Transcript What is the meaning of Bismillah (In the Name of Allah)?

ESSENTIALS OF ISLAMIC FAITH
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan
“And when you read the Quran, seek refuge in God from
Satan the outcast.
Verily, there is for him no authority over those who have
believed and upon their Lord they rely.
His authority is only over those who ally with him and
those who through him associate [others with God in
worship].” (16:98-100)
“And whenever an insinuation from Satan occurs to
you, seek refuge in God. He is the the All-Hearing,
the Most Knowing.” (41:36)
• In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
• So we too shall start with it. This blessed phrase is a
sign of Islam, and all creatures constantly recite it in
their unique way.
Bismillah
In the Name of Allah)
Bismillah, In the Name of God, is
the beginning of all good things.
There are 114 Surahs
(chapters) in the Qur’an
• All Surahs begin with Bismillah except Surah No.
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9 called At-Taubah or the Repentance.
Letter B is the first letter in all surahs.
At-Taubah does not start with “Bismillah” starts
with letter B (Beratun…)
All other surahs starts with Bismillah but after
that Letter B does not come.
Probability of this incident
• (1/2)113 x (27/28)113 x (1/2) x (1/28)
• Approximately Equals 1 out of 1036
• Approximately 1 out of 1 billion billion
• One of clear proof that Quran is the
protected book.
Some examples of Besmele in ART
ISLAM
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word "Islam" is an Arabic word which
means "submission to the will of God". This word
comes from the same root as the Arabic word
"salam” , which means "peace". As such, the
religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve
true peace of mind and surety of heart, one must
submit to God and live according to His Divinely
revealed Law.
ISLAM
The most important truth that God revealed to
mankind is that there is nothing divine or worthy
of being worshipped except for Almighty God,
thus all human beings should submit to God. The
word "Muslim" means one who submits to the
will of God, regardless of their race, nationality
or ethnic background.
CONTINUITY OF THE MESSAGE
Islam is not a new religion, but a continuation of
the same message and guidance that God revealed
to all previous prophets.
According to the Holy Qur’an
God says, “Say, we believe in God and that which
has been revealed to us, and that which was
revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and the
tribes and that which was given to Moses and Jesus
and to other Prophets, from their Lord. We make no
distinction between any of them, and to Him we
submit” (2:136)
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ALLAH
• Allah is Arabic word for "God”
• “Allah” is a unique term and it has no plural or gender
forms
• There is only One True God. Judaism, Christianity
and Islam all have the same root , and all of them are
also classified as "monotheistic".
• "Allah" is the same word that Arabic-speaking
Christians and Jews use for God.
UNITY OF GOD
 There is only One Supreme Being who has no
partners and is not dependent on anyone or
anything. God is the Creator of everything and the
whole universe is in the Creator’s control. God is the
only One worthy of being worshipped.
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Muhammed (p.b.u.h.)
 Born 570 A.D. to the tribe of Quraish
 Labeled “Al Ameen” (the honest and
trustworthy) even before the revelation
 The last messenger from God (as
believed by Muslims)
 Role model that all Muslims should
follow
 God says: “We have not sent you except
as a mercy to all creation” (21:107)
QUR’AN
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The main scripture and one of the basic sources of
Islamic teachings and laws
 It is considered the literal word of God that was
revealed to Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel over a
period of 23 years
 The original and complete text of the Quran is
available to everyone in Arabic, the language in which it
was revealed
 Translations of the meaning
languages are widely used
into
many
other
What does The “Qur’an”
cover?
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Deals with the foundations of creeds, morality, the
history of humanity, worship, knowledge, wisdom, the
relationship of people to God and God to people, and all
aspects of interpersonal relationships
 Teaches humankind the purpose of one’s life and the
duties and obligations toward oneself, family, relatives,
community, fellow human beings, and The Creator
Pillars of Belief
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God (Allah)
Angels
Revealed Books
Revealed Messengers
Day of the Judgment
Pre-destination
Belief in God
• Tawheed (Monotheism)
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Say: He is Allah, the One and Only!
Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
He begetteth not nor is He begotten.
And there is none like unto Him.
Belief in Angels
• Gabriel (Archangel)
• Isra’il (Angel of Death)
• Mikhail (Angel of the seasons)
• Israfil (Courier of the day of the
judgment)
Revealed Books
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Torah (Moses)
Zaboor (David)
Gospel (Jesus)
Qu’ran (Muhammed)
Revealed Prophets
2:213 Mankind was one single nation, and God
sent Messengers with glad tidings and
warnings; and with them He sent the Book in
truth, to judge between people in matters
wherein they differed; but the People of the
Book, after the clear Signs came to them, did
not differ among themselves, except through
selfish contumacy. God by His Grace Guided the
believers to the Truth, concerning that wherein
they differed. For God guided whom He will to a
path that is straight.
Revealed Prophets
God informed us of twenty-five of
them in the Qur’an:
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Adam
Enoch
Noah
Hud
Salih
Abraham
Isaac
Ishmael
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Jacob
Joseph
Shu‘ayb
Lot
John the Baptist
Zechariah
Aaron
David
Moses
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Solomon
Elijah
Job
Elisha
Jesus
Dhul-Kifl
Jonah
Muhammad
Day of Judgement
• Belief in the Hereafter
• Accountability of how you lived your life
• Balance of both good and bad deeds
Kader (Predestination)
• Predestination
• Freewill
Pillars of Islam
• Shahadah (Declaration of Faith)
• Salat (Prayer)
• Zakat (Charity)
• Sawm (Fast)
• Hajj (Pilgrimage)
Shahadah (Declaration of
Faith)
Salat (Prayer)
• Worship 5 times a day
 pre-dawn
 Fajr - 6:00am
 Noon  Dhuhr - 2:00pm
 mid-afternoon  Asr - 5:00pm
 after sunset  Maghrib - 5min after sunset
 Night  Isha - 9:30pm
Zakat (Charity)
• Eligible Muslims pay alms, an annual
basis that helps to “purify” their wealth.
• Zekat can be given to the poor,
orphans, and needy in society.
• Zakat consists of giving 2.5% of one’s
accumulated wealth
Fasting
• Fasting is from sunrise to sunset
• Muslims fast during the month of
Ramadan
• Fasting helps Muslims:
– build will-power
– feel compassion
– purify body
– strengthen their community relations
Fasting
O you who believe! Fasting is
prescribed to you as it was
prescribed to those before you,
that you may (learn) self-restraint
2:183
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
• It is obligatory to make the pilgrimage to Mecca for
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Muslims who can afford it physically and financially,
at least once in a lifetime.
Muslims from all walks of life, from every corner of
the globe assemble in Mecca in response to the
call of God.
It is to commemorate the Divine rituals observed
by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael, who
were the first pilgrims to the Ka'bah.
It is also to remember the great assembly of the
Day of Judgment when people will stand equal
before God.