Upload
juliet-jacobs
View
220
Download
1
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
PARTNERSPARTNERS
Con avance automático y audioCon avance automático y audio
martes, 18 de abril de 2023martes, 18 de abril de 2023 ; ;15:3215:32 hrs. hrs.
Subjects Discussed in the Slide Show
Brief account of Iraq
Abraham, the Bible, Islam and Iraq
Desperate Condition of most Widows and Orphans
Sub
ject
s D
iscu
ssed
Work of Quran Account technique of reaching out
The insurgency and the devastation
The Ancient Iraq: (By JOE BOB BRIGGS), NY
1. They invented irrigated farming 2. Invented writing 3. Figured out how to tell time 4. In the Code of Hammurabi, they invented the first
legal system 5. The first people to build cities and live in them 6. They invented the cavalry in war 7. Abraham, the father of Judaism, Christianity and
Islam, was from Iraq.
Iraq in the Middle Ages
8. They wrote the greatest poetry, history and "sagas" in the world.
9. They established the first school for astronomers 10. Beginning around 800 A.D., the Iraqis founded
universities:a. to teach medicine, mathematics, b. philosophy, theology, literature and poetry.
11. For the first 1,200 years of its existence, Baghdad was regarded as one of the most refined, civilized and festive cities in the world.
Iraq in Recent times
Was ruled by the Ottomans, leading to neglect and disrepair
Invaded by British in 1st world war
Ruled by King Faisal and his descendants
Series of revolts ended with Ba’ath Party
Saddam Hussein manipulates, is in charge
Wars, misrule, devastation, and tyranny led to catastrophic results
Genesis 22:17-18
God’s promise to Abraham:That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;
And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
Genesis 12:1-3
Now the Lord had said unto Abraham, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shall be a blessing:
And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curses thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed
Iraq in history
Iraq was the Cradle of Civilization
History goes back to 7,000-8,000 years
Ruled by numerous dynasties and rulers
Alexander the Great conquered the world but died in Babylon! (?Malignant form of malaria)
Mixture of cultures and ethnicities
Iman (Belief)Shi’a Sunni
God and His Attributes God and His Attributes
Al-Adl (Justice of God) The Angels
Prophethood:a. The Revealed Books (Torah
and Bible)
b. The Angels
c. Qadr: Being Guided yet Free to Choose
The Revealed Books (Torah and Bible)
Imamah Messengers of God
The Hereafter The Hereafter
Qadr: Guided yet Free to Choose
Rituals (Ibadat)
Shi’a Sunni
1.Salat: Prayer 1.Shahaada: Declaration
2.Zakat: Poor’s Due 2.Salat: Prayer
3.Saum: Fasting 3.Zakat: Poor’s Due
4.Haj: Pilgrimage 4.Saum: Fasting
5.Khums: The Fifth 5.Haj: Pilgrimage
6.Jihad: Major and Lesser
7.Enjoining to what is Good
8.Forbidding what is Evil
People of the Book
People of the Book:Christians and
Jews
Quran refers to them:In many passages
Of various degrees of acclaim or warning
Quran: Chapter 5, Verse 48
…To each among you have We prescribed a Law and an open way.
If God had so willed, He would have made you a single people: But, His plan is to test you in what He hath given you:
So strive as in a race in all virtues.
The goal of you all is to God; it is He that will show you the truth of the matters in which ye dispute;
منكم … جعلنا لكلومنهاجا شرعةالله شاء ولو
واحدة امة لجعلكمما في ليبلوكم ولكن
اتاكم الخيرات فاستبقوامرجعكم الله الى
بما فينبئكم جميعاتختلفون فيه كنتم
Quran: Chapter 5, Verse 46
And We caused Jesus, son of Mary, to follow in their footsteps,
Confirming that which was revealed before him in the Torah,
and We bestowed on him the Gospel
Wherein is guidance and a light, confirming that which was revealed before it in the Torah
A guidance and an admonition unto those who are God-fearing.
