Status of Man as Vicegerent 1. Concept 2 Five Dimension of Status Human Fit of The Fittest Vicegerent,( Socio-Religious) Khalifa (Political) Aadmi (Biological)

Status of Man as Vicegerent

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Concept2

Five Dimension of StatusHumanFit of The FittestVicegerent ,( Socio-Religious)Khalifa (Political)Aadmi (Biological)

Status of man (Insan ka Maqam)

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1) Establishment of status before creation2) Intension of Creation by Allah3) High Ranke given after Creation4) Advocacy of Human by Allah5) Distinction in Creation6) Created as Fit of the Fitness/Ahsan-e-

Taqweem7) Superiority of Knowledge8) Prostration of Angels

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9) Creation of Iblees when he disobey to prostrate Adam

10) Heaven ,first Residence /Dwelling Place 11) Everything is created for him12) Everything created is given in man’s

ownership13) Created man with Choices 14) Respect given to man by Allah15) Due respect ought to be paid to humanity16) Tauheed, to avoid any negativity17) Equality- if its there ?

Rationales of Khalafat/Naib/Vicegerent

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Sovereignty lies with Allah and all Powers are

trust

Quran as Supreme Law

Accountable to Allah for the Powers given on

Earth

No Absolute Rule

Rule given for limited time span

A thought !6

Is religion possible without GOD ? Is religion a cause to recognize the GOD Will religion end when human beings will

reach at Heaven or Hell

Hazrat Ali (RA) said

“Mein ny apny Khuda ko apny eradon k totny sy pahchana”

( I recognized my God , when my intentions doomed)

IBADAT -RITUALS

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Concept8

Classical Concept It includes anything refined for elites in the form of

worship, flattery, gifts etc.Modern Concept: Rituals:

Prayer, fasting, Ganga Ashnan, Idolatry etc Thoughts:

Prophet S.A.W used to worship in Cave Hira. Ibadat of Hazrat Ibrahim A.S related to thoughts.

Experience: Self denial, love, Chilla, Mediation Wajjadh, Tasawuf etc

Social work: Human rights, "Al amr-bi'l maroof, wa nahi al an

munkar"

Literal Meaning:9

The basic concept implied by the root word, 'abd, is that of acknowledging someone other than oneself

Holding supremacy or enjoying over lordship Abdicating one's freedom and independence in big

favor, of relinquishing any resistance to or disobedience

Surrendering oneself totally to one’s authority Its not slavery or bondage which tantamount to

similar status, the sense conveys to the mind of Arabs is of this very factor, namely, Slavery / Bondage

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The Arabic word ibadah (عبادة) or ibada has connotations of obedience, submission, and humility.

In Islam, ibadah is the ultimate obedience, the ultimate submission, and the ultimate humility to Allah (God) along with the ultimate love for Him.

Ibadah is the reason for the existence of all humanity.. Following Islamic beliefs and practices – its commands, prohibitions, the halal, and the haram.

For Muslims, ibadah comes from the heart, or sincerity, as a result of belief in Islam.

Ibadah cannot be forced upon another person

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Islamic concept of Ibada is beautiful mix of all

definitions of ibada. As Allah said in Holy Quran

The Quran says:

"And to every nation We sent Messengers,

ordering them that they should worship Allah

alone, obey Him, and make their worship purely

for Him; and that they should avoid at-

Taaghoot." [Sooratun-Nahl 16:36]

Nature of Ibadat in Islam12

Physical Ibada Financial Ibada Spiritual Ibada (Thoughts) Fikri ibada Primary ibada it includes five basic ibada. Prayer,

fasting, zakat, Hajj,Jihad (Obligatory) Secondary ibada e.g. Charity, Nawafil, slaughtering of

animal to Seek mercy of Allah (Recommended) Social ibada e.g. Greetings, Eid, funeral namaz, Amanat

(Optional) Political ibada e.g. establishment of Islamic state etc

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INFRADI-O-IJTAMAI FWAYID

Collective and Individual Benefits

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Individual Reimbursements14

Individual benefits: Faith or belief in the Oneness of God Fulfillment of basic purpose of life Nourishment of Self (Nafs) Hatred for evil Cause the mercy of Allah Self purification

Collective15

Spirit of Brotherhood Equality Realization of others’ pain Foundation of healthy society Implementation of Shariah Development of values Strength of social relations Social development Social betterment/welfare Spirit of mutual help

Ibadat/ 5 ibadah-five pillars of Islam

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1. Faith or belief in the Oneness of God and the finality of the prophethood of Muhammad;

2. Namaz /Establishment of the daily prayers; 3. Zakat /Concern for and almsgiving to the

needy; 4. Roza /Self-purification through fasting; 5. Hajj/The pilgrimage to Makkah for those

who are able.Jihad !!!!!!

Some objectives17

Namaz was declared as farz on 10 hijri

Roza was declared as farz on 2 hijri

Zakat was declared as farz on 9 hijri

(before hajj)

Hajj was declared as wajib on 9 hijrai

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