BT of Islam

• Islam - the fastest growing and the second largest religion in the world.
• Islam - an arabic word means "submission" and implies submission to the will of God
• Islam

  • this religion has 1.6 billion people, who believe that there is only one God and follow the teachings of Qur'an
  • Its adherent are called Muslim - those who submit to Allah(God).
• Prophet Muhammad formed a new community known as Ummah of Islam, whose members where bound together not by blood but by shared faith.
• The Dual Religious and Social Character of Islam

  • Islamic religion continued its territorial expansion through the Jihad.
  • After the 12th century, the subs(mystics) went on mission to India, Central Asia, Turkey, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The far-reaching influence of Muslim trades prove to be much more effective in spreading Islamic faith.
• Qur'an

  • the sacred text of Islam.
  • It is written in Old Arabic and is divided into chapters and verse.
• Jihad - "exertion" or commonly known as holy war or holy struggle.
• Muslim believe that the words in Qur'an are revelation of God to Muhammad through Angel Gabriel and, thus are divine in eternal.
• The basic belief of Islam is expressed shahad
• Shahad

  • the Muslim confession of faith, which state that "there is only one God and the God is Allah".
  • This belief can be found in Al-faithah(The opening), the first chapter of Qur'an.
• Al-Baqarah(The cow) is the second and longest sura(chapter) of the Qur'an
• Qur'an

  • also contains specific laws and legal principles that each member must observe.
  • The Islamic law is called Shari'ah.
• Allah

  • is a contraction of the Arabic word Al-lah which means "the God" .
  • It is derived from the semitic word El or ll for "God" .
  • Allah is the "hinge" on which the Muslim faith is founded.
• The Islamic law is called Shari'ah
• Muslims view the reality of Allah as being divided into three major theme:

  • Allah is the creator, provider and judge;
  • Allah is unique(wahid) and one(ahad);
  • Allah is omnipotent and merciful.
• FIVE PILLARS OF FAITH

  • Shahadah
  • Salat
  • Zakat
  • Sawm
  • Hajj
• Shahadah - It is the Muslims' declaration of faith, obedience, and submission to Allah, which is expressed as;

  • "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet."
• Salat - offers five canonical prayer every day at prescribed times; before sunrise, in the early afternoon, in the late afternoon, immediately after sunset,and between sunset and midnight.
• Zakat

  • Compulsory giving of a portion of one's wealth to charity or religious tax.
  • It is regarded as a form of worship and an act of self-purification.
• Sawm

  • It is The fourth pillar of Islam also called fasting.
  • Muslim are required to fast during the month of Ramadan.
• Hajj

  • It is the pillar of Islam or the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
  • it is required at least once in a Muslim 's lifetime.
  • The tradition applies to adult Muslims who have the means to travel with their families.
• HOLY DAYS

  There are two important festive days in a year of Muslims around the world the;

  • Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Breaking Fast)
  • Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice)
• Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Breaking Fast)

  • Signals the end of Ramadan.
  • In this festival, Muslims do not only celebrate the end of fasting- they also thank Allah for the helpa and strength He has given them throughout the previous month to help them practice self-control.
• Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice)

  • is a four-day festival that remembers prophet Ibrahim's (Abraham) willingness to offer his son to God.
  • In this festival, Muslims may sacrifice animals as a symbol of Ibrahim's sacrifice and of their willingness to sacrifice anything for God.
  • The feast of sacrifice signals the end of the Hajj.