Knowing Islam Session - 2013

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?


Rediscovering Islam
 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
 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


Rediscovering Islam
 What is it‟s message?

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


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 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


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

1. “Say: He is 3. He neither
Allah, the begets nor
One and is born;
Only;

2. Allah: the 4. And there
Eternal, the is none like
Absolute; unto Him.”


Knowing the Divine
 If God (from now on we shall use the name He
introduced Himself to Prophet Muhammad
i.e. Allah) is beyond our imagination, how
do 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


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 prophethood
calling people to:
1. Worship One God alone;
2. Equality and Justice;
3. ???


Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) ,
The Chosen One
 Reflections of his teachings and
message:
 A message of equality and to
establish justice;
 Lifestyle of his companions
who are affected by his
teachings;
 His last sermon.


Essence of Islam


Essence of Islam

 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.

Essence of Islam
 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
 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,


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?


 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?

RELIGION

LIFE
INTELLEC
T
WEALTH;
PROPERTY
LINEAGE


 Universal values were brought by Islam
 These values are guided by sacred law and text revealed in:

 Examples???

The Glorious Quran The Hadith


Conversion
Next Step Procedures Marriage

Changing Halal &
Circumcision Name Haram

Contact us END

Next Step
Beginners‟ Course on Islam: Solat (prayer) Tutorial:
 Intended as a follow-up to  ST1 provides a step-by-step
Knowing Islam, BCI covers the
fundamentals of Islam based on
guide on the practice of the
our recommended text, „Essence obligatory prayers. Male and
of Islam‟. It conducts a visit to the female will be grouped
mosque where participants accordingly.
receive a demonstration of
mosque etiquette.

Topics included: Topics included:
 The essence of Muslims belief  Students who would like to learn
system (the 6 Articles of Faith);
how to perform the 5 daily
 Life as a Muslim prayers are highly
(understanding and observing
the 5 Pillars of Islam; recommended to attend this
course.
 Understanding Ihsan and it's
importance.
 Duration: 6 weeks
Duration: 10 weeks

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.


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


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.

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.


Contact Us
www.darul-
arqam.org.sg
www.ducationdivision.n
Website Connect
et

6597 0400 (ext. 2)
Username:
Call The Muslim
Converts
education@darul- Association
E- arqam.org.sg of Singapore
mail

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