The Purpose of Creation. Barriers to Fulfill the Purpose Where Are We Today? How Do We Fulfill Our Purpose? Where Do We Go From Here? Please sharpen your focus and hold on to your seats, for we are going to cover Duniya & Akhirah in the next few minutes, Insha`Allah BUT, first …. La iLaha iLlallah Muhammed Rasul Allah Absolute and total negation of every source other than Allah Calls for setting our minds to …. RESET Making Hijrah away from everything other than Qura`n & Sunnah What is the Purpose of Creation? Allah, The Perfect Designer and Fashioner, created the universe and everything in it, for a definite Purpose and made them follow a System. Allah The All Knowledgeable and the Ultimate Reckoner, Created the Heavens and the Earth for a Definite Purpose. He sent man to inhabit the earth for a limited time, sent him clear guidance to carry out a specific TASK. In the End man will return to his Creator Man for a complete accountability of his PERFORMANCE. Earth Life on the earth has been made alluring, a trap and a test. The Only Way Out is one that the Creator Himself has prescribed Batil Ways Al-Islam The Purpose of Man’s Creation Aakhirah The Permanent Abode The Beginning Inna liLahi Indeed, from Allah we come Accountability The End Guidance The Task Deeds Iqamat-e Deen Establishing the Creator’s Prescribed System of Life Duniya The Temporary Abode wa inna ilayhi rajioun and, indeed, to Him shall we return Allah, The Beneficent The Repeatedly Merciful Created Man, ALL his Needs & Affairs, according to His overwhelming Plan and a System He (swt) gifted Man with intelligence and a Total and Perfect System to live his limited life on the earth with …then gave him a Choice to accept it or reject it so He may test us in the End The Hereafter – Al-Aakhirah – The Permanent Abode Jannah - Paradise Hidayah - Guidance Ummah State Community Family Individual Insaan Mankind The World – Al-Duniya – The Temporary Abode Allah (swt) Guaranteed the Perfection of the System “… al yauma akmaltu lakum Deenakum wa atmamtu `alaykum neymati wa radhitum lakumul Islama Deena …” (5:3) ‘…this day have I perfected your Way of Life for you and completed My Favor upon you and chosen Islam as your Deen…’ He (swt) completed the Deen with Details & Examples “… ma farratna fil Kitabe min shai …” (6:38) ‘…nothing have We omitted from the Book…’ “Wa laqad sarrafna fi haazal Qura`ne linnase min qulli masal…” (18:54) ‘And indeed We have put forth every kind of example in this Qura`n for mankind…’ He (swt) then Commanded Man to… “… udkhulu fis-Silme kaafah …” (2:208) ‘…enter into Islam wholeheartedly…’ And to Pledge… “… samae`na wa `ata`na wattaqu Allah …” (5:7) ‘…we hear and we obey and fear Allah…’ Submitting his Whole Life to His Purpose… “Inna Salati wa Nusuki wa Mahyayah wa Mamati Lillahi Rabbul `Aalameen…” (6:162) ‘indeed, my prayer, my spirit of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for the Lord of the Universe…’ Our Failure: Sub-Total Approach We must, therefore, Rediscover and Reimplement the ENTIRE SYSTEM in our Lives – regardless of where we may be For there will be no excuse acceptable, such as… “… kunna mustadafeena fil Arde …” (4:97) ‘…weak and oppressed were we in the earth…’ Islam, indeed, promises the perfect solutions to every affair in this Duniya and the only means of success in the Aakhirah Barriers to Achieving the Purpose Common Confusions & Barriers Deen vs. Religion Deen is an entire System of Life, Religion relates to its Spiritual Component only Deen vs. Duniya Deen al-Islam covers Duniya & Aakhirah as one whole Is Islam only a Spiritual and Moral code? Spiritual & Moral are the core components of Islam’s Comprehensive System Common Confusions & Barriers (contd.) Purposeful vs. Ritual Perfection leaves no room for Ritual – every iota has a Purpose Revealed vs. Man-devised Revealed covers Duniya & Aakhirah, Man-devised covers Duniya alone Methodology vs. Skills, Tools & Technology Methodology is linked to Ideology, it must never change Skills, Tools & Technology are a product of man’s discovery of Allah’s infinite knowledge, they must be sought, learnt, excelled in and used to Serve Him best To establish His Prescribed System on the earth “Verily this is My Way leading straight: follow