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Hajj Guide Video - 5

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Information Crusade: Part 3 of 4 - Symbiosis

Islam & Jihad: Part 3 of 4

The Information Crusade is a short video consisting of four parts, each less than five minutes in length. It is intended to be a Jihad primer for those who know little or nothing about the subject.

“Information Crusade - Symbiosis” Part 3 of 4 From ThePeaceOfIslam

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Hajj Guide Video - 3

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http://99islam.com/
http://www.shareislam.com/
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http://scienceislam.com/index.php

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Information Crusade: Part 1 of 4 - Introduction

Islam & Jihad: Part 1 of 4

The Information Crusade is a short video consisting of four parts, each less than five minutes in length. It is intended to be a Jihad primer for those who know little or nothing about the subject.

“Information Crusade - Introduction” Part 1 of 4 From ThePeaceOfIslam

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Inside View of Masjid-e-Haram Ka’aba Mecca

The Kaaba (Arabic: ?????? Al-Kaabah; IPA “Cube” is a cuboidal building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the most sacred site in Islam.[2] The building is more than two thousand years old, and according to Islamic tradition the first building at the site was built by Abraham (Ibrahim). The building has a mosque built around it, the Masjid al-Haram. All Muslims around the world face towards the Kaaba during prayers, no matter where they are.

One of the Five Pillars of Islam requires every capable Muslim to perform the Hajj pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime. Multiple parts of the Hajj require pilgrims to walk several times around the Kaaba in a counter-clockwise direction (as viewed from above). This circumambulation, the Tawaf, is also performed by pilgrims during the Umrah (lesser pilgrimage).[2] However, the most dramatic times are during the Hajj, when two million pilgrims simultaneously gather to circle the building on the same day.

The Kaaba is a large masonry structure roughly the shape of a cube. It is made of granite from the hills near Mecca, and stands upon a 25 cm (10 in) marble base, which projects outwards about 35 cm (1 ft).[2] It is approximately 13.10 m (42.98 ft) high, with sides measuring 11.03 m (36.19 ft) by 12.86 m (42.19 ft).[3][4] The four corners of the Kaaba roughly face the four points of the compass.[2] In the eastern corner of the Kaaba is the Ruknu l-Aswad “Black Stone” or al-?ajaru l-Aswad, possibly a meteorite remnant; at the northern corner is the Ruknu l-??r?q? “The Iraqi corner”. The western corner is the Ruknu sh-Sh?m? “the Levantine corner” and the southern is Ruknu l-Yaman? “the Yemeni corner”.[2][4]

The Kaaba is covered by a black silk and gold curtain known as the kiswah, which is replaced yearly.[5][6] About two-thirds of the way up runs a band of gold-embroidered calligraphy with Qur’anic text, including the Islamic declaration of faith, the Shahadah.

Nowadays, entry to the Kaaba’s interior is generally not permitted except for certain rare occasions and for a limited numbers of guests. The entrance is a door set 2 m (7 ft) above the ground on the north-eastern wall of the Kaaba, which acts as the façade.[2] There is a wooden staircase on wheels, usually stored in the mosque between the arch-shaped gate of Ban? Shaybah and the well of Zamzam. Inside the Kaaba, there is a marble and limestone floor. The interior walls are clad with marble halfway to the roof; tablets with Qur’anic inscriptions are inset in the marble. The top part of the walls are covered with a green cloth decorated with gold embroidered Qur’anic verses. Caretakers perfume the marble cladding with scented oil, the same oil used to anoint the Black Stone outside.
Left: Conceptual representation of the Kaaba, as built by Abraham; Right: Representation of the Kaaba as it stands today

There is also a semi-circular wall opposite, but unconnected to, the north-west wall of the Kaaba known as the hat?m. It is 90 cm (35 in) in height and 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in length, and is composed of white marble. The space between the hat?m and the Kaaba was for a time belonging to the Kaaba itself, and so is generally not entered during the tawaf (ritual circumambulation). It is also thought by some that this space bears the graves of Abu Simbel, prophet Ishmael and his mother Hagar.[2]

Muslims throughout the world face the Kaaba during prayers, which are five times a day. For most places around the world, coordinates for Mecca suffice. Worshippers in the the Sacred Mosque pray in concentric circles around the Kaaba.

