Islam and Peace

Question 1

Literal meaning of Islam

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Derives form word Salaam meaning peace/ submission

Question 2

What is more important than act of submisison

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The consequence of it, being peace (salaam)

Question 3

When was prophet born

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570 A. C. E

Question 4

“The book is a guide without doubt, to this in awe or fear of god”

Answer 4

Sura 2.2

Question 5

Quran

Answer 5

Greatest miracle in the Islamic community, reps the extension of the divine present win the physical world

Question 6

Hadith

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Compliments the Q= voluminous records of Ms lids known as the H which conveys the Sunni tradition of how Prophet thought , spoke and conducted affairs

Question 7

According to Islam, as an expression of the infinite mercy and concern for human kind, God revealed his will and guidance on how to live in words of the Q. his presence

Answer 7

Sura 13.2

Question 8

Sura 13.2

Answer 8

According to Islam, as an expression of the infinite mercy and concern for human kind, God revealed his will and guidance on how to live in words of the Q. his presence

Question 9

➢ THE RELATIONSHIP BTW MUSLIMS AND GOD= FORMED BY 3 PRINCIPLES THAT DIRECTLY derive from Q

Answer 9

1. TAWHID:” The unity of God”
2. Nubbuna/ Prophecy: 2nd principle upon which Ms relationship with G= based
3. d. Ideas of the ‘ diving unity’ + ‘ prophecy’= expressed in statement known as the Shahada: “ There is no god but God, and M= his messenger”

Question 10

• Five Pillars of I

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1. Profession if the Shahadah
   a. “There is no god but Allah, and M is the prophet”
2. Canonical prayer (Salah)
   a. Muslims must pray, facing Mecca, 5 times a day
3. Alms- giving (Zakat)
   a. Giving a portion of ones earnings to the poor
4. Fasting (Sawm) during the month of Ramadan

Question 11

• The Surat – al- Fatina

Answer 11

o Short txt easily memorized at young age
o Commonly recited by Ms in all stages of life
o It is one of several verbal formuals/ phrases: short/long that punctuate the speech of Muslims
o Common phrase= al –salamic allykum/ “ peace be upon you”= typically used upon muslims

Question 12

al –salamic allykum/

Answer 12

peace be upon you

Question 13

peace be upon you

Answer 13

al –salamic allykum/

Question 14

• The Qur’an is literally the thoughts and words of Allah; referring to Islam as

Answer 14

The path of peace;”

Question 15

highlighting Allahs discontent towards the interruption of the path to peace

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“Truly the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous”(Surah 49:13).

Question 16

• The Hadith

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a collection of sayings from the prophet, Muhammad, emphasising peace and peaceful behaviours. Muhammad’s daily prayer throughout the Hadith focuses on the hope for peace.

Question 17

‘silm’

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o The Arabic root of Islam is ‘silm’ which means peace.

Question 18

• Islam holds three types of peace

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1. Sakinah; a state of inner calm and tranquillity bestowed upon Mohammad when he received revelations;
2. Tum a’ninah, comfort of heart given to those at the Battle of Badr; and
3. Sharh As-¬‐Sadr, openness and understanding give to those who accept Islam.

Question 19

1. Sakinah

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a state of inner calm and tranquillity bestowed upon Mohammad when he received revelations;

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2. Tum a’ninah

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comfort of heart given to those at the Battle of Badr; and

Question 21

3. Sharh As-¬‐Sadr

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openness and understanding give to those who accept Islam.

Question 22

• Through the study of the Qur’an and the Hadith, adherents are provided with

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a theological understanding of a life of submission-¬‐ initiating inner peace.

Question 23

Allah as a bestower of inner peace

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“you will be granted a heart endowed by your sustainer with inner peace “(Qur’an 2:248).

Question 24

‘peace be upon you’is an

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external manifestation of the desire for peace within, as Islam wishes to inculcate this feeling into everyone so they shall become a true lover of peace.

Question 25

dhikr

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• The surrender of mental and physical devotion begins with concept of dhikr, the remembrance of Allah in all aspects of Muslim life -dhikr bequeaths inner peace through accretion of spiritual dimension, and benevolent judgement upon death.

Question 26

o Dhikr is embodied by the

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Five Pillars

Question 27

o Dhikr is embodied by the Five Pillars:• Salat,

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• Salat, for example, is a performance of daily prayers which is the vehicle of reminding the adherent of peace, as the adherent “perform(s) the prayer for my remembrance” (Qur’an 20:40) and “In remembrance of God do hearts find satisfaction” (Qur’an 13:28).

Question 28

• Zakat is another example of creating peace, how?

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adherents are commanded to give 2.5% of their wage; reducing economical differences, thus reducing a major ground for arguments and conflict.

Question 29

• Jihad

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is the concept from which the principle of peace derives from; to ‘struggle’ to follow Allah’s will.

Question 30

o Lesser Jihad may involve fighting and engaging in war in defence of Islam,

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The person who struggles so that Allah’s world is supreme is the one serving Allah’s cause” (Hadith).

Question 31

o Lesser Jihad should be used

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be used in austere circumstances-¬‐ deduced from the Qur’an and Hadith teachings. o War in Islam can be justifiable, when adherents are prevented from living in tyranny and unable to practice their religious beliefs and practices. o Thus, Muslims may only engage themselves in a defensive war.

Question 32

Islamic Council of Australia

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contributes to world peace initiatives, as it aims to promote peace and stability through activities that bequeath to prevention, management, and resolution of conflict. o The teachings throughout both the sacred texts advocate that the adherent should struggle to achieve peace not only with themselves, though globally, which is what this initiative is pursuing.

Question 33

• Forgiveness - Seek & Give

Answer 33

o {…Allah loves those who turn unto Him in repentance and loves those who purify themselves} (Al-Baqarah 2: 222)