SارPهPم آث عSلSى Sا Vن وSقSفWي SمS ي VرSم PنV اب PعSيسSى ب
PهV SدSي ي SنV Sي ب ]مSا ل مصSد]ق\ا Pاة SرVوW الت SنPم
SيلPنجP اإل Sاه^ Vن Sي وSآت bنورSو هد\ى PيهPف
PهV SدSي ي SنV Sي ب ]مSا ل وSمصSد]ق\ا Pاة SرVوW الت SنPم
وSمSوVعPظSة\ وSهد\ىSينPقW Vمت ]ل ل
Quran: Chapter 29, Verse 46
And dispute ye not with the People of the Book, except by what is best,
except those of them who act unjustly,
and say: We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you,
and our God and your God is One, and to Him do we submit.
اهل تجادلوا والبالتي اال الكتاب
احسن هيظلموا الذين اال
منهم بالذي امنا وقولوا
وانزل الينا انزلاليكم
والهكم والهناله ونحن واحد
مسلمون
Iraq During Saddam Hussein
When Iraq was ruled by Ba’ath Party, headed by Saddam Hussein:
Dictatorship, Stalin typeCausing wars with Neighboring countriesDevastating the economy
Using Nationalism has led to social upheavalOil money was cleverly pilferedDuring the 35 years of Saddam’s rule, about 3-4 Million Iraqis had to flee the country: the Cream of the Society
Iraq After Saddam Hussein
Americans helped form a government in Iraq1. Sunnis revolted
2. the cruelest insurgency imagined
3. Infra structure attacked, oil pipelines damaged
4. Corruption became rampant
5. Social upheaval led to extreme insecurity
Al-Qaeda inflicted untold miseries
Criminals roam the streets kidnapping professionals for ransom money
The Insurgents
Insurgents use Islam as a cover for their political aim
Convince the innocent to destroy and kill
Supply money for the purpose
Emphasize sectarian strife
Ultimately it becomes power struggleThe minority wanting to dominate
Suppress and rule the majority
The Strife in Iraq
Started by the Extremists Fundamentalists1. Wahhabis who were joined by:
1. Al-Qaida
2. The Ba’athists
3. The criminals released by Saddam
4. The fired officers of Saddam’s army
5. Saddam’s Secret Service
The Wahhabis
– Wahhabis Religious Leaders Urging for spilling the blood:
1. Religious edicts
2. Instructing their representatives in Iraq
3. Supplying money and awards
4. To kill 10 Shi’a you are titled as a Prince
5. Get a prize money for killing an American, police officer, soldier, or a Shi’i
Social Catastrophe
One million children are orphaned
About 150,000-200,000 widows
Sectarian cleansing: People forced out of houses
Refugee in the worst shape
Basic services in shambles: electricity, water
Attempts to help
Channel money to the widows and orphans
Tax-exempt
Appealing to Iraqis as well as others
Distribution in Iraq is done by 10 members
Details of distribution is emailed to us
Quran Account Inc.
1. On contributing to the widows and orphans
2. You get a receipt for Tax-exempt
3. Money is sent to Iraq (Ethaar humanitarian organization)
4. Distribution in Iraq is done by 10 members
5. Details of distribution is emailed to us
6. Copy of the receipt is mailed to the contributor
Their needs
BlanketsOil lampsHot plates (electric stoves)Kerosene heaters Fabric for sewingMedicineOther elementary necessities of life
Finally we quote the Quran:
By the Token of Time
Verily Man is in loss,
Save those who believe and do good works, and exhort one another to Truth and exhort one another to patience.
PمنVح Wالر Pالله P م VسP ب
P حPيم WالرPرVصSعV وSال
P ا WنP رo الإ Vخس SفPي ل Sان Sنس
P وSعSمPلوا الإ آمSنوا SينPذW الVحSق] Pال ب SوSاصSوVا وSت PاتSحP الصWال
PرV PالصWب ب SوSاصSوVا وSت