What is Islam? A Beginner's Guide to the Basics of Islam
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What is Islam and what do Muslims believe? This beginner’s guide to Islam explains the core beliefs, the Five Pillars of Islam, and who Allah is — in a clear and simple way.
In this video, you’ll learn:
• Who Allah is in Islam
• The role of prophets, including Jesus and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
• The fundamental beliefs of Muslims
• The Five Pillars of Islam
• How Islam views scripture, angels, and the Day of Judgment
This introduction to Islam is perfect for beginners, seekers of God, and anyone curious about Islamic beliefs and practices. It explains Islam as a divinely revealed religion centered on the worship of One God, moral accountability, and spiritual purpose.
This video is a segment from my book, The Sacred Path to Islam.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 What Is Islam? Introduction to the Faith
0:50 Islam: A Divinely Revealed Religion
1:51 Belief in One God: The Core of Islam
2:52 How Islam Guides Your Life
3:25 Understanding Allah: Who Is Allah?
3:49 Allah: The God of All Abrahamic Faiths
5:08 Worshiping the One True God in Islam
5:50 What Does Allah Look Like?
7:00 The Attributes of Allah
8:58 Experiencing Allah’s Presence in Your Life
9:52 Allah’s Love, Justice, and Mercy
12:20 Original Sin vs. Justice in Islam
13:39 Exploring Allah’s Beautiful Names
15:31 How Allah Communicates with Mankind
16:00 The Prophets Sent by Allah
17:14 The Role of Jesus Christ in Islam
18:15 Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): The Final Messenger
19:29 Islam: The Eternal and Universal Religion
20:35 The Fundamental Beliefs of Muslims
22:17 God’s Oneness in Islam
23:25 What Islam Teaches About the Trinity
24:47 Worship Belongs to Allah Alone
26:06 Angels in Islam: Their Roles and Purpose
30:10 The Holy Books Revealed by Allah
32:15 The Bible and Corruption of Divine Revelations
33:03 How Allah Responded to Corrupted Scriptures
34:32 Belief in Prophets and Messengers in Islam
36:31 Resurrection, Judgment Day, and Predestination in Islam
39:03 The Five Pillars of Islam
40:30 Shahada: Declaring Faith in Islam
44:03 Salah: Prayer in Islam
47:47 The Consequences of Neglecting Salah
50:48 Zakat: Charity in Islam
54:00 Fasting During Ramadan
57:05 Hajj: The Pilgrimage to Mecca
58:55 How to Convert to Islam & Resources
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Chapter 1: What Is Islam? Introduction to the Faith
0:00what is Islam in a nutshell let me quickly introduce Islam Islam is defined as the voluntary Act of submitting
0:099 secondsyourself to God when you become a Muslim you submit and surrender to the will of God just as the creation around you
0:1616 secondsproviding you peace and contentment in this life and the Hereafter only when you submit to God through a process of believing in him and obeying his
0:2525 secondsCommandments do you achieve an innate and Lasting sense of security true peace of mind and shity of heart as a Muslim
0:3333 secondsyou don't live to fulfill your desires lusts and impulses instead by definition a Muslim submits their will to the
0:4141 secondsalmighty God you acknowledge and trust that God knows what's best for you so you follow his
0:4949 secondsguidance you cannot live peacefully or successfully without religion and this religion cannot be man-made religion
Chapter 2: Islam: A Divinely Revealed Religion
0:5858 secondsmust be utterly divine with no human alteration inherent the only Revelation in the world today that still Rings good
1:061 minute, 6 secondsand true is the final book the last and final Testament of God the Holy Quran all other traditional Revelations have
1:141 minute, 14 secondsbeen lost in the annals of time or undergone endless human-made modifications that have rendered them impractical for Humanity unlike other
1:221 minute, 22 secondsSacred Scriptures such as the Bible the Holy Quran has been preserved perfectly in both its words and meaning and in in
1:291 minute, 29 secondsa language that still exists today Islam is a monotheistic faith that requires followers to admit and
1:381 minute, 38 secondsrecognize the existence of one supreme god and being who is allmighty all powerful all knowledgeable allseeing all
1:471 minute, 47 secondshearing most merciful and loving Islam stresses the existence of only one God
Chapter 3: Belief in One God: The Core of Islam
1:531 minute, 53 secondsthe same God worshiped by prophets Adam Noah Abraham Joseph Moses David Solomon Jesus and Prophet Muhammad peace be upon
2:032 minutes, 3 secondsthem all Islam demonstrates the fact that throughout the centuries God has continued to bless Humanity with holy
2:102 minutes, 10 secondsprophets bearing the same general message the message is simple you should
2:162 minutes, 16 secondsworship God Alone with no Partners love him with all of your heart and follow his Commandments if you follow this edict
2:252 minutes, 25 secondsyou will live a Content life in this world and enter Paradise eternally in the afterlife if you do not believe in God and follow
2:322 minutes, 32 secondshis Commandments you will live a depressed life and enter Hellfire in the afterlife Islam is not a religion solely
2:412 minutes, 41 secondsbased on Creeds customs and rituals such as praying and fasting instead Islam is a complete way of life that guides
2:492 minutes, 49 secondsfollowers in every aspect of their lives Islam teaches the art of living and dictates how you should steer and
Chapter 4: How Islam Guides Your Life
2:572 minutes, 57 secondsnavigate your life Islam instructs you about about the things in this life that are beneficial to you and those that are ultimately destructive and should be
3:063 minutes, 6 secondsavoided Islam states that everyday human acts such as eating drinking greeting each other sitting learning dressing
3:143 minutes, 14 secondssleeping and giving charity are all acts of worship if conducted for God alone and in accordance with his Divine laws
3:213 minutes, 21 secondsand guidelines who is Allah and before we speak about
Chapter 5: Understanding Allah: Who Is Allah?
3:303 minutes, 30 secondsconverting to Islam and what you need to know and do after converting let me quickly introduce your creator to you
3:373 minutes, 37 secondsMuslims do not worship a particular God of Muslims instead the god that Muslims worship is the universal God who created
3:453 minutes, 45 secondsthe heavens and the Earth which many people believe in from the time of their childhood the word Allah is the unique
Chapter 6: Allah: The God of All Abrahamic Faiths
3:523 minutes, 52 secondsname of God and translates to mean God regardless some people Harbor the mistaken belief that Muslims worship a different God than Christians and Jews
4:014 minutes, 1 seconddo and that Allah is the god of the Arabs or the Muslims this is far from the
4:084 minutes, 8 secondstruth arabic-speaking Jews and Christians use the same name Allah to refer to God if one were to examine an
4:164 minutes, 16 secondsArabic translation of the Bible one would see the word Allah being used in place of the term God however Muslims
4:234 minutes, 23 secondsChristians and Jews all have different concepts of God Allah is the one and only absolute
4:324 minutes, 32 secondsand eternal God he is the creator of the heavens and the Earth the creator of the universe he is the Lord of all Lords and
4:414 minutes, 41 secondsking of all Kings he is the most compassionate and most merciful Allah neither begets nor is he begotten and he
4:504 minutes, 50 secondsknows no equal say he is Allah who is one Allah the Eternal Refuge he neither begets nor
5:005 minutesis born nor is there to him any equivalent Quran 112:
5:075 minutes, 7 seconds1-4 Muslims believe in one unique incomparable God one with no son
Chapter 7: Worshiping the One True God in Islam
5:145 minutes, 14 secondsdaughter father mother family or partner he is the knower of the Unseen and the source of all Mercy he is the creator
5:235 minutes, 23 secondsthe maker the fashioner the wise all that is in the heavens and on Earth magnifies him Muslims believe that none
5:325 minutes, 32 secondsshould be worshiped but him alone he is the true God and every other deity is false none carries the right to be
5:415 minutes, 41 secondsworshiped revered adored invoked supplicated or shown any act of worship but Allah
5:495 minutes, 49 secondsalone God is unique indivisible and similar to nothing whenever you try to compare God to anything in this world
Chapter 8: What Does Allah Look Like?
