In the Name of the God (Allah) Most Merciful Most Compassionate

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In the Name of the God (Allah) Most Merciful Most
Compassionate
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Islamic Greeting

• Al Salamu alaykum (Peace be upon you)

Saudi Arabia
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Introduction to Islam

• Ayman Alzaatreh

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Muslim Population
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Muslim Population by Region
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Numbers of Mosques in United States
The US Mosque Survey 2011 counted a total of
2,106 mosques as compared to the year 2000 when
1,209 mosques were counted representing a 74
increase from 2000.
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What is Islam?
Islam Surrender and submission to the God
Muslim One who submits to the God
Madison Ave, NY
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• If we break down the meaning of Islam, then we
  need 6 English words to describe it
• Surrender
• Submission
• Obedience
• Sincerity
• Peace
• Tranquility

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Beliefs and Principles
Six Pillars of Faith

• God (Allah)
• Angels
• Revealed Messengers

• Revealed Books
• Day of Judgment
• Pre-destination

Kaba Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Belief in God

• Tawheed (Monotheism)

Say He is Allah the One and Only Allah is the
eternal absolute He neither begets nor is
begotten Nor is there to Him any
equivalent.". Surah (Chapter) 112
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Belief in Angels

• Gabriel (Archangel) Was Responsible for
  Transmitting the Quran to the Prophet
• Many Others

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Some of Prophets of Islam

• Adam
• Noah
• Abraham
• Ishmael
• Isaac
• Solomon
• David

• John the Baptist
• Zechariah
• Moses
• Jesus
• Mohammed

Istanbul, Turkey
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Some of Revealed Books

• Torah (Moses)
• Zaboor (David)
• Gospel (Jesus)
• Quran (Mohammed)

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The Quran

• The Muslim Holy Book.
• Revealed to Prophet Mohammed over a twenty three
  year period.
• It is the word of God.
• Delivered by the angel Gabriel.

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Miracle of The Quran

• The miracle of the Quran is that will remain
  without changing until the day of judgment.
•  Allah says in the Quran Verily we It is we
  who have sent down the Dhikr (The Quran) and
  surely, we will guard it (from corruption)

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More Miracles of the Quran

• With power did We construct heaven. Verily, We
  are expanding it. (5147)
• Have not those who disbelieved known that the
  heavens and the earth were one connected entity,
  then We separated them?... (2130)
• He is the one who has set free the two kinds of
  water, one sweet and palatable, and the other
  salty and bitter. And He has made between them a
  barrier and a forbidding partition. (2553)
• http//islamyesterday.com/science/

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Fatiha
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Translation of Surah Fatiha

• In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful.
• Praise be to Allah the Cherisher and Sustainer of
  the Worlds.
• Most Gracious Most Merciful.
• Master of the Day of Judgment.
• Thee do we worship and Thee aid we seek.
• Show us the straight path.
• The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy
  Grace Those whose (portion) is not wrath and who
  go not astray.
• Surah (Chapter) 1

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Gods Relationship With Humanity

• When my servants ask thee concerning Me, I am
  indeed close (to them)
• I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he
  calleth on Me
• Let them also with a will listen to My call and
  believe in Me that they may walk in the right
  way.
• 2186

Faisal Mosque Islamabad, Pakistan
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Quran on Race Relations

• O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of
  a male and a female and made you into nations and
  tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye
  may despise each other). Verily the most honored
  of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the
  most righteous of you. And Allah has full
  knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
  things).
• 4913

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Quran on Religious Freedom

• Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth
  stands out clear from error whoever rejects evil
  and believes in Allah hath grasped the most
  trustworthy hand-hold that never breaks. And
  Allah heareth and knoweth all things.(2256)
• Those who believe (in the Qur'an) and those who
  follow the Jewish (Scriptures) and the Christians
  and the Sabians and who believe in Allah and the
  last day and work righteousness shall have their
  reward with their Lord on them shall be no fear
  nor shall they grieve. 262

