Transcript Islamic Studies Courses In De Anza, Chabot, Mission and Ohlone Colleges Designed and Taught By Hafiz M.

Islamic Studies Courses
In
De Anza, Chabot, Mission and Ohlone
Colleges
Designed and Taught
By
Hafiz M. K. Siddiqi, Ph.D.
The Five Pillars of Islam
Tawheed, Iman or Shahadatayn

In Shaa Allah, we will learn today about
the basic foundation of the building of
Islam, and will cover one out of five most
important duties of Muslims which are
considered as 5 on going courses to keep
the believers connected with Allah swt and
His creation. The five duties are also
known as five pillars of Islam.
Tawheed: The Foundation of Islam
 Tawheed
means oneness and it has
three dimensions: One Universal God:
2/163, 112/1-4, 42/11, 59/22-24
 One Universal Humanity: 4/1, 49/13,
23/52
 One Universal Message conveyed by
all the prophets and messengers,
see: 42/13, 3/33-34, 4/163-165,
6/83-90,21/51-93
Shahadah or Shahadatayn
The first most important duty of a Muslim
is to declare his/her faith in God: Allah swt
It is also known as 1st pillar, Shahadah,
Shahadatayn, or Iman.
 Iman: 100% state of certainty, for faith
can not be combined with Shakk=Doubt,
or Shirk=Polytheism: 2/2, 4/116.
 Tawheed and Iman are the basis for the
validity of words and actions: 16/97

Declaration of Faith in Allah
Ash-Hadu Al-Laa’ilaha Illallahu Wahdahu
Laa Sharika Lahu Wa-Ash-hadu Anna
Muhammadan ‘Abduhu Wa-Rasuluhu
I declare/bear witness/testify that there
is no god but God=Allah, He is alone (in
His sovereignty…..), He has no partners,
and I (further) testify that Muhammad is
His servant and messenger
There are seven parts of Faith
A Muslim must believe in: 1. Allah 2. His
angels 3. His books 4. His messengers
5. The last day 6. Fate: good and bad of it
is from God 7. Resurrection after dearth
Aamantu Billahi Wa-Mlaa’ikatihi WaKutubihi Wa-Rusulihi Wal-Yawmil-Aakhiri
Wal-Qadri Khayrihi Wa-Sharrihi Minallahi
Ta’ala Wal-Ba’thi Ba’dal-Mawt.
“Iman” in the Qur’an
2/3-5: Those who believe in the
unseen, and establish regular
prayers, and spend out of what we
have provided for them, and who
believe in the revelation sent to you,
and sent before your time, and have
the certainty of life to come (in their
hearts). They are on true guidance
from their Lord and they will prosper.
The Messenger believes first
The Messenger believes in what has been
Revealed to him from his Sustainer, as do
the believers. Each one of them believed in
Allah, His angels, His books, and His
Prophets. We make no distinction between
one and another of His Messengers, and
they say: we hear and we obey (we seek)
Your forgiveness our Lord, and to You is the
end of all journeys. 2/285
Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: Faith is:
Declaration (of Shahadah) with the tongue,
its confirmation in the heart, and practicing
The pillars (of Islam).
There is strong connection between Iman
and Islam: submission and Faith. No one
can become believer without submission and
Vice versa. Iman is faith and Islam is practice.
One is inner aspect connected to heart and
other is outer aspect connected to actions.
See: 49/14.
Salah: Five Daily Prayers
Salah comes from Wasala, which means
communication and connection.
 It is the point of distinction between belief
and disbelief.
 The first Question on the day of Judgment
will be about the Prayers.
 Salah is the Mi’raj (ascension to heaven)
for the believers (Hadith).