5:585 minutes, 58 secondsthe source of comparison cannot be God because God to put it simply is incomparable your finite human mind
6:066 minutes, 6 secondscannot comprehend and grasp God as a concept Muslims avoid conceptualizing his image because imagining or
6:136 minutes, 13 secondsvisualizing him would limit him the human imagination is limited as it is based on what it observes and experiences directly the human
6:226 minutes, 22 secondsimagination cannot fully grasp God's state which is timeless and eternal with no beginning or end God has a unique
6:306 minutes, 30 secondsnature and is free from gender and human weakness he is beyond anything which human beings can
6:386 minutes, 38 secondsimagine there is no God but he the creator of all things then worship him and he has the power to dispose of all
6:466 minutes, 46 secondsAffairs no vision can grasp him but his grasp is over all Vision he is the
6:536 minutes, 53 secondssublime well aware Quran 6: 102 and 103
Chapter 9: The Attributes of Allah
7:017 minutes, 1 secondGod is the king the holy free from all defects The Protector the keeper the sustainer of Earth and the universe and
7:097 minutes, 9 secondsall it contains he is the Glorious the great the deserver of all praise the kingdom of the heavens and the Earth
7:187 minutes, 18 secondsbelong to him nothing is hidden from him and nothing is beyond his capabilities he is the one that merges
7:267 minutes, 26 secondsthe night into the day and the day into the night he is the master of the day of judgment Allah does not sleep nor
7:337 minutes, 33 secondsslumber nor does sleep overtake him he is creator of the heavens and the Earth he has made for you from
7:417 minutes, 41 secondsyourselves mates and among the cattle mates he multiplies you thereby there is nothing like unto him and he is the
7:497 minutes, 49 secondshearing the seeing Quran 42 vers 11 God is loving compassionate and
7:587 minutes, 58 secondsmerciful he is the answerer of prayers he is indeed involved and concerned with the daily Affairs of all human beings
8:078 minutes, 7 secondsGod is the beneficent the merciful he is The Giver of Life and the causer of death he is the master of the day of
8:158 minutes, 15 secondsjudgment he is the most high the most supreme god created all things from
8:238 minutes, 23 secondsnothing he does not need his creation although his creation needs him he is all knowledgeable and encompasses all
8:328 minutes, 32 secondsthings the open and the secret the public and the private he knows all the secrets that lie hidden in the hearts
8:398 minutes, 39 secondsand minds of men he knows all that happened in the past what is happening now and what will happen in the future
8:478 minutes, 47 secondsour Lord neither HS nor forgets he is free from all defects and Imperfections he is the one that accepts
8:548 minutes, 54 secondsrepentance from his servants and forgives all sins Allah knows what you endure and understands your feelings and
Chapter 10: Experiencing Allah’s Presence in Your Life
9:029 minutes, 2 secondsstruggles Allah understands because he was there with you all along Allah has power over all things no
9:129 minutes, 12 secondsother power might strength or influence can cause benefit or harm to anyone or anything except that which flows through
9:209 minutes, 20 secondshim nothing can happen unless God wills it so God can make anything
9:279 minutes, 27 secondshappen not a leaf Falls but that he knows it and no grain is there within the darkness of the earth and no moist
9:349 minutes, 34 secondsor dry thing but that it is written in a clear record Quran
9:419 minutes, 41 seconds6:59 whenever we will anything to be we say unto it our word be and it is Quran
Chapter 11: Allah’s Love, Justice, and Mercy
9:529 minutes, 52 seconds16:40 some people assume that God is a harsh Stern cruel God who demands to be
9:589 minutes, 58 secondsrespect Ed worshiped and obeyed fully they assume he is not loving and kind to his creation nothing could be further
10:0710 minutes, 7 secondsfrom the truth God is all loving he claims among his names alud in Arabic
10:1510 minutes, 15 secondsthe loving one the love of God in the Holy Quran is expressed and emphasized many times throughout his book God
10:2210 minutes, 22 secondsbespeaks his love for the righteous the charitable the steadfast the doers of good the just the fair the benevolent
10:2910 minutes, 29 secondsthose who trust him the ones that are clean the ones that purify themselves and the ones who fulfill their
10:3610 minutes, 36 secondsobligations the entire universe contains proof of Allah's love for all of his creation God gives without measure to
10:4510 minutes, 45 secondshis servants he gifted you with life and the ability to hear feel taste and see
10:5210 minutes, 52 secondsGod gifted you your heart mind soul strength and skills he loves you so much that he gave you an endless variety of
11:0011 minutesfoods to Feast on a vast array of land and Wildlife the Sun the moon the stars family Offspring and much more
11:0911 minutes, 9 secondseverything you see feel hear taste and smell are blessings given to you by our loving Creator he didn't have to create
11:1911 minutes, 19 secondsthese Miracles but he chose to bestow these blessings upon you his boundless Mercy encompasses
11:2611 minutes, 26 secondseverything and he gave you from all all you asked of him and if you should count the favor of Allah you could not
11:3311 minutes, 33 secondsenumerate them indeed mankind is generally most unjust and ungrateful Quran
11:4311 minutes, 43 seconds14:34 God is also all just hence evildoers and sinners must be held
11:5011 minutes, 50 secondsaccountable for their actions God is Holy righteous and fair if he didn't punish evil he would allow that evil to
11:5811 minutes, 58 secondsexist without without consequences since God cannot allow that to happen his Justice requires that a proper punishment be incurred and
12:0612 minutes, 6 secondsexecuted for evil sins although Allah is not answerable to anyone he has promised
12:1312 minutes, 13 secondsto be just and fair to everyone he has prohibited Injustice against the innocent Allah would never
Chapter 12: Original Sin vs. Justice in Islam
12:2212 minutes, 22 secondspunish an innocent person nor hold anyone accountable for the sins of another unlike Christianity Islam
12:2912 minutes, 29 secondsimposes no burden on the original sin every human being is born with a clean slate and is rewarded or punished based
12:3612 minutes, 36 secondsonly on one's willful intent words and deeds Allah is the absolute judge the
12:4412 minutes, 44 secondslegislator God is the one who distinguishes right from wrong God even is more merciful to his creation than a
12:5212 minutes, 52 secondsmother is to her child God is far removed from the blight of Injustice and tyranny he is all wise in all his
13:0113 minutes, 1 secondactions and decrees when you genuinely Ponder the Majesty of Allah your humility increases
13:1013 minutes, 10 secondsyou are advised to study and Ponder his names and attributes and are encouraged to worship and call him by those names
13:1713 minutes, 17 secondsGod States and to Allah belong the best names so invoke him by them Quran 7:
13:2713 minutes, 27 seconds180 God is close to those who believe in him and answers their every call nothing is
13:3513 minutes, 35 secondshidden from him regarding what his creation does or says he knows all saying God is with his servants does not
Chapter 13: Exploring Allah’s Beautiful Names
13:4313 minutes, 43 secondsmean he intermingles or dwells with his creation instead he establishes his presence through his knowledge and power
13:5113 minutes, 51 secondsGod is above the heavens and above his throne God is outside of his creation he never is contained by any any physical
