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An Introduction to Islam (English) July 18, 2008

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References in this lecture 14
Quran 2:285 · Al-Baqarah
Quran 3:83 · Aal-Imran
Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith no. 1584
Quran 75:36 · Al-Qiyamah
Quran 4:136 · An-Nisa
Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith no. 50
Musnad Ahmad, Hadith no. 9635
Quran 5:8 · Al-Ma'idah
Musnad Ahmad, Hadith no. 8952
Ibn Baz,al-Fawa'id Al-Ilmiyah, vol.2, p.161
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Aryan vs Semitic religions: all prophets, one truth
“There are two basic branches of religion: Aryan and Semitic.”
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All revealed religions were one and the same
“According to the Semitic belief, religion is based on revelation.”
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No difference is allowed between the prophets
“There was no difference at all between the prophets.”
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Islam means submission, chosen not compelled
“Islam is an Arabic word. Literally, Islam means submission.”
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The five teachings of Islam; Iman as accountability
“The teachings of Islam are basically five.”
2 min 51 sec
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Iman: discovering God and declaring the kalima
“Let us take the first: Iman means faith, belief.”
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Man was created for a purpose, accountability follows
“Accountability is attached with Iman.”
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Man's purpose: life on earth is a test
“Man was not created without purpose.”
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Iman is an explosion in your mind and soul
“Iman is not simply a lip service.”
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Ibadah is worship as if you see God
“Then there is ibadah. Ibadah means worship.”
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True worship: the hadith of Ihsan and spiritless prayer
“Then there is ibadah. Ibadah means worship.”
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Prophet's story: worship without spirit isn't worship
“After prayer, a man came to the Prophet and said, 'Salam alaikum.'”
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Allahu Akbar as a lesson in modesty
“Allahu Akbar means God is great.”
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Akhlaq: truth, honesty, tolerance, and justice
“Then, after ibadah, the other teaching is akhlaq.”
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Akhlaq in full: Islamic ethics and unconditional justice
“Then, after ibadah, the other teaching is akhlaq.”
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Hadith: sent to perfect moral values
“There's a hadith: I was sent to complete moral values.”
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Mu'amalat: honest dealing defines a true Muslim
“Then there is mu'amalat. Mu'amalat means dealing.”
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Hadith: honest dealing is your true religion
“There's a hadith: dealing is the deen.”
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A birth certificate doesn't make you Muslim
“A birth certificate alone cannot give you the title of Muslim.”
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Dawah: the duty to convey the truth to others
“Then the fourth principle is dawah.”
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Dawah is obligatory on every Muslim, by capacity
“Then the fourth principle is dawah.”
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Love your enemy as the start of dawah
“Jesus Christ rightly said: love your enemy.”
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Summary: the five pillars of Islam recapped
“So, these are five principles of Islam.”