New Mexico, USA
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The Prophet Muhammad's(PBUH) Last Sermon

• After praising thanking GOD he said "O People,
  lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether,
  after this year, I shall ever be amongst you
  again. Therefor listen to what I am saying to you
  very carefully TAKE THESE WORDS TO THOSE WHO
  COULD NOT BE PRESENT HERE TODAY.
• O people, just as you regard this month, this
  city as sacred, so regard the life property of
  every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods
  entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt
  no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that
  you will indeed meet your LORD, and that HE will
  indeed reckon your deeds. Beware of Satan, for
  the safety of your religion.

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The Prophet Muhammad's(PBUH) Last Sermon

• O people it is true that you have certain rights
  with regard to your women, but they also have
  rights over you. Remember that you have taken
  them as your waives only under ALLAH's trust
  with His permission. If they abide by your right
  then to them belongs the right to be fed
  clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well
  be kind to them for they are your partners
  committed helpers.
• O people, listen to me earnest, worship your
  LORD, do your five daily prayers, fast during the
  month of Ramadan, give your wealth to
  Zakat(Charity). Perform Hajj (Pilgrimage) if you
  can afford to.

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The Prophet Muhammad's(PBUH) Last Sermon

• All mankind are from Adam Eve, an Arab has no
  Superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has
  superiority over an Arab ALSO a white has no
  superiority over a black nor a black has any
  superiority over white except by piety good
  action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to
  another Muslim that the Muslims constitute one
  brotherhood.
• Remember, one day you will appear before the GOD
  answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray
  from the path of righteousness after I am gone.
• O people, NO PROPHET OR APOSTLE WILL COME AFTER
  ME NO FAITH WILL BE BORN. Reason well,
  therefor, O people, understand words which I
  convey to you. I leave behind me two things, The
  QURAN my examples the Sunnah if you follow
  these you will never go astray.

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Day of Judgment

• Belief in Hereafter.
• Accountability for how one lived life.
• Accountability for ones actions.
• Balance of both good and bad deeds.

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The 5 basics of Islam

• SHAHADAH - Declaration of faith
• SALAT - Five compulsory daily prayers
• ZAKAH- Welfare distribution
• SAWM - Fasting in Ramadhan
• HAJJ - Pilgrimage to Makkah

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Shahadah (Declaration of Faith)

• Believe that there is nothing worthy of worship
  except the God, and Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him)
  is His last messenger.

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Meaning of Shahadah

• Allah is He, than Whom there is no other god-
  Who knows (all things) both secret and open He,
  Most Gracious, Most Merciful.Allah is He, than
  Whom there is no other god- the Sovereign, the
  Holy One, the Source of Peace (and Perfection),
  the Guardian of Faith, the Preserver of Safety,
  the Exalted in Might, the Irresistible, the
  Supreme Glory to Allah! (High is He) above the
  partners they attribute to Him.He is Allah, the
  Creator, the Evolver, the Bestower of Forms (or
  Colours). To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names
  whatever is in the heavens and on earth, both
  declare His Praises and Glory and He is the
  Exalted in Might, the Wise.(5922-24)

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Salat (Prayer)

• Worship 5 times a day
• Fajr pre-dawn
• Zuhr noon
• Asr mid-afternoon
• Maghrib after sunset
• Isha night
• Qibla (Facing Mecca)
• Adan (Call to prayers)
• Jummah (Friday Congregational Prayers)

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Zakat (Charity)

• Eligible Muslims pay alms, on an annual basis
  that helps to purify their wealth.
• Funds collected are distributed to the poor,
  orphans, and needy in society.
• Zakah consists of giving 2.5 of ones
  accumulated wealth.

