BASIC TENETS OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH

1. Declaration of Faith2. Prayer3. Giving charity4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan5. Pilgrimage, or hajj

Rukun Iman1)Believe in Allah • We should trust Allah’s statements about existence of god.-Firstly, creation of human is Allah’s will-Secondly, Allah is the one that creates the earth and universe. Therefore, it provides basic needs such as food and drinks to all organisms.-Thirdly, only Allah should be worshipped.-Fourthly, God’s attributes as listed in Al Quran should be believed2)Believe in Al-Malaa’ika (The Angels) Angels are supernatural beings created by, listen to orders from and worship Allah. There are many angels• The belief in angels consists of the 4 components: -Firstly, believe that they exist -Secondly, believe in the angels’ names that we already know-Thirdly, believe characteristic of angels as stated in traditions. In traditions, it is recorded that messenger of Allah has met an angel with 600 wings and the wings cover the horizon-Fourthly, believe in angel’s tasks (assigned by Allah) as explained to us in traditions.

Rukun Iman3. Belief in Al Kitab (the books of Allah).• The third Pillar of Iman is the belief in the books of Allah. Here it is the belief that

at the time when these books were sent down they truly were a message from Allah. The only book left is the Qur’an in its entirety, because it is the last revelation Allah will send to us. There are four books known to man: The Taurah sent with the Prophet Musa (Moses), the Zabur sent with the Prophet Dawud (David), the Injil sent with Prophet Isa (Jesus) and the Qur’an sent with Prophet Muhammad. Muslims are to believe in all of these books and not just the Qur’an.

4. Belief in the prophets, prayers and salutations of Allah be upon them (the Messengers of Allah).• The fourth Pillar of Iman is the belief in Allah’s Messengers. There are twenty five

(25) Prophets mentioned in the Qur’an. Prophet Muhammad SAW is the last and final Prophet. Prayers and salutations of Allah be upon him and upon all the messengers of Allah.

Rukun Iman5. Belief in Yawmil Qiyaamah (Day Of Rising/The Last Day).• The fifth Pillar of Iman is the belief in the Last Day. This is the Day of accounting for all deeds; evil

or good, big or small. In our lives we need to believe that all we do will have bearing on the Last Day. No one but Allah knows when this day will come, so it is up to us to live each day as if it was our last.

6. Belief in Qada and Qadar (Divine will and Decree).• The sixth Pillar of Iman is the belief in Qada and Qadar :

Belief in al-qada’ (the Divine will) is certain belief that everything that happens in this universe happens by the will and decree of Allah.

Belief in al-qadar (the Divine decree). In Saheeh Muslim (8) it is narrated that Ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) heard that some people were denying al-qadar. He said: “If I meet these people I will tell them that I have nothing to do with them and they have nothing to do with me. By the One by Whom ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Umar swore, if one of them had gold equivalent to Mount Uhud and he spent it, Allaah would not accept it from him unless he believed in al-qadar”. The correct belief in al-qadar also involves believing in the following that the individual has free will by means of which he acts.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

• a time of forgiveness within the Muslim community a time for strengthening of bonds amongst relatives and friends

When to celebrate???????

• First day of Syawal• The 10th month of

the Hijrah (Islamic) calendar• Following a month of fasting (Ramadan) *Children who have not reached puberty

*Feeble elderly*The sick

with an exceptance to

Why Celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri?

• Marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting which is undertaken by all Muslims except the old, young or infirm.

• Fasting is intended to give each person a sense of patience, humility and sacrifice.

• At this time Muslims seek forgiveness for past mistakes, recite additional prayers and attempt to spiritually cleanse themselves through undertaking good deeds and self-restraint.

Celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri

• Children and youth will wear traditional costumes (Male-baju melayu, Female-baju kurung /baju kebaya).• Ask for forgiveness from their

parents and elders in the family, to salam (equivalent of handshake) then kiss their hands (sign of respect).• Visit the graves of their loved ones

and proceeds to the mosque for mandatory morning prayers.• Elders give green packet of money

to kids. • Open house.

How do they celebrate?!For mosque• cows will be slaughtered but at times, goats are sacrificed

as well• Individuals or families who can afford to contribute an

animal will purchase one and donate it to the mosque• A prayer is made during the sacrifice• A portion of the meat is kept for the family while the others

are distributed to the local community, especially to those in need.

During the Haj period

Muslims >>>>>Mecca

To perform specific rituals•walking counter-clockwise seven times around the Ka’abah•Devotees also kiss the black stone at the corner of Ka’abah

• move back and forth between Al-Safe and Al-Marway•drink from the Zam Zam well

• stand at Mount Arafar• throw stones, shave their heads and lastly• sacrifice an animal before concluding the rituals of Hari Raya Haji.

• Hari Raya Haji (which means “great day of the haj” in Malay), also known as Aidiladha 

• It is a Muslim festival that falls on the 10th day of Zulhijjah (the 12th month in the Islamic calendar). 

•  It involves the sacrificial slaughtering of livestock (Korban)

Hari Raya Haji

Awal Muharram• Awal means beginning in English and Muharram is the name

of the first month in the Muslim calendar• Maal Hijrah• Celebrates the beginning of the Islamic New Year• The day also coincides with the Prophet Muhammad's

journey from Mecca to Medina on the first of Muharram in 622AD

• Muslims attend various religious activities, spiritual singing, religious meetings throughout the country

• THEY recite Koranic verses and hold special prayers and sermons at public halls and mosques.

Nuzul Al-Quran

• 17th day of Ramadan• Also known as Quran Revelation Day• The day when the words of the Al-Quran were

first revealed to Muhammad• Muslims reflect on the teachings of the Quran

STORYAllah one day commanded Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as a test of his obedience. Just as Ibrahim was about

to carry out this command, Allah intervened to stop him and allowed for the sacrifice of a sheep in place of his

son. Ibrahim’s exemplary act of sacrifice and obedience to Allah is

commemorated during Hari Raya Haji through the ritual of korban, which

involves the sacrificial offering of livestock.