2. BASIC THEMES OF ISLAM

4. Allah’s Mercy Narrated by Hazrat Maavia (raa) said the Prophet (saw): “For whomsoever Allah (swt) decides to do good, makes him ‘knowledgeable’ with His Guidance” (Bukhari & Muslim)

5. “As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely guide them to Our paths” (Al-Ankaboot: 69) Guidance to Right Path

6. سورہ ابراہیم ۷ : سورہ ابراہیم ۷ : اگر تم شکر کروگے تو میں تمھیں اور زیادہ دوں گا اور اگر ناشکری کروگے تو میرا عذاب سخت ہے۔ اللہ سے دعا ہے کہ وہ ہمیں استقامات عطا فرماءے

7. Where there is a will there is a way OBSTACLES NafsOthers But … Satan

8. AIMS & OBJECTIVES To impart basic knowledge of Islam “the Complete Code of life", for molding our lives to: obey ethical, moral, family and cultural norms and; follow the socio-politico-economic system of this perfect Deen for achieving eternal bliss and happiness

9. Scope of Islam Collective Life Global Society Individual Life Politics Economy Ideology Society Spirituality Morality Family Scope of Islam

10. Individual LifeCollective Life Social System Economic System Political System Belief Modes of Worship Customs Religion Deen

11. Personal Matters Collective Matters Course Outline 12. Revival & growth System 11. Political System 10. Economic System 9. Social System 8. Family System 7. Dealing System 1. Wisdom System 2. Belief System 3. Education System 4. Spiritual System 5. Morality System 6. Human Rights System

12. WISDOM SYSTEM Lecture-1

13. Sources of guidance Senses Isra 36 Judgment Dahar 3 Shams 8 Balad 8-10 Prophets & Divine Books Nissa 136   Agreement at the time of creation Araf 172-173  وَلَقَدْ ذَرَأْنَا لِجَهَنَّمَ كَثِيرًا مِّنَ الْجِنِّ وَالإِنسِ لَهُمْ قُلُوبٌ لاَّ يَفْقَهُونَ بِهَا وَلَهُمْ أَعْيُنٌ لاَّ يُبْصِرُونَ بِهَا وَلَهُمْ آذَانٌ لاَّ يَسْمَعُونَ بِهَا أُوْلَئِكَ كَالأَنْعَامِ بَلْ هُمْ أَضَلُّ أُوْلَئِكَ هُمُ الْغَافِلُونَ (A’raaf 179)

14. 1. Quran is the ultimate miracle verifiable in every age 2. This is an age of Science 3. Science is the study of universe 4. Universe is the work of Allah 5. Quran is the word of Allah 6. No contradiction between the two QURAN & MODERN SCIENCE

15. The Quraan is the truth from the Almighty Allah. As such, it is in harmony and predates modern scientific discoveries. The Quraan is the truth from the Almighty Allah. As such, it is in harmony and predates modern scientific discoveries. The Quraan is primarily a book of faith rather than a book of science. Non-the-less, Allah has embedded signs in it that endorse its authenticity. The Quraan is primarily a book of faith rather than a book of science. Non-the-less, Allah has embedded signs in it that endorse its authenticity. QURAN: THE ULTIMATE MIRACLE

16. BELIEF SYSTEM Lecture-2

17. Types of Attributes of Allah (Tauheed) Allah Ikhlas:112/1-4 Luqman:31/27 Guardian Quresh 3-4 Ruler

18. Functions of Prophets Means of Obedience to Allah (Nisa 80;) Speak according to Revelation (Najam 2-3) Teacher (Juma 2) Explainer of Books (Araf 157) Practical model (Ale-imran 30-31;Ahzab 21) Human beings (Kahf 110) Legislator & Judge (Nisa 105) Final Witness (Nissa 165)

19. Infit ar 13-14 Result Record Keeping Infitar: 10-12 Need of Justice Su’ad;38/ 28;HM Sajada 18-20 Testing Ground Mulk 79/1-2; Kahf 7-8; Qiyamah 36 Creation with Objectives Dukhan 38-40 Need for Day of Judgment

20. EDUCATION SYSTEM Lecture-3

21. IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION/ KNOWLEDGE 1st Revelation (Al-’Alaq: 1-5) Excellence of Adam (as) (Al-Baqarah: 31) Fear of Allah (Fatir: 28) Higher ranks (Al-Mujadila: 11) Higher Grades (Az’Zumar: 9) … in the Light of Qur’aan

22. SPIRITUAL SYSTEM Lecture-4

23. ShahadahSalaah Zakah Sawm Hajj

24. Most Important Benefits of Prayer for an Individual Gaining Spiritual Strength Fighting Vulgar & Evil Deeds

25. Means (Direct outcome) 1.Prayer (Salat) 1.Prayer (Salat) 3. Sawm (Fasting) 3. Sawm (Fasting) 4. Hajj (Pilgrimage) 2. Zakat (Charity) 2. Zakat (Charity) Remembrance of Allah Purifies heart & eliminates love of money Creating Taqwa (fear of Allah for His obedience) Combination of all other pillars and solitary of Ummah Type of Worship Ends (Objectives) Spiritual strength to live individual Life according to Divine Guidance Collective strength To establish collective system of Life according to Divine Guidance Objectives of Modes of Worship

26. MORALITY SYSTEM Lecture-5

27. THE PILLARS OF ISLAM & MORAL CONDUCT Good moral conduct is the outcome Good moral conduct is the outcome Forbids lewdness & bad conducts Forbids lewdness & bad conducts Teaches compassion and sympathy Teaches compassion and sympathy Drives towards Taqwa Drives towards Taqwa Guides us towards moral upbringing Guides us towards moral upbringing Eemaan Salaat Zakaat Sawm Hajj

28. Fundamental Virtues Trustworthiness Nissa 58 Charity Baqra 274 Justice & Witness Nissa 135 Promise keeping Isra: 34, Baqra 177 Respect & Kindness Ale-imran 159 Prayer Nissa 103 Chastity Moaminoon 5; Isra 32 Care & Sympathy Nahal 90

29. Virtues of Pious People Forgiveness Ale-imran 134 Persistence HM Sijadda 30 Humbleness Furqan 63 Modest lifestyle Furqan 67 Wisdom & Pondering Ale-imran 191 Worship with fear & Hope Sajada 15-16 Sabr & Shukar Luqman 17 & 12 Promoting virtues Tauba 71/

30. Fundamental Virtues Trustworthiness Nissa 58 Charity Baqra 274 Justice & Witness Nissa 135 Promise keeping Isra: 34, Baqra 177 Respect & Kindness Ale-imran 159 Prayer Nissa 103 Chastity Moaminoon 5; Isra 32 Care & Sympathy Nahal 90