Identity of a Muslim

​“Muslim identity in school and in everyday life.”

By ICBW Seattle

Identity...

• “If Allah had willed, He could have made you one community.”

• “If Allah had willed, He could have made you one nation—but He made you into nations and tribes to test you in what He has given you.”

• Muslim

• Soccer

• 173 cm height

• Man Utd

• FK Sarajevo

• Theology/Imam

• Reading

• Hang out with friends

• Sedan

• Introvert

• Private life

• Risk averse

• Thriller/mystery movies

• Company

• Enjoyment

• Muslim

• Soccer

• 171 cm height

• Barcelona FC

• Zeljeznicar FC

• IT

• Podcast

• Work

• SUV

• Extrovert

• Social network

• Risk taking

• Documentary movies

• Destination

• Money

3 most important questions:

1. Who I was

2. Who I am

3. Who I want to be

Who I was?

"Enjoy life while you’re young. After that, you can be serious."

• Are you sure that all of your actions are going to be forgotten?

• Are you sure that there are no consequences for your actions?

• If someone spent his youth in partying, smoking weed, playing video games...what are his chances to graduate from University and to be successful in his life later?

• Think about your mistakes so you can correct them in the future.

Who I am?

“You reap what you sow.”

• “Is the reward for goodness anything other than goodness?” (Qur’an 55:60)

• Even the smallest action will decide who you are and who you will become in the future.

• What do your relatives think about you? How would your friends describe you?

Who I want to be?

“If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit nothing.”

• Ask yourself what would you like to become, and then research and ask how to achieve that.

• Do you believe in Hereafter?

• A man asked the Prophet pbuh: "When is the Hour/Day of Judgement?” The Prophet pbuh asked him:
  “What have you prepared for it?”

What makes my identity?

"Identity is like a backpack — you fill it with beliefs, habits, relationships, and experiences, and it goes with you everywhere."

"Identity is the combination of everything that shapes who you are: what you believe, what you care about, what you choose, and the people and environments that influence you."

IDENTITY

Poll

Are you a Muslim?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Could you say for yourself that you pray 5 times a day everyday?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Have you ever lied in your life?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Have you ever cheated in your life?

• Yes

• No

Poll

"Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: 'The covenant that stands between us (believers) and them (non muslims) is the Salah (prayer); whoever abandons it, he has committed disbelief'."

According to this hadeeth, one who does not pray 5 times a day, is he a Muslim, in your opinion?

• Yes

• No

Poll

"Prophet Muhammad pbuh was asked 'Can muslim be a liar?' He answered: 'NO!'"

According to this hadeeth, one who lies, is he a Muslim, in your opinion?

• Yes

• No

Poll

"Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: "He who cheats is not one of us (muslims)".

According to this hadeeth, one who cheats, is he a Muslim, in your opinion?

• Yes

• No

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Muslim identity

Honesty

Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Muslim identity

Trustworthiness

“The signs of a hypocrite are three: whenever he speaks, he lies; whenever he promises, he breaks it; and whenever he is trusted, he betrays.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Muslim identity

Respect for parents

“And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents.” – Qur’an 46:15

Muslim identity

Patience

“Indeed, Allah is with the patient.” – Qur’an 2:153

Muslim identity

Humility

“Whoever humbles himself for the sake of Allah, Allah will raise him.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Muslim identity

Forgiveness

“And let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you?” – Qur’an 24:22

Muslim identity

Care for your neighbors

“A believer is not one who eats his fill while his neighbor is hungry.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) (also interpreted as caring and safeguarding others)

Muslim identity

Avoiding escalation of negativity

“Do not insult those whom they invoke besides Allah, lest they insult Allah in enmity without knowledge.” – Qur’an 6:108

Muslim identity

Charity

“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] that sprouts seven ears; in every ear is a hundred grains.” – Qur’an 2:261

Muslim identity

Justice

“O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even if it be against yourselves, your parents, and relatives. Whether the person is rich or poor, Allah is more worthy of both. So follow not personal inclination, lest you deviate. And if you distort [your testimony] or refuse [to give it], then indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted.”

Muslim identity

Respecting others

"A true believer is one from whose tongue and hand the people are safe.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Muslim identity

Prohibition of bullying others

“O you who believe! Let not a people ridicule [mock] another people; perhaps they may be better than them. Nor let women ridicule [mock] other women; perhaps they may be better than them. And do not insult one another and do not call each other by [offensive] nicknames.” Qur’an – Surah Al-Hujurat 49:11

Muslim identity

Alertness

“A believer is never bitten twice from the same hole by a snake.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Muslim identity

Learning

“Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Muslim identity

Helping others

“Allah will aid a servant as long as the servant aids his brother.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)