Department of Islamic Education

Assignment Role of Faith, Pillars and Values in our lives

Submitted By: Submitted To: Mr. Attiq-ur-Rehman Fawad Tariq Roll No. 15-10360

Course Code: ISL 101 (Islamic Education) Section: A

Introduction:
This Surah sums up the whole teaching of the Quran 286 verses. AL-BAQARAH (the Cow) has been so named from the story of the Cow occurring in this Surah 1.It has not, however, been used as a title to indicate the subject of the Surah. Though it is a Madani Surah, it follows naturally a Makki Surah Al-Fatihah, which ended with the prayer: "Show us the straightway". It begins with the answer to that prayer, "This is the Book (that) . . . is guidance. In this Surah, the lesson is enforced that true virtue lies in practical deeds of manliness, kindness, and good faith2. The Surah ends with an exhortation to Faith, Obedience, a sense of Personal Responsibility, and Prayer3. True Muslim should have faith; practice the pillars and values of Islam. Faith Faith is confidence in a person or entity. Depending on the religion, faith is belief in a single god or multiple gods or in the doctrines or teachings of the religion. Faith in the light of Islam: According to Islamic view point a firm faith is to believe in one Allah, in His Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), in His divine books, in His angels and in the day of judgment. As in Surah AL-BAQARAH had been stated that4.

Translation To Allah belongeth all that is in the heavens and on earth. Whether ye show what is in your minds or conceal it, Allah Calleth you to account for it. He forgiveth whom He pleaseth, and punisheth whom He pleaseth, for Allah hath power over all things5.

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Surah Bakra, Chapter No. 2, Verse No. 67-73 Surah Bakra, Chapter No. 2 & 3, Verse No. 254-283 3 Surah Bakra, Chapter No. 3, Verse No. 284-286 4 Surah Bakra, Chapter No. 3, Verse No. 284

Explanation In this verse, the Mightiness of Allah has been described that Allah is the Creator of this universe and heavens and of everything in this world and the world here after. He listens to everything whether one say it or not. He knows the mysteries of hearts. On the day of judgement, Allah will take the account of doings of one in this world and He will forgive or punish to people according to His own liking. It means that people will be forgiven or punished according to their doing in this world or Allah Almighty forgives them for their doing which He liked because Allah Almighty has power of all. In Surah AL-BAQARAH it is stated6.

Translation The Messenger believeth in what hath been revealed to him from his Lord, as do the men of faith. Each one (of them) believeth in Allah, His angels, His books, and His messengers. "We make no distinction (they say) between one and another of His messengers." And they say: "We hear, and we obey: (We seek) Thy forgiveness, our Lord, and to Thee is the end of all journeys 7." Explanation This verse describes how to follow our life and to believe on what things. The best example to follow is the life of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) as in this verse has been described that Holy Prophet believed on everything revealed to him by Allah Almighty and Muslims also have firm faith in it and everybody believed in Allah, His angels, His books and His messengers. There is no distinction between one and another of His messengers. Muslims know that if they perform any sin than they can seek forgiveness from their lord but this does not
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Surah Bakra, Chapter No. 3, Verse No. 285 Allama Yusuf Ali, Translation, http://www.quran.net/

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mean that one keep on doing sins and think in the end I will ask for forgiveness and I would be forgiven where he can be because Allah Almighty is most Merciful and every person has to return to Him. Summary Allah Almighty is the creator of this universe and Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is his messenger. A true Muslim should have firm faith in Allah, His angels, His books, and His messengers. Pillars Five pillars of Islam 1) Faith | 2) Prayer | 3) The 'Zakat' 4) The Fast | 5) Pilgrimage (Hajj) 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. 1)FAITH There is no god worthy of worship except God and Muhammad is His messenger.

2) PRAYER Salat is the name for the obligatory prayers which are performed five times a day, and are a direct link between the worshipper and God 3) THE 'ZAKAT One of the most important principles of Islam is that all things belong to God, and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust. 4) THE FAST Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations.

5) PILGRIMAGE (HAJJ) The annual pilgrimage to Makkah - the Hajj - is an obligation only for those who are physically and financially able to perform it. Nevertheless, about two million people go to Makkah each year from every corner of the globe providing a unique opportunity for those of different nations to meet one another.

In Surah AL-BAQARAH it is stated8.

