7 September 2014: Recap / Synopsis of last 7.5 years
Harborne Islamic Study Circle (HISC) Topics 2007-2014
Seerah of Prophet Muhammed*
Born
to Abdullah (son of Abdul Muttalib) and Aminah; Care of Halimah - Abdul Muttalib and then Abu Talib;
Muhammad*’s*
Birth and Forty years prior Prophethood, Bahira, the Monk, Al-Fudoul confederacy, Rebuilding
Al-Ka‘bah and the Arbitration Issue. Muhammad*’s* Early Job, Marriage to
Khadijah
In
the Cave of Hira, Gabriel brings down the Revelation, Khadija, Waraqa - Interruption
of Revelation
Private
and Secret stage - House of Arqam
- The Early Converts, As-Salat (the Prayer), Quraishites learn about the Call
Public Stage – banquet, Calling the Closest
Kinspeople, On Mount As-Safa, society ills
Pilgrims
from Muhammad*’s* Call, Attempts made to check the Onward March of Islam, Persecutions
The
Conversion of Hamzah, The Conversion of `Umer ibn al Khattab
The Reaction to the Dawa: Mockery, jealousy and hatred,
Insults, bullying and harassment, Slander (character assassination) , insane /
mad, magician, liar, soothsayer, Corrupting the message
Bargaining,
negotiations and Temptations, Setting challenges, Pressurising, Persecution and
torture
The
First Migration to Abyssinia (Ethiopia), Quraish’s Machination against the
Emigrants, Once more Quraish approaches Abu Talib
Attempted
Assassination
Quraish’s
Representative negotiates with the Messenger of Allah*
General
Social Boycott of the Muslims:
Pact of Injustice and Aggression
The
Year of Grief, Abu Talib’s Death, Khadijah passes
Miraculous events surrounding the Prophet
The
Third Phase: Calling unto Islam beyond Mecca, Islam being introduced to Arabian
Tribes and Individuals
Hope
from the Medina
Marriage
of the Prophet* to Aisha
Al-Isra’
and Al-Mir‘raj
The
First ‘Aqabah Pledge, The Muslim Envoy in Medina - The Second ‘Aqabah Pledge: The
Vanguard of Migration
In
An-Nadwah (Council) House - The Parliament of Quraish
Migration
of the Prophet*, The Cave and setting up Mosque in Quba and planning overthrow
of Medina government to take control with those pledged
Life
in Medina: The First Phase ... The Status Quo in Medina at the Time of
Emigration
A
New Society being built, A Charter of Islamic Alliance, A Cooperation and
Non-Aggression, Pact with the Jews
The
Prophet* on the Battlefield. Pre-Badr Missions and Invasions
The
Battle of Badr and Reaction in Mecca. Medina receives the News of Victory
The
Military Activities between Badr and Uhud
An
Attempt on the Life of the Prophet* - Invasion of Bani Qainuqa‘, The Qainuqa‘
Jews breach the Covenant
Ka‘b
bin Al-Ashraf, killed
Zaid
bin Harithah leads a Compaign on the Trade Routes of Quraish
The
Battle of Uhud - A Consultation Assembly for a Defence Plan. Dividing the
Islamic Army into phalanxes and Departure to the Battlefield. Parading the Army.
The Rebellion of ‘Abdullah bin Ubai and his Followers. The Defence Plan. Political
Manoeuvres of Quraish. The Combat: Assassination of Asadullah (the Lion of
Allah) Hamzah. Bringing the Situation under Control. The Contribution of the
Archers squad to the Battle and The Archers’s Fatal Mistake. The Most Awkward
Hour in the Messenger’s Life - Multilation of the Martyrs. Burial of the
Martyrs.
The
Observations of the Noble Qur’an on the Battle of Uhud
Tragedy
of Ma‘una Well – 70 Qur’anic reciters killed. Du’a Qanoot
Banu
Nadir: Jews were plotting to kill him by dropping a stone from top of the house.
The Seige, Allah casts terror in their hearts. Surah al-Hashr (The Banishment)
Marriage
to Umm Salamah.
Alcohol
banned
Conversation
between the Prophet* and Jabir (camel & wedding)
Invasion
of Badr, the Second
Salman
al-Farsi
Battle
of the Trench / Confederates (Coalition), The Jews make alliance with the
Quraish. Prophet* Plans the Defence of Medina. Miracles during the Battle of
the Trench, Banu Quraizah's treachery. The Prophet* Offers dates to buy off
Ghatafan. Nu’aym is told ‘War is Deceit’. The Tide Turns Against the Coalition
(Hudhayfah’s Mission)
Banu
Quraizah - Huyay convinced Banu Quraizah to commit Treason. Ka‘b bin Asad gives
3 options after defeat. Abu Lubabah says no way out. The Prophet* offers to
marry Rehana, a Jewish captive.
