Knowing Islam Session

Organised by Darul Arqam Singapore

Speaker: Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Lesson Outline Rediscovering Islam; What Makes a Muslim; Knowing the Divine; Muhammad (peace and

blessings be upon him); Essence of Islam; Islam, then and today.

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Rediscovering Islam

What is Islam? When was it discovered and who was it’s

founder? What is it’s message?

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Islam, in it’s literal terms, means: Peace; Submission; Safety.

In a more detailed explanation and seen by Muslims, Islam brings the meaning of: Total submission and obedience to

One God; A complete Way of Life.

Rediscovering Islam

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Rediscovering Islam When was Islam discovered?

The common theory is that Islam was discovered by a man called Muhammad ibn Abdillah who is considered to be the last prophet, in 610 CE.

He is an Arab by race from the respected Hashimite clan of the powerful Quraysh tribe.

Rediscovering Islam Contrary to the common belief:

Muslims believe that Islam was revealed to other Prophets and Messengers who came before Muhammad;

Say, [O believers], "We have believed in Allah and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to

Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants and what was given to Moses and Jesus

and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are

Muslims [in submission] to Him.“

Quran, 2:136

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

What is it’s message?

Rediscovering Islam

Laa-Ilaaha-Illa-Allah, Muhammadur-Rasulullah“There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is His Messenger”

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Islam and Muslims What makes a Muslim?

A person who accepted the commandments of God;

A person who puts God commands into practice.

Say, "Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are

for Allah , Lord of the worlds. No partner has He. And this I have

been commanded, and I am the first [among you] of the Muslims.“

Quran, 6: 162 - 163

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Knowing the Divine Is there a Supreme and Divine being? How do we know whether God exist or not? How do we relate to God? What are the features of God?

“Behold! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of the night and day - there are

indeed Signs for men of understanding”

Quran 3:190

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God revealed Himself and part of His characteristics to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), in chapter 112, verses 1 – 4:

Knowing the Divine

1. “Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;

2. Allah: the Eternal, the Absolute;

3. He neither begets nor is born;

4. And there is none like unto Him.”

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If God (from now on we shall use the name He introduced Himself to Prophet Muhammad i.e. Allah) is beyond our imagination, howdo Muslims know Him?

“And Allah has the most (beautiful) excellent Names (attributes), so call on Him by them” …

Quran, 7:180

“Allah - there is no deity except Him. To Him belong the best names.”

Quran, 20:8

Knowing the Divine

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him),

The Chosen One What do you know of Muhammad?

His lineage is traced back to Prophet Ibrahim (peace and blessings be upon him) through his son, Prophet Isma’il(peace and blessings be upon him);

Was known as al-Ameen by his people, even before he became a messenger;

Chosen to be the seal of prophethood at the age of 40;

Spent 23 years of his prophethoodcalling people to:1. Worship One God alone;2. Equality and Justice;3. ???

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Reflections of his teachings and message: A message of equality and

to establish justice; Lifestyle of his companion

s who are affected by his teachings;

His last sermon.

Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him),

The Chosen One

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Essence of Islam

إيمانFaith

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Essence of Islam

إيمانFaithإسالم

Deeds

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Essence of Islam

إيمانFaithإسالم

Deedsإحسان

Perfection

The essence of Islam covers three main spheres:1. Faith: which establishes the belief system;2. Deeds: which form the basic acts that a Muslim would have to

observe in his lifetime;3. Perfection: to ensure constant consciousness of Allah’s presence.

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

There are 6 articles of faith for Muslims:1. Belief in the Oneness of God;2. Belief in the Angels;3. Belief in the Sacred Books revealed to

prophets and messengers;4. Belief in Prophets and Messengers;5. Belief in the Last Day;6. Belief in the Will of God.

“Alif, Lam, Meem. This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah - Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer,

and spend out of what We have provided for them, And who believe in what has been revealed to you, [O Muhammad], and what was

revealed before you, and of the Hereafter they are certain [in faith]. Those are upon [right] guidance from their Lord, and it is those who are the

successful.”

Quran, 2 :1 - 5

Essence of Islam

إيمانFaith

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

The basic deeds that a Muslim have to observe during their lifetime are 5:1. Testify and declare that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is

His messenger;

2. To establish the 5 daily prayers;

3. To give out Zakah;

4. To fast during the month of Ramadan;

5. Performance of pilgrimage to Makkah, once in a lifetime, in able to.

“(The superstructure of) al-Islam is raised on five (pillars), testifying (the fact) that there is no god but Allah, that Muhammad is His bondsman and messenger, and the establishment of prayer, payment of Zakat,

Pilgrimage to the House (Ka'ba) and the fast of Ramadan.”

