4.living The Muslim Life

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Learning Objectives •To identify different types of questions in regards to living the Muslim Life. •To be able to answer these questions correctly.

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Living the Muslim Life (Question 1)

b. Describe the sources of Islamic Shari’ah.

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Shari’ah (Definition) The Shari’ah is defined as the Law of Allah that covers the whole of the Muslim life. It is the way Allah wants mankind to live. It applies to everything a Muslim does: what to wear, food, marriage, children’s upbringing

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Shari’ah (Objectives) The Islamic Shari’ah removes harmful customs & superstitions aiming to simplify & ease the day-to-day living. It’s principals are designed to protect mankind from evil & benefit in all aspects of life.

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Shari’ah (Sources)

Qiyas Ijma’ Qur’an Sunnah

Muslims It is The thegeneral process the agreement ofQur’an analogical be Sunnah ofbelieve the prophet meansto“the theamongst book of divine guidance and reasoning Scholars, i.e. relation each of sayings and actions of the direction mankind, and the prophet”. Itfor implies those religious between which exercises the source some and a final revelation ofisGod. achievements that were instituted discretion specific target. in decision This done making by by the Prophet Muhammad during comparing and follow-up andaction. contrasting This is in the 23 years of his ministry. They

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Shari’ah (Hadith)

Authenticity Hadith are accepted as genuine only if they fall within the lineage of well known narrators. Those included are Bukhari, Muslim, Abu

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Shari’ah (Schools of Law) 4 Madhabs Hadith have spread through four 2. School of Hanbali schools of thought due to 3. School of Shafi’i differences in opinion. All four 4. School of Hanafi schools have been defined as authentic. 5. School of Maliki

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Living the Muslim Life (Question 2)

b. How does the Shari’ah work?

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Shari’ah (Process)

Non-Muslim State Muslim State Scholars (Ulama) meetalso together Scholars (Ulama) meet on a regular basis to decide on the together on a regular basis to Shari’ah. Muslim countries the decide onInthe Shari’ah. In nongovernment of eachthe specific town Muslim countries religious appoints a jurist (Qadi) who runs a leaders (Imams) give individual

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Living the Muslim Life (Question 3)

d. “Everyone should follow the Shari’ah." Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing you have considered another point of view.)

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Living the Muslim Life (Question 4)

b. What is greater & lesser Jihad?

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Jihad (Greater)

It involves The struggle rectification with of him/herself one’s actions to become & a good purification Muslim &oftothe try heart living fromtheir evil desires. life according to Shari’ah.

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Jihad (Lesser)

Once a Muslims manages to make him/herself good, can now concentrate on making the community & the whole world a

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Jihad (Fighting)

The beliefthough that Muslims Muslims shouldmust try st to defend their 1fight peaceful measures faith. Theresorting Qur’an states before to that oppression violence. Those whois die worse fightingto in on jihadthan go straight self-defence. Paradise.

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Living the Muslim Life (Question 5)

d. “Islam means peace, so Muslims should resolve conflicts peacefully." Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing you have considered another point

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Living the Muslim Life (Question 6)

b. Describe the Islamic Laws on dress (including Hijab)?

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Dress Code (Principles)

Therefore, Both clothing & women must must be Lawsmen in Islam state that cover baggy their & clothing should notapermit any non-transparent. body in such way Muslims that the are non-transparent sexual body not is allowed to appear naked in

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Dress Code (Men)

1. Must cover navel to knee. 2. No silk or gold. 3. No jewelry

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Dress Code (Women)

1. Must cover the whole body except their face, palms & feet. feet 2. The covering of head & hair is known as Hijab. Hijab 3. Some Muslim women cover

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Living the Muslim Life (Question 7)

c. Explain why there are differences among Muslims about what they should

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Living the Muslim life (Question 8)

b. Describe Islamic Laws on food.