Saad
bin Muadh passes away.
Banu
Mustaliq and Abdullah ibn Ubai (Leader of the Hypocrites), Tribalism
(nationalism) leading to the argument and in-fighting
The
incident of the Ifk (Slander) against Aisha - The Necklace
The
Death of Abu Rafi’ in Khaibar
Some
other Expeditions and Battles after Khandaq
The
Prophet* Marries Zainab with Zaid. The Prophet* Marries Zainab. Clarification
of Adoption
Uraynah
Robbers and punishment
The
Story of Salamah bin Al-Akwa
Prophet*
Marries Umm Habibah (Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan)
Al-Adba
– The Prophet’s Camel
The
Treaty of Hudaibiyah: the journey the
Mecca, The Envoys, The Prophtet* sends Uthman to Mecca. Signing the Treaty
The
Prophet’s struggle to this point has been intense: The Quraish were criticised
for going against their core beliefs – now Western countries do the same
against Muslims. The Prophet* took an oath (Bayah) from his followers. The
Treaty appeared one-sided, The Muslims were unhappy with the Treaty. Hudaibiyah’s
Importance. The Treaty was a Revelation from Allah. A propaganda victory for
the Muslims - now recognised as a formal Islamic State
Muslims
are not allowed to marry polytheists
Abu
Basir and his Guerrilla Army
The
Muslims could concentrate on Dawah elsewhere – Islam spread rapidly
The
Prophet*’s Letter to Heraclius, Abu Sufyan meets the King. The Prophet*’s other
Letters to Rulers. Amr ibn al-As realises the truth only after getting punched
by the Negus. How Khalid bin Waleed became Muslim
Refuting
the story of magic on the Prophet* and The start of the Khaibar Campaign: The
Khaibar campaign and how the fortresses fell one by one. The Prophet’s banner
and his advice to Ali. The Bedouin who was true to Allah. The use of catapults
in warfare. The little girl and the Prophet. Khaibar falls. Stealing from the
Spoils of War
Zainab
tries to poison the Prophet*; Umm ul-Muhminin Safiyyah: The Jewish Wife of Muhammad*
Arrival
of Jafar from Abyssinia, Abu Hurairah becomes a Muslim. Forgiving the
vanquished - The Jews are expelled from Khaibar. Hajjaj gets his money from
Mecca
The
Expedition called Dhat-ur-Riqa
Muhalim
wrongly kills a person who said ‘Assalamu Alaikum’ - Obey your leader – but
only in Islam (the Good)
The
Compensatory ‘Umrah (Lesser Pilgrimage) - Preparing for the Journey. Entering
the emptied city of Mecca. The Prophet* marries Maymunah.
‘Ubaidah
bin Al-Jarrah and the whale (Rizq from Allah)
The
Battle of Mu'tah
Banu
Bakr and Quraish break the Treaty of Hudaibiyah. The Bani Ka'b of Khuza’ah
immediately sent a deputation to Medina. The Prophet* reassures the Khuza’ah. Abu
Sufyan humiliates himself in Medina. Abu Sufyan tries the Companions
Preparing
for the Conquest - News Blackout. Hatib's letter to the Quraish - “Take not My
enemies and your enemies (i.e. disbelievers and polytheists, etc.) as friends” Abu Sufyan gets caught by the Muslim army
Conquest
of Mecca: The Armies March to Mecca and stop Fasting. Abu Sufyan becomes a
Muslim. Intimidating the Quraish (and Abu Sufyan). Mecca Surrenders Without
Bloodshed - Military Forces Of Islam Enter The City. The Prophet* cleanses the
Kaaba of idols. The Prophet* grants general immunity but The Blacklist. Bilal
Pronounces Adhan and Returning the keys to the Kaaba. Non-superiority On
Account Of Being An Arab - Forgiving Safwan bin Umayyah
Khalid
bin Walid and his mistake with the people of Bani Jazimah. Khalid bin Walid and
the idol (al-Uzza)
Rivalry
between Mecca and Taif. Hawazin gather forces. Enemy's march and encampment at
Uwtas: Malik & Duraid argue about tactics: The Messenger Of Allah* Leaves
Mecca For Hunain. The Tree and superstitions. Guarding the Muslims before
battle. The Ambush And Panic: The Islamic Army Stunned The Archers And The
Attackers
The
Battle (Siege) of Ta'if: The March to Ta’if; The Destruction of the idol
Yaghuth at Dhu al-Kaffyan by Tufayl ibn ‘Amr al-Dawsi. Trying to break the
Siege. Economic and Moral Strategy to Break the Siege. Another Tactic to Break
the Siege
Hunain
(Distribution of Spoils). The Prophet* waited
for Hawazin to reclaim booty. The Prophet* gave from his share (20%) of wealth
to people who were newly into Islam to soften their hearts and bring them
closer to Islam. The Prophet* didn’t give to others because he loved them more
and knew they would be happier with it. Ansar were initially unhappy but the
Prophet* asked Allah to forgive 3 generations of Ansar
A
later leader of Khawarij (Zul Khuwaysirah) accused the Prophet* of being unjust
in distributing the Spoils. The Prophet* predicted how he would lead people to
and away from Islam.
