·Islam is the Same Message of All Prophets
From the first human being and Prophet Adam, (peace be upon him), to the last prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him), the message to mankind has not changed. Worship God, the only true God, and follow His prophets’ examples.
God knows that man needs proof in order to have deeper faith. Even Abraham (peace be upon him) asked God to give him a sign so his faith could be firm. And God did so through the birds Abraham trained and called back to himself after their death. God also provides such proof in Islam. The Quran presents reasoning and encourages people to think about the signs of creation and the signs of the Quran.
Indeed, the teacher should tell his students The Five Pillars of Islam:
1. The Two Testimonies
To believe There no God expect Allah, and The Prophet Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah and his servant.
If someone is not a Muslim and he or she wants to be a Muslim. They have to say the Two Shhadah.
2. The Prayer
It is a required act of worship from every believer, male or female.
﴿فَإِذَا قَضَيْتُمُ الصَّلَاةَ فَاذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ قِيَامًا وَقُعُودًا وَعَلَىٰ جُنُوبِكُمْ ۚ فَإِذَا اطْمَأْنَنتُمْ فَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ ۚ إِنَّ الصَّلَاةَ كَانَتْ عَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِينَ كِتَابًا مَّوْقُوتًا﴾
النساء: 103
4:103 And when you have completed the prayer, remember Allah standing, sitting, or [lying] on your sides. But when you become secure, re-establish [regular] prayer. Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.
We have five prayers each day and night:
A. Fajir 2 rakats
B. Thuhr 4 rakats
C. Asr 4 rakats
D. Maghrib 3 rakats
E. Eishaa 4 rakats
Before salah, we have to perform Wudu, the teacher should let his or her student know more about Wudu very well.
Sunnah Muakadah Prayer
We have 2 rakats before Fajir, 4 rakats before Thuhr and 2 rakats after it, 2 rakats after Maghrib, 2 rakats after Eishaa.
3. The Zakat
It is the specific amount from the money that is required from Muslims to pay to those who deserve it, when their money reach a certain amount and satisfy the required conditions.
there are Eight categories of people who qualify to benefit from zakat funds.
1. For The poor.
2. For The needy.
3. For Those employed for the Zakat.
4. For bringing hearts together (for Islam).
5. For freeing captives or slaves.
6. For those in debt.
7. For the cause of Allah.
8. For the (stranded) traveler.
The wisdom behind obligating the Zakat:
1. Cleansing the money, increasing it and saving it from the destructive impurities by filling it with the blessings of obeying Allah and honoring Hid Commandments.
2. Cleansing the human soul from the ills of greediness, miserly conduct, covetousness and greed.
3. Extending help to the poor, the needy, the meek and the deprived.
4. Uniting the hearts around Iman (Faith) and Islam (submission to Allah); and riding them from the darkness of weak faith and evil doubts, to the clarity of the strong faith and sure certainty.
5. Establishing and bringing about public advancement that will ensure the Ummah its happiness and extended life.
Nisab is equal 85 Grams of Gold.
The Fasting
It is to refrain or abstain from eating, drinking, sexual intercourse and the rest of what breaks the Fast from dawn until sunset, with the intention closer to Allah.
Fasting during the lunar month of Ramadan is required, according to the Qur’an, the Sunnah and the consensus.
سورة البقرة
شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنْزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ ۚ فَمَنْ شَهِدَ مِنْكُمُ الشَّهْرَ فَلْيَصُمْهُ ۖ وَمَنْ كَانَ مَرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَىٰ سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ ۗ يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ بِكُمُ الْيُسْرَ وَلَا يُرِيدُ بِكُمُ الْعُسْرَ وَلِتُكْمِلُوا الْعِدَّةَ وَلِتُكَبِّرُوا اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا هَدَاكُمْ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ ﴿١٨٥﴾
Surah al-Baqarah 185.