13:5913 minutes, 59 secondsDimension God states in the Quran verily Allah knows all the hidden things of the heavens and the Earth
14:0814 minutes, 8 secondsverily he has full knowledge of all that is in men's Hearts Quran
14:1614 minutes, 16 seconds35:38 he sees and knows every aspect of his Creations he hears every word
14:2214 minutes, 22 secondsuttered he is even knowledgeable of one's inner thoughts God knows all of our dreams Secrets desires and wishes
14:3214 minutes, 32 secondsnothing is hidden from him we created man and we know what his own self Whispers to him we are nearer
14:4014 minutes, 40 secondsto him than his jugular vein Quran 50 verse 36 Allah does not need you although you
14:5014 minutes, 50 secondsdo need him Allah wants you to worship him for your own benefit you need God in your life at all times and for every
14:5914 minutes, 59 secondspurpose when you recognize the Majesty of the creator of all you will become a struck and humble in your response
15:0715 minutes, 7 secondsrejecting God and his guidance is like a patient refusing their doctor's medicine to remedy their pain you would be foolish ignorant and illogical if you
15:1615 minutes, 16 secondsreject Allah Allah is fully omnipotent and self-sufficient he is in no need of
15:2315 minutes, 23 secondshumanistic worship or anything else Allah is perfect
Chapter 14: How Allah Communicates with Mankind
15:3115 minutes, 31 secondshow does God communicate to you lastly before we speak about converting to Islam and what you need to
15:3915 minutes, 39 secondsknow and do after converting let's quickly go over how our creator communicates to his servants to you and
15:4715 minutes, 47 secondsme how would you know your role in life your true purpose unless you receive clear and practical instructions about
15:5515 minutes, 55 secondsGod's wants and expectations of you to glean this knowledge we have a need for prophethood and revelation God has sent
Chapter 15: The Prophets Sent by Allah
16:0316 minutes, 3 secondsthousands of Messengers and Prophets to humanity to convey his message and communicate with us every nation on
16:1016 minutes, 10 secondsEarth received a profit for this purpose they all preached the same general message that only one deity is worthy of
16:1816 minutes, 18 secondsworship he is the one and only god without a partner son daughter or
16:2516 minutes, 25 secondsequal God sent Messengers and Prophets to guide Humanity to deter them from worshiping created beings in lie of worshiping their creator the creator of
16:3416 minutes, 34 secondsall things the prophets taught their people the identity of their creator how to build a relationship with him and how
16:4116 minutes, 41 secondsto love him the prophets taught their people that life is only a test those who pass will enter Paradise eternally
16:4916 minutes, 49 secondswhile those who fail will be subjected to the ultimate punishment in the after life as an extension of his mercy and
16:5616 minutes, 56 secondslove God continued to send Messengers with books to guide Humanity starting with Prophet Adam and including prophets
17:0317 minutes, 3 secondsNoah Abraham Ishmael Jacob Moses Jesus and Prophet Muhammad peace be upon them all many of the prophets are mentioned
17:1217 minutes, 12 secondsin Jewish and Christian Traditions all previous Messengers and books other than the Holy Quran and Prophet Muhammad
Chapter 16: The Role of Jesus Christ in Islam
17:1917 minutes, 19 secondspeace be upon him were sent only to those specific groups of people intended to receive the message and were meant to
17:2617 minutes, 26 secondsbe followed only for a particular period for example Prophet Jesus peace be upon him was one of God's mightiest
17:3517 minutes, 35 secondsMessengers who was sent down with the same general message as the previous prophets but he was sent to speak only to the children of Israel the nation
17:4317 minutes, 43 secondswhere he resided that existed before us as their final Prophet because they were disobeying the Commandments of God and veering away from the laws sent down by
17:5217 minutes, 52 secondsthe previous messenger Moses peace be upon him whenever God sent Messengers with Revelations people would distort and
18:0118 minutes, 1 secondchange the revelations after they were passed what originated as pure Revelation from God would be polluted with the words of men myths
18:1018 minutes, 10 secondssuperstitions irrational philosophical ideologies and idol worship just like how Prophet Jesus peace be upon him was
Chapter 17: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): The Final Messenger
18:1818 minutes, 18 secondssent to revise the previous message sent before him by the messenger Moses peace be upon Him Prophet Muhammad came to
18:2518 minutes, 25 secondsreform Prophet Jesus's message as it had been distorted by his people and did not survive in its original
18:3318 minutes, 33 secondsform when Humanity existed in the depth of the Dark Ages God the almighty sent his last and final Messenger to
18:4118 minutes, 41 secondshumankind Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him and his final Revelation the Holy Quran to redeem Humanity the Holy Quran
18:5018 minutes, 50 secondsand the final messenger affirmed everything revealed to the previous Messengers no messenger or Prophet will come after him nor will there be a book
18:5918 minutes, 59 secondsreleased after the Holy Quran since both are meant to be followed by all people living today until the end of time the
19:0619 minutes, 6 secondsHoly Quran is God's message to you so read it Prophet Muhammad peace be upon Him is your Prophet so you should obey
19:1419 minutes, 14 secondsand follow him obeying and following Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him equates to obeying and following God the
19:2219 minutes, 22 secondsalmighty because God instructs you to follow the prophet sent to you contrary to popular belief Islam is not
Chapter 18: Islam: The Eternal and Universal Religion
19:3119 minutes, 31 secondsa new religion that came into existence just 1,400 years ago back in the 7th Century Islam has existed since the
19:3919 minutes, 39 secondsfirst moment that man set foot on the earth throughout history anyone who practiced monotheism by submitting to the will of God and following their
19:4719 minutes, 47 secondsprofit was considered a Muslim human beings have been practicing Islam since the creation of prophet Adam peace be upon
19:5619 minutes, 56 secondsHim Islam is the only religion that God ever commanded Humanity to follow Islam therefore is the only religion that has
20:0420 minutes, 4 secondsever been acceptable to and ordained by God the final prophet of humanity Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was
20:1120 minutes, 11 secondsnot the founder of Islam as many people mistakenly believe instead he was sent as the last and final Prophet one
20:1920 minutes, 19 secondsdelivered from the hand of almighty God to convey his message to our nation the final Nation Islam is a continuation the
20:2720 minutes, 27 secondsC mination and the completion of God's Universal and eternal message to humanity as revealed to all of God's
Chapter 19: The Fundamental Beliefs of Muslims
20:3520 minutes, 35 secondsprevious messers and Prophets what you need to believe in now that you have converted to the
20:4320 minutes, 43 secondsfold You Must Believe in the six articles of Iman Faith these six articles of Faith form the foundation of
20:5020 minutes, 50 secondsthe Islamic belief system linguistically the Arabic term Iman which translates to faith comes from a root word word that
20:5820 minutes, 58 secondsmeans to give Safety and Security Iman makes one feel safe and secure without
21:0621 minutes, 6 secondsfaith you would fall into a state of despair the root word of Iman means to believe in the truth of something or