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Information Crusade: Part 2 of 4 - The Third Wave

Islam & Jihad: Part 2 of 4

The Information Crusade is a short video consisting of four parts, each less than five minutes in length. It is intended to be a Jihad primer for those who know little or nothing about the subject.

“Information Crusade - The Third Wave” Part 2 of 4 From ThePeaceOfIslam

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Information Crusade: Part 4 of 4 - Deja Vu

Islam & Jihad: Part 4 of 4

The Information Crusade is a short video consisting of four parts, each less than five minutes in length. It is intended to be a Jihad primer for those who know little or nothing about the subject.

“Information Crusade - Deja Vu” Part 4 of 4 From ThePeaceOfIslam

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??? ????? / HOW TO BECOME A MUSLIM

HOW TO BECOME A MUSLIM
All praises be to Allah, the Lord of the Universe. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad His last messenger.

The objective of this handout is to correct a false idea spread among those willing to adopt Islam as their faith. Some people are facing difficulties on the basis of their mistaken belief that entering into the Islamic fold requires an announcement from the concerned person in the presence of high ranking scholars or sheikhs or reporting this act to courts of justice or other authorities. It is also thought that the act of accepting Islam, should, as a condition have a certificate issued by the authorities as an evidence to that effect.

We wish to clarify that the whole matter is very easy and that none of the above mentioned conditions or obligations are required. For Allah; the Almighty, is above all comprehension and knows well the secrets of all hearts. Nevertheless, those who are going to adopt Islam as their religion are Muslims with the concerned governmental agency, as this procedure may facilitate for them many matters including the possibility of Performing Hajj and Umrah.

If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslim and has full conviction and strong belief that Islam is the true religion ordained by Allah (SWT) for all human beings, then, one should pronounce that “Shahada” (The testimony of faith) without further delay. The Holy Qur’an is explicit in this regard as Allah (SWT) has stated.

“Truly, the Religion on the sight of Allah is Islam.” (3:19)

In another verse of the Holy Qur’an, Allah (SWT) has stated:

“And whosoever desires a religion other that Islam, never will it accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who are lost.” (3:85)

In addition, Islam is the only Religion prevailing over all other religions. Allah (SWT) has stated in the Holy Qur’an;

“And to thee. We have sent the Book in truth, (This Qur’an) confirming the scripture that came before it, and a witness over it…” (5:48)

Muhammad, the Prophet of Allah (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him), said:

“Islam is based on five pillars: testifying that there is no God worthy to be worshipped but Allah, and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah and His servant; performing the prayer; paying the Zakat (obligatory charity); fasting the month of Ramadan; and perfuming Hajj.”

The Shahada can be declared as follows:

”ASH-HADU ANLAA ILAHA ILLA ALLAH WA ASH HADU ANNA MUHAMMADAN ABDUHU WA RASUULUH.”

The English translation is:

“I bear witness that there is no deity worthy to be worshipped but Allah, and I bear witness the Muhammad is His servant and messenger.”

However, it would not be sufficient for anyone to utter only this testimony orally either in private or in public, but rather, one should believe in it by heart with a firm conviction with the teachings of Islam in all his life he will find himself a new born person, (or new man).

This will move him to strive more and more to improve his character and draw nearer to perfection. The light of the living faith will fill his heart until be becomes the embodiment of that faith.

What would be next after declaring the testimony of faith (Shahada) and then becoming a Muslim? He should know the real concept underlying this testimony which means the Oneness of Allah and accept Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as the last of the Prophet, and meet its requirements. He must behave accordingly applying this true faith to every thing he speaks or does. What do the words of “Shahada” signify.

