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ihram

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The sacred state in which pilgrims carry out the requested rituals to complete Hajj or Umrah. Involves wearing special clothing designed for the purpose of performing Hajj or Umrah.

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talbiyah

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A prayer said by the pilgrims as a conviction that they intend to perform the Hajj only for the glory of Allah

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hajj in the qur’an (pilgrimage to the house is a duty mankind owes…)

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Pilgrimage to the house (Ka’bah) is a duty mankind owes to God, but if any deny faith, Allah stands not in need of any of His creatures. (Qur’an, 3:96-97)

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hajj in the hadith (whoever performs hajj…) (sahih al-bukhari)

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Whoever performs Hajj for Allah’s pleasure and … does not do evil or sins then he will return as if he were born anew.”’ (Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 2, Book 26, Number 596)

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significance of mt arafat

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displays the simulation of Day of Judgement and connection to the beginning of humanity of Earth and mercy of God to humanity.

place where Adam and Eve repented

muslims also repent just as adam and eve did

reminder of allah mercy

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significance of hajj for individual

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simulates the day of judgement

unity of humanity → ihram and clothing →expression of absolute equality of human beings

sense of being at the centre of the universe → strength to connect to the hope of all that is good in this life and eternity

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significance of circling the kaaba

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seen as the orbit point of the universe

first house of worship built for the purpose of worshipping the one god allah

allah as a centre point in muslim’s life therefore kaaba

“at your service, Lord God”

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hajj significance for the individual

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highly significant

reminder of equality of all people before Allah

submission to will of allah

demonstrates acceptance for quran and respect for muhammad

supreme prayer and forgiveness of sins and preparation of the afterlife

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ummah

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the collective community of Islamic people

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wuquf

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standing before allah on hajj

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pilgrimage is a duty men…

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“pilgrimage is a duty men owe to Allah” (Quran 3:19)

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significance of hajj for community

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white garments → equal in eyes of allah

collective forgiveness on mt arafat → Al-Akhira (Day of Judgement)

all pilgrims are equal → regardless of sunni or shia

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Dr Bilal Philips quote “hajj is a pilgrimage which shows…

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“Hajj is a pilgrimage which shows we are one nation, bound by religion”

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influence of faith on hajj

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repetition of “here i am at your service O God” while circling the kaaba→ physical form of spiritual devotion to allah

wuquf on mt arafat → al-ahkira → muslims seek to be cleansed of sins

day of judgement where all muslims are equal before Allah

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tawhid

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belief in one god allah

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al akhira

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on the Day of Judgement, adherents will face either retribution or reward from God in regards to their moral responsibility and submission to Allah’s will.

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islamic ethical teachings on environmental ethics

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recognise Allah as the owner and creator of the universe

Tawhid implies that Allah who created the universe, is also its final end and thus creation must be treated with respect.

therefore adherents must engage in khalifa to protect the earth and amana which shows they are protecting the earth voluntarily

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impact ethical teachings have on the Islamic community

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allah will reward those who do good in jannah

Tawhid → “adherents must follow allah intentions for the world”

DG green muslims

Akrah → Al-Ahkira → day of judgement

IFEES

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he who has done…

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“he who has done atoms of weight of good” (Quran 99:6-8)

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he who has done…

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“he who has done atoms of weight of good” (Quran 99:6-8)

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jannah

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paradise - heaven equivalent

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DC green muslims contribution

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no impact week

conserve resources such as water

“[helps their] communities implement sustainable ways of living while relating to their faith”

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akrah

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accountability for actions which will be reviewed on judgement day

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IFEES purpose and quote

(Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences)

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school for trees

teaches younger generations of the importance of forest ecosystems on maintaining mizaan

makes ‘connections between our lifestyle and the impact our behaviour has on the natural world’

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sayyid qutb ideology

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secular governments were the cause of government downfall and therefore a need for hakimiyyah

promotion of the teaching of jihad as the inherent nature of the islamic faith and for submission to allah in all areas of life

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jahiliya

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opposite of islam

(age of ignorance)

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secular leadership is…. and islam is….

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“unable to present any values for the guidance of mankind”,

“the only system which possesses these values and way of life”

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contribution of Qutb to islam

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in the shade of the quran → deepen connection to faith → connect to Allah

“to live in the shade of the Quran is a blessing”

heavily contributed to how islam was understood and interpreted/understood

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impact of qutb on islam

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engaging with the Quran as a source of all authority within life and faith

adherents then were able to deepen their faith and connections

practising teachings of the quran in everyday life

‘milestones’ → Islam being a state of Jahiliyya

“humanity today is a large brothel”

importance of embedding shariah law into society and education systems

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Hakimiyya

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the belief in no legislator expect for allah

ruler must comply with quran and allah’s word

(sharia law)

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