1. Presentation about IslamBy
Aladien Fadel
Islamic Society of Augusta
Served in different roles; Teacher, Executive committee Secretary, President, and Member at Large
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2. Islam
Core Concepts
The Message
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3. Islam Core Concepts One God One Humanity One Mission
God created Humanity
to carry out a Mission
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4. One God There is only one God God has no partners God is eternal
God is beyond our senses
God is beyond our imagination
God is not gendered
God created the heavens and earth
God created humans for a purpose
God sends messengers to guide Humanity
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5. One Humanity God created all humans from a single soul
All humans are descendent from Adam and Eve
All humans are created equal
God made humans into nations
The multitude of languages and skin colors are signs of God to learn about each other
Humanity is given a mission to achieve
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6. One Mission
Humanity should recognize that God has created them for a reason
Humanity must continue to be connected to God to recognize their responsibilities
God gave the humanity the responsibility to manage the earth according to His will
God provided humanity with all the resources they need to survive and to accomplish their mission
Humanity is responsible to protect the earth and other God’s creation
God send messengers to remind humanity about their mission and to guide them
People are individually accountable in the hereafter for their deeds
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7. Managing the Earth
God gave the humanity the responsibility to manage the earth according to His will
We should regard management as a responsibility before being authority.
We are accountable to God about how we manage.
We does not have absolute power to do whatever they want.
God has defined some boundaries to protect the humanity and the earth.
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8. Management Role
God gave humanity the freedom of choice. With this freedom comes responsibility and accountability.
God gave humanity guidance and boundaries to be protected.
Humanity thrives best when people work together and the challenge is to contribute to community needs in addition to individual needs for a stronger community.
Religions do not specify the form of government. Humanity evolved from tribal communities to local communities to nations and to alliance of nations. Government systems continue to evolve.
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9. Guidance and Boundaries
God gave us permission to use the earth resources to our benefit. We should use it in a sensible matter and we should not harm it or destroy it.
God commanded us to protect life and property of all people
God commanded the establishment of justice for all people
God commanded that all people are free to accept or reject religion
God encouraged people to reconcile their differences and be tolerant to the mistakes of others.
God allows fighting only for self defense
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10. The Message of Islam Basic Information Relation to other religions
The message in Quran
The Islam in practice
Purification of the heart
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11. Islam means submission to God’s will
Basic Information
Islam means submission to God’s will
Allah means God in Arabic. God is known by His attributes. He is called the most merciful the most compassionate.
Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him, delivered the message of Islam to humanity.
Quran is God’s message for humanity. The name is derived from the verb “read”.
Verses of Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad in Mecca over a period of time starting 610 AD.
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12. Relation to other Religions
Islam is not a new religion
Islam includes and respects all the prophets since the creation of Adam
Several prophets were sent to humanity at different times and at different locations
Prophet Mohammed was sent to continue and to complete the messages that came with other prophets.
The prophets’ duty is to remind the humanity with its relation with God and to guide them how to conduct their lives
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13. The divine book of Islam
Quran
The divine book of Islam
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14. Quran is God speaking to the Prophet and to the Humanity
The message in Quran
Quran is God speaking to the Prophet and to the Humanity
Prophet Mohammed received the revelations from God through the angel Gabriel over extended period of time
Verses of the Quran were read continuously and memorized by several people to prevent any changes to occur into it.
Quran challenges Humanity to observe, explore, and investigate nature to understand it and to realize the magnificence of God.
Quran challenges Humanity to self govern and to work together to develop the earth.
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15. The Islam in Practice Muslims practice Islam By:
Declaring the belief in God and to witness that Mohammed is his Prophet.
Establishing Prayers 5 times a day to stay connected to God
Paying a portion of their money to help in the community needs
Fasting one month in the year to train themselves to be patient and to realize their strength during hardships
Perform pilgrimage to Mecca to remember the connection to Prophet Abraham and his son Ismael
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16. Prayers
Muslims can pray anywhere, but praying at the mosque is preferable.
On Fridays it is obligatory to make the noon prayer at the mosque
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17. Prayers There are two types of prayers; verbal and physical.
Verbal prayers can be done any time to glorify God, to thank Him, and to ask Him for guidance and help.
Physical prayers are scheduled 5 times every day starting at dawn and ending in the late evening. It includes reading verses from the Quran while doing prescribed movements.
The prayers should be performed towards the direction of Mecca.
Each Friday Muslims have to pray in congregation in mosques for the noon prayer.
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18. Charity
Muslims pay 2.5% of their wealth every year for charity. It is an obligation to meet the community needs and to help those in need.
The name is “Zakat” which means purification.
It is based on wealth and not income. The wealth is accumulated after they spend the money on their individual needs.
In addition to the obligatory Zakat, It is recommended for the people to be generous and to pay more. That is called “Sadaqa” which means true belief.
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19. Fasting Muslims fast for the full month of “Ramadan”
The Islamic Calendar is based on the moon cycle.
Ramadan occurs on different dates on the solar calendar
Fasting starts from dawn to sunset.
During fasting Muslims abstain from food, drinks and sexual relations
At the end of the Month Muslim Celebrate the end of fasting and it is called “Eid Al-Fitr”
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20. Kaaba is reference to its cubic shape
Pilgrimage
Kaaba is at the center of the holiest mosque in Mecca. It was raised by Prophet Abraham and his son Ismael.
Kaaba is reference to its cubic shape
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21. Pilgrimage
Muslims are required to perform pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life time.
Pilgrimage has to be done on specific dates. It is 10 weeks after the start of Ramadan.
The holiest house of worship is in Mecca. It is called “Kaaba” denoting its cubic shape.
The Kaaba was built by Prophets Abraham and his Son Ismael.
Pilgrimage is a reminder of their journey and trials.
At the end of pilgrimage Muslims celebrate “Eid Al-Adha”
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22. Human Equality
Muslims travel to Mecca from all parts of the world. During pilgrimage they wear only two pieces of plain cloth regardless how rich the are and from where they came.
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23. A day of Prayers
Millions of pilgrims spend the day on mount Arafat to remember God and read Quran and pray to God from all their hearts
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24. Purification of the Heart
Understanding and practicing Islam objective is to build the best in Human characters such as:
Softness of the heart
Humility
Generosity
Helping others
Patience
Forgiveness
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25. Celebrations Muslims celebrate two occasions:
End of fasting; Eid El-Fitr
End of Pilgrimage; Eid Al-Adha
They say “Eid Mubarak” to each other
It means Blessed Celebrations
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26. Additional Information
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