Islam 101 - beliefs and practises

Islam 101Belief and practise

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Just have faith

faith/feɪθ/noun

1. complete trust or confidence in someone or something."this restores one's faith in politicians"

2. strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof."bereaved people who have shown supreme faith”

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Do we still have faith in our lives today?

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In fact, the finance sector is proof of it

Keeping money safe and accessible

Offering loans

Brokerage

Investment services

Insurance

Trustus

Institutions

Forecasts

Modelling

Case history

Respect

Excellence

Stewardship

Service

Integrity

Invisible hand theory

RiskSpeculation

Adam SmithJohn Stuart Mill

John Maynard Keynes

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The 2 most important days in your life …are the day you are born and the

day you find out why.” Mark Twain

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Belief in Islam is based on reasoning & reflection

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1 Creator

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So how are we connected?

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Many messengers

1 message

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• Word of God, not an interpretation

• Preserved & relevant

• Miraculous in Literary form Content

The Qur’an

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Qur’an + Prophetic example

= StandardPolicies

Guidance

Exemplar: Prophet Muhammad

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Heaven

THE Audit > Reward and punishment

Hell

Creator

Message

Hereafter

In summary, we believe in

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Our Creator knows us best and has given us guidance

Person Psychology

Transactions Health

Environment Relationships

Social

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Personal matters

Clothing andAppearance

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Psychology

HumilityMindfulnessDaily prayer

Trust

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Relationships

Marriage

Charity

Caring forelders

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Health

Diet(halal)

Fasting

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Social matters

Rights

Justice

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Trade & Transactions

Commerce

Inheritance

Fair trade

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Environmental matters

Animals

Water

Trees

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Similarity between your financial viewpoint and…

Keeping money safe and accessible

Offering loans

Brokerage

Investment services

Insurance

Trustus

Institutions

Forecasts

Modelling

Case history

Respect

Excellence

Stewardship

Service

Integrity

Invisible hand theory

RiskSpeculation

Adam SmithJohn Stuart Mill

John Maynard Keynes

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Islam – belief, pillars and destination

Bear witness to the faith (Shahada)

Praying 5 times a day (Salaah)

Donate 2.5% of ones wealth (Zakaah)

Fasting in the month of Ramadan

Pilgrimage to Makkah (Hajj)

CreatorAllah

MessengerMuhammad

MessageQur’an

Heaven Hell

Mercy

Gratitude

Justice

Service

Respect

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