21:1321 minutes, 13 secondssomeone IMU you with a genuine sense of Peace you must accept God's tenants and teachings verbalize those concepts with
21:2121 minutes, 21 secondsyour tongue and manifest God's teachings in your actions believing in and relying upon God will lead you to safety
21:2921 minutes, 29 secondssecurity and contentment even in times of hardship you acknowledge that you are not alone God is always with you and
21:3721 minutes, 37 secondsfully knows your situation you are asked to believe in what you have never seen with your own
21:4521 minutes, 45 secondseyes which is the essence of Faith itself belief in God is natural for humans humans by Nature are believers in
21:5321 minutes, 53 secondsGod as belief in God is inherent in them indeed those who fear their lord unseen will
22:0122 minutes, 1 secondhave forgiveness and a great reward Quran
22:0722 minutes, 7 seconds67:2 these are the six articles of faith belief in the Oneness of
22:1622 minutes, 16 secondsAllah the first Article of Faith in Islam is the belief in the Oneness of God faith begins with believing in Allah
Chapter 20: God’s Oneness in Islam
22:2522 minutes, 25 secondsthe Glorious from which all other fasts of Faith spring you must adhere to and acknowledge that no deity is worthy of
22:3322 minutes, 33 secondsyour worship love subservience hope and fear other than Allah nothing in existence is worthy of your ultimate
22:4122 minutes, 41 secondsloyalty and sacrifice nor worth lowering your head in prostration or humility except for Allah the creator of
22:5022 minutes, 50 secondsall Islam is monotheistic believing that there is only one God and he is the only
22:5722 minutes, 57 secondsone worthy of wor worship the idea of multiple gods is rejected in Islam as is highlighted many times throughout the
23:0423 minutes, 4 secondsQuran they have certainly disbelieved who say Allah is the third of three and there is no God except one God and if
23:1423 minutes, 14 secondsthey do not desist from what they are saying they will surely afflict the disbelievers among them a painful punishment Quran chapter 5:
23:2423 minutes, 24 seconds73 the most severe sin in Islam is known as sh which translates to the concept of ascribing a partner to Allah the term
Chapter 21: What Islam Teaches About the Trinity
23:3223 minutes, 32 secondsalso encompasses attributing Divine qualities to any other beside Allah Sherk is the only sin that God does not
23:4023 minutes, 40 secondsforgive if a person dies before repenting the Christian belief that Jesus is the son of God or God himself
23:4923 minutes, 49 secondsis an example of Sherk the belief in the concept of the Trinity the father Son and Holy Spirit is a grave sin in Islam
23:5723 minutes, 57 secondsAllah states in the Holy Quran that on the day of judgment Prophet Jesus peace be upon him will deny ever asking people
24:0524 minutes, 5 secondsto worship him instead of God or along with God and remember when Allah will say on the day of Resurrection oh Jesus
24:1424 minutes, 14 secondsSon of Mary Did you say unto men worship me and my mother as two Gods besides Allah he will say glory be to you it was
24:2424 minutes, 24 secondsnot for me to say what I had no right to say had I said such a thing you would surely have known it you know what is in
24:3224 minutes, 32 secondsmy inner self though I do not know what is in yours truly you only you are the
24:3924 minutes, 39 secondsallower of all that is hidden and unseen Quran chapter 5 verse
24:4624 minutes, 46 seconds116 God is the one to whom worship is due he is the creator provider and
Chapter 22: Worship Belongs to Allah Alone
24:5324 minutes, 53 secondssustainer of everything he is the Supreme the eternal God has no father nor mother no son nor
25:0225 minutes, 2 secondsdaughter no partner nor equal he is all knowing allseeing all hearing all
25:0925 minutes, 9 secondspowerful and most merciful it is he who gives life and causes death it is he who
25:1525 minutes, 15 secondsis unique in his names and attributes everything in this world and everything it contains the whole
25:2325 minutes, 23 secondsuniverse including you and me belong to the one God we use the phrases my hand
25:3025 minutes, 30 secondsmy house and my money but it all belongs to God to Allah belongs whatever is in
25:3825 minutes, 38 secondsthe heavens and whatever is in the earth whether you show what is within yourselves or conceal it Allah will
25:4525 minutes, 45 secondsbring you to account for it then he will forgive whom he wills and punish whom he wills and Allah is over all things
25:5425 minutes, 54 secondscompetent Quran 2: 285 4 belief in the angels of
26:0426 minutes, 4 secondsAllah the second Article of Faith to embrace is the belief in the Angels the angels are part of the Unseen World we
Chapter 23: Angels in Islam: Their Roles and Purpose
26:1326 minutes, 13 secondscannot comprehend and prove it scientifically you cannot see the Angels unless God allows you to and enables
26:2026 minutes, 20 secondsyour vision Muslims believe in angels because they are mentioned numerous times throughout the Holy Quran and in the the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad
26:2926 minutes, 29 secondspeace be upon him a body of work that Muslims call Hadith the messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord
26:3726 minutes, 37 secondsand so have the Believers all of them have believed in Allah and his angels and his books and his Messengers Quran
26:4626 minutes, 46 seconds2: 285 God describes Angels appearance attributes characteristics and
26:5426 minutes, 54 secondsresponsibilities in his holy book we do not know precisely when the Angels were created but they predate the creation of
27:0127 minutes, 1 secondhuman beings the Angels were created from Pure Shining Light n in Arabic they
27:0827 minutes, 8 secondsare light-giving entities angels are generally more powerful than humans and travel at the speed of light angels have
27:1627 minutes, 16 secondscertain Specialties and capabilities that humans do not possess God refers to the angels as honored
27:2327 minutes, 23 secondsservants rather they are but honored servants Kuran
27:3027 minutes, 30 seconds21:26 in Arabic angels are called malaa which means to assist and help Angels
27:3727 minutes, 37 secondsAre Holy and exist in a constant state of worship and praise to God all day and all night they do not disobey him they
27:4627 minutes, 46 secondsworship Allah constantly without growing bored or tired they exalt him night and day and
27:5327 minutes, 53 secondsdo not slacken Quran 21:20 the sole purpose of the Angels is to
28:0128 minutes, 1 secondexecute the Commandments of Allah an angel has no needs or desires for material Goods Angels do not eat drink
28:0928 minutes, 9 secondssleep marry or procreate the Angels Do Not Die the same angels that existed when Prophet Adam peace be upon him was
28:1828 minutes, 18 secondscreated still exist today and will continue to live until the trumpet is blown for the day of judgment and none knows the soldiers of
28:2728 minutes, 27 secondsyour lord except him Quran 74: 31 the angels have no gender they are
28:3528 minutes, 35 secondsnot female nor male angels are physically very beautiful except the angel Guardian of the Hellfire who wears
28:4228 minutes, 42 secondsa Stern expression and never laughs the greatest of these angels are magnificent in size far beyond our imagination the
28:5128 minutes, 51 secondslargest and most significant is the Angel Gabriel giel in Arabic the angel descended from the Heavens to instruct
28:5828 minutes, 58 secondsthe prophets on how to teach and preach the religion all angels have wings some possess two three or four pairs or more
29:0829 minutes, 8 secondsAngel Gabriel has 600 wings and is of a size so great that he fills The Space Between Heaven and Earth blocking the
