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An Introduction to Islam
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ALLAH
• The God
• The One and Only
• Most Gracious
• Most Merciful
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Five Pillars of Islam
• Shahadah (profession of faith)
• Salah (ritual prayer 5 times a day)
• Sawm (tax on the community)
• Zakah (fasting during Ramadan)
• Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)
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6 Articles of Belief (Iman)
1. Belief in God (Allah)
2. Belief in the Angels
3. Belief in the Holy Books
4. Belief in Prophets
5. Belief in the Day of Judgment and Resurrection
6. Belief in the Decrees or the Predestination of
God (Allah)
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Some Prohibitions in Islam
• Injustice and Prejudice
• Associating Partners to Allah
• Alcohol and Drugs
• Gambling and Lies
• Fornication and Adultery
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To Become a Muslim
It is necessary and sufficient to accept;
"There is no God but Allah and
Muhammad (peace be on him) is the
servant and messenger of Allah"
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Jesus and Mary in Islam
• Muslims believe, respect and revere Jesus
(peace be upon him), and await his Second
Coming. They consider him one of the
greatest of God’s Messengers to mankind.
The Quran confirms his virgin birth (A
Chapter of the Quran is entitled “Mary”),
and Mary is considered one of the most
pious and virtuous women in all creation.
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The Virgin Mary (Qur’an 3: 42-47)
• “Be hold!” the Angel said, “God has chosen you, and
purified you, and chosen you above the women of all
nations. O Mary , God gives you good news of a word
from Him, whose name shall be the Messiah, Jesus son of
Mary, honored in this world and the Hereafter, and one
shall speak to the people from his cradle and in maturity,
and shall be of the righteous.”
• She said: “ O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no
man has touched me? ”
• He said: “ Even so; God creates what He will. When He
decrees a thing, He says to it, ‘Be!’ and it is.”
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What’s Islam’s view on other beliefs?
• “God forbids you not, with regards to
those who fight you not for [your] faith nor
drive you out of your homes, from dealing
kindly and justly with them; for God loves
those who are just” (Quran, 60:8)
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Muslim Population in the World
• 1.3-1.4 billion muslims in the world
• 10% Arabs
• Over 9 million muslims in North America
• Second largest religion practised in the
world
• Fastest growing religion in the world
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The World’s Muslim Population
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Some Terms in Islam
• Mosque: place of worship in Islam
• Adhan: the Islamic call to prayer
• Kaaba: the holiest place in Islam
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Some terms in Islam
• Qur’an: the Holy Book of Islam
• Sunnah: the way of Prophet
• Imam: the religious leader or teacher
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The Holy Qur’an
• 114 Chapters
• Exact words of God (Allah) revealed to
Prophet Muhammad through angel Gabriel
• Originally memorized by companions
• Written by scribes
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Translation of Fatiha
• In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
• Praise be to God, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the
Worlds;
• Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
• Master of the Day of Judgment.
• Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.
• Show us the straight way,
• The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy
Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go
not astray.
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The Archangels
• Gabriel
• Mikail
• Israfil
• Izra’il
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Holidays in Islam
1) Eid ul-Fitr : the end of Ramadan.
2) Eid ul-Adha: celebrated in honor of the
prophet Abraham.
3) Every Friday: congregational prayer at the
mosque, sermon by Imam
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