Prophet*
waited ten days before giving the spoils - Then the Hawazin returned and became
Muslims, but the Prophet* could only give either the wealth or families back.
The Tribe chose their families!
Ka'b
ibn Malik was a poet who had criticised the Prophet* and he was afraid for his
life as poetry was the main media (way of communicating ideas) of the
Prophet's* era. The Prophet* accepted Ka'b ibn Malik's Islam and he became one
of the chief poets, and earned the Prophet's cloak with his first composition
Lesser
Pilgrimage (Al-‘Umrah) To Mecca And Leaving For Medina after these wars
Adi
bin Hatim’s sister was captured and released by the Prophet*, who knew more
about his religion than Adi
The
Prophet* prophesised the conquering of Persia, the immense wealth of the early
Muslims and the security provided to the Ummah by the early Khulafah (Caliphs)
The
Battle of Tabuk – Preparations. The
Romans / Byzantines now feared the rise of the Muslims (and Islam) so Prophet*
mobilised every able bodied Male to fight and spend for the upcoming war. Good
reasons not to go out fighting as the Prophet* had announced their enemy this
time. Some Muslims gave generously (Uthman was promised Paradise because of his
giving to the Muslim cause). Journey. Ali is upset about being left in Medina
with the hypocrites but the Prophet* compares him to Haroon. Jaysh al-Usrah
(Army of Hardship). The Muslims pass by the ruins of Thamud (Prophet Saleh). Abu
Khaythamah procrastinates but joins the Prophet* late. Abu Dharr joins the
Prophet* on foot and his lonely death in the desert was prophesised by the
Prophet*
Return
Journey. No-Show from the Romans at Tabuk so The Prophet* consolidates the
Islamic State through treaties with the Christian Kings (agreeing to pay JIZYA)
Khalid bin Al-Waleed captures the King ‘Ukaidir who was hunting Bulls. Returning
to Medina from Tabuk - Hadhaifa disrupts a plot to kill the Prophet*
The
People Who lagged Behind made their excuses to the Prophet* Destroying the
Masjid of Dirar. Allah revealed their plot.
Seerah:
Story of Ka’b ibn Malik and the Battle of Tabuk. Ka'b was able to go but kept
delaying preparing. Only hypocrites and elderly/infirm left behind in Medina. Ka'b panics - Hypocrites give their excuses
and the Prophet* seeks their forgiveness but leaves their hearts to Allah. Ka'b
and 2 others are boycotted for a total of 50 days - Ka'b feels the city is
alien and feels constricted in his repentance. The non-Muslims try to recruit
Ka'b and divide the Muslims. Allah then accepts his repentance and Ka'b is
overjoyed, and the other 2 men. The hypocrites are condemned to Hellfire by
Allah
Surah
at-Taubah (Chapter 9: vv 1 - 129)
Negus
the king of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) died.
The
death of ‘Abdullah Ibn Ubayy - the head of hypocrites
Abu
Bakr leads the Hajj delegation. People embrace the Religion of Allah in Large
Crowds
The
Delegations: Lots of leaders and tribes now becoming Muslim and pledging
allegiance (bayah) to the Prophet* and to the Islamic State. The people who
became Muslim before Conquest of Mecca are higher ranked than those now joining
Islam. Taif wanted to keep their goddess – NO!.
Musailima
al-Khathhab (the Liar) wanted to lead the Muslims after the death of the Prophet*
and asked for this right but the Prophet* refused. The Prophet* refused to kill
the messengers of Musailima. spear of Wahshi
Najran
Delegation Christians agree a peace treaty and to pay Jizyah and the death of
the Prophet*’s son (Ibrahim) followed by coincidental eclipse -
2
men from Bani ‘Amir bin Sa‘sa‘a try to kill the Prophet*, one dies of illness
and the other struck by lightning
Prophet*
sends Leaders to Yemen (Muadh and Abu Musa). Prophet* approved of Muadh doing
Ijtehad - Muadh tells Abu Musa how to get reward for sleeping
The
Farewell Pilgrimage: The Prophet* sets out to perform his Farewell Pilgrimage
with all the Muslims. The Prophet* teaches the people the rituals of Hajj and
links them back to Ibrahim. Muslim Brotherhood, abolishing pagan rituals and
practices, abolishing usury (interest), treating women properly, staying true
to the Qur’an and Sunnah, and basic duties
Allah
reveals His final revelation that Islam is Perfected
The
Prophet*’s Final Days, Death and Burial: The Prophet* gives final advice to
Ummah, including: not making his tomb a place of worship, being good to the
Ansar (Helpers), no Jews or Christians should remain in Arabia, Delegations and
ambassadors be respected, Sending out Ussama's army, Treating the wives and
slaves well
The
Prophet* ordered Abu Bakr to lead the prayers.
