Islamic Culture= Unit 2 The Beloves prophet Mohammad (PBUH) o The Birth Place © The Sacred Mother of the Holy Prophet «The Blessed Bith © BusinessLesson 1 The Birth Place Makkah is the birth place of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). This city isthe oldest settlement of man on earth. The first house of worship was erected in this city by Aadam (Allah's Blessings on him), the first man on this ea‘th, The city is located in Saudi Arabia and itis the place ‘whore Allah’s message was first revealed to prophet Mohammad (PBUH) ‘and the city to which he retumed after the migration to Madina in 622 AD. | Makiah-is the holiest city on earth to Muslims. Five times a day, the ‘world’s one billion Muslims, wherever they are, turn to Makkah to perform thelr prayers. And atleast once inthe lives. Muslims perform their Haj (pilgrimage) at Makkah. Thus, every year, the Holy City of Makkah is hosted by more than two million Hajis (pilgrims) from allover the wortd. == =—CS~—“‘i—“=:SLesson 2 The Sacred Mother of the Holy Prophet The name of the sacred mother of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) Is Aaaminah, daughter of Wahab, the son of Hashim, who was the son of Abd Munaaf. She was known as the beautiful, virtuous, modest and chaste lady. When she died, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was only six years old. Thus, the noble mother ofthe Holy Prophet (PBUH) also belonged to the family of great nobility.Lesson 3 The Blessed Birth [After a dark and gloomy night always shines the brightest sun. So that What happened in Arabia, Arabla was involved in many dark and evil practices at thet time. The Arabs of those days had no morals and ethics. ‘They were proud of their evil acts. For example, having a baby daughter was considered a matter of great shame and so called dignity. In such a gloomy and dark age of humankind, the Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was born as a bright sun on the firmament of human history in the great city of Makkah. His birth prophecies were mentioned in the Bible and in the books of old testament as stated in the Holy Qur'an cui:84). “The Holy Prophet was born during the first year of Aamel Feel (the year of the Elephant’s War) on the 12th Rabee-ul-Awwal; 21st April,S71A.D, during early morning hourbeforethe sun-rise. Allthe Quraysh community was invited to the slaughter ceremony which took place on the 7th day ‘of his birth. Abdul Muttalib assigned the virtuour name “Mohammad” to this new born Quraysh child, When people asked him about this unique name, he replied “my son should deserve appreciation and praise of the 'world” and Mohammad means the most praise worthy.Be Lesson 4 Business After passing the youthful years of life, the Holy Prophet was inclined to undertake his family business skillfully. But he (PBUH) did not have any capital to flourish it when he was under the custody of his resourceless. unele. Prophet Mohammad, for some time, worked as a merchant for a widow of a noble family Khadija. She was a rich lady with a flouring trade and commerce. Prophet Mohammad was entrusted her sales. managership through his uncle. Khadijawas ery muchimpressed with honesty, straight dealings and integrated skilfulness. So she allocated much of her business to him while he attained adulthood for his most appreciable attributes, trustworthiness and orderly ways of life. The Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) got the proposal from Khadija for marriage.Activities ¢ 4. Where was the Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) born? 2” Wal was the cradle of MuSim civiization? . 3” Whats the name of the'sacred matnar ofthe Maly Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)? How old was the Holy Prophet Mehammad when his mether dies? 5 During ‘wnich year ‘was the Holy Prophet of Islam born? 3 Who chose the name of the Holy Prophet Mohammad? 7° Why dd tne Makich pagans object ebout Monammed's (PBUH) bith? 8 Why di lady Khudesjah choose Mohammad(PBUH) to take her goods for trade? 9 Why didlady Khudeejah allocate much of her business to Mohammad(PBUH)? 