29:1529 minutes, 15 secondsentire Horizon you learn about the angels to ponder reflect and reaffirm the
29:2229 minutes, 22 secondsgreatness of your creator the experience of having knowledge and belief in the Angels adds to the awe you feel toward
29:3029 minutes, 30 secondsGod in that he can create this great being and indeed he can create whatever he pleases and wills the awe and
29:3829 minutes, 38 secondsmagnificence of the almighty's creation reveal and indicate the magnificence glory and Majesty of the almighty
29:4629 minutes, 46 secondshimself this should humble you and increase your God Consciousness love and fear of the almighty knowing of the
29:5429 minutes, 54 secondsAngels also reminds you that your actions are continuously recorded by the Angels hopefully decreasing your sins
30:0030 minutesand increasing your good deeds belief in the books of
30:0930 minutes, 9 secondsAllah you are obligated to believe in all inspired books that God has sent to humanity as delivered through His
Chapter 24: The Holy Books Revealed by Allah
30:1630 minutes, 16 secondsprophets every Prophet received inspiration from God the Arabic word for inspiration or Revelation is wahi which
30:2430 minutes, 24 secondshas several meanings wahi means an idea or something revealed or written a commandment suggestion to point out
30:3230 minutes, 32 secondssomething or to send a message inspiration or Revelation comes to God's human prophets directly or through an
30:4030 minutes, 40 secondsintermediary of the angel Gabriel who brings Revelation to them God's books contain his speech his
30:4830 minutes, 48 secondsmessage to you and to humanity which include his Commandments prohibitions exhortations stories Parables reminders
30:5730 minutes, 57 secondsdescriptions of himself and his attributes descriptions of the afterlife Heaven and Hell the purpose of life the
31:0431 minutes, 4 secondscreation of the universe worship piety morals manners the importance of being kind to one's parents and much
31:1231 minutes, 12 secondsmore these books seek to guide you through every aspect of your life God's books act as a guide an instructional
31:2131 minutes, 21 secondsmanual on how to live your life God in a high manifestation of his Mercy compassion and love sent books to teach
31:3031 minutes, 30 secondsand guide Humanity your lord is the possessor of vast Mercy Quran 6:
31:4031 minutes, 40 seconds147 Islam counts as an Article of Faith the belief in all of God's books in their original pure form say o Believers
31:5031 minutes, 50 secondswe have believed in Allah and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham and ishmail and
31:5631 minutes, 56 secondsIsaac ISAC and Jacob and The Descendants and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the prophets from
32:0432 minutes, 4 secondstheir lord we make no distinction between any of them and we are Muslims in submission to him Quran
Chapter 25: The Bible and Corruption of Divine Revelations
32:1532 minutes, 15 seconds2:36 the Old and New Testaments present today are not the revelations sent down with Prophet Moses and Prophet Jesus
32:2232 minutes, 22 secondspeace be upon them the present day Old and New Testaments have been altered by by men and contain mixtures of human-made ideas and innovations that
32:3132 minutes, 31 secondshave corrupted their current state whereas these books still contain some remaining traces of Truth they do not
32:3832 minutes, 38 secondsstand in their original revealed form God warns in his final Testament the Holy Quran so woe to those who write the
32:4732 minutes, 47 secondsscripture with their own hands then say this is from Allah to exchange it for a small price woe to them for what their
32:5532 minutes, 55 secondshands have written and woe ow to them for what they earn Quran 2:
33:0233 minutes, 2 seconds79 when previous holy scriptures were altered and corrupted by human hands God in his Mercy enlisted his last
Chapter 26: How Allah Responded to Corrupted Scriptures
33:1033 minutes, 10 secondsRevelation the Holy Quran God has taken it upon himself to safeguard and protect the final book to humanity from
33:1833 minutes, 18 secondshuman-made alterations and Corruption the Holy Quran is the only scripture in its original language and
33:2633 minutes, 26 secondsword today not one letter of the Holy Quran has been changed since its Revelation the Holy Quran is meant to serve and
33:3533 minutes, 35 secondsteach all people until the end of time everything in the Holy Quran is truth with no evidence of contradictions or
33:4333 minutes, 43 secondsfalseness and it will remain so for eternity Muslims believe that the Holy
33:5033 minutes, 50 secondsQuran abrogates all previous scriptures before it meaning it cancels the rulings of earlier scriptures and renders them inapplicable going forward since the
33:5933 minutes, 59 secondspreceding scriptures were meant for earlier Nations and not for us in His Infinite Wisdom God did not
34:0734 minutes, 7 secondsfeel fit to send down the Holy Quran for previous Nations as the creator of the world and everything it contains God
34:1434 minutes, 14 secondsknows who would understand and who would not although different Revelations came down to various prophets and Nations the
34:2134 minutes, 21 secondsgeneral message has always remained the same to worship God Alone and to follow his
34:3034 minutes, 30 secondsCommandments belief in the prophets and messengers of Allah believing in God's prophets and
Chapter 27: Belief in Prophets and Messengers in Islam
34:3934 minutes, 39 secondsMessengers is fundamental to Islam God sent prophets and Messengers to convey his message to humanity the Holy Quran
34:4734 minutes, 47 secondsStates and we certainly sent into every nation a messenger saying worship Allah
34:5434 minutes, 54 secondsand avoid tah false deities and among them were Those whom Allah guided and among them were those upon whom error
35:0335 minutes, 3 secondswas deservedly decreed so proceed through the Earth and observe how was the end of the deniers Quran
35:1335 minutes, 13 seconds16:36 every people every nation was given a prophet they were sent with the tongue of the people God communicates
35:2235 minutes, 22 secondshis guidance through human prophets these prophets were sent to guide people not only by preaching to worship the one God and follow his Commandments but they
35:3135 minutes, 31 secondsset an example with their actions the Islamic tradition states that about 124,000 prophets were sent to people in
35:3935 minutes, 39 secondsNations and 310 odd Messengers there are 25 prophets mentioned by name in the
35:4635 minutes, 46 secondsHoly Quran Muslims believe all prophets and Messengers were mere human beings not Divine or semi- Divine they do not
35:5535 minutes, 55 secondshave the right to be worshiped shed adored revered or venerated nor did they claim
36:0236 minutes, 2 secondsso belief in the last day resurrection and Judgment Day then when the horn is blown with one
36:1236 minutes, 12 secondsblast and the earth and the mountains are lifted and leveled with one blow then on that day the resurrection will
36:1936 minutes, 19 secondsoccur Quran 69: 13-15 the fifth of faith is the belief
36:2836 minutes, 28 secondsthat there will be a last day on this Earth You will be resurrected and judged in front of God the almighty the
Chapter 28: Resurrection, Judgment Day, and Predestination in Islam
36:3536 minutes, 35 secondsultimate judge based on your intentions and deeds you would either go to paradise or
36:4436 minutes, 44 secondsHellfire belief in Divine predestination the last pillar of the Islamic faith is that you must believe
36:5336 minutes, 53 secondsin the concept of divine decree when when you believe in this tenant you affirm that everything good or bad that
37:0037 minuteshappens in your life emanates from God the almighty and is something he Wills to happen the Arabic word for divine