Hadith narrateby by Abdullah ibn ‘Umar,

إسالمDeed

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Islam: Then and Today Can Islam be applied today?

Or is it a religion that suits the simple life of Bedouin Arabs in the 7th and 8th century?

Do we need the system that Islam introduced to mankind?

Or have the modern and scientific discoveries took over the relevance of religion?

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

WEALTH;PROPERTY

Let’s put on our thinking hats and think of the things which are important and essential to us today.

Were these things important to those who came before us too?

Islam: Then and Today

LINEAGE

LIFEINTELLECT

RELIGION

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Islam: Then and Today Universal values were brought by Islam These values are guided by sacred law and text

revealed in:

Examples???

The Glorious Quran The Hadith

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Next StepConversion Procedures Marriage

Circumcision

ChangingName

Halal &Haram

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Next StepBeginners’ Course on Islam:

Intended as a follow-up to Knowing Islam, BCI covers the fundamentals of Islam based on our recommended text, ‘Essence of Islam’. It conducts a visit to the mosque where participants receive a demonstration of mosque etiquette.

Topics included: The essence of Muslims belief

system (the 6 Articles of Faith); Life as a Muslim

(understanding and observing the 5 Pillars of Islam;

Understanding Ihsan and it's importance.

Duration: 10 weeks

Solat (prayer) Tutorial: ST1 provides a step-by-step

guide on the practice of the obligatory prayers. Male and female will be grouped accordingly.

Topics included: Students who would like to

learn how to perform the 5 daily prayers are highly recommended to attend this course.

Duration: 6 weeks

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Conversion Procedures Individuals who wishes to embrace Islam are encouraged:

1. to attend the basic courses provided by the association;

2. to have a sound basic understanding on what is Islam and it’s practices;

3. Make an appointment with the Converts’ Development Division, ideally 3 days before the official conversion date, either personally or through phone at 6597 0400 (ext. 1);

4. On the day of conversion, the person would have to bring along: 3 passport size photographs; His/her IC or Passport; 2 male Muslim witnesses, along with their IC/s or Passport/s.

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Marriage The state law mentioned that Muslims are allowed to marry only

Muslims through the Registrar of Muslim Marriages (ROMM);

Couples may wish to visit ROMM’s website to register for their big day.

Conversion card have to be produced for new Muslims.

For more enquiries: Call: 6337 0207

http://www.romm.gov.sg

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Circumcision Must the ladies and men circumcise?

No!! for the ladies. Yes!! for the men.

However, it’s not obligatory for the men.

But strongly recommended. Why..? It’s painful!!

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Circumcision Must the ladies and men circumcise?

No!! for the ladies. Yes!! for the men.

However, it’s not obligatory for the men.

But strongly recommended. Why..? It’s painful!!

Changing Name It is not compulsory for you to change your name if it has a

positive and good meaning to it;

However, due to the context that we’re living in, we would recommend you to have a Muslim/Arabic name paired with your name;

E.g. Brad Pitt / Angelina Jolie would become: Muhammad Brad Pitt / Nur Angelina Jolie Badrul Pitt / Anisah Jolie Etc.

For Singaporeans, the format of the name that you have chosen can be inserted in your IC. However, do note that your current name remains while the Muslim name is in an alias.

Knowing Islam Session, with Muhammad Taufiq bin Abdul Majeed

Halal & Haram Halal refers to what is made permissible through the shari’ah law

and Haram is simply the opposite of Halal.

Muslims are observe their duty and ensure that we would not transgress the parameters which are set for us by the Divine.

“O you who have believed, eat from the good things which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allah if it is [indeed] Him that

you worship.”:Quran, 2:172

Guidelines of Halal & Haram food: Haram poultries include, pork, dead animal (carcasses), blood, meat of

animals which is allowed to be consumed, however is slaughtered without mentioning Allah’s name;

Liquor, alcohol and other intoxicants; Etc.

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Contact Us

Website

www.darul-arqam.org.sg

www.ducationdivision.net

Call6597 0400 (ext. 2)

E-mail

education@darul-arqam.org.sg

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