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1- ما هو الإسلام ؟
➡WHAT IS ISLAM ?
Islam is an Arabic word which means peaceful, willing submission to the code of conduct by God so Islam is a religion , but it is also a complete way of life. The religion of Islam is the acceptance of and obedience to the teachings of God which He revealed to His last prophet, Muhammad
At the core of Islam is the focus of an individual’s personal relationship with God, their Creator. It encourages a believer to have sustained awareness of God which is a key to lasting happiness.
Islam teaches that God is the source of peace. By focusing on this important relationship and following God’s guidance, believers will be able to acquire inner peace and tranquillity. Seeking lasting happiness through other means, such as following one’s desires or the accumulation of material possessions, will never fill the void we have. This need can only be filled with the awareness of God.
True contentment is found in acknowledging and obeying the Creator: “Truly, in remembering God do hearts find rest.”Quran 13:28
The primary reason for this close relationship is that Muslims have a direct connection with their Creator. There is no intermediary, such as praying to, or through, others, in worshipping God.
Islam gives a person a clear perspective on the events that happen in their life, both good and bad, as they are, in fact, tests from God. It encourages a person to understand events in the context of the overall purpose of life, which is to acknowledge God and obey Him. He created humans with intellect and free will to test them as to who will wilfully choose to follow His guidance. This life is an ultimate testing ground and although we cannot control everything that happens to us, we can control how we react. Islam encourages a person to focus on what is in their control, to be grateful to God for blessings, and to be patient during hardships. Patience or gratitude – this is the formula for a happy life.
Islam encourages the believer to remain free from the extremes of worldly happiness that may cause one to forget God, and the extremes of sadness that may cause one to lose hope and blame God. By not being overly attached to the material world, a Muslim is empowered not only to better handle any calamities, but to be beneficial and generous to society. This leads to a more balanced and optimistic outlook on life.
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2- لماذا نعبد الله ؟
➡ WHY WE WORSHIP GOD ?
God calls on us to acknowledge Him through His signs. God has made it our responsibility to recognise Him. This is part of the test of this life.
Reason 1: Beginning of the Universe The first reason for believing in God relates to reflecting on the origin of the universe. How did the universe come to exist? ✖ Did it come from nothing? From nothing, comes nothing. So, obviously not. ✖ Did it create itself? No, this is irrational. It is like saying a mother gave birth to herself. ✖ Has it always existed? No, modern science concludes that the universe is not eternal and had a beginning. ✔ Was it created? Yes. Muslims believe something beyond the universe created it – The Creator. But who created God? God was not created. Unlike the universe and the rest of creation, God is eternal, has always existed and has no beginning.
Reason 2: Order of the Universe Another simple reason for believing in God is by pondering over the order of the universe using the following logic: Anything that is ordered indicates intelligenceOur solar system is highly ordered with intricate systems, laws & patternsThe order in our universe indicates the intelligence of the Creator! Many features in the universe clearly indicate it to be specially designed to support life. If these measurements were slightly different to what they currently are, life could not exist. Examples below. Ozone LayerThickness of earth’s crustOxygen % in the airDistance from sunRelative size of sun, earth & moon Could a large complex universe form by coincidence, without supervision? It should be noted that Islam encourages scientific research and reflection. The role of science helps us describe the many observed patterns that God places in His creation and appreciate the extent of His power and wisdom. Reason 3: Revelation – Quran The Quran provides a strong argument for the existence of God and it is unmatched in its style, wisdom, guidance, eloquence as well as its uniqueness in how it addresses the reader. No errors or contradictionsPure & clear descriptions of GodPinnacle of arabic linguistic beautyRevealed via Prophet Muhammad who was illiteratePreserved – no alterations in 1400 yearsDeep insights into human behaviourMemorised by millions of peopleContains scientific facts not known at that time “On earth there are signs for those with sure faith; and in yourselves too, do you not see?”Quran 51:20-21
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3- من هو الله ( الاله ) ؟
➡WHO IS GOD ?
One of the main beauties of Islam is that it acknowledges the complete perfection, greatness and uniqueness of God with absolutely no compromises.