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Food (Principles)

Everything is Halal (allowed) apart from those things God has

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Food (Haram)

1. Animals not slaughtered 3. Meat 2. The from consumption swine, i.e. of Pork, swine 4. Carnivorous animals. 6. 5. The Blood bodies & blood of dead by-This according to Islamic Law. intoxicants. ham, gammon It includes & bacon. any intoxicants include birds of pray & land products. animals. animals Slaughtered in the name of type of alcohol e.g. spirits animals. Insects & reptiles& God are by slitting the throat & wine products. also included. draining its blood.

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Living the Muslim Life (Question 9)

c. Explain why Islamic food laws may cause problems for Muslims in Great Britain.

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Living the Muslim life (Question 10)

b. Outline Islamic teachings on gambling.

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Gambling (Principles)

Muslims do arenot expected Muslims believeto in work LUCK. LUCK for a living. Earnings Therefore anything which should also depends on luck is Haram.

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Gambling (Haram)

Gambling is prohibited Buying lottery or rafflein tickets are the Qur’an. Muslims haram because theybet. depend shouldn’t on luck & muslims have not worked

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Living the Muslim Life (Question 11)

d. “We would all be better without the National Lottery." Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing you have considered another point

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Living the Muslim life (Question 12)

b. Describe Islamic Laws on Riba (Interest).

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Activity

What choice do I make?

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EXAMPLE EXAMPLE A person wants to borrow money from the bank to buy a car, i.e. Loan The bank buys the car & resells it to the person with the condition that he will pay a larger amount for the next 10

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EXAMPLE EXAMPLE A person wants to borrow money from the bank to start a business, i.e. Loan The bank lends him money with the condition

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EXAMPLE EXAMPLE A person wants to borrow money from the bank to buy a house, i.e. Loan The bank lends him the money with the condition that he will pay a larger amount for the next 10

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Riba (Definition)

The idea of lending money to someone in order to obtain a non-fixed

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Riba (Haram)

Interest takes money Examples of interest include The Qur’an statesfrom thatthe poor & those who Bank loans, loans using credit gives to&the rich . This at is lend orit borrow money cards Mortgages. Mortgages haram . Islam interest

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Riba (Solution)

Muslims should therefore avoid using these sources of income & SAVE for

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Living the Muslim Life (Question 13)

C. Explain how Muslim teachings on Riba may cause problems for Muslims living in a

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Living the Muslim life (Question 14)

b. Describe what Muslim do when a new baby is born.

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Birth Rituals (Ceremony) The the adhan (call week to prayer) of the new isfor recited born, AWithin sheep or first goat is sacrificed Allah, Allaha in (Aqiqa its right one third of) takes place. naming ceremony ear and the Iqama The child’s (call to begin the meat is given to the poor, one third to poor prayer) its of money relatives hair is shaved and a in sum equivalent that the to name of in and left oneear, thirdtoisensure used for a special meal the weight of the hair in gold is given to

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Living the Muslim life (Question 15)

b. Describe Islamic death rituals including Janazah prayer.

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Death Rituals (Before death) At the time of death relatives & friends remind the Shahadah (Kalima) to the dying person. Recitation of Qur’an is

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Death Rituals (Immediately after death) The body should be prepared for burial by close relatives of the same sex. sex Contents of the stomach should be squeezed out & the

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Death Rituals (Funeral) Often Thethe body prayer should leader be taken gives to a short the talk mosque about to theperform deceased. the Salah Janazah is then prayers. performed The prayers prayer with everyone leader (Imam) standing stands in rows. in front Thereofisthe no Imam body, prostration in Janazah prayers.

