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on November 03, 2020 0

Distinctive Aspects of Islam

 

1)      Introduction

2)     Islam an Universal Religion

    a.      Lord: the Sustainer of all the worlds (1:2)

    b.     Message: a Message for all the worlds. (81:28)    

    c.       Prophet: Messenger for the whole humanity. (7:159)

3)     Islam Advocates The Truth Of All The Prophets And Their Books: (No Monopoly of Truth) And there is no people to whom a Warner has not been sent (35 : 25).

4)     Differences and Contradictions among Faiths - Their Reality exposed only by Islam: They pervert the words from their proper places and have forgotten a good part of that with which they were exhorted [10].

5)     Islam ñ an Eternal Religion: This day have I perfected your religion for you and completed My favour upon you and have chosen for you Islam as religion (5:4)

6)     Safeguarding of the Holy Quran: Verily We have sent down this book and verily We shall safeguard itî(15:10)

7)     Islam Combines all Truth in a New Perspective: This indeed is what is taught in the earlier scriptures; the scriptures of Abraham and Moses (87:19-20)

8)     Greater Insight into God is Attributes

9)     Complete Code of Conduct and a Perfect Model

    a.        Verily the most honorable among you, in the sight of Allah, is he who is the most righteous among you [41].

    b.     Economic Aspects: ZAKAT VS INTEREST: "Save yourself from Hell-fire even by giving half a date-fruit in charity." Sahih Bukhari

    c. Political Aspects: A government is duty-bound to protect the honour, life and property of its people [18].

    d. Islamic Concept of Justice

10) Revealed Book is in a Living Language

11)   Fulfillment of Prophecies: The Prophet said, "Time will pass rapidly, good deeds will decrease, and miserliness will be thrown (in the hearts of the people) afflictions will appear and there will be much 'Al-Harj." They said, "O Allah's Apostle! What is"Al-Harj?" He said, "Killing! Killing" Sahih Bukhari

12)  Concept of Moderation: our natural inclinations should be regulated

13)  A Religion Of Peace: The Holy Prophet said that a Muslim is he whose word and deed do no harm to others, Farewell Pilgrimage, is an eternal charter of peace for all mankind

14)  No Contradiction between God's Word And His Deed: It is He Who hath created for you all things that are on the earth; Moreover His design comprehended the heavens, for He gave order and perfection to the seven firmaments; and of all things He hath perfect knowledge. (2:29)

15)  Islam Compels Us To Use Reason: Do you not see that Allah causes the night to enter the day and causes the day to enter the night and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running [its course] for a specified term, and that Allah, with whatever you do, is Acquainted? 31:29

16)  Soon will We show them our Signs in the horizons and in themselves, until it becomes manifest to them that this is the Truth. Is it not enough that your Lord witnesses all things? (41:53)

 

 

 


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 Importance of Deen in Human Life


1)     Introduction

a.  Religion (din) is an all-round movement in the light of faith in Allah and a sense of responsibility for the formation of thought and belief, for the promotion of high principles of human morality for the establishment of good relations among members of the society and the elimination of every sort of undue discrimination.

2)    Sanction for the Principles of Morality: Verily, Allah enjoins justice, and the doing of good to others; and giving like kindred; and forbids indecency and manifest evil and transgression. (Ch.16:V.91) 

3)     Power to Endure Adversities of Life "Surely those who are close to Allah, have no fear nor shall they grieve." (Surah Younus, 10:62)

4)     Encounter with Ideological Vacuum


5)     An Aid to the Progress of Science and Knowledge "Everyone is entangled in the outcome of his deeds." (Surah al-Muddat-thir 74:38)


6)     Fight against Discrimination: "Man, we have created you from a male and a female, and we have divided you into nations and tribes, so that you may get to know one another. Surely the most honorable of you in the sight of Allah is he who is most pious."(Surah al- Hujurat, 49 :13)


7)     Roots of Religious Sense: Islam is in harmony with nature which Allah has designed for man. ( Surah al -Rum,30 : 30)

8)     Religion and Philosophical Schools of Thought

9)     Religion and Individual Freedom


10) Religion promotes social solidarity: 'The best among you are those who have the best manners and character.' "Allah Almighty revealed to me that you should be humble and that you should not wrong one another." (Bukhari)


11) Religion inculcates the spirit of self-service: "Removal from the way of that which is harmful is charity." Sahih Bukhari


12) Religion influences economy: "Sadaqah is incumbent on every Muslim." Shahih Bukhari


13) Religion influences Political System


14) Religion Strengthens Self-confidence




                Difference between Deen and Religion






1)      Introduction

            a.      Revealed scripture is termed as deen.

            b.     Religion constitutes a set of beliefs

            c.      Entirely different from each other, Deen is a comprehensive term which

                encompasses religion in it.

2)     Differences

    a.      Madhab (Religion) has never been used in the entire treasury of Quranic text or Ahadith, Deen has been used for Islam. Surely the true religion with Allah is Islam. True Religion, Allahís religion.

    b.     Lexically deen means reward and punishment. Religion denotes belief of individual. Technically, deen means a consummate code of life. Yes, the sincere exclusive devotion is to Allah only.

    c.      Several Religions can co-exist but there can be only one deen(system) then, do they like a religion other than the religion of Allah? And to Him has submitted whoso is in Heavens and Earth, willingly and unwillingly, and to Him shall they be returned

    d.     Deen Includes Madhab which only covers three things; belief, worship, and social customs. Deen is the submission to one God whereas religion can be submission to many gods. Allah is, besides Who one is to be worshiped, Self-living Sustainer of others.

    e.The concept of accountability is an eminent part of deen, whereas it does not exist in religion. ì Say to the disbelievers soon you shall be overcome and be driven towards the hell and that is an evil bed.

    f.       Deen provides complete guideline for all spheres of life with definite laws  are they whose deeds have been perished in the world and the next and they shall have no helpers.

g.      Islam as a deen is a complete religion with a definite code of life and divine laws for guidance. this day I have perfected your religion for you and completed my favor upon you and have choose for you, Islam as your religion

h.     Islam as a deen promotes family life and is against asceticism and monasticism. No asceticism in Islam.

i.     Deen calls for a balanced approach in life whereas different religions have extremities within them: Well being in this world and well being in the hereafter God likes to see traces of His bounty on His Creatures And do not forget your share of the world.