God is One & Unique and has no rivals, partners or sons.God is Worthy of All Worship – directly & exclusively (no intermediaries).God is Perfect & Flawless – No limitations or weaknesses.God is the Most Merciful – He knows we are imperfect and commit sins, however the key is to always acknowledge our mistakes and to sincerely ask for forgiveness.No part of God is present in His creation nor do others share in His divine attributes.
When trying to understand the concept of God in Islam, it is important to discuss thestatus of Jesus, given the widespread confusion and claims about his nature.
Islam acknowledges Jesus as an honourable Prophet and Messenger of God, but Muslims do not worship him – as worship is for God alone who created Jesus and everything that exists. As such, the belief of Jesus as God, or the son of God, or part of a trinity, clearly contradicts the pure teachings of God in Islam.
If Jesus was God, who would he be praying to?
There are many examples in Christian teachings of Jesus speaking and behaving as if God is a separate being to himself, e.g. Jesus prays to God.
How can God be both perfect and imperfect?
Jesus was born, ate, slept and had limited knowledge – all attributes not befitting God. God has attributes of perfection whereas Man is the opposite.
What does the term “son of God” really mean?
We find the term “son of God” is symbolically used in the earliest biblical languages for a “righteous person” for many people – not exclusively for Jesus. God is far removed from having a physical and literal son.
If God can do anything, why can’t he become a man?
God always maintains attributes of perfection and does not do anything to compromise this perfection. By definition, God does not do ungodly acts. So, if God became man and took on human attributes, he would, necessarily, no longer be God.
Many Prophets1 MissionProphet Adam
Prophet Noah
Prophet Abraham
Prophet Moses
Prophet Jesus
Prophet Muhammad
+ other prophets
Peace be upon them all
Emphasise concept of one GodReject false gods and beliefsDemonstrate how to worship GodBe an example of righteousnessDescribe rewards for obedience (heaven)Warn of punishment for disobedience (hell)
God sent Prophets to every nation throughout time with the same essential message – to worship one true God. Although Muslims love and respect all Prophets, they do not worship them or attribute divinity to them, as this is reserved solely for God.
4- لماذا الإسلام و ليس الديانات الأخرى
➡WHY ISLAM AND NOT OTHER RELIGIONS ?
1-islam gives logical and simple idea for God - he is A perfect God - he is not a man nor a son of man nor an Idol or a trinity nor limited nor created - he is totally unique and to him belongs all the good qualities
2-Islam accepts all messengers of God -- about 124 0000 and in Islam, we love all the prophet of God and we can’t deny any of them - while in other religions such as Judaism for example - they reject Jesus and Mohammed -- and in Christianity they reject Muhammad ... but in Islam, we accept all .
3-in Islam, there is no mediator between you and God -- you can pray to God directly - there is no need for someone in between...
4- Islam is the Only religion that is Not named after a person or a tribe or a group, its name means submission to the One True God, if anyone anywhere at any time lived the life of submission to the true God alone , then he is a Muslim.
5- In Islam (worship) is not about mere rituals. it's a comprehensive term that includes any deed that pleases God. All good deeds are types of worship, smiling, being sincere at work, saying a nice word, and even treating one's spouse gently, all this is greatly rewarded by God. And in the opposite any deed that doesn't please God is a sin; talking bad about people is a sin, cheating, lying, hurting innocent people, harming the environment.
6-in Islam God is always forgiving - if you always repent (before death ) he will just accept you no matter how great sins you did >he forgive us out of his own grace - there is no price to be paid in order for him to forgive > so it's not like Christianity which says that God can't forgive except by blood of Jesus ..
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5- تابع لماذا الإسلام و ليس الديانات الأخرى ؟
➡ WHY ISLAM AND NOT OTHER RELIGIONS ?
7-Islam is a way of life – it organises each aspect in your life.. it has solutions and divine guidelines to problems in your life .
8--the sources of Islam also was collected and saved is also amazing -- it never happen to any book in history --- it's through the uncut chain of known narrators which date to prophet time ... besides the millions who memorised it from cover to cover since that time up till today - besides being documented in front of the prophet by known companions!
9-Islam prohibits blind following without knowledge and it invite us to use our brains to know truth, it is based on evidence and logic. The rational mind is the basis for religious accountability and responsibility.
10-the moral system of Islam is v high and perfect and thus the countries that apply Islamic laws in a proper way -- they have less moral crimes.
