The Islamic Concept Of Worship

Why am I here?

What you'll learn
Students will be able to explain the Islamic concept of worship
Students will be able to answer basic questions about Islam
Students will be able to explain the reason for the existence of man on earth
Students will be able to give the translation of some Arabic/Islamic terms
Requirements
Background knowledge of Arabic and Islam: Aimed at newly practicing Muslims
Description
This course answers the question- Why am I here? It explores the purpose of our existence in this world, providing answers from the Quran (the Holy Book of the Muslims)  and the Sunnah (the sayings and practices of the last prophet, Muhammad, peace and blessings of God be upon him). It offers a brief introduction to aqeedah (Islamic belief system).  Participants enrolling in this course will be assisted with memorizing the answers to basic Islamic questions, such as Why did Allah create us? and How do we worship Allah? The answers are supported by evidence from the Quran (the Holy Book of the Muslims) and Sunnah (the sayings and practices of the last prophet, Muhammad, peace and blessings of God be upon him) in both Arabic and accompanied by the English translation. Vocabulary words from these sources will be provided so that the student can understand what he/she is memorizing.Who is this course for?This course is for:· The Muslim youth who is attracted to this world and trying to find his way· The new Muslim who wants to learn some of the basic beliefs of the religion· The Muslim returning to the practice of his/her religion· The person who wants to benefit from beneficial reminders· The person who wants to memorize select ayahs (verses from the Holy Quran, the last revelation and the ahadith  (the sayings and practices of the last prophet, Muhammad, peace and blessings of God be upon him)

Overview

Section 1: Purpose of Our Existence

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Why has God created us?

Lecture 3 Vocabulary, Part 1

Lecture 4 Vocabulary, Part 2

Section 2: What is worship?

Lecture 5 What is worship?

Lecture 6 Vocabulary, Part 1

Lecture 7 Vocabulary, Part 2

Section 3: How do we worship Allah?

Lecture 8 How do we worship Allah?

Lecture 9 Vocabulary, Part 1

Lecture 10 Vocabulary, Part 2

Section 4: Fear & Hope

Lecture 11 Should we worship Allah with fear and hope?

Lecture 12 Vocabulary, Part 1

Lecture 13 Vocabulary, Part 2

Section 5: Perfecting Your Acts of Worship

Lecture 14 What is ihsan?

Lecture 15 Vocabulary, Part 1

Lecture 16 Vocabulary, Part 2

Lecture 17 What is ihsan? Part 2

Section 6: Conclusion

Lecture 18 Conclusion

A person who has knowledge of Islam and Arabic and wants to learn more about their religion,A person who is returning to the practice of Islam