Jama Masjid India

Description:  A brief explanation of dreams; their importance in Islam and the three different types of dreams.  This is followed by some details about dream interpretation and the dreams of the prophets. Objective ·         To understand how Islam views dreams and dream interpretation. Arabic Terms ·         Istikarah  – the prayer for Guidance. ·         Shaytan - sometimes spelled  Shaitan  or  Shaytaan .    It is the word used in Islam and the Arabic language to denote the devil or Satan, the personification of evil.  ·         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. The significance of dreams A dream is a series o...

Description:  What is a miracle and what was its place in the lives of the prophets? Objectives: ·         To understand the definition of a miracle. ·         To understand the connection between prophets and miracles. ·         To encourage the reader to read more about the miracles of the prophets. Arabic Terms: ·         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. ·         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. ·         Jinn  – A creatio...

(part 1 of 5) Description:  Jesus and his first miracle, and a brief account about what Muslims believe about him. Christians often talk about developing a relationship with Christ and accepting him into their lives.  They assert that Jesus is much more than a man and died on the cross to free mankind from the original sin.  Christians speak of Jesus with love and respect, and it is obvious he holds a special place in their lives and hearts.  But what about Muslims; what do they think about Jesus and what place does Jesus Christ hold in Islam? Someone unfamiliar with Islam may be surprised to learn that Muslims love Jesus too.  A Muslim will not speak the name of Jesus without respectfully adding the words “may peace be upon him”.  In Islam, Jesus is a loved and esteemed man, a Prophet and Messenger calling his people to the worship of the One True God. Muslims and Christians share some very similar beliefs about Jesus.  Both believe that...

Description:  Events from the life of Prophet Isa that teach us valuable lessons that can be applied to the lives of Muslims and Christians today.  bjective: ·         To examine several events in the life of Prophet Jesus (Isa). ·         To understand that Jesus never called himself God. ·         To understand that converting to Islam does not mean giving up belief in Jesus. Arabic Terms: ·         Isa  – The Arabic name for Jesus.  A full explanation can be found here. ·         Sunnah  - The word Sunnah generally means whatever was reported of what the Prophet said, did, or approved of. ·         Al-Fatihah  – The opening chapter of the Quran. ·         Injeel  – the Arabic word meaning ...