Transcript ISLAMIC-PRESENTATION-IN-CAMP-CRAMEx

Islamic Lecture
December 19, 2006
Camp Crame, Quezon City
Prepared/Lectured by:
Aleem Said Ahmad Basher
ALLAH is the creator and the Lord of the Universe, the sustainer of all living
things and controlled it, the master of the day of resurrection the Day of
Judgment, the day of recompense.
Allah is one, no other like him. He has no partner. He neither begets nor is he
begotten. He is indivisible in person. He is he Eternal; he is the Infinite. He has
neither beginning nor end. He is the almighty, the all.-knowing, the all-seeing, the
merciful and compassionate.
Allah said in the Holy Qur’an in chapter 20, verse, 14 Bismillahir Rahmannir
Rahim “ Inni an Allah Lailah illah ana fa’bodni.” Meaning: in the name of Allah the
merciful the compassionate, VERILY I AM ALLAH NO GOD EXCEPT ME (None
has the right to be worship but I) SO WORSHIP ME AND PERFROM ASSALAT
FOR MY REMEMBRANCE.
Allah said also in chapter 102 verse 1-4: “Qul Huwallaho Ahad Allah hossamad
Lam yalid wal Lam yulad wa Lam yakon laho kofwan ahad”. Meaning: SAY
HE ALLAH IS ONE, ALLAH IS ON WHOM ALL DEPEND HE BEGETS NOT NOR
IS HE BEGOTTEN AND NONE IS LIKE HIM.
MOHAMMAD. Literally means ‘The lightly praise”. Prophet Mohammad peace
be upon him is a prophet and messenger of Allah. He is the best of all mankind.
He is the chosen of all the chosen among all prophets and messenger’s he is the
last prophet. He is the imam of all the prophets. He is a model for mankind and
teaches mankind the commands of Allah. His prophet hood is universal last and
perfect revelation of Divine Will, the Holy Qur’an was revealed to him. Qur’an is
the living miracle of Prophet Mohammad. He was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on
August 520, 570 AD ON 12th day of Rabi’ ul awwal 53 years before Hijrah (Hijrah
means transfer to Madinah) Rabi’ul awwal is the 3rd month of the Muslim
Calendar. He is a descendant of Prophet Ismael, the son of Prophet Abraham.
Mohammad is incomparable. Allah gave him a miracle that never been given to
other Prophets like the Qu’ran. His intellectual qualities were of a extraordinary
kind. He treated friends and strangers, the retentive memory, a vivid imagination
and an inventive genius. He treated friends and strangers. The rich and the poor,
the powerful and the weak with equity. He is truthful modesty and kindliness,
patience, self-denied and generosity.
Prophet Mohammad said: “Bu’ithtu li utammima makaarimal akhlaaq.”
Meaning: I HAVE BEEN SENT TO PERFECT GOOD CHARACTER.
Allah said in the Qu’ran: chapter 18 verse 4: “Innaka Laala Hokin Adim.”
Meaning: AND VERILY, YOU (OMohammad) are on an exalted character.
HOLY QU’RAN is the Word of Allah revealed to Prophet Mohammad thru arch
Angel Jibril. It is the living miracle of Prophet Mohammad. It is the constitution of
the Muslims. It is a guidance of mankind HODAN LINNAS. And it is MERCY to
the Universe RAHMATAN LIL ALAMIN. The Qu’ran was revealed 23 years in a
piece meal way according to situation and circumstances.
The Laws and the teaching laid down in TAURAH, ZABOUR, ENJIL, and all
commandment have undergone several changes have been revealed by Qur’an,
laws and teaching contained in the Qur’an will continue to remain pure and
unchanged until the last day.
The Qur’an is the last scripture from Allah, it contains all comprehensible
instruction, laws and all matters concerning the relation between the creator and
his Creature, and between man and man. It contains legislation, administration,
narratives, co-being, Historical Value, and Teaching of Islam.
Allah said in the Qur’an in Chapter 2, verse 18: “The month of Ramadhan in which
was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind.”
This is the Book (the Qur’an) where of there is no doubt a guidance to those who
are pious believers (Muslims).
ISLAM is a Arabic word which means Peace, Surrender, Obedience, Submission to
the will of Allah. Islam is a way of life. Islam is the religion of Adam, Noah, Moses,
David, Solomon, Jesus and Mohammad (S.A.W.)
Strictly speaking, the religion taught by the Prophet Mohammad was Islam not
“Mohammadism” after his name and the people who believe in it are Muslim, not
“Mohammadism”. It is very far different with other religion, which have been
named after their founder or after the people among whom that religion had taken
its Birth. For instance, Christianity is so called because it takes its name after its
founder Christ, Buddhism after its founder Buddha. Judaism, the religion of the
Jews after the founder who belonged to the tribe of Judah or the country of Jadasa;
Allah said in the Qur’an Chapter 3, Verse 19: “Inna Diina indallahil Islam.”
Meaning: TRULY, THE RELIGION WITH ALLAH IS ISLAM
MUSLIMS are the people who believe Allah. Muslims are Peace loving people, they
are whose religion is MUSLIM. Prophet Mohammad ( s.a.w.) said: “A Muslim is he
from whose tonque and hand people are safe.” Prophet Mohammad (s.a.w.) also
said: “Whoever believes in Allah and the latter day should not harm his neighbor,
and whoever believes in Allah and the latter day should honor his guest.
Allah said the Qur’an Chapter 22, verse 78: “It is your father Abraham. It is He
(Allah) who has named you Muslim.”