Before
death the Prophet* gave away all his wealth. The final day he briefly appears
better and smiles at the Muslims who are praying. Abbas predicts his death but Ali
refuses to ask for leadership. The Prophet* predicts Fatimah will die, and
kisses Al-Hasan and Al-Husain. The Jewish poison from Khaibar now takes effect.
The Prophet* uses miswak just before dying - In Ayesha's lap the Prophet* breathes
his last saying "The most exalted Companionship on high"
Umer
finds is hard to believe the death, Abu Bakr reminds all that the Prophet* was
mortal. The Muslims agree to appoint Abu Bakr as Khalifah. Ali and the family
prepare the Prophet*s body for burial and wash over his clothes. The Prophet*
is buried where he died on 12 Rabi' Awwal (6 June, 632)
Lives of the previous Prophets:
We
study the Lives of the Prophets because: Allah commanded the Prophet* to tell
these stories, So we can reflect on these, We should follow their advice (as
role models), So we learn to love them
Nabi
(plural Ambiya) are Prophets from Allah (124,000) / Rasool (plural Musul) are
special Prophets that have also been given a Law for people to follow. Everything
was written down by Allah 50,000 years before the creation of the Heavens and
Earth
Creation
of Universe in Six "Days" / Long Periods of Time. Big Bang and Life
from Water.
The
place of Jinn and Angels
Khalifah
= assumed responsibility after The Prophet* and is succeeding after The
Prophet*
Creation
of Adam from Turaab (dirt / soil) - Teen (clay) - Teen al-laazib (sticky clay)
- Hama`im masnoon (black, smooth mud) - Salsaal (sounding clay)
Allah
created Adam on the image of Adam
Creation
of Adam from Turaab (dirt / soil) - Teen (clay) - Teen al-laazib (sticky clay)
- Hama`im masnoon (black, smooth mud) - Salsaal (sounding clay) - dirt from
different places. Allah puts the Soul (Ruh) in to Adam and he sneezes. Allah
asks the angels and Iblis to bow before Adam - Iblis refuses (fire, not dirt). Adam
said to the angels: As salaamu ‘alaykum. They replied: wa ‘alakas salaam wa
rahmatullahi wa barakaatuhu - Adam
taught the names (uses) of things and given Speech. The angels realise the
superiority of Adam as a creation
Allah
Creates a Partner for Adam – Hawa from his rib. The Test from Allah: Don’t Go
Near The Tree. Satan (Iblis) tempts them both with Eternal Kingdom &
Immortality. Adam & Hawa Cast Out of Paradise for disobeying Allah. Adam
knows he has wronged himself and unless Allah forgives him he will be a loser.
Cain
kills his brother Abel. Adam Preaches to His Children. Adam is Shown His
Descendants & Death of Adam
Allah
sent down 104 scrolls, of which 50 were sent down to Sheeth
Prophet
Idrees came between Sheeth and Nuh (Noah) and is ‘elevated to a high level’
Before
Nuh: Beginning of Shirk (Idolatry) when people started worshipping righteous
people after they died. Ten Generations of Muslims between Adam & Nuh. Nuh
was the first Prophet to the people of the world. Da’wah Methods of Nuh: open,
private calling, but people ignored him. concept of Prophets. Oneness of Allah.
The weak and poor follow Noah. Leaders of society (Malla) dismiss Noah, because
he is not an angel, he is not rich or noble, and won't disown his poor
followers
The
Disbelievers Nuh - Nuh Prays for the Disbeliever's End as they will cause
corruption on Earth. Nuh Builds the Ark under Allah's guidance - The Flood
begins - The Number of Believers of Nuh are few (less than 80) waves like
mountains. The Flood ends
Prophet
Hud and the Malla – Aad in desert. Tall Buildings reduced to dust after wind
Prophet
Saleh and the Malla – lived Rocks Thamud. She-Camel. Soundwave
Prophet
Ibrahim his father. CSI Babylon. Sun/Moon in Haraan. Ibrahim in Egypt with
Sarah / Hajar and birth of Prophet Ismail. Building the Kaaba
Prophet
Lut - Sodom
Prophet
Shoaib and the Malla – Midian: Secularism. Thunderous Blast
Prophet
Yaqub, Prophet Ishaaq - Prophet Yusuf
Yusuf
has a dream, His brothers plot against him, His owner’s wife attempts to seduce
him, Her friends attempt to seduce him, Yusuf is imprisoned, The king has a
dream, The king’s dream is interpreted, Yusuf is released from prison. The
ladies confess, His former owner’s wife confesses, Famine, reveals his identity,
Prophet Yaqub cries but doesn't give up hope. His brothers learn their lesson. Yusuf
dream is interpreted and realized.
