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1. Islamic Studies Courses In De Anza, Chabot, Mission and Ohlone Colleges Designed and Taught By Hafiz M. K. Siddiqi, Ph.D. The Five Pillars of Islam

2. Tawheed, Iman or Shahadatayn • In Shaa Allah, we will learn today about the basic foundation of the building of Islam, and will cover one out of five most important duties of Muslims which are considered as 5 on going courses to keep the believers connected with Allah swt and His creation. The five duties are also known as five pillars of Islam.

3. Tawheed: The Foundation of Islam • Tawheed means oneness and it has three dimensions: One Universal God: 2/163, 112/1-4, 42/11, 59/22-24 • One Universal Humanity: 4/1, 49/13, 23/52 • One Universal Message conveyed by all the prophets and messengers, see: 42/13, 3/33-34, 4/163-165, 6/83-90,21/51-93

4. Shahadah or Shahadatayn • The first most important duty of a Muslim is to declare his/her faith in God: Allah swt It is also known as 1st pillar, Shahadah, Shahadatayn, or Iman. • Iman: 100% state of certainty, for faith can not be combined with Shakk=Doubt, or Shirk=Polytheism: 2/2, 4/116. • Tawheed and Iman are the basis for the validity of words and actions: 16/97

5. Declaration of Faith in Allah Ash-Hadu Al-Laa’ilaha Illallahu Wahdahu Laa Sharika Lahu Wa-Ash-hadu Anna Muhammadan ‘Abduhu Wa-Rasuluhu I declare/bear witness/testify that there is no god but God=Allah, He is alone (in His sovereignty…..), He has no partners, and I (further) testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger

6. There are seven parts of Faith A Muslim must believe in: 1. Allah 2. His angels 3. His books 4. His messengers 5. The last day 6. Fate: good and bad of it is from God 7. Resurrection after dearth Aamantu Billahi Wa-Mlaa’ikatihi Wa- Kutubihi Wa-Rusulihi Wal-Yawmil-Aakhiri Wal-Qadri Khayrihi Wa-Sharrihi Minallahi Ta’ala Wal-Ba’thi Ba’dal-Mawt.

7. “Iman” in the Qur’an 2/3-5: Those who believe in the unseen, and establish regular prayers, and spend out of what we have provided for them, and who believe in the revelation sent to you, and sent before your time, and have the certainty of life to come (in their hearts). They are on true guidance from their Lord and they will prosper.

8. The Messenger believes first The Messenger believes in what has been Revealed to him from his Sustainer, as do the believers. Each one of them believed in Allah, His angels, His books, and His Prophets. We make no distinction between one and another of His Messengers, and they say: we hear and we obey (we seek) Your forgiveness our Lord, and to You is the end of all journeys. 2/285

9. Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: Faith is: Declaration (of Shahadah) with the tongue, its confirmation in the heart, and practicing The pillars (of Islam). There is strong connection between Iman and Islam: submission and Faith. No one can become believer without submission and Vice versa. Iman is faith and Islam is practice. One is inner aspect connected to heart and other is outer aspect connected to actions. See: 49/14.

10. Salah: Five Daily Prayers • Salah comes from Wasala, which means communication and connection. • It is the point of distinction between belief and disbelief. • The first Question on the day of Judgment will be about the Prayers. • Salah is the Mi’raj (ascension to heaven) for the believers (Hadith).

11. So set your face steadily and truly to the Faith, establish God’s handiwork according to the pattern on which He has made mankind: no change (let there be) in the work (wrought) by God: that is the standard Religion but most among mankind understand not. Turn you back in repentance to Him, establish regular Prayers and be not you among those who join gods with God, those who split up their Religion and become (Mere) sects, each party rejoicing in that which is with itself. 30/30-32

12. Timings: 4/103, 17/78, 20/130, 30/17-18 • God’s companionship: 2/153 • Companion’s of hell: 74/41-47 • Laziness in prayer is a sign of hypocrisy: 4/142-143 • The whole universe is engaged in glorifying God: 22/18, 16/49-50, 13/15, 55/1-6, 17/44, 24/41, 21/19-20, 24/ The wisdom behind 5 daily prayer is to keep us Connected with our Sustainer Lord, and Inculcate in us sense of His companionship.

