Jama Masjid India

(part 1 of 2) Description:  Two lessons will discuss the meaning and benefits of a special Islamic concept of connecting with Allah through a worship known as  dhikr . Objective ·         To understand the meaning of  dhikr .  ·         To learns seven benefits of  dhikr . Arabic Terms ·         Deen   - the way of life based on Islamic revelation; the sum total of a Muslim’s faith and practice.     Deen   is often used to mean faith, or the religion of Islam. ·         Dhikr   - (plural:  adhkar ) remembrance of Allah. ·         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. · ...

(part 1 of 2) Description:  An introductory discussion about our responsibility to convey the message of Islam. Objectives: ·         To understand the role of a person who calls others to the path of Islam. Arabic Terms: ·         Shariah   - Islamic Law ·         Rabb  - literally means, lord, owner, master, or leader.  Islamically it is mostly used to refer to Allah - the Owner, the Master, the One who takes care of, sustains, nourishes, and takes care of everything. ·         Dawah  -  sometimes spelt   Da’wah .   It means to call or invite others to Islam.  ·         InshaAllah  – God willing, if God wills it to be so.  It is a reminder and acknowledgment that nothing happens except by the will of Allah. The thing about knowing t...

(part 1 of 2) Description:  A discussion of the meaning of  Ikhlas  and its importance in the life of a Muslim. Objectives ·         To give a deeper understanding of the concept of  Ikhlas  and offer advice as to how it can be easily implemented into one’s life. Arabic Terms ·         Ihsan  - perfection or excellence.  Islamically, it is to worship Allah as if you are seeing Him.  While one does not see Allah, he or she is aware that Allah see all. ·         Ikhlas  - sincerity, purity or isolation.  Islamically it denotes purifying our motives and intentions to seek the pleasure of Allah.    It is also the name of the 112th chapter of Quran. ·         Riyaa  – It comes from the word  ra’aa  meaning to see, to behold, to view.  Thus the word...