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Death Rituals (Burial) It should take place as soon as possible, preferably within the first 2 days. Cremation is not allowed. allowed Body should be facing Qibla. Qibla

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Death Rituals (Mourning) Then On the for forty third days day after therethe can death, be no celebrations family and for the friends immediate meet infamily the house (evenofif the the ids deceased fall on to those readdays) from and the Qur’an on the fortieth and say day, special day the prayers readings for

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Sadaqah (Importance) 1. Qur’an says Muslims should give “what you can spare.” 2. Allah guarantees an increase in wealth. 3. If rich people would take Sadaqah seriously there wouldn’t

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Worship & Celebration (Question 8)

d. “Zakah is not enough to meet the needs of the poor." Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing you have considered another point of

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Worship & Celebration (Question 9)

c. Explain the significance of Zakat/Sadaqah in

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Zakah/Sadaqah (Relation to Ummah)

1. Muslims believe in Unity of Allah. 2. This means all wealth belongs to Allah. 3. They believe in Unity of Ummah. 4. This means all wealth to be shared by the Ummah, i.e. Give to the less

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Worship & Celebration (Question 10)

c. What is the importance of Ramadhan?

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Ramadhan (Importance) 1. The Qur’an was revealed in this month. 2. Lailatul Qadar (Night of Power) is within the last 10 days. It is better than a 1000 months. 3. Should read one thirtieth of Qur’an every day in order to complete all of

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Ramadhan (Importance)

4. 5. 6.

Muslims say special prayers in the mosque at night. (Tarawih) Qur’an also commands Muslims to fast. (3rd Pillar) Muslims get closer to Allah to show

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Worship & Celebration (Question 11)

b. How do Muslims fast?

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Fasting (Description)

1. They give up food, drink & sexual intercourse during the hours of daylight. 2. Recommended to eat & drink during special meals at dusk (Iftar) & dawn (Suhur).

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Fasting (Description)

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Muslims fast for the whole month to thank Allah & to experience how the poor feel. 4. The Arabic term for fasting is Sawm. 5. Overall, Muslims should try to do

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Benefits (Fasting)

1. It brings Muslims closer to Allah. He prefers the person that sacrifices his desires. 2. Promotes self-control & submission. 3. Develops brotherhood. (Everyone

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Worship & Celebration (Question 12)

b. How do Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr?

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Eid-ul-Fitr (Description)

1. Muslims go to the mosque for a special prayer. 2. They listen to a sermon (Khutbah) given by the Imaam. 3. Give their Eid Zakat to the

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Eid-ul-Fitr 4.

(Description)

Muslims wear their best clothes. 5. After the prayer they visit each other & enjoy special food. 6. Sometimes children

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Worship & Celebration (Question 13)

c. Why do Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr?

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Eid-ul-Fitr (Reasons) 1. The Prophet Muhammad did it. (Sunnah) 2. It is the celebration of the end of fasting/Ramadhan. 3. Muslims express their gratitude towards God for enabling them to fast .

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Worship & Celebration (Question 14)

c. Explain Hajj, it’s conditions & significance?

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Hajj (Definition)

1. The pilgrimage to Makkah which takes place in the month of Dhul-Hijja. 2. It is the 5th pillar in Islam & an action of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Hajj (Conditions)

1. Must have attained puberty. 2. Sufficient money for themselves & for their family back home. 3. Must be sound in health.

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Hajj (Conditions) 4. Must wear the (Ihram) special pilgrim dress consisting of two white sheets. It makes everyone equal. 5. Give up jewellery, perfume & sexual intercourse. 6. Men shave their heads at the

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Hajj (Significance) 1. Wealth, class & race disappear during Hajj bringing unity & brotherhood of Islam. 2. Remembrance of previous Prophets. i.e. Adam, Ibrahim, Ismail & Muhammad. 3. All sins are forgiven.

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Worship & Celebration (Question 15)

c. Explain how the performance of Hajj is related to the life of prophets?

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Hajj (The Prophets)

Ka’bah was built by Adam, rebuilt by Ibrahim & his son Ismail.

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Hajj (The Prophets)

Ibrahim’s wife Hagar ran between Safa & Marwa with son Ismail searching for

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Hajj (The Prophets)

Adam & Eve landed after being thrown out of Eden. Adam also confessed his sins & was

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Hajj (The Prophets)

Ibrahim was tempted by the devil & stoned him.

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Hajj (The Prophets)

Ibrahim also brought Ismail to Mina to be

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c. Explain how Hajj is connected to Ibrahim?