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WEEK 4 FRIDAY CLASS
STUDY
GUIDE
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T H E K N O W L E D G E O F G O D By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan
Pages 13 - 18 (up to paragraph 3)
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As Salaam Alaikum! Welcome to the NOI Study Course. We hope and pray that Allah will bless you with a productive study and a deeper understanding of the Teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Copyright Š2010 by Muhammad University of Islam
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STUDY COURSE INSTRUCTIONS & PROCEDURES
Study Course Instructions
This study course is designed to be done both in a course room, mosque, study-group or self-paced at home. Certain parts of this course (Key Word Study) will be done with a partner. Other parts will be done independently (by yourself). When its time to partner, you and your partner (twin) are to follow the steps provided in this guide. The study course is laid out in the order you do them. It is important not to skip any steps of the guide. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR OUR CLASSES. Purpose of this Study Course Guide: The purpose of this study course guide is to guide you through this course of study. Time to Complete: Although the hour and a half that we have for study this evening will hopefully allow you to progress through most of this study, however it is strongly recommend that you continue to work on this study course at home at your own pace. Important Note: During the study course session, if you have any questions during your study raise your hand for assistance. Each believer (student) should have a copy of this study course and its instructions to take home and continue studying on their own. All steps may not completed in the class sessions in its entirety.
Study Course Steps Step 1: Key Word Clearing Time Frame: 30 min Key words are important words related to key concepts found in the reading. Having a good understanding of the meanings of these words will help each student better understand the important concepts and ideas of the study as well as eliminate misunderstandings that come with misunderstood words. Use the key word list and definitions found in this packet to do the drill (exercise) a and b. 1.) Select a partner (closest to you) and study the Key Words together, through reviewing the questions and answers to master. (If done in course room or mosque/study group the time allotted is 30-45 minutes) a. First time through: The student has the questions and answers in front of him or her. The partner asks the student the question, and the student answers it. He/She can look at the answer if needed. The answer does not have to be word-for-word or memorized; just the concept must be correct. b. Second time through: Once finished with the drill the first time, you start again from the beginning, this time without the answers in front of you. Your partner asks the question and you answers. If the answer is incorrect, your partner shows you the answer. Look at the answer again and repeat until you have grasped the concept, then continue to the next one.
Step 2: Independent Reading Time Frame: 30 min After completing step one, you may begin to read the selected reading materials. Step 3: Check Your Understanding Questions Time Frame: 30 min Review the lists of questions. Each question is formulated to check your understanding of the key concepts and ideas found in the reading. Answer each question on a sheet of paper and be prepared to discuss your answer at the conclusion of this study class session. Sufficient time may not be given during class session to answer all of the questions. If you do not finish in class, please continue this step at home.
STEP 1: Key Word Clearing What is a controversy? A controversy is a lengthy discussion of an important question in which opposing opinions clash; debate; disputation. It is a quarrel or dispute. The root of the word controversy means against or to turn in the opposite direction. What does the word Allah mean? Allah is the arabic word for the One God. • When we say "Allah" that Name means God and covers all Muslims. All Muslims are Allahs, but we call the Supreme Allah the Supreme Being. And He has a Name of His Own. This Name is "Fard Muhammad." (OSHApg 56) • Allah means Gods. (OSHA pg 57) What does the word father mean? Father means an an originator, founder, or inventor. Also, man who has begotten a child; esp., a man as he is related to his child or children. Also, a person regarded as a male parent; protector. What does it mean to appear? Appear means to come forth, to be visible or to show. It means to present one’s self formally. It also means to come before the public. What does the word Messiah mean? Messiah means an expected liberator or savior of a captive people. It also means a leader or savior of a particular group or cause. The root of the word means anointed. What does the word Mahdi mean? Mahdi means a muslims messianic leader; esp., such a leader and prophet expected by Muslims to appears on earth before the world ends. Mahdi is an arabic word which means the Self-Guided One who guides others back to the straight path. He makes his appearance at the end of Satan’s rule. • "Mahdi" (meaning the Guide, the Restorer of the Kingdom of Righteousness). (OSHA pg 70) What does it mean to be an extraordinary person? An extraordinary person is very unusual or remarkable. He/She is unusually great. The root of this word means that which is outside the normal course of events. What does it mean to be honorable? To be honorable means to be worthy of honor, high respect; esteem. It means one who adheres to what is right or to a conventional standard of conduct. It is a person in an exalted position. It also is used as a title indicating eminence or distinction, given esp. to judges and certain high officials. What is an attribute? An attribute is a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something. What is a pronoun? A pronoun is a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this). The root of the word means in place of a name. How is a quotation mark used? The use of quotation marks “ ” is to set off material that represents quoted or spoken language. Quotation marks also set off the titles of things that do not normally stand by themselves: short stories, poems, and articles. [
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QUESTIONS FOR STUDY SESSION STUDY GUIDE 19 / THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD (FRIDAY CLASS)
STEP 3: Check Your Understanding
The following questions can be completed at your own pace as you continue your study at home. You can use your book if you need help answering the questions. Write your answers on a sheet of paper.
Questions For Study: 1. What seems to upset the muslim world and our christian brothers and sisters in regards to our beliefs? (Think about it) What produces these emotions? (pg 13) 2. Why do you think that white people did not mock, scorn or ridicule the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the wisdom that he taught? (pg 13) 3. Why did the Honorable Elijah Muhammad choose the Number 12 to assign this cardinal principle? What is significant about the number 12? 4. Why did the Honorable Elijah Muhammad use the word "Messiah" and the word "Mahdi"? What do the words mean? Why did He place quotation marks around each word? (pg 17) 5. What evidence or proof shows that the Honorable Elijah Muhammad was taught by God in Person? (pg 14-15) 6. Many Islamic scholars have asked the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to take point number 12 off of the back of the Final Call Newspaper. Why is it that Minister Farrakhan will never compromise or remove point number 12 from the FCN? Why can’t they (religious scholars) defeat his arguments on point number 12? (pg 15 / 17) 7. Make a list of key Bible and Holy Quran references that prove that God is a human being (a man). (pg 16)
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