Level 1 Lesson 12 Getting Adjusted To the Muslim Community
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Getting Adjusted To the Muslim Community
Description: Practicing Islam entails one to participate in the community of faithful in communal worship. This lesson provides guidance to help in the process of adjusting and becoming part of the Muslim community.
By Imam Mufti
Objectives
· To understand seven important points related to adjusting, participating and becoming a part of the Muslim community, and some tips and pitfalls related to them.
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.
· Haram - Forbidden or prohibited.
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Level 1 Lesson 11 Breaking the News to family (part 2 of 2)
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Breaking the News to family (part 2 of 2)
Description: A two-part lesson containing practical advice for new comers to Islam facing the challenge of breaking the news of their new faith to friends and family. Part 2: This lesson lays great emphasis on how to deal with parents and maintain their respect whilst breaking the news to them.
By NewMuslims.com
Objectives
· To appreciate the rights of parents in Islam.
· To be aware of the limitations in obeying one's parents.
· To learn how to deal with parents and maintain respect for them whilst breaking the news to them.
· To gain courage in the face of real life challenges through the support of Prophetic narrations.
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Level 1 Lesson 10 Breaking the News to Family (part 1 of 2)
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Breaking the News to Family (part 1 of 2)
Description: A two-part lesson containing practical advice for new comers to Islam facing the challenge of breaking the news of their new faith to friends and family. Part 1: This lesson aims to dispel anxiety and develop confidence in dealing with loved ones.
By NewMuslims.com.
Objectives
· To remove anxiety caused by the fear of announcing one’s conversion and to develop confidence when dealing with loved ones.
· To enable one to identify a suitable strategy for breaking the news of one’s conversion to friends and family.
· To equip the new convert with various invocations to seek help from Allah in making the task easier.
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Level 1 Lesson 9 How to pray for a recent convert (part 2 of 2)
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How to pray for a recent convert (part 2 of 2)
Description: A brief description of the formal prayers, the first obligatory act of worship to be performed after accepting Islam. Part 2 discusses how a new Muslim can perform the prayers.
By NewMuslims.com
- To learn how to prepare oneself in order to perform the prayer.
- To learn a simpler way to pray and adopt it temporarily, until one is able to pray the actual prayer.
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Level 1 Lesson 8 How to pray for a recent convert (part 1 of 2)
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How to pray for a recent convert (part 1 of 2)
Description: A brief description of the formal prayers, the first obligatory act of worship to be performed after accepting Islam. Part 1 discusses what needs to be done to prepare oneself for the formal prayers.
To learn how to perform ablution and the ritual bath and when are they required.
Arabic Terms
- Wudoo – ablution.
- Salah - the Arabic word to denote a direct connection between the believer and Allah. More specifically, in Islam it refers to the formal five daily prayers and is the most important form of worship.
- Ghusl – ritual bath.
What is Ablution (Wudoo)?
Wudoo, translated as ablution, is done before certain acts of worship. It is basically washing of one's face, hands and arms, then wiping the head and ears, and finally washing the feet.
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