The
Patience of Prophet Ayub (Job) – patience losing family, wealth, health
Story
of Prophet Yunus/Jonah – 3 darkness town saved
Dhul-Kifl
Dhul-Qarnayn
– Gog & Magog
Prophet
Musa, birth, thrown in the Nile River. Leaves Egypt after Accidental Killing - settles
in Madian. Prophet Musa* at the Valley Of Tuwa and the First Revelation - Journey
to Egypt. Asks Allah for Help – Prophet Harun* and other matters. How to do
Dawah: Advice from Allah. Meeting with Pharaoh
Hadith Studies
Riyadh
as-Salihin:
On Sincerity and having an intention for all actions, words and states, outward
and inward
On
Repentance (seeking Forgiveness)
On
Steadfastness (dependable, reliable, patient)
Nawawi’s
40 Hadith
1:
Actions are but by intentions
2:
“O Muhammad*, tell me about Islam / Iman / Ihsan / the Hour / its signs.” “It
was Jibreel, who came to teach you your religion.”
3:
Islam has been built on five [pillars]
4:
angel who blows his soul into him and who is commanded with four matters: to write
down his rizq (sustenance), his life span, his actions, and whether he will be
happy or unhappy
5:
He who innovates something in this matter of ours [i.e. Islam] that is not of
it will have it rejected [by Allah]”.
6:
That which is lawful is clear and that which is unlawful is clear, and between
the two of them are doubtful matters about which many people do not know
7:
"Religion is sincerity". We said: "To whom?" He said:
"To Allah and His Book, and His messenger, and to the leaders of the
Muslims and their common folk"
8:
"I have been ordered to fight against people until they testify that there
is no god but Allah and that Muhammed is the messenger of Allah and until they
perform the prayers and pay the zakat
9:
"What I have forbidden to you, avoid; what I have ordered you [to do], do
as much of it as you can. It was only their excessive questioning and their
disagreeing with their prophets that destroyed those who were before you."
10:
O ye messengers! Eat of the good things and do right". while his food is
unlawful, his drink unlawful, his clothing unlawful, and he is nourished
unlawfully, so how can he be answered!"
11:
Leave that which makes you doubt for that which does not make you doubt
12:
Part of the perfection of one's Islam is his leaving that which does not
concern him.
13:
None of you [truly] believes until he loves for his brother that which he loves
for himself.
14:
It is not permissible to spill the blood of a Muslim except in three
[instances] : the married person who commits adultery, a life for a life, and
the one who forsakes his religion and separates from the community.
15:
him who believes in Allah and the Last Day speak good, or keep silent; and let
him who believes in Allah and the Last Day be generous to his neighbour and his
guest.
16:
Do not become angry.
17:
Verily Allah has prescribed Ihsaan (proficiency, perfection) in all things. So
if you kill then kill well; and if you slaughter, then slaughter well.
18:
Have Taqwaa (Fear) of Allah wherever you may be, and follow up a bad deed with
a good deed which will wipe it out, and behave well towards the people.
19:
Be Mindful of Allah and Allah will protect you. Be Mindful of Allah and you
will find Him in front of you. If you ask, then ask Allah [alone]; and if you
seek help, then seek help from Allah [alone]. And know that if the Nation were
to gather together to benefit you with anything, they would not benefit you
except with what Allah had already prescribed for you.
20:
Verily, from what was learnt by the people from the speech of the Earliest
Prophecy is : If you feel no shame, then do as you wish.
21:
"Say: 'I believe in Allah', and then stand firm and steadfast."
22:
"Do you see, if I pray the prescribed (prayers), fast during Ramadhan,
treat the lawful as permissible and treat the forbidden as prohibited, but do
nothing more than that, shall I enter Paradise?” He (the Prophet*) answered:
“Yes.”