Ramadan is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed. Guidance for humanity, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion. Whoever of you witnesses the month shall fast it. But whoever is sick, or traveling, then a number of other days. Allah intends ease for you, and He does not intend difficulty for you, so that you may complete the number, and glorify Allah for having guided you, so that you may be thankful.
It is start when finishing the thirty days of Shaban.
The Fast is required from all sane, adolescent Muslims, Male and female.
The Hajj
The hajj mean it is to head towards something. It is to visit the Sacred House of Allah in Makkah to perform certain rituals Umara and Hajj.
Hajj is an obligation on every Muslim, male or female, for those who can afford the journey.
فِيهِ آيَاتٌ بَيِّنَاتٌ مَّقَامُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ ۖ وَمَن دَخَلَهُ كَانَ آمِنًا ۗ وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا ۚ وَمَن كَفَرَ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ غَنِيٌّ عَنِ الْعَالَمِينَ﴾
آل عمران: 97
3:97
In it are clear signs [such as] the standing place of Abraham. And whoever enters it shall be safe. And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House – for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But whoever disbelieves – then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds.
Disallowed Acts during Ihram:
1. Removing any bodily hair by shaving or any other method.
2. Clipping the nails or the toenails.
3. Covering the head with any type of hood that touches it (for men).
4. Wearing sewn clothes and garments that are made to fit the body, even if they were not sewn, such as boxer shorts and hooded garments (for men).
5. Using perfume on body or the clothes after assuming Ihram.
6. Hunting and killing wild game.
7. Sexual activity, including kissing and embracing.
The six pillars of Faith (Iman)
Faith in Islam stands on six pillars and this was taught to the Muslims in a famous narration of the Prophet (peace be upon him). He said:
Faith means to believe in Allah, His angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and the Divine Decree, both good and bad.
1. Belief in Allah
It is to believe that Allah is the only Creator, Sustainer, King, and Planner of everything in existence.
O mankind! Remember the Grace of Allah upon you! Is there any creator other than Allah who provides for you from the sky (rain) and the earth? None has the right to be worshipped but He. How then are you turning away (from Him)?
Qur’an Chapter 35, Verse 3
Muslims believe that all of mankind was created to dedicate worship for Allah alone.
Muslims believe everything else that is worshiped other than Him is falsely worshiped.
Set not up with Allah any other god, (O man)! or you will sit down reproved, forsaken.
Qur’an Chapter 17, Verse 22
This means to believe in Allah and in His Attributes in the way that is taught within the Qur’an and the Sunnah (teachings of Prophet Muhammad). A Muslim believes that Allah possesses Names and Attributes that only belong to Him. There is nothing in existence that is similar to Him.
There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer.
Qur’an Chapter 42, Verse 11
2. Belief in the Angels
Angels are from the world of the unseen. They were created to obey the commands of Allah and they never transgress His laws or commands. Here is the description of the Angels with verses from the Qur’an:
Who disobey not, (from executing) the commands they receive from Allah, but do that which they are commanded.
Qur’an – Chapter 66, Verse 6
They speak not until He has spoken, and they act on His command
Qur’an – Chapter 21, Verses 27
It is upon the Muslim to believe that the angels exist, that they are the creation of Allah, and that some of them have been given names. Some of these names are Jibreel (Gabriel), Mikail, Israfeel, and Malik.
Indeed, it is taught that the Angels were created from light and that the angel Jibreel (Gabriel) has six hundred wings.
The angels have been appointed to perform certain tasks. Here are some examples:
1. Jibreel has been given the duty to deliver the revelations to all the messengers.
2. Malik who has been appointed and entrusted with Hell.
3. Ridwan who was entrusted with Paradise.
4. Israfeel has been entrusted with blowing the Trumpet which signals the beginning of the Day of Judgement.
5. It is very important for Muslims to believe that every human being has two angels with him who records all of their deeds in a book, regardless of whether they are good deeds or sins.
(Remember) that the two receivers (recording angels) receive (each human being), one sitting on the right and one on the left (to note his or her actions). Not a word does he (or she) utter but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it).
