TOPICS

Religion and Kinds of religion

Concept of Deen In the light of Quran
The Islamic creed, the articles of Faith
How does Tawheed impact our lives?
 Religion & Kinds of Religions

Religion:
The relationship of human beings to what they regard as holy, spiritual or
divine". It is usually go with by a set of organized practices.
Religions are generally divided into "Semitic" and "non-Semitic"
Religions. Semitic means revealed religions, such as Judaism, Christianity,
Islam. The Semitic religion also known as Abrahamic Religions.
And non-Semitic religions means non-revealed Religions, such as
Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Jainism, Shintoism etc. these
are also known as man-made religion.
Judaism
Semitic Religions
it is the oldest monotheistic religions, Judaism is the religion of the Jewish
people. It is based on the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Old
Testament)
Christianity
Christianity is based on the teachings of Esa (AS), It is the largest religion in
the world. The Christian Bible includes the Old Testament and the New Testament,
which contains the teachings of Jesus and his apostles.
Islam
Islam is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (s.w.a), the last
prophet of Allah Almighty. The Quran is the holy book of Islam, and Islam is the
second-largest religion in the world.
 Non-Semitic Religions
Hinduism:
Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world. It is a complex religion with a
wide range of beliefs and practices. Hinduism is based on the Vedas, and it is
practiced primarily in India and Nepal.
Buddhism:
Buddhism was founded in India by Siddhartha Gautama, who became
known as the Buddha. It is practiced primarily in Asia, although it has
followers around the world.
Sikhism:
Sikhism was founded in the Punjab region of India in the 15th century by
Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is based on the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, who are
considered spiritual leaders and guides. It is practiced primarily in India.
Cont..
Confucianism
Confucianism is a philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of
Confucius, a Chinese philosopher who lived over 2,500 years ago. Confucianism
emphasizes the importance of moral values, social harmony, and the proper conduct
of individuals and society. It is practiced particularly in China, South Korea, and
Japan.
Jainism
Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that emphasizes non-violence, truth, and
the importance of self-discipline. It was founded by Mahavira. Its practiced firstly
in India.
Shintoism
Shintoism is an ethnic religion of Japan that emphasizes the worship of spirits,
and the importance of harmony with nature. It has no founder/central religious text
but is based on a collection of myths and rituals. Shintoism is practiced firstly in
Japan.
 Concept of Deen…
What is Deen?
Deen is an Arabic word, commonly translated as “way of life/complete code
of life” Comprehensive system of beliefs, values, practices and principles
relating to personal, social, moral and spiritual dimensions. Allah says in Quran:
َِّ ‫الدين ِع ْن َد‬
ِ
ِْ ‫اَّلل‬
]19 :‫} [آل عمران‬... ِ‫اْل ْس ََل ُم‬ َ ‫{إِ َّن‬
Tran: “Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam…,
ِ َْ‫ا‬ ِ ِِ‫اْلس ََلِم ِدينا فَ لَن ي ْقبل ِم ْنه وهو ِِف ْاْل ِخر‬
]85 :‫ين} [آل عمران‬
َ ِ
‫ر‬ ‫اس‬ ْ ‫ن‬‫م‬
َ َ َُ َ ُ َ َ ُ ْ ً ْ ِْ ‫ْي‬
َ ْ َ‫{ َوَم ْن يَ ْب تَ ِغ غ‬
Tran: “If anyone seeks a religion other than Islam, it will not be accepted from
him; he will be among the losers in the Hereafter”
What is Religion?
Religion is a common term for describing a system of beliefs, rituals/modes
of warship, and social customs.
 Cont.
Deen-e-Islam is derived from the Arabic root "‫ "دَنَا‬which meaning to
follow/obey, which is refers to the religion of Islam. It means way of Islam. It’s
a comprehensive code of life which provides guidance not only in regard to
spirituality and worship, but about every aspect of life, such as:
Spiritual Guidance: like: prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage.
Moral and Ethical Guidance: Emphasizing honesty, justice, compassion, and
respect for others.
Family and Social Guidance:
like: marriage, inheritance, social interactions) Economical Guidance,
(trade, prohibition of interest) Legal Guidance, (Sharia) criminal law,
contracts, personal status matters, providing a legal framework for Muslims)
Political Guidance…..
The Islamic creed, the articles of Faith
The Islamic creed is a collection of essential ideas, These beliefs are based
on the Quran and Hadith. There are five main articles of religion in Islam:
Belief in Allah
Belief in oneness Allah almighty, the Creator and Sustainer of universe.
Allah is all-powerful, all-knowing, and merciful. He has no partners or children,
and no one equals to him.
Belief in Angels
Belief in the existence of angels, which are spiritual beings created by Allah
almighty to carry out His orders. Angels have no free activity and are
completely submissive to Allah almighty.
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Belief in Divine Books
Believing that Allah Ta'ala Has sent down Holy books to guide humanity,
such as the Torah (Moses), the Zabor (David) Gospel/injel (Jesus) and Quran to
(Muhammad s.a.w).
Belief in the Prophets
The belief that throughout human history, Allah Ta'ala Has sent prophets and
messengers to lead humanity. include Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and
Muhammad (s.a.w). The final prophet and messenger.
Belief in the Day of Judgment
Belief that all people will be raised and held accountable for their acts. On
this day, everybody will be judged according to what they have done, and they
are going to be rewarded with Paradise or convicted with Hell.
 How does Tawheed impact our lives?
Tawheed is the Islamic concept of the oneness of Allah. It is the
belief that there is only one God, that He has no partners/equals. This
belief is central to Islam and has a deep impact on our lives, which are:
Worship:
It means that all acts of worship, such as prayer, fasting, and Zakat,
are directed towards Allah alone.
Morality:
Tawheed has a major influence on our moral behavior. It teaches that
Allah Almighty is merciful, and expects his followers to be merciful as
well. We should demonstrate honesty, kindness, and compassion in our
lives.
 Cont.

Unity
Tawheed promotes unity among us. It teaches that all Muslims have
equal rights, regardless of their race, nationality, or social status. adopting
a sense of brotherhood among Muslims, and encourages them to support
and help one another.
Purpose
Tawheed gives us a sense of purpose and meaning in life. It teaches
that Allah almighty created human beings to worship Him and to live
according to His guidance.