40 What wes the status of Arabia before the Haly Prophet's birth? eeUnit 3 Dealing with Others © Charity to the Neighbor © Visiting the Sick © Helping the Needy The Brotherhood of IslamLesson 1 Charity to the Neighbor “The Holy prophet Mohammad (PBUH) taught us that a “neighbor” is not just the one next door, but includes all those up to forty houses in all directions- effectively a whole neighborhood. This concem for neighbors can take many forms. It means to ensure that our neighbors have the basic necessities. A Muslim should not eat if his or her neighbor is sleeping hungry. It means that a Muslim must wish for his reighbor what he wishes for himself. t means sharing their happiness ard sorrow. Further, it means not to spy on them and respect their privacy, not to gossip about them, not to harm them in any way. Even Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said,” | fear that neighbors might get the share in the Inheritance.” According to the Noble Qur'an, all of humenity came out from fone couple, Adam and Eve. Thus, ‘we are all prothers and sisters. Brothers and sisters should take care of each other. They must not discriminate against each other ‘on the basis of color and race.Lesson 2 Visiting the Sick Islam enforces upon Muslims to do the good deeds and refrain from all bad things. From those good and virtuous deeds is the visiting of ill and afflicted. When people visit each other in the times of good health, bonds of brotherhood and friendship are strengthened. What about when people visit each other in the times of sickness or failing health? Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) sald. “The parable of the Believers in their mutual love and mercy is like that of a living body; if one part feels pain, the whole body suffers in sleeplessness and ‘over.” Visiting the sick is the clearest ‘empathy. Prophet Nohammad sai jgns of such mutual love, mercy and. ““The rights of one Muslim over another Muslim are six... when you meet hhim, you greet him with the Salaam (ie. to say: “As-Salamu alaykum”), When he invites you, you accept his invitation. When he consults you in a matter, you give him sincere advice, When he sneezes and praises Allah, you ask Allahto have mercy on him, When heis sick, you visithim, ‘and when he passes away you accompany him (through his funeral.)Lesson 3 Helping the Needy Noedy and poor people have the right in our wealth. In islam, the system of Zakat is meant to help the poor and needy. The noble Qur'an teaches us that we should be generous and give the needy their share in our wealth, Poor people have the right to share our wealth and money. ‘There are many real life examples in the history of Islam, For example, the Ansar of Madina shared half with the refugees from. the city of Makkah. They shared with them everything like houses, animals, farms, money etc. So Islam Is very comprehensive religion and does not leave any section of society alone. These rules and regulations make Islam the universal ‘and everlasting religion in the world.Lesson 4 The Brotherhood of Islam A Muslim Is related to different people in different ways. First, he is very closely related tohis family members. Second, he is related to his rolatives. Finally, he Is related to other Muslims in the bond of religious brotherhood. ‘The first two relationships are based on fami fou and your brother cor you and your cousin are from a common fore-father. But the third rolationship is not based on family ties. itis based on religious ties. All ‘Muslims are related to one another through Islam. This relationship is known as the “Islamic Brotherhood”. Allah says in the Qur'an, “Indeed the believers are brothers.” (49:10) Allah also says in the Qur’an: “© you mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes so that you may know each other [more easily]. Indeed, the most noble among you in view of Allah is the most pious of you.” (49:13) All Muslims are brethren of each other even if they are from different families, races, countries, skin colour or language. This is less important when it comes to their relationship based on Islam. All the Mustims of the world form a single brotherhood or community which is known as “the Muslim Ummah”. Every Muslim is a member of the Ummah.Activities + 10 What does the Noble Qur'an fel us about the mankind? hal should @ Musi maintain with his retaves? ‘italia Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) teach us about the neighbor? ‘nen do people supposed to visit each ater? ‘Wat are the reasons behind visting the sick person? ‘What are the rights: ‘of one ‘Muslim over another Muslim? ‘Wat does the Gurren teach us about the generosity? ‘yitat does [slam teach us about the poor? ‘What are the first two circles of relationship in Islam? ‘Wat isthe most noble among mankind in view of AllBh? a