23:
"Purification is half of iman (faith). Saying 'Al-Hamdulillah' fills the
scales. Saying 'Subhanallah wa al-Hamdulillahi' fills the space between the
heavens and the earth. Salah is a light. Sadaqah is a proof. Sabr is a shining
glory. The Qur'an is an argument either for you or against you. Everybody goes
out in the morning and sell themselves, thereby setting themselves free or
destroying themselves
24:
"O My servants, I have made oppression unlawful for Me and unlawful for
you, so do not commit oppression against one another. seek guidance, hungry ,
naked seek Allah. seek forgiveness
25:
rich can give charity.: Verily in every tasbih (i.e. saying Subhanallah) there
is a sadaqah, every takbir (i.e. saying Allahu Akbar) is a sadaqah, every
tahmid (i.e. saying Alhamdulillah) is a sadaqah, every tahlil (i.e. saying
Lailaha illallah) is a sadaqah, enjoining of good is a sadaqah, forbidding of
evil is a sadaqah, and having sexual intercourse with your wife is a sadaqah.
26:
sadaqah (charity) every day the sun rises. Doing justice between two people is
sadaqah; assisting a man to mount his animal, or lifting up his belongings onto
it is sadaqah; a good word is sadaqah; every step you take towards prayer is
sadaqah; and removing harmful things from pathways is sadaqah."
27:
Righteousness is good character, and sin is that which wavers in your heart and
which you do not want people to know about.
28:
I enjoin you to have Taqwa of Allah and that you listen and obey, even if a
slave is made a ruler over you. He among you who lives long enough will see
many differences. So for you is to observe my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the
rightly-principled and rightly-guided successors, holding on to them with your
molar teeth. Beware of newly-introduced matters, for every innovation (bid'ah)
is an error
29:
Deeds for paradise: 5 pillars, Fasting is a shield; charity extinguishes sin;
The peak of the matter is Islam (submission to Allah), the pillar is prayer;
and its topmost part is jihad; Restrain your tongue
30:
Halal & Haram - prescribed the obligatory deeds, so do not neglect them; He
has set certain limits, so do not go beyond them
31
(Loved Actions) "Be indifferent to the world and Allah will love you; be
indifferent to what people possess and they will love you."
32 "There should be neither harming [darar]
nor reciprocating harm
33:
But the burden of proof is upon the claimant and the taking of an oath is upon
the one who denies (the allegation)."
34:
Changing the Evil: let him change it
with his hand – tongue - heart, = weakest (kind of) faith."
35:
Do not Envy, artificially raise prices, hate one another, turn your back on
each other, undercut one another in business transactions. Be brothers. A
Muslim doesn’t wrong a Muslim. He does not fail him. lie to him, show contempt
for him. Piety is in the heart. A Muslim’s blood, his wealth and his honour is
sacred
36:
Brotherhood - relieves a believer’s distress, conceals [the faults of] a
Muslims. Allah makes it easy for the one seeking knowledge – and Paradise is
closer
37:
Intentions, Actions and Rewards - ”Verily, Allah recorded the good deeds and
the evil deeds.”
38:
Drawing Nearer to Allah Through Obligatory Duties
39:
Truly Allah has for my sake pardoned the mistakes and forgetfulness of my
community, and for what they have done under force or duress."
40:
"Be in this world as though you were a stranger or a
traveller/wayfarer."
41:
None of you (truly) believes until his desire or inclination is in accordance
with what I have brought or subservient to what I came with
42:
Allah's Mercy - were your sins to reach the clouds in the sky and were you then
to ask forgiveness of Me, I shall forgive you
Some of the General Topics covered in HISC
Tawhid
– Proof of Allah. Thinking & Aqeeda.
Proof
of Quran
Valentine’s
Day & Eid
Satanic
Verses
Need
for Messengers, how to worship. Prophets & miracles.
Youth
in Islam
Understanding
Hukm Sharaih (Fard – Haram)
What
is Islam
End
of the World signs
Beliefs
and actions
Infallibility
of Prophets – their need
Usul
al-Fiqh intro
Quran
and Science
Role
of Mosque
Role
of the Mind
Fundamentalism
Evolution
Modern
Western Society and values
‘Good’
and ‘Bad’ actions
Introduction
to Hadith
Measuring
Progress in society
Importance
of Salah
Taqwa
Zakah
Importance
of Salah – Rules
What
is the Sunnah
Seeking
Knowledge (Fard. Daleel)
Following
Sunnah
Ramadhan
Muslims
Capitalism
& Communism & Islam
Power
of IDEAS
Origins
of Christmas
Muharram
/ Ashura
Why
we have Laws
Sources
of Shariah
Qati
/ Zanni
Why
study Seerah
Prophet
Lut
What
is Shahada – contract
Death
of Michael Jackson – journey soul
hairdresser
of Pharaoh’s daughter
The
Purpose of Knowledge – East / West
Parents
in Islam
Al-Qadhaa
wal-Qadr
How
we see ourselves as Muslims today - esteem
Choosing
friends and feeling good as Muslims -
‘The Muslim is a mirror to a Muslim
Lessons
from Hajj
Dhikr
(Zikr) of Allah
End
of the World: Major and Minor Signs of the Day of Judgment
Issues
about Christianity
Khushoo
in Salaat
Refutation
to the “Satanic Verses” Incident
Preparing
for the Month of Ramadhan
Selected
verses from Surah Al-Ahzab [33]
Al
Qadha Wal-Qadr is different to Al-Qadaria al-Ghaibiya
Some
Etiquettes of Visiting the Grave
Difference
between Proof & Evidence
Surah
an-Nur (24)
The
Greatness of the 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah
Highlights
from the Life of Ibrahim
Prophets
on the different levels of Heaven: 1. Adam 2. Isa & Yayha 3. Yusuf 4.
