Islam Corrected

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Islam is the universal religion for all mankind.

Definition

Submission to the will and law of God

Other meaning is peace (through God)

A Muslim willingly submits to the will and law

of God.


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Adam

Adam

Noah

Noah

Abraham1900 BC

Abraham1900 BC

Isaac

Isaac

Moses-

Judaism 1300BC

Moses-

Judaism 1300BC

Jesus -

Christianity4 BC

Jesus -

Christianity4 BC

Ishmael

Ishmael

Muhammad-

Islam610 AD

Muhammad-

Islam610 AD


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In 2009, 2.2 billion Muslims in the world.

Means 1 in 4 people are Muslim

Only 18% of Muslims are Arab

82% are from non-Arab Countries

x Africa, India subcontinent, Turkey,

Southeast Asia

Islam is 2nd largest religion in US,

Canada, UK

Cnn.com, 2011


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Fasting- Jesus fasted 40 days. (Matthew 4:2)

Muslims fast one month each year during Ramadan

Humbling wilePraying- Abraham fell his face, Moses bowed his

head, Jesus fell on his face and prayed

Muslims bow their heads to the ground while praying.

Wine DrinkingProhibited- drink neither wine nor strong drink (Luke 1:15) Muslims are forbidden from drinking alcohol ever.

PorkForbidden- Jesus never ate pork in his life (Jewish religion)

Muslims never eat pork.


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Accountability-

every man shall receive his own reward to

his own labor. (1 Corinthians 3:8) Muslims believe that every person is

accountable for his/her deeds and will berewarded accordingly.

Muslimsobserve andmaintainmany

instructionsfromtheTorah and Bible.


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The pillars are the framework of theMuslim life

1. The testimony of Faith

2. The prayer

3. The zakat (giving charity)

4. Fasting Ramadan

5. The pilgrimage To Makkah once inlifetime for those who are able


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Shahadah

Testimony Faith

Said to convert to Islam

Thereisnotruegod but God (Allah),

That none has the right to be worshipped but

God alone, and that He has neither partner norson

AndMuhammadishisMessenger.


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Salat 5 times a day

Dawn, noon, Mid-Afternoon, Sunset &Night

Prayer in Islam is a direct

link between God and theworshipper , nointermediaries

Can pray anywhere field,mosque, school, home

Dua Informal prayer

Can be done anytime,anywhere


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Zakat (obligatory charity)

All things belong to God including money

2.5% of wealth which has been untouchedfor one year

The right of the poor to the rich

Sadaka (voluntary charity)

Any amount


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Fasting- TheMonthof Ramadan

Abstain from food and water from Sunrise toSunset every day for a month

At the highest level you should also:

x Try not to commit bad deeds

x Keep your heart with God at all times

Method of spiritual cleansing and awareness Gain sympathy for those who are hungry


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Hajj- The annualpilgrimagetoMakkah Once in a lifetime

obligation to thosefinancially and physically

able

3 million people travel toMakkah, Saudi Arabiaevery year

12th month of IslamicCalendar

Men were special simpleclothes which strip awaydistinction of class and

culture so that theystandequal before God


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Eid Al-Adha

End of Hajj

Eid Al-Fitr

End of Ramadan


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Quran A collection of all revealed messages from God to Mohammad. Original copies still exist

Dr. Maurice Bucaille- French Doctor I could not find a single error in the Quran

Surah 23: 13-14 The we placed him as (a drop of) sperm in a place of rest, firmly

fixed; Then we made the sperm into a clot of congealed blood;then of that clot we made a (fetus) lump; then we made out ofthat lump bones and clothed the bones with flesh; then wedevelope3d out of it another creature. So blessed be God, thebest to create!

Surah 55: 19-20 He has let free the two bodies of flowing water, meeting

together; Between them is a Barrier which they do not transgress


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He is the last Prophet of God

He is Gods Messenger. He is not God in anyway

and therefore Muslims do not worship him.

He received his first message from God throughAngel Gabriel at the age of 40.

He spent 10 years in Makkah and 13 years inMadina to preach Islam he died at 63.

During these 23 years the Quran was revealed for

mankind


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Modesty Dictated for both men

and women.

Includes dress, speak,

actions Men

Must cover from kneesto navel

Women Must cover entire body

except face, hands,and feet

Loose fitting

Some women coverthe face.


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Islam gave women the right of inheritanceand independent ownership

The best of you are those who are kindestwith your wives

Independent Identity: A married woman in Islam retains her

independent legal personality and her familyname.

She is never obliged to act as co-providerfor the family unless she herself voluntarilychooses to do so.

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