The significant point which every Muslim must know very well is the truth that there is no God (ditty) to be worshipped other than Allah, (Glory be Him). He is the only true God, Who Alone deserves to be worshipped, since He is the Giver of life and Sustainer and Nourisher of mankind and all creation with His unlimited bounties. Man must worship Allah, Who Alone is worthy of worship.

The second part of the “Sahada” i. e. “We ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluh” means that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is the servant and chosen messenger of Allah. No one must have two opinions about this matter. In fact, the Muslim has to obey the commands of the Prophet (PBUH), to believe him in what he has said, to follow his teachings, to avoid what he has forbidden, and to worship Allah alone according to the message revealed to him.

What is the meaning of worship? It simply means rendering sincere service; showing reverence for Allah. In a deeper shade of meaning, it implies total submission and complete obedience to Allah’s Commandments both in utterances and actions of man whether explicit or implicit and whether private or public.

Worship falls into two categories:

Visible (manifest or outward)

Invisible (concealed or inward)

Visible worship includes acts such as uttering the two parts of the “Shahada” performing prayers, giving Zakat (

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Dawa In The Park: Volume Five (14/14)

Back to (1/24): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EiDK5fpkes

Dawa In The Park: Volume Five

Speakers:
Mansur Ahmed
Abdurraheem Green
Isa Calliste
Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Abu Sufyan Macdowell

In this video brother Mansoor Ahmed reasons for the existence of the Creator, Sheikh Abdurraheem Green exposes the so-called ‘Nation of Islam,’ brother Isa Calliste debates some fine points of Christian doctrine, Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips discuss how Allah reveals Himself, Sheikh Abu Sufyan Macdowell reminds the reality of death and helps revert a sister to Islam.

Abdurraheem Green: Anthony Green was born in 1964 in Dar es Salam, in Tanzania where his father, Gavin Green CBE was colonial administrator. He was educated at Ampleforth College, a Roman Catholic monastic boarding school and studied Modern History in Royal Holloway College of the University of London. His disillusionment with Chirstianity in particular and the materialistic orientation of modern Western Civilization in general lead him to search through the world’s great religions and ideologies. After reading a translation of the Qur’aan he felt that this book alone stood out as being of divine origin. He embraced Islam in 1987 and became known as Abdurraheem Green. Since then he has been actively involved in Daw’ah around the UK and abroad. He has travelled extensively throughout the world sharing his knowledge of Islam and calling mankind to the worship of the One True Lord - Allah, and has authored several papers which have been published on the internet.

Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips: Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips was born in Jamaica, but grew up in Canada where he accepted Islam in 1972. He completed a diploma in Arabic and a B.A. from the College of Islamic Disciplines (Usool ad-Deen) at the Islamic University of Madeenah in 1979. At the University of Riyadh, College of Education, he completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology in 1985 and in the department of Islamic Studies at the University of Wales, U.K. he also completed a Ph.D. in Islamic Theology in 1994. He taught Islamic Education and Arabic in private schools in Riyadh for over ten years and for the past three year he has been lecturing M.Ed. students in the Islamic Studies department of Shariff Kabunsuan Islamic University in Cotabato City, Mindanao, Philippines. Since 1994 he has founded and directed The Islamic Information Center in Dubai, U.A.E. and the Department of Foreign Languages at Dar al Fatah Islamic Press in Sharjah, U.A.E. Among the author’s published works are translations of “Ibn Tayameeyah’s Essay on the Jinn”, “The Devil’s Deception” and Arabic Calligraphy in Manuscripts, He has also co-authored “Polygamy in Islam”, and authored “Evolution of Islamic Law”, “Through Repentance”, “Islamic Studies”, “Hajj and Umrah According to Qur’aan & Sunnah”, “Islamic Rules on Menstruation”, “Arabic Reading & Writing Made Easy”, “Arabic Grammar Made Easy” and “The Purpose of Creation”. Author’s published works are translations of “Ibn Taymeeyah’s Essay on the Jinn”, and Arabic Calligraphy in Manuscripts. He has also co-authored “Polygamy in Islam” and authored “The Qur’aan’s Numerical Miracle - Hoax and Heresy”, “Evolution of Fiqh”, “Islamic law and The Madh-habs”, “Tafseer Soorah al-Hujuraat”, “The Ansar Cult”, “The Fundamentals of Tawheed”, “Hajj and ‘ Umrah According to Qur’aan and Sunnah”, “Islamic Studies (Book:1)”, and “Salvation Through Repentance”.