37:0837 minutes, 8 secondsdecree is alad which translates to measure determine assess decide and
37:1537 minutes, 15 secondsjudge in the context of religion the term means divine determined measurements and sustenance for everyone
37:2337 minutes, 23 secondsand everything by his wisdom and power God States in his book indeed all things
37:3037 minutes, 30 secondswe created with predestination Quran chapter 54:
37:3737 minutes, 37 seconds49 God the almighty being all- knowing and all wise knows what we have done in the past what we are doing now and what
37:4637 minutes, 46 secondswe will do in the future even before our birth after all can God be God if he doesn't know everything including the
37:5437 minutes, 54 secondsfuture whereas Humanity has the freed fre will to make their own choices everything happens only and directly
38:0138 minutes, 1 secondthrough God's Will and power if you question why you were held responsible for the choices and actions
38:0838 minutes, 8 secondsyou make if God decreed them all before your birth you must realize that whatever has been written about you was only written because you will make those
38:1738 minutes, 17 secondschoices on your own you would not be making choices in life because they were written beforehand they were written beforehand because God can foretell the
38:2538 minutes, 25 secondsfuture and he decided to write everything that will happen until the day of judgment on a tablet but because God wrote all that
38:3438 minutes, 34 secondswill occur in your life on a tablet doesn't mean that God determined or dictated the choices and actions you will take and that these decisions were
38:4238 minutes, 42 secondspre-ordained against your will God wrote all your actions because you will commit them you did not commit them because God
38:5138 minutes, 51 secondswrote them everyone has the free will to make whatever choice they want
38:5938 minutes, 59 secondswhat you need to practice Islam is based on five primary foundations or pillars just as a
Chapter 29: The Five Pillars of Islam
39:0839 minutes, 8 secondsbuilding would lack stability without solid pillars your relationship with God will lack focus and a secure connection without the observance of and adherence
39:1639 minutes, 16 secondsto these five fundamental pillars these five pillars or religious duties are mandatory you must follow and enact them
39:2539 minutes, 25 secondswith utmost devot failure to comply and enact any of these dictates can lead to the commission of grave sins some resulting in the
39:3339 minutes, 33 secondsexpulsion of a Believer from the fold and Faith of Islam like the Ten Commandments these pillars provide a spiritual foundation
39:4239 minutes, 42 secondsand framework to facilitate your life fulfilling these five pillars provides blessings and rewards for you in this
39:4939 minutes, 49 secondslife and the next these pillars help you establish a closer relationship with your Creator and build a spiritual connection con action with him you must
39:5839 minutes, 58 secondsprioritize these pillars over all worldly matters principles or regulations in your life as they form the foundation and starting point for
40:0640 minutes, 6 secondsall other good deeds and acts of worship to your creator these five pillars are mentioned individually throughout the Holy Quran and through narrations of
40:1440 minutes, 14 secondsprophet Muhammad peace be upon Him known as Hadith the five pillars of Islam are testimony of faith in the Oneness of
40:2440 minutes, 24 secondsGod Allah and the last and final Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him the first pillar the Declaration and
Chapter 30: Shahada: Declaring Faith in Islam
40:3240 minutes, 32 secondstestimony of Faith ranks as the first of the vital integral pillars the remaining principles relate to putting faith in
40:3940 minutes, 39 secondsaction as you must apply your faith in behavior and practice the other four pillars are religious acts to be performed either daily once a year or at
40:4840 minutes, 48 secondsleast once in a lifetime toward the attainment and accomplishment of Faith the word shahada in Arab Arabic
40:5640 minutes, 56 secondslinguistically translates to mean testifying or bearing witness the shahada is the Islamic Creed the shahada
41:0441 minutes, 4 secondscontains two parts that a Muslim must testify to and believe the first part requires the believer to testify that
41:1141 minutes, 11 secondsthere is no deity worthy of worship veneration or complete devotion other than Allah a Muslim acknowledges that
41:1941 minutes, 19 secondsAllah has the exclusive right to be worshiped venerated loved inwardly and outwardly by one's heart tongue and
41:2841 minutes, 28 secondslimbs regretfully many have regarded certain historical figures as their gods and deities who are wrongfully worshiped
41:3541 minutes, 35 secondsand venerated whether Idols superstitions Saints ideologies ways of life or any authority figures who claim to be divine or semi- Divine even though
41:4441 minutes, 44 secondsthey are creations with no power to bring any benefit or harm to anyone but they have taken besides him
41:5241 minutes, 52 secondsGods which create nothing while they are created and possess not for themselves any harm or benefit and possess not
42:0042 minutespower to cause life or death or Resurrection Corran
42:0742 minutes, 7 seconds25:3 one enters the fold of Islam by verbally stating these words believing in them acting on them and living upon
42:1442 minutes, 14 secondsthem merely saying these words verbally without accompanying action does not complete a Muslim the second part of the testimony
42:2342 minutes, 23 secondsrequires you to testify that Prophet Muhammad peace be upon Him is the messenger of God in accepting Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him as the Seal
42:3242 minutes, 32 secondsof the prophets you affirm that his prophecy confirms and fulfills all previously revealed messages beginning with those delivered by Prophet Adam
42:4142 minutes, 41 secondspeace be upon him you carry out the instruction given by Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him as commanded by God
42:4842 minutes, 48 secondsthe almighty Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him also serves as the best role model for Humanity one who proves his
42:5542 minutes, 55 secondsworth through his exemplary life Muslims are encouraged to follow and emulate Prophet Muhammad peace be upon Him
43:0343 minutes, 3 secondsexamples manners generosity good habits politeness respect gentleness Noble feelings and way of life to the best of
43:1143 minutes, 11 secondstheir ability with an emphasis on Islam and the Holy Quran there has certainly been for you in the messenger of Allah an excellent
43:2143 minutes, 21 secondspattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the last day and who remembers Allah often Quran 33:
43:3043 minutes, 30 seconds21 these two phrases are the most frequently repeated words worldwide as hundreds of millions of practicing
43:3743 minutes, 37 secondsMuslims iterate these words dozens of times throughout their day and throughout their prayers it is recommended for a Believer to recite them when they first rise in the morning
43:4643 minutes, 46 secondsand before going to bed these words reflect and incompass every dimension of a muslim's
43:5343 minutes, 53 secondslife the shahada testimony of faith is by far the essential aspect of Islam as
44:0044 minutesit affirms the belief in the Oneness and uniqueness of Allah upon which the whole religion of Islam is built and all other
Chapter 31: Salah: Prayer in Islam
44:0744 minutes, 7 secondsbeliefs hinge it is the central belief that a Muslim aderes to for his entire life verbally stating these words and