Idris 5. Harun 6. Musa 7. Ibrahim
The
significance of Muharram and Ashura - Virtues of Fasting in the Month of
Muharram
Abrahah
and the Year of the Elephant
Tests
From Allah, Preparing for Exams & Preparing for Death
Tips
on how to pray during school hours
Making
70 Excuses for Others in Islam
Society
and Politics: Revolution and Revival, liberalism / democratic Capitalism
Communist How Islam views Society
How
to get to Jannah (what it takes)
Tests
in Life
Session
on Being a Happy Muslim
Some
of the Ghaib (Unseen dimensions)
Ya'juj
and Ma'juj and Dhul-Qarnayn
Timeline
of the Universe
A
believer is a mirror to another believer
Every
Prophet a Shepherd
Night
of Power: Lailatul-Qadr
Scary
Words (or Concepts): Allah, Shaytan, Day of Judgement, …mine is FOREVER
Critique
of Islam: The Untold Story on Channel 4
Hypocrisy
of UK justice system in extraditing Muslims to America
Time
and short Tafsir on Surah al-Asr
Recap
on Evolution
How
to choose Friends
Islam
and Dreams
Fundamentalism
The Top Twenty Topics to discuss Survey:
Birthdays
The
creation of a happy daily balance for children – prayer, entertainment,
schoolwork and family interaction
Main
criticisms of Islam and how to challenge these
Life
of other Prophets (Ibrahim and Isa)
Music
and clapping
The
relationship between teenage children and their parents – the importance of
rules, respect, etiquette in the family
Signs
of the End of the World
Unifying
the Muslims
Real
meaning of ‘Jannah is under the mother’s feet’
The
rewards of charity and Zakat; how to set up a charity
Celebrating
our Deen – why we should be happy and proud
Halal
marriage
The
role of Women in Islam
Transplants
Basics
of Belief
Stories
and interpreting them
Evolution
and Big Bang
Responsibilities
for actions
Discussing
other main religions – similarities and differences with Islam
Tafsir
of some Surahs
Guest Speakers
Hadith of the Assassin
Feedback
Salah and how to have Khushu in Salah
Exhibition
Muhammad* at Birmingham Central Mosque
Jinn
Practical
Guide to a Better Umrah
Faraz
and his Umrah Experiences: Islam, Arts and Music
Du'a
Child
Protection in Islam
Surah
al-Falaq
Palestine,
Jerusalem and Masjid al-Aqsa
Trips and other activities organised by HISC
Bank
of Akhirah
Quiz
Pictionary
for Kids
Iftar in the Park
British
Museum Hajj Exhibition
Trip
to Mughal Exhibition (British Library, London) and London Kew Botanical Gardens
Manchester
/ Bradford
[Palestine
/ Living Islam]
Selected News Topics covered during HISC
Supercasino
& Gambling
Big
Brother & racism
Snow
Gun
Crime
Crufts and Dog Show
Alcohol
& drugs
Earthquake
Superstitions
Forced
marriages
Easter
and Christianity
Marriage
Accents
MMR
– Proof / Evidence
Suicide
Mark Speight
Josef
Fritzl and freedom
Abortions
Muslims
are new Jews of Europe
Credit
Crunch (2008)
Caution
with Obama election
Crime
and Punishment in Islam
Piracy
Gaza
/ Palestine / Israel (Jan 2009)
MPs
Expenses
European
Prejudice
Iarqi
Shoe Thrower
Royals
Government
anti-terrorism strategy 'spies' on innocent), PREVENT
Halloween
Obama-mania
Indonesian
Events ~ Earthquake, Tsumani & Volcano
The
Rescue of the miners in Chile
Piracy
Wikileaks: puppet Muslim leaders
BNP
and EDL
Murder
near Jerusalem
Cops
Say Firewood Chore May Have Prompted Boy to Murder Mom
Egypt,
Bahrain and other people power movements: unrest Muslim world (Tunisia, Egypt,
Libya, Jordan, Yemen, Syria, Bahrain, Morocco, Algeria, Iraq and Iran)
sovereignty & authority
Ousting
out of power of Hosni Mubarak
Multiculturalism
& Munich speech
Western
Bombing of Libya
Tsunami
and Earthquake
Saudi
Arabia bans all marches as mass protest is planned for Friday
Different
treatment of Radko Mladic and Ossama bin Laden
News
International arrests and evidence
Norway
shootings
Amy
Winehouse's death
Norway
shootings
rioters
and bankers have a lot in common
Funeral
of 3 Birmingham Muslims killed in riots
Hurricane
Irene
Vandalism
of Graves in Israel/Palestine
The
Death of Gaddafi
Woolwich
murders
Trojan
Horse / Hoax ~ British and Islamic Values
Naveed's Belief Pathway
Belief:
Proof of Allah. Fundamental Questions about Life
How
strongly do we believe in Allah? Myth or reality?