13. Taharah: Wudu, Ghusl, Tayammum: 5/6 Masjid, Muslli, Imam, Mu’adhin, Adhan, Iqamah :72/18, 9/189/107-110, 107/4, 2/124, 62/9 1. Fajr 2. Dhuhr 3. ‘Asr 4. Maghrib 5. Ishaa’, Rak’ah, Qiblah/Ka’ba, Niyyah,Takbir Tahrimah, Qiyam, Qira’ah, Ruku’, Qawmah, Tasmee’, Tahmeed, Sajdah, Jalsah, Qa’idah, Tashahud, Assalh-’Alar Rasul/Durood Sharif, Concluding Du’a, Tasleem. Witr, Jumu’ah, (Friday) ‘Idul-Fitr, (Feast of breaking fast) ‘Idul-Adha, (Feast of great sacrifice) Janazah, (Funeral).

14. Fard, Wajib, Sunnah Mu’akkadah, Sunnah Ghayr Mu’akkadah, Nafila/Nafl, Prayers for special occasions: Qasr, 4-2, Istisqaa’ 2, Istikharah 2, Taraweeh 20, in 2’s Tahajjud 2 to 8, in 2’s, Awwabeen 2 To 6, in 2’s, Ishraaq 2 or 4, in 2’s, Kusuf 2, Khusuf 2, Tasbeeh 4, Taubah 2, Hajah 2, Khawf (5 daily prayers at the time of fear, i.e. in the battlefield), Sickness: according to the condition of a sick person.

15. Adhan: 4 times: Allahu Akbar 2 times Ash-Hadu Al-Laa’ilaha Illallah 2 times: Ash-hadu ‘Anna Muhammadar-Rasulullah 2 times: Hayya ‘Alas-Salah 2 times: Hayya ‘Alal-Falah 2 times: Allahu Akbar 1 time: Laa ‘Ilaaha Illallah

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17. Inside view of a Masjid where worshippers are performing act of prostration which is the essence of Islamic Salah (Prayer).

18. How to perform Wudu and Salah • In next few slides you will see through the pictures the actual performance of ablution (Wudu) and Prayers (Salah. • For more details please refer to: www.islamcity.com www.wikipedia/salah.com www.google/bbc/salah.com

19. Say: Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim and wash hands upto the wrist 3 times

20. Cleansing mouth and nose 3 times

21. Wash full face 3 times

22. Wash right forearm including the elbow 3 times

23. Wash left forearm including the elbow 3 times

24. Wipe your head with wet hands one time

25. Continue wiping/cleaning inside out the ears back of the neck and wipe both arms

26. Wash right foot including ankle thoroughly 3 times

27. Wash left foot including ankle thoroughly 3 times

28. Muslim prayer movements • QiyaamMuslims place their right hand over their left on their chest or navel while in the standing position. A short supplication glorifying God and seeking His protection is read. This is then followed by Surah Al Fatiha, which is the first chapter in the Qur'an. Verses from any another chapter are then recited.

29. Begin Salah with Takbir Tahrimah

30. Qiyam and Qiraa’ah, standing and reading

31. RukuRuku means bowing. During ruku, Muslims says 'glory be to God, the Most Great', three times.

32. Brief qiyaam: QawmahWhile moving into the upright position, Muslims recite 'God listens to the one who praises Him' and while in the standing position, 'To God belongs all praise' then is recited. 'God is Great' is recited again. Hands are loosely at the sides this time.

33. Sajdah or SujudSajdah or Sujud means to prostrate. While in the prostration position 'Glory be to God, the Most High' is repeated three times. Palms, knees, toes, forehead and nose must be the only body parts touching the ground.

34. Brief sitting: Jalsah'God is Great' is recited while moving to the sitting position. Muslims pause here for a few seconds, either staying silent, or reciting a shorter prayer. 'God is Great' is recited once more as the sujud position is taken again.

36. TashahhudAfter saying God is Great, Muslims return to the sitting position. They recite a set number of short prayers in Arabic, praising God, and sending peace on the Prophet. They repeat the declaration of faith, raising the forefinger of their right hand, in order to act as a witness.

37. They then ask God to bestow blessings and peace upon Prophet Abraham and his family, and ask for the same for Prophet Muhammad. Finally, Muslims ask for forgiveness and mercy, and ask God to bless them and their children until the Day of Judgement. Peace to the rightTo end the prayer, Muslims first turn their face to the right saying 'Peace be upon you, and the mercy and blessings of Allah.'

38. Tasleem: Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullah is said to the Angels which Muslims believe accompany each human being to record their actions and to the congregation if it is a group Prayer.

39. Tasleem: to say: Assalamu Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullah

40. Praying in the mosque • Muslims can pray anywhere, but it is especially good to pray with others in a mosque. • Praying together in a congregation helps Muslims to realize that all humanity is one, and all are equal in the sight of Allah. • Salah in the Mosque with Jama’a (group) is rewarded 27 times more than praying alone at home or elsewhere.