it; follow not (other) paths: they will scatter you about from His Path: Thus does He command you, that ye may be righteous” al-An`am, 6:153 • In Life – some elements of other systems may seem compatible with Islam • Because they address the same human needs - Islam The Straight Path Al-Sirat-ul Mustaqeem Batil Ways Batil Ways Crooked Paths Crooked Paths • However, all man-made ways are truly influenced by man’s Batil basal and worldly desires Origins • The paths may cross • But, beware of their Origins! Batil Origins Origins In Qura`n & Sunnah What is the Islamic System? What is a System? (Webster’s Dictionary Definitions) ‘A set or arrangement of things so related or connected as to form a unity or organic whole, as the solar system, irrigation system…’ ‘…a group of substances in or approaching equilibrium’ (as in chemistry) ‘a number of bodily organs acting together to perform one of the main bodily functions, as the circulatory system, digestive system’ ‘An assemblage of objects arranged after some distinct method’ ‘The body as functional unity’ ‘a whole scheme of created things regarded as forming one complete whole; universe, the world’ Without any of its parts, or substituting one from another system, it ceases to be a System Iqamat-e Deen Establishing the Comprehensive Islamic System Holistic Ibadah – Total Submission Economic System Civic (Political) System Spiritual System Social System Moral System Perfect Balance - Total Integration Islam Hajj •Community •Ummah •Whole •Group •Political Zakah •Welfare •Livelihood •Material Support •Skills •Career the Total Way of Life Civic Moral Spiritual Economic Eemaan/Faith •Aqeedah •Belief •Enlightenment •Guidance •Taqwa The Integrated Whole Some Characteristics of its Sub-Systems Social Sawm •Behavior •Mannerism •Character Self-Control Salah •Discipline •Brotherhood •Unity •Organization •Collective Small Groups Part of Whole Spiritual Purpose of Life Iqamat-e Deen Relationships & Roles Establishing Islamic System Total Integration Where Are We Today? Transformation of the Divine to the Earthly Economic System Civic (Political) System When Spiritual & Moral aspects of life are separated, the model looses its balance and orientation …. Spiritual System Social System Moral System Spiritual Moral Economic Political Social Economics becomes the driver – with Social (Haves & Have-Nots) and Politics (How can I have more than the other?) naturally following …. 1 Comprehensive Islamic System Wholesome & Totally Integrated Civic (Political) System Economic System Spiritual System Social System Moral System The Perfectly Balanced Model Man-Made Systems ‘Separation of State & Church’ Spiritual Moral Economic Political Social The Lopsided Model Other than Spirituality & Morality being linked to Qura`n & Sunnah – the rest is borrowed from and mortgaged to Batil Systems 2 Completely Disoriented System Our Current Status Spiritual Moral The Enslaved Model Muslim Skills & Resources Driven and Used by Other Systems with Minimum Benefits Current State of Our Affairs With Minimal Control Trickle Trickle With Virtually no Infrastructure Mostly Pass Through Inadvertently Feeding & Strengthening the Adversary Creating A Self- Destructive Cycle How Do We Fulfill Our Purpose? 3 1 Understand the Demand of Iqamat-e-Deen Re-define Our Ultimate Purpose Re-learn & Re-assemble The System Determine How Do We Get There? 2 Realize the Depth of Slavery Assess Where Are We Now? The Community of Muslims: Firmly organized - around The Purpose of Allah (swt) In the exact manner shown by the Prophet Muhammed (saw) We must, once again, become an Ummah of: doers, not idle talkers Leaders, not just Followers Producers, not mere consumers Three Modes of ACTION: Driven by other forces Out of control, weak and oppressed … Blindly following others Accepting the status quo, riding the tide, adjusting to fit, apologizing … Leading others Taking Control The 1st Step 1. 