How
do we know that the Amazon Jungle exists? Oral and Written Tradition
Attributes
of Allah - build a wall over which he cannot jump
Logical,
Scientific and Rational thought
Arguments
about the nature of matter, universe and Allah: The limited nature of existence
/ Science
Who
Created Allah? [someone else, creator of himself, eternal – limitless]
To
'Know' as a command on every soul
The
knock on the door
3
fundamental Questions: Why am I here (alive)? Where did I come from? What
happens when I die?
Why
do we need Messengers or Prophets? Why can't we rely on our mind for how we
pray, and live?
organic
needs of man and Instincts (Survival or self-preservation) Procreation or
sexual/family, and Religiousness/worship
The
Feral Child and How we think. The need for the Mind, Reality, Senses and
Previous Information / Common Sense
Prophetic
Miracles - Impossible Events ~ Allah sends Prophets and Messengers with Laws
and Guidance; Proof of their message is through acts of miracles that set them
aside from other humans
Miracles
in the Qur’an
Importance
and Power of Thought
Belief:
The Miraculous Qur’an ~ Only the Qur’an has been able to synthesise these three
elements Grammar (syntax), Poetry (Style) and Meaning in a written form
Who
authored the Qur'an - Non-Arab, Arab, Companions, Muhammad*, The Creator
Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Law)
Aqeeda
and The Qur'an: the need for certainty
Types
of Hukm Shara’i, Fard al Ayn and Fard al Kifaya.
The
four definitive sources of Hukm Shar’i are; the Qur’an, Sunnah, Ijma’
as-Sahabah , Qiyas.
Linguistically
& Shariah Meanings
Thanniy
(speculative), Qatai (definitive), Amm (general text), Khass (specific), Haqiqi
(literal), Majaazi (metaphorical)
Meccan
Surahs: 86 chapters / Medinan Surahs: 28 chapters
Abrogation
/ Cancellation
Introduction
to Daleel / Evidence (Thaboot (source) or Riwayah (reportage) & Dalalah
(meaning)
Proof
and Chain of Narrators
Basic
Terms in Hadith - Sanad , Qudsi, Methods
of Transmitting Mutawatir / Tawatur and Ahad ; Mashoor: Aziz Gharib
Sahih Hasan Dha’eef
Daleel
in Detail
Compilation
of the Qur’an: What is Qur’an
Asbaab
an-nuzool (Circumstances of revelation) / types of abrogation
What
is Sunnah? Linguistically, means a path or a way. Qawli (verbal) Taqriri
(Approval) Fa’eli (Actions)
Actions
as part of Prophet*’s Nature as a human / Specifically for the Prophet* / Legal
Consequences
Ijma’
as-Sahabah
Qiyas
(Divine Analogy)
Fiqh:
Sources of Hukm Shar’i not agreed upon by all the Ulema. Ijma’ al Ummah Ijma’
al Mujtahideen Ijma al-Ulema Ijma’ Ahlel Bayt Ijma’ Ahlel Medinah Istihsan
Masalih Al Mursalah Laws revealed before Islam
Ijtihad
& Mujtahid
Differences
of Opinion – sources or understanding or Methodology of Usul al-Fiqh
Madhabs
/ Early Islamic Scholars (Schools of Fiqh/Thought) Main Sunni Scholars &
Shi'a Scholars, Taqleed (Following scholars)
Sahabah
& Tabi’een
Some Fiqh Topics
Fiqh
of Ramadhan & Tips
Fiqh
of celebrating Birthdays
Fiqh
of Music
Fiqh
of the Beard
Fiqh
of Photos / Drawing and TV
Celebrating
Eid
Islam
and how Muslims should interact with the Jews
Zina
/ Adultery
Obeying
the Laws
Fiqh
of Halal Meat
Islamic
Opinion on Moonsighting
Thanks to all the children and their parents for coming over the years. I hope that everyone has learned new things about Islam and hopefully this has helped with creating a better Islamic identity. Please continue to make du'a that I carry on with this and people continue to benefit. And remember, the HISC is for all to get a better understanding of Islam and I have always encouraged questions...