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Dawa In The Park: Volume Five (13/14)

Part (14/14): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAD9IKesypk

Dawa In The Park: Volume Five

Speakers:
Mansur Ahmed
Abdurraheem Green
Isa Calliste
Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Abu Sufyan Macdowell

In this video brother Mansoor Ahmed reasons for the existence of the Creator, Sheikh Abdurraheem Green exposes the so-called ‘Nation of Islam,’ brother Isa Calliste debates some fine points of Christian doctrine, Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips discuss how Allah reveals Himself, Sheikh Abu Sufyan Macdowell reminds the reality of death and helps revert a sister to Islam.

Abdurraheem Green: Anthony Green was born in 1964 in Dar es Salam, in Tanzania where his father, Gavin Green CBE was colonial administrator. He was educated at Ampleforth College, a Roman Catholic monastic boarding school and studied Modern History in Royal Holloway College of the University of London. His disillusionment with Chirstianity in particular and the materialistic orientation of modern Western Civilization in general lead him to search through the world’s great religions and ideologies. After reading a translation of the Qur’aan he felt that this book alone stood out as being of divine origin. He embraced Islam in 1987 and became known as Abdurraheem Green. Since then he has been actively involved in Daw’ah around the UK and abroad. He has travelled extensively throughout the world sharing his knowledge of Islam and calling mankind to the worship of the One True Lord - Allah, and has authored several papers which have been published on the internet.

Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips: Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips was born in Jamaica, but grew up in Canada where he accepted Islam in 1972. He completed a diploma in Arabic and a B.A. from the College of Islamic Disciplines (Usool ad-Deen) at the Islamic University of Madeenah in 1979. At the University of Riyadh, College of Education, he completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology in 1985 and in the department of Islamic Studies at the University of Wales, U.K. he also completed a Ph.D. in Islamic Theology in 1994. He taught Islamic Education and Arabic in private schools in Riyadh for over ten years and for the past three year he has been lecturing M.Ed. students in the Islamic Studies department of Shariff Kabunsuan Islamic University in Cotabato City, Mindanao, Philippines. Since 1994 he has founded and directed The Islamic Information Center in Dubai, U.A.E. and the Department of Foreign Languages at Dar al Fatah Islamic Press in Sharjah, U.A.E. Among the author’s published works are translations of “Ibn Tayameeyah’s Essay on the Jinn”, “The Devil’s Deception” and Arabic Calligraphy in Manuscripts, He has also co-authored “Polygamy in Islam”, and authored “Evolution of Islamic Law”, “Through Repentance”, “Islamic Studies”, “Hajj and Umrah According to Qur’aan & Sunnah”, “Islamic Rules on Menstruation”, “Arabic Reading & Writing Made Easy”, “Arabic Grammar Made Easy” and “The Purpose of Creation”. Author’s published works are translations of “Ibn Taymeeyah’s Essay on the Jinn”, and Arabic Calligraphy in Manuscripts. He has also co-authored “Polygamy in Islam” and authored “The Qur’aan’s Numerical Miracle - Hoax and Heresy”, “Evolution of Fiqh”, “Islamic law and The Madh-habs”, “Tafseer Soorah al-Hujuraat”, “The Ansar Cult”, “The Fundamentals of Tawheed”, “Hajj and ‘ Umrah According to Qur’aan and Sunnah”, “Islamic Studies (Book:1)”, and “Salvation Through Repentance”.

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