2. Move and establish the Spiritual System firmly on the Siratul Mustaqeem Discover the correct Aqeedah and the real Purpose of Life – located on the Siratul Mustaqeem, the Straight Path Spiritual System Economic System Social System Civic System Moral System 3. Derive the Moral, Social, Economic and Civic Systems from the Spiritual System and firmly integrate with it. The Process & Priorities SelfAssessment & Character Building 1. Tazkiah wa Tarbiyah Invitation By Example Calling Fellow Muslims to Join & Establish the Islamic System to Rule their Lives 4. Da`wah External 2. Da`wah Internal 3. Iqamat-e Deen Sharing Islamic Teachings & Solutions with the World Taking Charge Strategically Planned, Calculated & Controlled Input/Output Recycling Our Resources Plug the Holes Maximum Retention Establish, Strengthen & Grow A Self-Sustaining Comprehensive Islamic Society Build a Solid Core Islamic Infrastructure Strengthen Defenses Where Do We Go From Here? The Spirit of Medina Basic Objectives REDISCOVERING The Structure & Mechanics of the Complete Islamic System RECREATING A Functional, Self-Supporting Model of the Islamic System – complete with ALL Essential ingredients of a collective life UTILIZING The Best Muslim Intellectual, Physical and Monetary Resources Thus, hopefully, becoming eligible to attain the Best of Duniya & Aakhirah A Living Cell of the Islamic System Al-Hikmah al-Markaz The Nucleus Shari`ah Sphere The Infrastructure Al-Suq Al-Medina Economic Sphere Community Sphere The Spirit of Medina The Spirit of Medina - Institution System’s Research •Spiritual •Moral •Social •Economic •Civic Financial Engine Core •Consulting •Commerce •Industry •Products •R & D •Services Community Welfare •Education •Healthcare •Housing •Masaajid •Relief •Social/Civic Fields of Action A Living Cell of the Islamic System The Spirit of Medina Ta`leem wa Tarbiyah System Solutions Shari`ah & Fiqh Da`wah Qada` Arbitration Infrastructure Based on Shari`ah Community Institutions Personal & Family Welfare Core Healthcare & Housing Training & Development Research & Publishing Support & Networking Earned Equity Community Baitul Maal Halal Profits Ideas & Talents Halal Projects Investments Mudarabah Musharakah Living Islam: Integrating Teaching & Preaching With Action. The Spirit of Medina - Systems’ Integrator Islamic Society: . Self-Contained . Fully Functional . Totally Integrated . Self-Supported A Prototype of the Comprehensive Islamic System •Systematizing Relief Operations •Ta`leem wa Tarbiyah •Community Welfare Community Projects & Institutions •Community Healthcare •Networking Ummah-wide Talent/Causes •Opportunities for Talented Muslimahs •Building Leadership & Platform •Training Youth •Affordable & Appropriate Housing Dividends Practical Unity Constructive Engagement •Personal & Family Welfare Earned Equity Halal Profits Employment Bait-ul Maal of Ideas & Talents •Institutionalized Zakah •Halal Earnings Community Bait-ul Maal Community Support & Networking •Providing Professional Assistance •Business & Professional Development •Self-Sufficiency for Islamic Institutions Halal Projects Fair Partnerships Worldwide Markets Central Resource Pool •Rediscovering Islamic System & Solutions Highly Profitable Ventures Monetary & Ideological Investments Musharaka •Re-circulation of money •Active Research •Publishing Qada` - Islamic Arbitration Infrastructure Based on The Shari`ah The Basic Mechanics & Structure •Archiving SOM - in a Nutshell Primary Role System’s Integration Qada` Court Al-Hikmah (Shari`ah Sphere) Al-Medina (Community Sphere) Central Resource Pool Al-Suq (Economic Sphere) Baytul Maal SHARED INTERNAL & NETWORKED Resources & Services ALLIANCES & COLLABORATIONS With Individuals & Groups Al-Hikmah SOM Al-Hikmah Compilations of External Research Compilations of Internal Research Communication Book Collection Reference Cataloging Published Reference Material Research & Workshop Newsletters Periodicals Publication s Platform Journal Collection Translations Community Supervision Community Shari`ah Publication of Completed Works Economic Assembling Islamic System Solutions The Marketplace Al-Suq Computer SOM Consumer Al-Suq Books Electronics Products Products Food Health/Nutri Shared Equipment General Markets Consulting NSI Products & Svcs. Gifts/Misc. Muslim Markets Cooperatives Infrastructure Healthcare Info. Tech. Services Printing/Pub. Services Core Mgmnt. Housing Professional Other Projects – in Partnerships, Collaborations and Alliances Work in Progress ….. Thanks for your patience Please visit us again very soon www.SpiritofMedina.org