44:1544 minutes, 15 secondsliving by them is unquestionably a muslim's most significant and most important duty unless you acknowledge
44:2344 minutes, 23 secondsthis testimony you cannot be a Muslim Muslims strain to utter these words as they're last spoken before departing
44:3244 minutes, 32 secondsthis world since whoever does so has been promised the destiny of god-given paradise however only the ones who lived
44:3944 minutes, 39 secondsand acted upon these words will be granted the ability to utter these blessed sentiments in the form of their final
44:4844 minutes, 48 secondswords establishment of the five mandatory prayers the second pillar of is Islam is
44:5644 minutes, 56 secondsthe mandatory round of ritual prayers that must be performed five times daily the Islamic method of prayer is a ritualized form of worship which
45:0545 minutes, 5 secondsinvolves the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and supplications to God all while standing bowing and prostrating this mandatory act of
45:1345 minutes, 13 secondsworship is called Salah in Arabic and differs from merely praying or supplicating to God in an impulsive act
45:2045 minutes, 20 secondsI.E just speaking one's mind instead the Salah prayers demand a formalized structure in which one prays a certain
45:2845 minutes, 28 secondsway at specific times as demonstrated by Prophet Muhammad peace be upon Him drawing direct inspiration from Angel
45:3445 minutes, 34 secondsGabriel who learned from God himself the Arabic word Salah generally translated to mean prayer in English is
45:4345 minutes, 43 secondslinguistically derived from the Arabic word meaning connection this mode of prayer connects the servant with his
45:5045 minutes, 50 secondscreator Salah is your way of establishing direct contact with God the Almighty Salah represents the affirmation of
45:5845 minutes, 58 secondsservanthood and submission to your Creator's will in Salah you acknowledge your weakness and neediness by seeking
46:0646 minutes, 6 secondsand begging for God's guidance Mercy Grace and forgiveness Salah the Islamic ritualized
46:1446 minutes, 14 secondsprayer is one form of worship amongst many in this beautiful Faith however Salah holds a special status in Islam
46:2146 minutes, 21 secondsbecause the act of prayer builds a relationship between you as a servant and your Creator Salah is considered the
46:2846 minutes, 28 secondscentral pole of the religion of Islam whoever demolishes or denies this practice in their life also demolishes
46:3546 minutes, 35 secondstheir religion According to Islamic scholars this is the only form of worship that if neglected would exclude
46:4146 minutes, 41 secondsthe disobedient from the folds of Islam when prayer time arrives you are expected to discontinue your current
46:4946 minutes, 49 secondsactivity and pray to connect with God the most merciful thereby refreshing your faith for your benefit prayer helps
46:5746 minutes, 57 secondsremind you as to why you are here and for what purpose prayers help direct your thoughts and actions away from sin
47:0547 minutes, 5 secondsfrom that which is not beneficial prayers redirect your thoughts to the remembrance of
47:1247 minutes, 12 secondsGod God commands you to establish and perfect your prayer by praying properly with concentration and the utmost
47:1947 minutes, 19 secondshumility you must work and practice to improve your prayer technique which takes a lifetime commitment you must engage in a lifelong effort to
47:2847 minutes, 28 secondsmaster this art of communication with your creator the ones who fall into a habitual routine of reciting their words without concentration and humility will
47:3747 minutes, 37 secondsmiss the objective of prayer thus not benefiting from their prayer as deeply as those who pray earnestly and with full concentration and
47:4547 minutes, 45 secondsmindfulness neglecting mandatory prayer is a grave sin in the Islamic faith Allah the Glorious shares a dialogue in
Chapter 32: The Consequences of Neglecting Salah
47:5447 minutes, 54 secondsthe Holy Quran in which the residents of paradise ask the people condemned to Hellfire the reason for their condemnation and The Condemned
48:0248 minutes, 2 secondsrespond they will say we were not of those who prayed nor did we used to feed the poor and we used to indulge in vain
48:1048 minutes, 10 secondstalk with the vain talkers and we used to deny the day of recompense until there came to us the certainty Quran 74
48:1948 minutes, 19 secondsverses 43-47 the state of your prayer record will be the first thing asked of each of
48:2648 minutes, 26 secondsus on the great day of judgment if your prayers are in order then everything else will fall into place if your prayers are not in order then you will
48:3548 minutes, 35 secondsbe doomed the messenger of Allah stated the first of man's Deeds for which he will be called to account on the day of
48:4348 minutes, 43 secondsResurrection will be Salat if it is found to be perfect he will be safe and successful but if it is in complete he
48:5048 minutes, 50 secondswill be unfortunate and a loser at teridi prayer pray should be directed only to God the almighty as he is the
48:5948 minutes, 59 secondsonly one in complete control of everything including man's Destiny he is all powerful all wise all knowing and
49:0849 minutes, 8 secondsall hearing can fulfill anyone's needs and remove all of man's pain and miseries the Islamic prayer ritual
49:1749 minutes, 17 secondsexpresses submission to God showing humility as well as the ultimate devotion toward and love of God praying
49:2449 minutes, 24 secondsto the Creator daily is the best way to build a personal connection with him while seeking his guidance blessings and forgiveness you must pray to God to gain
49:3349 minutes, 33 secondsspiritual strength and peace of mind and to strengthen your Faith's Foundation you must take a break from your daily activities five times a day to connect
49:4249 minutes, 42 secondswith God to stay mindful of him in this world of stress struggle and distractions the ritual of prayer reminds Muslims that Allah controls all
49:5249 minutes, 52 secondsthings a realization that allows you to put your worldly con concerns into perspective the Islamic prayer method
50:0050 minutesand mode act as a spiritual diet just as the body requires food and water throughout the day your spirit needs to
50:0750 minutes, 7 secondspartake in the remembrance and worship of God to stay spiritually healthy is not the soul more valuable than the
50:1550 minutes, 15 secondsbody when someone does you a favor or helps you it's human nature to want to thank that individual for their aid
50:2250 minutes, 22 secondssince God has blessed you with countless favors including your wealth Health family and Gifts of all kinds you must
50:3050 minutes, 30 secondspray numerous times to thank him throughout your day and night the best way to demonstrate gratitude is through
50:3750 minutes, 37 secondsthe five daily prayers concern and almsgiving to the needy
50:4650 minutes, 46 secondszakat zakat is the third pillar of Islam zakat translates to mean the act of giving alms to the poor and needy
Chapter 33: Zakat: Charity in Islam
50:5550 minutes, 55 secondsoffering zakat is a religious obligation for Muslims in Islam it is considered the duty of individuals of wealth to
51:0251 minutes, 2 secondsassist the poor and needy the term zakat in Arabic linguistically carries several meanings including to purify to increase
51:1151 minutes, 11 secondscleanliness blessings and goodness zakat means to purify according
51:1851 minutes, 18 secondsto the Islamic faith your wealth and property are not pure unless you share a divinely appointed proportion of your earnings with people in need the
51:2651 minutes, 26 secondsprinciple of zakat also purifies your heart of greed and selfishness whereas the humanistic love of wealth is natural zakat is intended