So set your face steadily and truly to the Faith,
establish God’s handiwork according to the
pattern on which He has made mankind: no
change (let there be) in the work (wrought) by
God: that is the standard Religion but most
among mankind understand not. Turn you
back in repentance to Him, establish regular
Prayers and be not you among those who join
gods with God, those who split up their
Religion and become (Mere) sects, each party
rejoicing in that which is with itself. 30/30-32
Timings: 4/103, 17/78, 20/130, 30/17-18
2. God’s companionship: 2/153
3. Companion’s of hell: 74/41-47
4. Laziness in prayer is a sign of hypocrisy:
4/142-143
5. The whole universe is engaged in glorifying
God: 22/18, 16/49-50, 13/15, 55/1-6,
17/44, 24/41, 21/19-20, 24/
The wisdom behind 5 daily prayer is to keep us
Connected with our Sustainer Lord, and
Inculcate in us sense of His companionship.
1.
Taharah: Wudu, Ghusl, Tayammum: 5/6
Masjid, Muslli, Imam, Mu’adhin, Adhan, Iqamah
:72/18, 9/189/107-110, 107/4, 2/124, 62/9
1. Fajr 2. Dhuhr 3. ‘Asr 4. Maghrib 5. Ishaa’,
Rak’ah, Qiblah/Ka’ba, Niyyah,Takbir Tahrimah,
Qiyam, Qira’ah, Ruku’, Qawmah, Tasmee’,
Tahmeed, Sajdah, Jalsah, Qa’idah, Tashahud,
Assalh-’Alar Rasul/Durood Sharif, Concluding
Du’a, Tasleem.
Witr, Jumu’ah, (Friday) ‘Idul-Fitr, (Feast of breaking
fast) ‘Idul-Adha, (Feast of great sacrifice) Janazah,
(Funeral).
Fard, Wajib, Sunnah Mu’akkadah, Sunnah
Ghayr Mu’akkadah, Nafila/Nafl,
Prayers for special occasions:
Qasr, 4-2, Istisqaa’ 2, Istikharah 2, Taraweeh
20, in 2’s Tahajjud 2 to 8, in 2’s, Awwabeen 2
To 6, in 2’s, Ishraaq 2 or 4, in 2’s, Kusuf 2,
Khusuf 2, Tasbeeh 4, Taubah 2, Hajah 2,
Khawf (5 daily prayers at the time of fear, i.e.
in the battlefield), Sickness: according to the
condition of a sick person.
Adhan:
4 times: Allahu Akbar
2 times Ash-Hadu
Al-Laa’ilaha Illallah
2 times: Ash-hadu ‘Anna
Muhammadar-Rasulullah
2 times: Hayya ‘Alas-Salah
2 times: Hayya ‘Alal-Falah
2 times: Allahu Akbar
1 time: Laa ‘Ilaaha
Illallah
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Inside view of a Masjid where worshippers
are performing act of prostration which is
the essence of Islamic Salah (Prayer).
How to perform Wudu and Salah
In next few slides you will see through the
pictures the actual performance of
ablution (Wudu) and Prayers (Salah.
 For more details please refer to:
www.islamcity.com
www.wikipedia/salah.com
www.google/bbc/salah.com

Say: Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim and wash
hands upto the wrist 3 times
Cleansing mouth and nose 3 times
Wash full face 3 times
Wash right forearm including
the elbow 3 times
Wash left forearm including
the elbow 3 times
Wipe your head with wet hands
one time
Continue wiping/cleaning inside out the ears
back of the neck and wipe both arms
Wash right foot including ankle thoroughly 3 times
Wash left foot including ankle thoroughly 3 times
Muslim prayer movements
 Qiyaam
Muslims place their right hand over their
left on their chest or navel while in the
standing position. A short supplication
glorifying God and seeking His protection
is read. This is then followed by Surah Al
Fatiha, which is the first chapter in the
Qur'an. Verses from any another chapter
are then recited.

Begin Salah with Takbir Tahrimah
Qiyam and Qiraa’ah, standing and reading
Ruku
Ruku means bowing. During ruku, Muslims says 'glory be
to God, the Most Great', three times.
Brief qiyaam: Qawmah
While moving into the upright position, Muslims recite 'God listens to the one
who praises Him' and while in the standing position, 'To God belongs all
praise' then is recited. 'God is Great' is recited again. Hands are loosely at
the sides this time.
Sajdah or Sujud
Sajdah or Sujud means to prostrate. While in the prostration position 'Glory
be to God, the Most High' is repeated three times. Palms, knees, toes,
forehead and nose must be the only body parts touching the ground.
Brief sitting: Jalsah
'God is Great' is recited while moving to the
sitting position. Muslims pause here for a few
seconds, either staying silent, or reciting a
shorter prayer. 'God is Great' is recited once
more as the sujud position is taken again.
Tashahhud
After saying God is Great, Muslims return to the sitting
position. They recite a set number of short prayers in
Arabic, praising God, and sending peace on the Prophet.
They repeat the declaration of faith, raising the forefinger of
their right hand, in order to act as a witness.
They then ask God to bestow blessings and
peace upon Prophet Abraham and his family,
and ask for the same for Prophet Muhammad.
Finally, Muslims ask for forgiveness and
mercy, and ask God to bless them and their
children until the Day of Judgement.
Peace to the right
To end the prayer, Muslims first turn their
face to the right saying 'Peace be upon you,
and the mercy and blessings of Allah.'
Tasleem: Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullah is said to the
Angels which Muslims believe accompany each human being
to record their actions and to the congregation if it is a
group Prayer.
Tasleem: to say: Assalamu Alaykum
Wa-Rahmatullah
Praying in the mosque
 Muslims can pray anywhere, but it is
especially good to pray with others in a
mosque.
 Praying together in a congregation helps
Muslims to realize that all humanity is one,
and all are equal in the sight of Allah.
 Salah in the Mosque with Jama’a (group)
is rewarded 27 times more than praying
alone at home or elsewhere.
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