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on October 29, 2020 0

Solving CSS Papers Including Islamiat


        Solving a paper of CSS does not require ordinary techniques that one used to apply in school and university. While you are going to ink the answer sheet, sitting in CSS exam, you must understand two things viz: what is being asked? And what would be the proper answer?

        Here is the simplified scheme to solve any paper (Islamiat is also included).

 

1.  You have only first ten minutes to select the questions with rough idea.


2.    When you have selected the question (except compulsory) find out those four questions which can be best answered by you.


3.      Remember that you don't have to beat about the bust, read the sequence of the things asked in question and answer all the key words one by one.


4.   Always use blue ink pen and keep ink remover with you so you have one chance to undo to what you did.


5.   Remove all cuttings that give bad impressions.




                             Topic:1 

               

                  Concept of Islam


1.     Origins of Islam:

a.    Islam means submission to Allah (God)

b.    The word Islam means "entering into a condition of peace and  security with God, through allegiance or surrender to him".

c.    Islam was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad who lived from 570 CE to 632 CE in Mecca in modern-day Saudi Arabia.

d.   The religion of Islam is the complete acceptance of the teachings and guidance of God as revealed to His, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).




2.    Six Articles of Belief:


a.    Islam means submission to Allah (God)

b.    The word Islam means "entering into a condition of peace and  security with   God, through allegiance or surrender to him".

c    Belief in The books of God, especially the Quran

d.   Belief in The prophets of God, especially Muhammad: "We believe in Allah, and in what has been revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, Ismael' Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and in (the Books) given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets, from their Lord. We make no distinction between one and another among them, and to Allah do we bow our will (in-Islam)." (Quran 3:84).

e.    Belief in The Day of Judgment (or the afterlife)

f.     Belief in The supremacy of God's will (or predestination)

i.    Allah's Apostle said, "If Allah sends punishment upon a nation then it befalls upon the whole population indiscriminately and then they will be resurrected (and judged) according to their deeds." Sahih Bukhari.



3. The Five Pillars of Islam:

a.  Shahadah (declaration of faith): "I bear witness that there is no god, but God; I bear witness that Muhammad is the prophet of God." By    reciting this, one enters Islamic faith.

b.    Salaah (prayer)

c     Zakat (charity)

d.    Saum (fasting)

e     Hajj (pilgrimage)



4.    Sources of Law:


a.    Holy Quran

b.    Sharia: Sharia is the sacred law of Islam, based on the divine revelations contained in the Quran and Sunnah

c.    Ijma: means 'the agreement of Islam.' It is an important mechanism for resolving theological conflicts because it is embodies a sense of past community in present action.



5.    Sunni and the Shi'a: This division arose over the order of caliph succession in the first century of the Islamic calendar.

6.    Organizational Structure: Muslims do not require an intermediary between themselves and God.


7.    The Basic Concepts of Islam:

a.  The Concept Of Worship And Righteousness (birr): It is not righteousness that you turn your faces towards East or West; but it is righteousness - to believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the messengers; and to spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer, and give Zakat, to fulfill the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient, in pain (or suffering) and adversity, and throughout all period of panic. Such are the people of truth, the God-fearing .(Quran 2:177).


b.  The Concept of Faith (Iman): The true believers are those only who believe in God and His Messenger (Muhammad) and afterward doubt not, but strive with their wealth and their lives for the cause of God. Such are the sincere (Quran, 49:15). AHADEETH: None of you can be a true believer unless; he loves for his fellow believer what he loves for himself. He who believes in God and Last Day of Judgment is forbidden to cause any harm to his neighbor, is to be kind to his guests and especially the strangers, and is to say the truth or else abstain.


c.    The Concept of Piety (Taqwa): "Lo! the noblest of you, in the sight of   God-Almighty is the best in conduct." (49-13)


d.    The Concept of Prophet-hood.


e.    The Concept of Life.


f.     The Concept of Religion.


g.   The Concept of Sin: No concept of Original sin: He is so Gracious and Compassionate that His Forgiveness is Encompassing and His Mercy all and Inclusive (Quran, 7:156)


h.  The Concept of Freedom: The Truth is from your Lord. Let him who will, believe, and let him who will, disbelieve (Quran, 18:29).


i.   The Concept of Equality: O mankind, verily We have created you from a single (Pair) of a male and a female, and have made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other. Verily the most honored of you in the sight of God is the most righteous (49:13).


j.   The Concept of Brotherhood: One Muslim is like a building brick to the others; one part strengthens the others. Sahih Bukhari.


k.   The Concept of Peace: daily salutations


l.    The Concept of Community: You should be kind to those who are on earth and He who is in Heavens will be kind to you Sahih Bukhari.


m.   The Concept of Morality; prohibition of certain things: All kinds of       intoxicating wines, liquors, and spirits (Quran, 2:219).


n.    The Concept of the Universe: principle of moderation

 

  

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