Islamic Studies

Lecture 4,5 & 6

By: Mrs. Shagufta Perveen
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In this class
Worship in Islam and Basic Pillars
Purpose of worship in Islam. Impact of worship on
Individual & on Culture.
5 Pillars: Iman, Salat, Saoum (Fasting) , Zakat, Hajj

Jihad & its Types, Literal & Literary meaning of Jihad

in Islam, Jihad Bin Nafas, Jihad Bil Maal, Jihad with
Qital

Worship defined as
The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration
for a god ( or divinity)

Purpose of Worship in Islam

56. And I have not created the jinn and the mankind
except that they should worship Me. (Sura e Zariyat)

Purpose of Worship in Islam

Purpose of Worship in Islam

Impact of worship on Individual

& on Culture
On Individual:
Bravery
Hope
Peace of mind
Help from God
Freedom from worries
A path towards success
Awareness to others happiness and worries.

Impact of worship on Individual

& on Culture
On Individual:
Ethical purity
Collective wisdom
Feeling sympathy for poor
Sabar
Sacrifice
Equality --- Peace and Prosperity
Discipline --- Security for ones wealth and respect.

5 Pillars of Islam
1. Shadatain

5 Pillars of Islam
2. Namaz ( Prayer )
What stands between a man and a dis belief is
the abandonment of Salat. (Muslim)
Farayez of Namaz:
1. Before Namaz:
I.
II.
III.
IV.

Cleanliness of body. (Taharat & Wuzu)

Cleanliness of dress.
Cleanliness of place where prayer is to be offered.
Covering of Satar. ( As recommended by Shariah for
men and women )
V. Time of Prayer
VI. Direct towards Qiblah
VII. Neyat (Intention of Salah)

5 Pillars of Islam
2. Namaz ( Prayer )
Farayez of Namaz:
2. In Namaz:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.

Takbeer e Tehreema
Qayam
Qirrat
Ruku
Sajda
Last Qaada }{

Importance of Namaz.

5 Pillars of Islam
3. Fasting
Fasting is one of the five pillars on which the
structure of Islam recesses. Fasting was made
obligatory for Muslims in 2 Hijri. It is prescribed for
Muslims in the form of a month long abstinence for
food and drink from dawn to sun-set accompanied
by intense devotional activities.
Hadith: If a person does not abstain from telling
lies, or doing wrong when he is observing fast let it
be known to him, that Allah does not want that he
should stop taking his food. (Sahi Bukhari)

5 Pillars of Islam
4. Zakat (Obligatory Charity)
The word Zakat is derived from Zaka { }which
means to increase or to bless. Another meaning of
the word is as used in the Quran, carries the sense
of purification. It finds its origin in the Quranic
command to take alms from their goods to purify
and sanctify them. (9:103)
Importance: The two commandments to keep up
prayer and to give Zakat are often mentioned
together in the Quran.
And be stead fast in Prayers,
and regular in charity. (2: 110) Translate into Arabic !

5 Pillars of Islam
4. Zakat Rate of Zakat
1. On cash, gold and silver: Zakat is paid on
2.5%. A person who possess 52.5 (Taula) of
silver or 7.5 (Taulas) of Gold.
2. Production from mines: Owner of the mines
have to pay one-fifth of the production from
mines. This is called Khamas
3. Land Tax: The basis of this compulsory tax on
production of agricultural land is called Ushr is
to be found in the Quran. The rate of Ushr is
one-tenth of the agricultural production of land
benefitting by rain/natural spring. Where as it
will be 1/20th for artificially irrigated land.

5 Pillars of Islam
4. Zakat Rate of Zakat
4. On sheep and gots:
200 Sheep or Goats = 1 Goat
5. Bulls Cows & Buffaloes:
30 40 Cattles = One Calf (One Year)
6. On Camels
5 Camels = 1 Goat or Sheep

5 Pillars of Islam
4. Zakat Deserving of Zakat

5 Pillars of Islam
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage)
The literal meaning of Hajj is Will and desire to
visit.
In the terminology of Shariah, it means to visit the
Holy Qaba in certain days i.e Zil-Hajj. Holy Qaba
was was the 1st structure built by Hazrat Adam
(A.S) for worship of Allah. Then about 4500 years
ago, Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Ismail (A.S) rebuilt
it at the command of Allah.

5 Pillars of Islam
5. Hajj Obligatory Acts of Hajj
1. Putting on the Ehram, Making Neah of Hajj &
reciting the Talbeeh.
2. Waquf e Arfaat: Staying the plan of Arfaat on
9th Zilhajj.
3. Tawaf e Ziyarat: On the 10th or 12th of Zilhaj
after shaving of head or shortening of the hair.

5 Pillars of Islam
5. Hajj Wajibat e Hajj
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Stay at Muzdalfah
Saye b/w Safa and Marwah
Stoning the Devel.
Sacrifice
Shaving the head or shortening the hair.
Twaf e Widah

Jihad
In religious terminology, it expresses the struggle
against ones evil inclination for the sake of Islam
and Muslim Ummah.
Every effort done Elaye Kalma tul Haq.
Kinds of Jihad
1. Jihad Bin-Nafs
2. Jihad Bil Maal
3. Jihad with Qital
4. Jihad Bil Lissan
5. Jihad Bil Qalam

Jihad
Jihad is struggle with in our selves which is
responsible for establishing Maroof and removing
Munkir (evil) from our own lives and from society.
It demands the use of all our material and mental
resources. Finally we may be required to give up
our life for the cause of islam.

Quiz
1. From this lecture in 4th week after Eid
ul Azha.

Next Lecture (Week-2)

Week
No.
Week 2

Class

Class -2

Introduction to Quran, Reciting Holy

Quran & its importance, Miracles of Holy
Quran & Islamic Beliefs, Introduction to
Quranic Tafseer & its Types