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Al-Fatihah (The Opening Prayer)

 In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful;  Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;  Most Gracious, Most Merciful;  Master of the Day of Judgment;  You alone we worship, and only Your help we seek.  Guide us to the straight Path;  The path of those on whom You have bestowed Your favor, not of those who have earned your wrath, nor of those who have gone astray.

What Allah Means? Allah (Arabic: ‫ )أل‬is the name of the Creator, Master, Sustainer and Sovereign of the whole universe. He is the One and Only, SelfSufficient, independent of all. He begets not, nor is He begotten. None is comparable to Him. Arab Christians and Arab Jews also say Allah meaning God.

What Does Islam Mean?  The word Islam is derived from the Arabic root word “sa-la-ma” which literally means Peace/ Submission. Muslim (noun) means “the one who submits to the Creator.”  Surrendering one’s will to the God’s will is the only way to attain peace and tranquility.  Islam is not a new religion; rather it was the message of all the prophets like Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and

Rationale of Islamic Beliefs-1 Creation of mankind is not without a purpose. The purpose is to know and worship God. God gave mankind the ability to choose right from wrong. Mankind tends to follow its desires and forget the Creator.

Rationale of Islamic Beliefs-2 Allah chose, from among mankind, prophets to remind humanity about the Creator. All the prophets brought the same message “Say there is no deity worthy of worship or obedience except God and you shall succeed.”

Rationale of Islamic Beliefs-3  All human beings are from the same father (Adam) and mother (Eve) and hence are equal. Tribes and nations are only for identification. Righteousness is the only criterion for nobility.  Every human being shall be responsible for his/her actions and none shall bear the burden of another soul.

Fundamental Pillars of Islam

Declaring belief in One God and Muhammad (PBUH) as his final prophet and messenger. 5 Daily Prayers Mandatory Charity (2.5%) Fasting Pilgrimage to Makkah

Declaring the Belief (Arabic: Shahada)

“I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is His messenger.”

Prayer

(Arabic: Salaah)

Every sane adult Muslim, male and female, is required to pray 5 times a day. Prayer constitutes the physical, mental, and spiritual submission to Allah (God). Prayer is preceded by a ritual cleansing of the exposed parts of the body. Allah commands us to perform Salaah for our own benefits and

Charity

(Arabic: Zakaat)

 Zakaat means purification of wealth and is a way sharing with the poor and the needy.  Obligatory Zakaat is calculated to be 2.5% of one's yearly savings, but Islam strongly encourages more.

Fasting (Arabic: Sawm)  Muslims fast in Ramadan from dawn to dusk.  When fasting, one should refrain from eating, drinking, and sexual relationships with spouses.  Ramadan is the month for rebuilding our spiritual strength.

Pilgrimage to Makkah (Arabic: Hajj)  Hajj is required for every Muslim once in lifetime if he/she can afford it financially and physically.  Every year millions of people from all corners of world and dressed alike gather to seek forgiveness.

World View of Islam-1  Universality: And (O, Muhammad) , we have sent you as mercy for all creatures” (21:07).  Freedom: “No compulsion in the matter of faith” (2:256).  Equality: “You are all from the same father and mother” (49:13).  Safety of Life and Property: “Your lives and properties are forbidden to one another” (Prophet Muhammad).

World View of Islam-2  Jihad: The struggle to free mankind from the servitude of creation to the servitude of the Creator; to struggle against injustice, tyranny and oppression; to struggle against the evil desires within oneself. Jihad was never meant to force anybody to choose a religion or kill innocent people.

Social Order of Islam-1  Marriage: It is the union of an adult male

and a female willing to share rights and responsibilities. Extra-marital relationships are forbidden.

 Parents: “Thy Lord hath decreed that ye

worship none but Him, and that ye be kind to parents”. (17:23)

 Children: “Raise your children with the best morals”.

~Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

 Family: Maintaining strong family ties and

sharing God’s favors with siblings in particular, and extended family in general is highly recommended. “Render to the

Social Order of Islam-2  Mutual Relationships: “One who is disrespectful to elders and merciless to the young is not from us”. ~(Prophet Muhammad)

 Neighbors and Needy: “He is not a believer who eats to his fill when his neighbor beside him is hungry.” ~(Prophet Muhammad)

 Food: Muslims are generally allowed to eat every thing which is good and pure. Pork, its by-products, alcohol and narcotics are strictly forbidden.  Dress: Clothing must be clean and modest. Some of these requirements may be waved in case of extreme

A Reminder From Quran about the day of Judgment  When the earth is shaken to her (utmost) convulsion,  And the earth throws up her burdens (from within),  And man cries (distressed): 'What is the matter with her?' On that Day will she declare her tidings:  For that thy Lord will have given her inspiration.  On that Day will men proceed in companies sorted out, to be shown the deeds that they (had done).  Then anyone who has earned an atom's weight of good shall see it!

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