Translation (Charity is) for those in need, who, in Allah's cause are restricted (from travel), and cannot move about in the land, seeking (For trade or work): the ignorant man thinks, because of their modesty, that they are free from want. Thou shalt know them by their (Unfailing) mark: They beg not

Surah Bakra, Chapter No. 3, Verse No. 273

importunately from the entire sundry. And whatever of good ye give, be assured Allah knoweth it well9. Explanation In this verse, the Muslims are being advised to practice their money for the people of GOD. They are being asked to practice one of the pillars of Islam known as Zakat. It can be given to every person who is not able to work due to lacking of financial aid or due to physically weak. The people who do not travel or work because they are so much busy in the way of Allah but they have forgot that they are also ordinary people and they need every necessity of life to live. These people can be recognized by their deeds as they do not ask or beg people for money. Whatever you will give in the way of Allah, Allah knows it well. In Surah AL-BAQARAH it is stated10.

Translation Those who believe, and do deeds of righteousness, and establish regular prayers and regular charity, will have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve11. Explanation This verse is about the pillars of Islam, about the identity of a true Muslim. In this verse, Muslims are also promised for a reward for obeying the orders of Allah Almighty. People who have firm faith in Allah and walk on righteous path and establish their prayers and give charity regularly will be rewarded by their Lord and they will live a peaceful life in this world and the world here after. Summary These verses are about pillars of Islam. Muslim should practice prayers, charity and do righteous deeds to please his Lord and to live a peaceful life. Values

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According to Islamic point of view values are small act or advices of deeds and small acts of kindness. It is to follow the righteous path. A true Muslim follows the righteous path and asks others to follow it. For Muslims, the righteous path of life is expressed by great example of life of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In Surah AL-BAQARAH it is stated12.

Translation Kind words and the covering of faults are better than charity followed by injury. Allah is free of all wants, and He is Most-Forbearing13. Explanation In this verse, Muslims are being advised to follow righteous path. This verse guides Muslim how to practice the values of Islam. Good deeds are better than charity followed by injury. It means that we should use kind words. These kind words are far better than the charity which is just to show off. Allah Almighty can forgive the people if they do not pray but Allah can never forgive those who harm their creature. Allah is free of all wants and He is most Forbearing. In Surah AL-BAQARAH it is stated14.

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Surah Bakra, Chapter No. 3, Verse No. 263 Allama Yusuf Ali, Translation, http://www.quran.net/ 14 Surah Bakra, Chapter No. 3, Verse No. 261

Translation The parable of those who spend their substance in the way of Allah is that of a grain of corn: it groweth seven years, and each year Hath a hundred grains. Allah giveth manifold increase to whom He pleaseth: And Allah careth for all and He knoweth all things15. Explanation This verse is describing the values necessary for every person to follow. People should use their money and help others so that they can live peaceful life.This can be explained by the example of those who spend their substance, their money or resources in the way of Allah just like a grain of corn. It grows seven years and every year had a hundred grain. Allah increases His blessing on the person from whom He is please and Allah cares for all and has knowledge of everything. Summary These verses are regarding the values of Islam that every Muslim needs to develop and practice. In these verses Muslim are guided to help others by good words and use their resources to help others. Relation between Faith, Pillars and Values in light of Quranic verses Faith, Pillars and Values are so much related to each others as the organs of body and without one of them Muslim cannot become a True Muslim. In the light of Quranic verses Faith is the important of all and once when one has faith in Allah than next steps are easy. As in Quranic verses has been described to have firm faith in Allah and to have faith that Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is the Messenger of Allah and we are asked to practice Namaz, Zakat, Fast and Hajj and also to be helpful to every living creature of this universe. In Quranic verses where faith comes there also have been ask to practice the five pillars of Islam even faith is also one of the pillar of Islam and when one practice these pillars he automatically develop the values. As in versus 261 has been asked to spend your resources in the way of Allah. This verse describes to have faith in Allah, if you will have faith than you will practice to spend money in the way of Allah and to help others is a great value so faith, pillars and values are inter related. Conclusion According to my thinking Faith, pillars and values are indeed necessary particles to spend a successful life. People can have viewpoints that can vary with mine but according to my own thinking faith, pillars and value are necessary to spend a peaceful life. I have firm faith in Allah and my belief become more firm when I see this universe. By practicing Namaz, Zakat, Fast and Hajj we become more strong and we feel inner satisfaction by helping others which is grand value so faith, pillar and values are inter connected and we should follow them to lead a peaceful life.

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