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Saum (Fasting)

• Cannot eat from dawn to sunset
• Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan
• Fasting helps Muslims
• O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as
  it was prescribed to those before you that ye may
  (learn) self-restraint.
• 2183
• Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the
  Qur'an as a guide to mankind also clear (Signs)
  for guidance and judgment (between right and
  wrong). So everyone of you who is present (at
  his home) during that month should spend it in
  fasting but if anyone is ill or on a journey the
  prescribed period (should be made up) by days
  later. Allah intends every facility for you He
  does not want to put you to difficulties. (He
  wants you) to complete the prescribed period and
  to glorify Him in that He has guided you and
  perchance ye shall be grateful.
• 2185

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Hajj (Pilgrimage)

• Must be performed once in a lifetime if
  financially and physically capable.
• Many of the Rites of Hajj Commemorate the trials
  of Prophet Abraham and his family.
• About 3 millions people perform the Hajj annually.

Mecca Saudi Arabia
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Islamic Holidays

• Eid ul- Fitr (end of Ramadan)
• Commemorates the end of fasting.
• Eid ul- Adha (10th day of the month of Hajj)
• Commemorates the Hajj and the sacrifices of
  Prophet Abraham

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Islamic Law

• Religious Rituals
• Prayer
• Fasting
• Pilgrimage
• Etc.

• Mundane Acts
• Business Dealings
• Marriage Contracts
• Criminal Justice
• Medical Ethics
• Etc.

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Islamic Law

• Sources of Islamic Law
• Quran
• Verbatim revealed word of God.
• Considered 100 authentic.
• Hadith
• The sayings and practices of the Prophet.
• Not considered 100 authentic.
• Authenticity of individual Hadith are criticized
  and rated from indisputable to forgery.

• Five Principle Objectives
• Religion
• Life
• Intellect
• Honor
• Property

Madina, Saudi Arabia
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Dietary Restrictions

• For meat to be permissible it must be slaughtered
  from a person who believed of existence of the
  God.
• Meat in the United States meets this requirement.
• Some Muslims, however, will not eat meat unless
  it has been slaughtered by a Muslim.
• Such meat is usually termed Halal.
• Not permitted
• Pork based products including gelatin (kosher
  gelatin is okay)
• Alcohol products including in cooking

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Addressing Stereotypes
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Lack of Information about Islam

• Reason why people connect Islam with violence
• Christianity is not judged by the actions of a
  few of its followers because people know
  Christianity and Christians.
• Timothy McVeigh
• The KKK, Nazis, Skinheads
• Ethnic Cleansing by the Serbs
• Branch Dividians
• Abortion center bombers
• Crusades

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Jihad

• The Act of Struggling and Persevering.
• Struggling to better oneself
• Struggle to overcome adversity
• Adversity tests ones virtues.
• Jihad is for example fighting to remain patient
  when patience is difficult not when it is easy.
• My standing before you is an example of Jihad.

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Jihad

• Fight in the cause of God those who fight you but
  do not transgress limits for God loveth not
  transgressors. 2190
• If they seek peace, then you seek peace. And
  trust in God for He is the One that hears and
  knows all things. 861

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Modesty in Islam

• Islam values modesty as integral to societal
  morality.
• Muslims see the exploitation of sexuality or
  sexual imagery, especially feminine sexuality, as
  clear evidence for the need for modesty.
• Modesty in Islam applies to both men and women.
• Modesty consists of both appearance and actions.

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Hijab as Sign of Modesty

• Muslim men and women dress in accord with the
  rules of modesty.
• Muslim women cover their hair in accordance to
  the Quran.
• Muslim women who cover their hair do not regard
  it as a sign of oppression but one of liberation
  from being judged purely on physical qualities.
• Those who wear hijab should be treated with
  respect.

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Further References

• Brief Introduction
• www.islam-brief-guide.org
• General Islamic Website
• www.ilovezakirnaik.com/videos/index.htm
• www.islam.org
• Council on American Islamic Relations
• www.cair-net.org
• Great Collection of Links
• www.jannah.org
• History of Islamic Sciences
• users.erols.com/zenithco/

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