CONTENTS
 Mosque``
symbol
Who is Muhammad?
What is the Qur'an?
What is the Qur'aan about?
Flag
What is the Ka'bah?
Mosque
 Things You Didn’t Know About The
Prophet’s Mosque. When the Ottomans
introduced electricity to the Arabian
Peninsula, the first place to be lit up was the
mosque of the Prophet . By some accounts, it
would be a few more years before the Sultan
himself had full electricity in his own palace in
Istanbul.
symbol
Star and Crescent Symbol
The star and crescent is the best-known symbol
used to represent Islam. It features prominently
on the flags of many countries in the Islamic
world, notably Turkey and Pakistan.
Surprisingly, the symbol is not Muslim in origin.
Rather, it was a polytheistic icon adopted during
the spread of Islam, and its use today is
sometimes controversial in the Muslim world.
The crescent and star are often said to be
Islamic symbols, but historians say that they
were the insignia of the Ottoman Empire, not of
Islam as a whole.
flag
 The early Muslim community did not use any designs or
geometric shapes as symbols on their flags. During the time of
the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, Muslim armies and caravans
flew simple solid-coloured flags (generally black or white) for
identification purposes. In later generations, the Muslim leaders
continued to use a simple black, white, or green flag with no
markings, writings, or symbolism on it.
 Muhammad used flags of different colours in different Ghazwat
(or campaigns commanded by Muhammad himself) and Saraya
(or campaigns commanded by any Sahaba, the companions of
Muhammad). The major flag of Muhammad was known as AlUqab (The Eagle); it was pure black, without symbols or
markings.[1] Its name and colour was derived from the flag of the
Quraysh, an Arabian tribe, whose flag, also called Al-Uqaab, was
black with an eagle.
What is the Ka'bah?
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The Ka'bah is the place of worship which Allah
commanded Abraham and Ishmael to build
over four thousand years ago. The building
was constructed of stone on what many
believe was the original site of the sanctuary
established by Adam. God commanded
Abraham to summon all mankind to visit this
place, and when pilgrims go there today, they
say 'At Thy service, O Lord,' in response to
Abraham's call.
Who is Muhammad?
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Muhammad (peace be on him) was born in
Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the year 570, at a time
when Christianity was not yet fully established in
Europe. Since his father died before his birth, and
his mother shortly afterwards, he was raised by
his uncle from the respected tribe of Quraysh. As
he grew up, he became known for his truthfulness,
generosity and sincerity, so that he was sought
after for his ability to arbitrate in disputes. The
historians describe him as calm and meditative.
What is the Qur'an?
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The Qur'an is a record of the exact words revealed
by Allah through the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet
Muhammad (peace be on him). It was memorized
by Muhammad (peace be on him) and then
dictated to his Companions, and written down by
scribes, who crosschecked it during his lifetime.
Not one word of its 114 chapters, Surahs, has
been changed over the centuries, so that the
Qur'an is in every detail the unique and miraculous
text, which was revealed to Muhammad (peace be
on him) fourteen centuries ago.
What is the Qur'aan about?
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The Qur'an, the last revealed Word of God, is the prime source of every Muslim's faith and practice. It deals
with all the subjects which concern us as human beings: wisdom, doctrine, worship and law, but its basic
theme is the relationship between God and His creatures. At the same time, it provides guidelines for a just
society, proper human conduct and an equitable economic system.
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Are there any other sacred sources?
Yes, the Sunnah, the practice and example of the Prophet (peace be on him), is the second authority for
Muslims. A Hadith is a reliably transmitted report of what the Prophet (peace be on him) said, did, or
approved. Belief in the Sunnah is part of the Islamic faith.
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Examples of the Prophet's sayings:
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The Prophet (peace be on him) said:
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'Allah has no mercy on one who has no mercy for others.'
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'None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.'
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'He who eats his fill while his neighbour goes without food, is not a believer.'
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'The truthful and honest businessman will be in the company of the Prophets, the truthful people, and the
martyrs on the Day of Judgement.'
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'Powerful is not he who knocks the other down, indeed powerful is he who controls himself in a fit of anger.'
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'Allah does not judge according to your bodies and appearances, but He scans your hearts and looks into your
deeds.'
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'A man walking along a path felt very thirsty. Reaching a well he descended into it, drinking his fill and came up.
Then he saw a dog with its tongue hanging out, trying to lick up mud and quench its thirst. The man saw that
the dog was feeling the same thirst as he had felt so he went down into the well again and filled his shoe with
water and gave the dog a drink. Allah forgave his sins for this action.'
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The Prophet (peace be on him) was asked: 'Messenger of Allah, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?'
He said: 'There is a reward for kindness to every living thing.'
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(From the Hadith collections of Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi and Bayhaqi.)
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What are the 'Five Pillars' of Islam?
They are the framework of the Muslim life: faith, prayer, concern for the needy, self-purification, and the
pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able.
What is the Qur'aan about?
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Examples of the Prophet's sayings:
The Prophet (peace be on him) said:
'Allah has no mercy on one who has no mercy for others.'
'None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.'
'He who eats his fill while his neighbour goes without food, is not a believer.'
'The truthful and honest businessman will be in the company of the Prophets, the truthful people, and
the martyrs on the Day of Judgement.'
'Powerful is not he who knocks the other down, indeed powerful is he who controls himself in a fit of
anger.'
'Allah does not judge according to your bodies and appearances, but He scans your hearts and looks into
your deeds.'
'A man walking along a path felt very thirsty. Reaching a well he descended into it, drinking his fill and
came up. Then he saw a dog with its tongue hanging out, trying to lick up mud and quench its thirst. The
man saw that the dog was feeling the same thirst as he had felt so he went down into the well again
and filled his shoe with water and gave the dog a drink. Allah forgave his sins for this action.'
The Prophet (peace be on him) was asked: 'Messenger of Allah, are we rewarded for kindness towards
animals?' He said: 'There is a reward for kindness to every living thing.'
(From the Hadith collections of Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi and Bayhaqi.)
What are the 'Five Pillars' of Islam?
They are the framework of the Muslim life: faith, prayer, concern for the needy, self-purification, and
the pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able.
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