islamic sacred place?) Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging. Thank you for your time! This presentation is supported by Welcoming. Connecting. Belonging.