Jama Masjid India

(part 1 of 2) Description:  First of two lessons that discusses the Islamic concept of ‘intercession.’ Objectives ·         To understand the meaning of intercession. ·         To understand the types of intercession on the Day of Judgement. ·         To understand the four types of intercession specific to the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of Allah be upon him, and three types of intercession granted to Prophet Muhammad and others. Arabic Terms ·         Shariah  – Islamic Law. ·         Sunnah  - The word  Sunnah  has several meanings depending on the area of study however the meaning is generally accepted to be, whatever was reported that the Prophet said, did, or approved. ·         Ummah  - Refers to the ...

(part 1 of 2) Description:  An introduction to the seven groups of people that will be shaded on the Day of Judgment and a more detailed look at the first three. Objective: ·         To understand the actions that propel people into the groups that will be shaded on the Day of Judgment.  Arabic Terms: ·         Hadith  -  (plural –  ahadith ) is a piece of information or a story.  In Islam it is a narrative record of the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad and his companions. ·         Aayaat  - (singular –  ayah )  the word  aayaat  can have many meanings.  It is almost always used when talking about proofs from Allah.  These include evidences, verses, lessons, signs, and revelations. ·         Shaytan - sometimes spelled  Shaitan  or  Shaytaan ....

(part 1 of 3) Description:  When and how the Day of Judgment will begin. Objective ·         To understand the order of events on the Day of Judgment and to appreciate their importance. Arabic Terms ·         Hadith  -  (plural –  ahadith ) is a piece of information or a story.  In Islam it is a narrative record of the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad and his companions. ·         Rakah  - unit of prayer. Before we can examine the events that Allah says will happen on the Day of Judgement we must ask ourselves just when that Day will be.  And we are not the first generation to ask that question.  Prophet Muhammad was asked many times by many people about when this Day would arrive.  The answer now, even though we have made remarkable advances in all forms of knowledge, particularly technology and science, is still ...