Core Concepts of Islamic Education (Pendidikan Agama Islam)
📌 The core principles of the Islamic course are to intend every action for Allah and to ensure actions are beneficial to others.
🕌 The meaning of the *Shahada* (testimony of faith) at the university level is expanded to include belief, declaration, and practice (*yakini, ucapkan, amalkan*).
📜 Students must affirm the oneness of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad, acknowledging that Allah is not comparable to His creation (*Laisa kamislihi walam yakunhu kufuwan ahad*).

Misconceptions on Divine Attributes
🚫 The concept of Allah being "above" or "on the Throne" (*Arasy*) is incorrect because "above" implies location, and Allah existed before creating space (Heaven/Earth).
💬 The Quranic term *Istawa* (often translated as "ascended" or "sitting") should be interpreted as "mastery" or "sovereignty" over the *Arasy*, which itself is a creation of Allah.
🚫 It is forbidden to claim a prophet exists after Muhammad; those who follow are **scholars (*ulama*), who are the heirs of the prophets** (*warasatul anbiya*).

The Five Pillars of Islam (Rukun Islam)
🛐 Salat (Prayer): It is mandatory (*fardu ain*) and must be performed regardless of condition; if unable to stand, sit; if unable to sit, lie down; if too ill, perform using eye or heart gestures after ablution (or *tayamum* with fine dust if water use is impossible).
🌙 Sawm (Fasting): Fasting in Ramadan is obligatory unless there is a valid excuse (*uzur syari*) like severe illness or travel; menstruating women are exempt. All fasting activity must cease immediately upon the call to prayer (*azan*).
💰 Zakat: Zakat Mal (Wealth) is due annually at 2.5% if wealth reaches the threshold (*nisab*) equivalent to 85 grams of gold, held for one full year.
🕋 Hajj (Pilgrimage): This final pillar must be performed during the month of Dhu al-Hijjah for those who are able (*mampu*).

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Students are required to list their name and faculty in the comments as a form of documentation/acknowledgment for the course material.
➡️ The obligation of Salat is absolute; even the severely ill must find a way to perform it, as those who pray face woe (*fawailul musallin*), making negligence far worse.
➡️ Zakat Fitrah must be paid between the start of Ramadan (when announced) and before the Eid al-Fitr sermon, traditionally paid in staples like grain, dates, or clarified butter/milk derivatives.

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