BASICS OF ISLAM

A Brief Overview of Basics of Islam

A.S. Hashim MD

ISLAMISLAM

Islam Is the Final Religion of God

Islam Is a Comprehensive Religion

Islam Is a Way of Life

A follower of Islam is called MUSLIM

BeliefBelief

1.1. Allah (God): The CreatorAllah (God): The Creator

2.2. Muhammad (pbuh):Muhammad (pbuh):a.a. God's Servant and God's Servant and

b.b. MessengerMessenger

3.3. The Message isThe Message isa.a. Final andFinal and

b.b. UniversalUniversal

A Muslim Can Be:A Muslim Can Be:

Outstanding MuslimGood MuslimFair, or Good Enough MuslimNon-caring MuslimBad MuslimEvil MuslimCriminal Muslim

Allah’s Attributes: Allah’s Attributes: Sunni Sunni (Slide 1)(Slide 1)

1. Allah Exists, 2. Allah has No Beginning 3. Allah has No End 4. None Compares with Allah 5. Allah is Self-Sustaining, is in no need 6. Allah is One and only One 7. Allah is Mighty

Allah’s Attributes: Allah’s Attributes: Sunni Sunni (Slide 2)(Slide 2)

8. Allah performs through His Will

9. Allah is All-Knowing,

10. Allah is Ever-Living

11. Allah hears

12. Allah sees

13. Allah speaks

Allah’s Positive Attributes: Allah’s Positive Attributes: Shi’a Shi’a (Slide 1)(Slide 1)

1. Allah is Timeless and Eternal

2. Allah is Omnipotent

3. Allah is All-Knowing

4. Allah is Ever-living

5. Allah is the Willing (Will of Allah)

Allah’s Positive Attributes: Allah’s Positive Attributes: Shi’a Shi’a (Slide 2)(Slide 2)

6. Allah is the Perceiver:1. the All-Seeing,

2. All-hearing, and

3. the Omnipresent, the one and the same

7. Allah is the Master of the Word:

He says "Be" and it will be

6. Allah is the Truth

Allah's Non-Positive Attributes: Shi’a

1. Allah does not have a body2. Allah is not composed of constituents3. Allah is not contained4. Allah does not incarnate into anything5. Allah does not coalesce with anything6. Allah cannot be seen7. Allah is not susceptible to change8. Allah’s Being and His attributes are one

Holy QuranHoly Quran

1. The Quran is Allah's Literal Word2. The Quran was Revealed by Gabriel Over a

Period of 23 Yrs3. The Quran is a Book of Divine Guidance4. The Quran:

a. Gives Glad Tidings,b. Warns, andc. Challenges Humanity

ISLAMISLAM

1.1. IMAN: (Belief)IMAN: (Belief)

2.2. IBADAT: (Rituals)IBADAT: (Rituals)

3.3. Ethics and MoralityEthics and Morality

4.4. Ah'kaam: Rules that Deal with:Ah'kaam: Rules that Deal with:

1.1. Self, Self,

2.2. Family, Family,

3.3. Society, and Society, and

4.4. HumanityHumanity

Islam in BriefIslam in Brief

FaithFaith

RitualsRituals

RulesRules

MannersManners3. Ethics and Morality3. Ethics and Morality

1. Iman1. Iman

ISLAMISLAM 2. Ibadat2. Ibadat

4. Ah'kaam: Rules and Regulations4. Ah'kaam: Rules and Regulations

Iman (Belief): Iman (Belief): SunniSunni

1. Allah and His Attributes

2. The Angels

3. The Revealed Books (Torah and Bible)

4. Messengers of God

5. The Hereafter

6. Qadr: Being Guided yet Free to Choose

Iman (Belief): Shi’a

1. Tawhid (Allah and His Attributes)2. Al-Adl (Justice of God)3. Nubu'wah (Prophethood):

a. The Revealed Books (Torah and Bible)b. The Angelsc. Qadr: Being Guided yet Free to Choose

4. Imamah5. Ma’ad (The Hereafter)

Ibadat (Rituals): Sunni

1. Shahaada: (Faith Declaration)

2. Salat: (Prayer)

3. Zakat: (Poor-due)

4. Saum: (Fasting)

5. Haj: (Pilgrimage)

Ibadat (Rituals): Shi’a1. Salat: (Prayer)

2. Zakat: (Poor-due)

3. Saum: (Fasting)

4. Haj: (Pilgrimage)

5. Khums: (The Fifth)

6. Jihad: Major: Refining the Self

Lesser: Take-up arms in Defense of Islam

7. Al Amru Bil Ma'ruf (Enjoining to what is Good)

8. Al Nahiyu Unn Al Munkar

(Forbidding what is Evil)

Ethics and Morality:

The Directives:1. Require a person TO DO

2. Require a person TO AVOID

The more the Directives are followed, the more they lead to Perfection of Personal Character (the Godly)

Sample To Do Part 1

1. Self purification

2. Sincerity

3. Integrity

4. Keeping promises

5. Love

6. Kindness

7. Fairness

8. Courtesy

Sample To Do Part 2

9. Justice

10.Modesty

11.Humility

12.To forgive

13.To learn

14.To be charitable

15.Sexual fidelity

16.Good manners

Sample To Avoid Part 1

1. Cheating

2. Lying

3. Being deceitful

4. Back-biting

5. Being arrogant

6. Being vain

7. Being unfair

8. Being malicious

Sample Sample To AvoidTo Avoid Part 2 Part 29. Monopolizing

10.Creating dissension

11.Being abusive

12.Stealing

13.Committing adultery

14.Drinking alcohol

15.Eating pork

16.Abusing anyone

17.Killing

Accountability

Life is a test

Man is responsible for his deeds

Will be:a. In Heaven or

b. In Hell

c. Depending on whether he passes or fails the test of life

Earn Eternity

The Savior is Your Deeds through following the Divine Guidelines

But forget not:The Mercy, and

Forgiveness of the Almighty

Muttaqi

Muttaqi is a Person of Highest Level of Piety

The Perfectionist Muslim is one who:a. Admits to the Almighty

b. Submits to the Almighty, and

c. Commits himself to the Almighty

Man of faith (Muttaqi)Man of faith (Muttaqi)

3. Commits3. Commits

1. Admits1. Admits

The MuttaqiThe Muttaqi

2. Submits2. Submits

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

Be in Allah’s CareBe in Allah’s Care

Dr. A.S. HashimDr. A.S. Hashim