Allah also said in the Qur’an Chapter 3, verse 52: “We believe in Allah and bear
witness that we are Muslim
NOT EATING PORK. Muslim does not eat pork because it is unclean animal. Allah
said in the Qur’an, Chapter 5, verse 3: “Forbidden to you are Al Maitah (the dead
animal-cattle-beast not slaughtered), blood, the flesh of swine…”
Not only the Qur’an but also the Law of Moses considered the swine as an unclean
animal. Jesus Christ also said held this view for he is reported to have cast out a
number of unclean spirit which he then allowed to go into a herd of swine, causing
the Herd to perish there by (Lev. 11: 7: Mathew 8, 30-33; Mark 5, 11-13.)
WEARING TARHA FOR WOMEN AND KUPIA FOR MEN. Wearing Tarha for
women is obligatory and wearing Kupia for men are Voluntary. Tarha means a
piece of cloth that covers the head of a woman. Kupia means a piece of cloth that
covers the head of a man.
Allah said in the Qur’an Chapter 24, verse 32: “and tell the believing women to
lower their gaze and protect their private parts and not to show off their adornment
except only that which is apparent.”
Allah said in the Qur’an Chapter 22, verse 32: “Thus it is whosoever honour the
symbols of Allah, the it is truly from the piety of the Heart.”
FOUR WIVES Muslim men are entitle to enjoy polygamy. Muslim men are allowed
to marry not exceeding four. To marry four is not obligatory to Muslim men but
voluntary with condition that he can afford it by wealth and health. And can great
them equally by love and care and affection and expenses. Allah said in the Qur’an
Chapter 4, verse 3: “marry woman of your choice two or three of four, but if your
fear that you shall not be able to deal justly then only one or (the slaves) that your
right hands posses. That is nearer to prevent you from doing injustice.”
DOWRY (Mahar in Arabic) Means bridal money, or any amount or anything that
has value given to the lady for a purpose of marrying her legally in Islamic way.
Allah said in the Qur’an chapter 4, verse 4: “And give to the women (whom you
marry) their Mahar (an obligatory bridal money given by the husband to his wife
at the time of marriage) with a good heart.”
JIHAD an Arabic word means to strive or to exert more effort. Allah said in the
Qur’an Chapter 29, verse 6: and give to the women (whom you marry) their Mahar
(an obligatory bridal money given by the husband to his wife at the time of
marriage) with a good heart.”
DEAD BODY MUST BURRIED WITHIN 24 HOURS Dead Muslims must be
buried within 24 hours because Prophet Mohammad said so that three (3) things
must be done immediately. BURIAL, WEDDING CEREMONY, and PRAYER.
MADRASAH is a Arabic word means a Place of learning. We have other names of
Madrasah according to the level of students and pupils example HADANAH (Preschool) for nursery and kindergarten while MADRASAH (School) is for Primary
and Elementary level. MAAHAD (Academy/Institute) is for secondary and
vocational level. JA-MIAH (University) is for college and postgraduate level, e.g.
Jamiah Islamia in Madinah Sauid Arabia means Islamic University in Madinah.
NOTE: PARTICULAR MEANINGS OF THE WORDS QUOTED.
JA-MIAH means University;
JAM-EIYAH mean society;
JAMI means all;
JAMA-A mean group;
JAMAL means beauty;
JAMEL means beautiful;
JOM-A mean Friday (day);
SALATOL JOM-A means Friday prayer;
SALATOL JAMA-A means group prayer/congregational prayer;
SALATOL MAGRIB means a Magrib prayer/sunset prayer;
IMAM means one who led the prayer/a Muslim Priest/Chaplin;
AMAM mean in front;
USTADZ mean professor;
MODARRIS means teacher;
ALEEM means Scholar or knowledgeable;
ULAMA means a plural of Aleem;
HADJI means the one who had performed pilgrimage to Mecca, KSA;
SHIEKH means the one who led the hadji; it also means an old man or a leader;
AMIROLHAJ means the overall leader of the Hadj mission/delegation;
AMIROSHA’B (amirosha’b) means the leader of the people. SHA’B means people;
DALIL means guide;
HALAL means legal or lawful not prohibited or not forbhidden;
HARAM mean illegal/unlawful or the opposite of halal;
RAMAHDHAN is the month of fasting, the ninth month of Muslim calendar;
TAKBIR means saying ALLAHU AKBAR (Allah is great);s
BILAL means the one who called for prayer (the Azan). Bilal is one of the
companion of the Prophet Mohammad. He was the first man who call for prayer
by the order of Prophet Mohammad (s.a.w.);
INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM (INTRODUCING THE WONDROUS AND
BEAUTIFUL RELIGION OF ISLAM TO NON-MUSLIMS)
SUGGESTED CONTENTS:
Definition of Islam?
peace, way of life, complete submission to the will of God Allah.
What do Muslims believe?
6 principles of faith,
Who was Muhammad?
A messenger of Allah
Who is a Muslim?
Followers of Islamic teaching
How should Muslims treat Jews and Christian ?
Humanity
What do Muslims think of Jesus?
Messenger of Allah
What are the Pillar of Islam?
Sahada, Salah, zakat, saum, haj
What is Jihad?
Struggle
What are the major Islamic festivals?
Edil fitr, Edil adha
What are the dietary prohibitions in Islam?
Halal Foods
Do Muslims believe in life after death?
Yes
Marriage in Islam or Muslims marriage?
Humanity