51:3551 minutes, 35 secondsto free you from the excessive and all-consuming love of money and selfish desire thereby teaching you self-discipline take oh Muhammad from
51:4551 minutes, 45 secondstheir wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase and invoke Allah's blessing upon them indeed
51:5251 minutes, 52 secondsyour invocations are reassurance for them and Allah is hearing and knowing Quran 9:
52:0152 minutes, 1 second103 zakat also translates to mean growth and blessings if you give and help others in times of ease and difficulties
52:1052 minutes, 10 secondsGod will be pleased increasing and blessing your wealth in response Allah the Glorious has promised that if you
52:1852 minutes, 18 secondsspend your wealth in zat your Prosperity will increase manyfold the example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like
52:2752 minutes, 27 secondsa seed of grain which grows seven spikes in each spike is 100 grains and Allah multiplies his reward for whom he wills
52:3652 minutes, 36 secondsand Allah is all-encompassing and knowing Quran chapter 2:
52:4352 minutes, 43 seconds261 our Prophet has stated that the act of Charity does not decrease wealth instead this act blesses purifies and
52:5252 minutes, 52 secondsultimately increases one's Fortune Islam requ requires you to pay an annual contribution of 2.5% of your wealth and
52:5952 minutes, 59 secondsliquid assets you have acred over one lunar year your personal zakat is calculated on your earned net balance
53:0653 minutes, 6 secondsthat amount remaining after paying all other necessary expenses zakat is not an income tax the amount due is based on
53:1453 minutes, 14 secondswhat you have saved and held for an entire year zakat is not paid from the funds needed for debt repayment or
53:2153 minutes, 21 secondsnecessary living expenses such as food Water Shelter clothing and transportation it's important to note
53:2953 minutes, 29 secondsthat zakat money needs to be given from an untainted pool of 100% pure and Halal funds not taken from thefts or bribes
53:3753 minutes, 37 secondsnor profits from interest-based loans or sales of alcohol pork drugs or anything prohibited in Islam God the almighty is
53:4753 minutes, 47 secondsgood and pure and accepts only that which is good and pure fasting during the month of of
53:5553 minutes, 55 secondsRamadan for self-purification fasting during the month of Ramadan is the fourth pillar of Islam the holy
Chapter 34: Fasting During Ramadan
54:0454 minutes, 4 secondsmonth of Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar and can last 29 or 30 days Muslims fast by abstaining
54:1254 minutes, 12 secondsfrom eating drinking chewing gum smoking and partaking in any sexual activity from dawn until sunset fasting in Islam
54:2154 minutes, 21 secondsdoes not consist solely of refraining from food and drink instead you abstain from evil selfish desire and wrongdoing
54:2954 minutes, 29 secondsthe purpose of fasting is not merely for the body instead it's for the spirit as well fasting during Ramadan is for the
54:3854 minutes, 38 secondsbenefit of your soul mind and body you are commanded to refrain from gossiping backbiting slandering lying cheating
54:4654 minutes, 46 secondslooking at material that is prohibited nursing a grudge using sinful speech and any wrongdoing you must adhere to the
54:5454 minutes, 54 secondsmorals of ISL Islam strictly during your fast as failure to do so can violate your fast fasting during Ramadan is
55:0255 minutes, 2 secondsobligatory for every sane healthy Muslim who is not ill nor traveling long distances whether male or female unless
55:1055 minutes, 10 secondsa female is on her menstration cycle or experiencing post childbirth bleeding the primary reason Muslims fast is that
55:1755 minutes, 17 secondsGod the almighty has commanded us to do so in his last and final Revelation the Holy Quran oh you who believe fasting is
55:2655 minutes, 26 secondsprescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you that ye may become righteous and hopefully learn
55:3355 minutes, 33 secondsself-restraint Quran 2: 183 fasting is an act of worship beloved
55:4155 minutes, 41 secondsby God the holy month of Ramadan and the prescribed fasting is a gift and mercy to you sent down directly from the
55:4955 minutes, 49 secondsalmighty God prescribes no rulings to his slaves unless they come complete with great wisdom and benefit God the
55:5755 minutes, 57 secondsalmighty States the act of fasting and abstaining from what is prohibited will increase your Taqua God-fearing piety
56:0456 minutes, 4 secondsrighteousness mindfulness and consciousness of God where you are aware God is always watching fasting develops
56:1156 minutes, 11 secondsspiritual endurance and self-restraint helping you control your anger words and actions fasting helps one to resist
56:1956 minutes, 19 secondsunlawful desires and wicked habits which in turn serves to guard against evil fasting during Ramadan suppresses
56:2656 minutes, 26 secondsworldly desires and strengthens one's spirituality the holy month of Ramadan is special and blessed because the Holy
56:3556 minutes, 35 secondsQuran God's final book was revealed to Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him in this special month therefore Muslims
56:4256 minutes, 42 secondsrecite the Holy Quran frequently in this blessed month during Ramadan Muslims try to establish or reestablish a
56:5056 minutes, 50 secondsrelationship with their creator and the Holy Quran so they may be guided down the right path path Ramadan is a month
56:5756 minutes, 57 secondsfor deep inner reflection the pilgrimage to
Chapter 35: Hajj: The Pilgrimage to Mecca
57:0557 minutes, 5 secondsMecca the fifth pillar of Islam is Hajj which translates to mean the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca the Arabic
57:1357 minutes, 13 secondsword Hajj linguistically means heading to a place for the sake of visiting in Islamic terminology the term describes
57:2157 minutes, 21 secondsthe act of heading to Mecca to observe specific actions and rituals ha or the pilgrimage is a 5 to6 day
57:2857 minutes, 28 secondsjourney to this sacred Place between the 8th and 13th day of the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar
57:3557 minutes, 35 secondsduah the Haj journey is obligatory for every Muslim male or female to complete at least once in a lifetime provided
57:4357 minutes, 43 secondsthey are mentally physically and financially capable of making the trip God States and doe to Allah from the people
57:5257 minutes, 52 secondsis a pilgrimage to the house for whoever is able to find theret a way Quran 3:
58:0058 minutes97 the Haj includes detailed reenactments of certain symbolic rituals performed by great prophets and
58:0758 minutes, 7 secondsrighteous individuals in the past the Haj pilgrimage and its symbolic rituals commemorate the legacy of prophet
58:1458 minutes, 14 secondsAbraham peace be upon him this is why one needs to learn about prophet Abraham to understand the reasoning behind
58:2058 minutes, 20 secondsindividual acts performed as part of H integral to Haj is the kabah a holy
58:2758 minutes, 27 secondsShrine a black silk clad Cube Stone structure at the heart of the Grand Mosque in the modern-day city of Mecca
58:3458 minutes, 34 secondsin Saudi Arabia the kabah is at the center of the earth built by prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael peace be
58:4258 minutes, 42 secondsupon them upon completion God the almighty commanded prophet Abraham to relay a single message to the people
58:4958 minutes, 49 secondsthat they would be required to make a pilgrimage to this house this has been how to convert to Islam
Chapter 36: How to Convert to Islam & Resources
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