Qur’an – Chapter 50, Verses 17 – 18
3. Belief in the Revealed Scriptures
In Islam it is a part of faith to believe all the books that were revealed to the messengers. There have been many scriptures revealed throughout the history of mankind. Allah tells us about a few of the names of the scriptures in the Qur’an.
They include the Torah which was sent to Moses, the Gospel which was sent to Jesus, the Psalms (Zaboor) which was sent to David, the scriptures of Ibrahim (Abraham), and the Qur’an itself which was sent to Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
It is He Who has sent down the Book (the Qur’an) to you (Muhammad) with truth, confirming what came before it. And He sent down the Torah and the Gospel
Qur’an Chapter 3, Verse 3
…and to David We gave the Psalms (Zaboor)
Qur’an Chapter 17, Verse 55
It is obligatory for Muslims to believe in all the Books which Allah has revealed and in all the Prophets and Messengers whom Allah has sent.
O you who believe! Believe in Allah, and His Messenger (Muhammad), and the Book (the Qur’an) which He has sent down to His Messenger, and the Scripture which He sent down to those before (him); and whosoever disbelieves in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, and the Last Day, then indeed he has strayed far away
Qur’an – Chapter 4, Verse 136
4. Belief in the Messengers
There are 25 messengers who have been mentioned by name in the Qur’an. They include: Adam, Idrees, Nooh (Noah), Hood, Salih, Ibrahim (Abraham), Lut (Lot), Ismail, Ishaq (Isaac), Ya’qoob (Jacob), Yusuf (Joseph), Shu’ayb, Ayoob (Job), Dhu’l-Kifl, Moosa (Moses), Haroon (Aaron), Dawood (David), Sulaymaan (Solomon), Ilyaas (Elias), al-Yasa’, Yunus (Jonah), Zakaria, Yahya, ‘Isa (Jesus) and Muhammad – blessings and peace be upon them all.
Prophets and messengers were chosen by Allah, and were sent to every nation throughout the history of mankind.
Muslims believe they were commanded to call the people to worship only one God – Allah, without associating any partners with Him. They were also commanded to warn those who disbelieved about the punishment of Hell, and to give glad tidings to those who believed about the reward of Paradise.
And verily, We have sent into every nation a Messenger (proclaiming): ‘Worship Allah (Alone), and avoid (or keep away from) all false deities. Then of them were some whom Allah guided and of them were some upon whom the straying was justified. So, travel through the land and see what was the end of those who denied.
Qur’an Chapter 16, Verse 36
They were the best messengers of Allah sent throughout history. They are Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad who was the best of all messengers (peace be upon them all). Every messenger before him was sent to a specific nation. As for Muhammad (peace be upon him), he was the final Prophet and was sent to all of mankind.
Allah chose the prophets and messengers as the best of examples to their nations. Allah bestowed upon them knowledge, understanding, guidance, miracles, protection from falling into sin, and honour.
5. Belief in the Last Day
The Day of Judgment is the day when Allah judges mankind for their deeds. Every human being will be resurrected from their graves and will be given their book of deeds – both good and bad. They will regret the sins they committed as well as the good deeds they had missed.
(Then) a person will know what he has sent forward and (what he has) left behind (of good or bad deeds).
Qur’an – Chapter 82, Verse 5
Believing in the Last Day includes the belief of the punishment and bliss of the grave, belief in the resurrection, belief in the judgment of the scales which will balance your deeds, and belief in Paradise and Hell.
6. Belief in Divine Decree (Al-Qadar)
Al-Qadar is what Allah decrees for every single creation based on what has preceded in terms of His Knowledge and in accordance with His Wisdom. Belief in this pillar is to believe that everything that happens, good or bad, happens only according to Allah’s divine decree.
Whatever of good reaches you, is from Allah, but whatever of evil befalls you, is from yourself. And We have sent you [O Muhammad], to the people as a messenger, and sufficient is Allah as Witness.
Qur’an – Chapter 4, Verse 79
