12 Jewels of Islam

1. KNOWLEDGE – Knowledge is the science of facts. Knowledge is to know why, and why is why. Knowledge was made to manifest in three parts; looking, listening, and observing.

2. WISDOM – Wisdom is the way in which a wise man lets his knowledge known.

3. UNDERSTANDING – Understanding is to see things as they clearly are and not as they appear to be. God must possess unlimited understanding to deal with the many problems of his present day, and world.

4. FREEDOM – Freedom is what the Gods of the universe demand immediately. Freedom is the ability to choose what you want for yourself and your family without interference from the devil and his wicked civilization.

5. JUSTICE – Justice is what we, the Black nation, deserve and demand. Justice is ones rewards or penalties for ones ways and actions.

6. EQUALITY – Equality is to want for your brother and a-alike as you would want for yourself. Equality is to be equal in everything (knowledge, wisdom, and understanding) with your righteous brothers and sisters.

7. FOOD – Food is the proper nourishment, one needs to sustain to exist mentally and physically. The wrong food is Christianity mentally, and swine physically.

8. CLOTHING – Clothing is the proper protection from a negative environment. The proper protection from the devils civilization is knowledge of self and the culture of Islam.

9. SHELTER – Shelter is the kingdom of the Gods. Gods’ kingdom protects his family from the devils of society, thus as a family they can deal with supreme civilization and righteousness.

10. LOVE – Love is the highest elevation of understanding. God does not fall in love because he is love. We as a nation must learn to love ourselves before we love someone else.

11. PEACE– Peace is the absence of confusion and the universal greeting among the Gods and the Earths. Peace is the state of tranquility and restfulness.

12. HAPPINESS – Happiness is the mental and inner joy and satisfaction with oneself. Happiness is to know who you are?, why you are?, and what prescribed laws you must carry out as the said person of that ability?

Peace to the Gods!

QUIZ

1. What is knowledge described as in the 12 Jewels of Islam?

   • a) The science of facts
   • b) The way to enlightenment
   • c) The essence of wisdom
   • d) The path to peace

2. How is wisdom defined in the lesson?

   • a) The ability to act with love
   • b) The way in which a wise man lets his knowledge known
   • c) The power to make just decisions
   • d) The method of understanding others

3. What does understanding involve, according to the lesson?

   • a) Seeing things as they clearly are and not as they appear to be
   • b) Learning from past mistakes
   • c) Achieving equality with others
   • d) Attaining inner peace

4. What is freedom described as in the lesson?

   • a) The absence of physical and mental constraints
   • b) The ability to choose what you want for yourself and your family without interference
   • c) The power to control one’s destiny
   • d) The reward for righteous living

5. What is justice according to the 12 Jewels of Islam?

   • a) The path to inner happiness
   • b) One’s rewards or penalties for one’s ways and actions
   • c) The ultimate goal of knowledge
   • d) The method of achieving equality

6. How is equality defined in the lesson?

   • a) The fair distribution of resources
   • b) Wanting for your brother and a-alike as you would want for yourself
   • c) The practice of non-discrimination
   • d) The key to understanding

7. What is considered the proper food in the lesson?

   • a) Vegetables and fruits
   • b) The proper nourishment needed to sustain mentally and physically
   • c) Organic and natural products
   • d) Knowledge and wisdom

8. What does clothing represent in the lesson?

   • a) A symbol of cultural identity
   • b) The proper protection from a negative environment
   • c) The representation of wealth
   • d) The method to achieve peace

9. What is the kingdom of the Gods described as in the lesson?

   • a) A place of eternal happiness
   • b) Shelter that protects the family from the devils of society
   • c) The ultimate reward for the righteous
   • d) The state of inner peace

10. What does peace mean in the context of the lesson?

    • a) The ultimate goal of life
    • b) The absence of confusion and the state of tranquility
    • c) The result of achieving understanding
    • d) The method to attain happiness

QUIZ

1. Explain briefly in your own words why knowledge is the first jewel?
2. What types of food beside physical food are important to us as Muslims?
3. What jewels do most uncivilized people place at the top of their priorities?
4. Explain the difference between love, peace, and happiness.
5. Food can be treated as a jewel or a poison. Explain which foods are unhealthy for us and why.