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Wilayat Summer Camp

Course Contents

Islamic Theology Personality Development Islamic Practical Laws General Awareness Games and Quizzes
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ISLAMIC THEOLOGY

Lesson 1 Need of Religion

What is Deen?
Its literary meaning is Obedience and Reward. In the Islamic terminology, it means a collection of moral and ideological laws.
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Lesson 1 Need of Religion

Necessity of Deen?
Human beings cant live alone. Human beings need a set of laws to live in the society. Human society attains perfection and excellence through following their Deen.

Lesson 1 Need of Religion

There are only 3 ways to identify the correct Deen

1st way Everyone of us make their own laws as they please.
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Lesson 1 Need of Religion

There are only 3 ways to identify the correct Deen

2nd way Other people make laws for us or for different people.
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Lesson 1 Need of Religion

There are only 3 ways to identify the correct Deen

3rd way God makes laws for us and we completely submit to him.
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Lesson 1 Need of Religion

There are only 3 ways to identify the correct Deen

3rd way God makes laws for us and we completely submit to him.
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Lesson 1 Need of Religion

The legitimacy of Islam

Islam is the last of all revealed religions. It is perfect in every way and everyone can follow it. It is Deen-e-Fitrat.
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Questions from Lesson 1 Need of Religion

1. What is Deen in the terminological sense? 2. Why is Deen necessary? 3. Why human beings cannot set laws for their own life? 4. Why only God can set laws for human beings? 5. Can everyone follow Islam?

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Lesson 2 Definition of Deen

Deen is based on 3 things

1. Theology (Aqaed) 2. Ethics (Akhlaaq) 3. Practical Laws (Ahkaam)
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Lesson 2 Definition of Deen

Theology (Aqaed)
Set of beliefs that form our faith. It is obligatory for us to believe in them. They are Tauheed, Adl, Nubuwat, Imamat and Maad.
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Lesson 2 Definition of Deen

Ethics (Akhlaaq)
It is a value system that teaches us how to live according to spiritual standards. Like Justice, Piety, Courage, Honesty, Chastity, etc.
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Lesson 2 Definition of Deen

Ethics (Akhlaaq)
It is a value system that teaches us how to live according to spiritual standards. Like Justice, Piety, Courage, Honesty, Chastity, etc.
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Lesson 2 Definition of Deen

Practical Laws (Ahkaam)

It is the legislative system for a Muslims. It states what action must be taken in which way. Like Salaat, Saum, Hajj, Amr bil Maroof, etc.

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Questions from Lesson 2 Reality of Deen

1. Who is commendable (Saadatmand)? 2. Deen comprises of how many things? 3. Is there a relation between the components of Deen?
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Lesson 3 Taqleed is not allowed in Usool-e-Deen

Taqleed means to imitate someone or adopt opinion of a specialist. We do Taqleed only in Furu-eDeen to get solution for practical issues.
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Lesson 3 Taqleed is not allowed in Usool-e-Deen

It is necessary that we must have intellectual proof for our beliefs. Intellectual proofs are simple and easy to understand.
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Questions from Lesson 3 Taqleed is not allowed in Usool

1. Are we allowed to do Taqleed in Usoole-Deen? 2. How should we believe in Usool-eDeen? 3. What is meant by simple and easy intellectual proof?
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Lesson 4 Recognition of God is Instinctive

Instinct (Fitrat): It is the inbuilt urge which is not taught or reasoned. Basic intincts of human being are: Jalb-e-Manfeat attraction of profit Raf-e-Zarar replusion from loss Shukr-e-Munim thanking the benefactor
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Lesson 4 Recognition of God is Instinctive

It is in the instinct of man to know that Mighty & Powerful God has created him. Even if the human instincts are corrupted by vices, man still hopes that somebody is out there to help him when nobody can help.
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Lesson 4 Recognition of God is Instinctive

.. Surah al-Rum: 30 ...

...the nature made by Allah in which He has designed people; design of Allah cannot be altered...
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Questions from Lesson 4 Recognition of God is Instinctive

1. What is meant by Recognition of God is Instinctive? 2. When does this instinct of man shines more brightly? 3. How did Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (a) explain about the instinct of recognizing God?
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Lesson 5 The amazing system of the universe and the recognition of God

When we see a beautifully arranged thing we immedately know that somebody as arranged it. What are the chances of English alphabets arranging themsleves in such an order to form a book on Philosophy?
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Lesson 5 The amazing system of the universe and the recognition of God

Newton (1643-1727), a Physicist, stated that when we look at the design of human ear, it proves that its creator is aware of all laws of sound.
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Lesson 5 The amazing system of the universe and the recognition of God
Laplace(1749-1827), an Astronomer, stated that it is impossibe for this orderly universe has come into existence out of blast. We must accept that some higher degree of intelligence has created it.

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Lesson 5 The amazing system of the universe and the recognition of God

Surah al-Furqan: 2

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...and (He) Who created everything, then ordained for it a measure.

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Questions from Lesson 5 The amazing system of the universe and the recognition of God

1. Why cant the order in this unverse come into existence on its own? 2. What are views of Laplace on this orderly univese?
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Lesson 6 Tauheed and its Proofs

Tauheed means to believe in the unity and oneness of God. Shirk is opposite of Tauheed and it is an act of associating partners to God.
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Lesson 6 Tauheed and its Proofs

When you closely observe a meaningful painting you will immedately realise that it has been created by an artist. This universe is like a painting which proves that its creator is God.
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Lesson 6 Tauheed and its Proofs

All the prophets and messengers who came into this world never said that they came from two gods. Not only a prophet foretold about the next one to come but they all testified about One God with the same message. This shows that they have been sent by the same One God. 32

Lesson 6 Tauheed and its Proofs

When Hisham bin Hakam asked Imam Jafar as-Sadiq (a) about the proof of Unity of God, he (a) replied: The continuousness of the Universe and the perfect design in the creation is the proof of Unity of God.
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Questions from Lesson 6 Tauheed and its Proofs

1. What is the meaning Tauheed? 2. What is Shirk? 3. What does the singularity of the universal system implies? 4. Is the God of each Prophet Different ?
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Lesson 7 Different Aspects of Tauheed

Tauheed means Unity or Oneness of God.

Tauheed-e-Zaati Tauheed-e-Sifaati Tauheed-e-Afaali Tauheed-e-Ibaadat

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Lesson 7 Different Aspects of Tauheed

Tauheed-e-Zaati God is One. There is no partner to God. He is neither born nor He begets.
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Lesson 7 Different Aspects of Tauheed

Tauheed-e-Sifaati
The Self of God is not different from His Attributes. For example: His Self is not different from His Knowledge.

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Lesson 7 Different Aspects of Tauheed

Tauheed-e-Afaali God is the originator of all events in the universe. Man is totally dependent on God for all his actions. God gave us Free Will to make us responsible for our actions. With Free Will we choose to do good or bad.
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Lesson 7 Different Aspects of Tauheed

Tauheed-e-Ibaadat None other than God must be worshipped. None other than God is worthy of worship. He is the One with all perfections.

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Questions from Lesson 7 Different Aspects of Tauheed

Name different aspects of Tauheed. Is it proper to say that if man does a sin it is because God gave him the power to do so?

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