11-You won't lose Jesus if you accept Islam, but you will just correct your belief in him , In Islam, Jesus stands a good position in Islam as one of the messengers of God together with other messengers.. they were all special and they were all humans like us-- none of them must be worshiped -- we only worship God who sent them . we believe that Jesus was a noble Messenger of God but not divine,,,, we love Jesus and obey his true teachings and pray like him , fast like him , and a person won't lose Jesus if he accepts Islam -- but you will just correct his belief about him
12- Paradise in Islam is a real physical life for both Body and soul, you will go there , eating drinking marrying and meeting with prophets and having wonderful eternally unlike in other religions which they think its only spiritual life.
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6- تابع لماذا الإسلام و ليس الديانات الأخرى
➡IN ISLAM THERE IS A PURE & CLEAR CONCEPTS OF GOD
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God is One and Unique: God has no partners, no equals and no rivals. God has no father, mother, sons, daughters or wives. God alone is worthy of all worship. God is the All-Powerful: God has full authority and power over all things. Obedience to God does not increase His Power, nor does disobedience decrease His power. God is the Most High: There is nothing above or comparable to God. The attributes of God do not resemble that of His creation. No part of God is present in anyone or anything. God is Perfect: God does not have any human limitations, such as resting on the seventh day after He created the universe. God always maintains attributes of perfection and does not do anything to compromise this perfection such as “becoming a man” as claimed by other religions. God does not do ungodly acts, so if God became man and took on human attributes, he would, necessarily, no longer be God.
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7- تابع لماذا الإسلام و ليس الديانات الأخرى ؟
➡ WHY ISLAM AND NOT OTHER RELIGIONS ?
🌹REAL HAPPINESS AND INNER PEACE
Real happiness and peace can be found insubmitting to the commands of the Creator and the Sustainer of this world. God has said in the Quran: Truly, in remembering God do hearts find rest. (Quran, 13:28) On the other hand, the one who turns away from the Quran will have a life of hardship in this world. God has said: But whoever turns away from the Quran,1 he will have a hard life, and We will raise him up blind on the Day of Judgment. (Quran, 20:124) This may explain why some people commit suicide while they enjoy the material comfort money can buy. For example, look at Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam), formerly a famous pop singer who used to earn sometimes more than $150,000 a night. After he converted to Islam, he found true happiness and peace, which he had not found in material success
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ما هو هدف الحياه ؟ 1#
➡ Where did I come from?
➡ Why am I here?
➡ Where am I going?
- One of the first questions that comes to mind when considering our purpose of life is, “where did we come from?”
Are we here based on random natural coincidences or is there a higher intelligent being, a creator?
☆ The All Wise, did not create us to simply wander aimlessly or to only fulfil our basic instincts and desires. Rather, we have a higher purpose – to acknowledge and worship God alone, so that we live upon the guidance of our Creator.
☆This guidance enables us to live a contented and successful life in all aspects. It is part of God’s infinite wisdom that He created us and gave us the opportunity to know Him and to experience our lives and make our own choices.
☆Islam is a complete and practical way of life that teaches Muslims to be balanced, decent and contributing members of society.
☆The concept of worship in Islam does not only include praying and supplicating to God. It is a broad definition that includes any action that God is pleased with. Some examples include: Earning an honest living Opposing oppression Taking care of orphans Looking after the environment Having patience & humility Benefitting the community Respecting parents Standing up for justice Kindness to neighbours Having mindfulness of God Providing for one’s family Speaking the truth Acts of worship require the sincere intention to please God and must be performed correctly according to Islamic guidelines.
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# تابع ما هو هدف الحياه 2#
🍃 Acknowledging the existence of a creator is the first step in understanding our true purpose in life. There are many logical and rational reasons for believing in a creator. Three reasons are briefly mentioned below.
1. Beginning of the Universe
The first evidence that points to the existence of God relates to understanding the origin of the universe.
Imagine walking in a desert and finding a watch. We know a watch consists of glass, plastic and metal. Glass comes from sand, plastic from oil, and metal extracted from the ground – all these components are found in the desert. Would you believe that the watch formed itself? That the Sun shone, the wind blew, lightning struck, the oil bubbled to the surface and mixed with the sand and metal, and over millions of years the watch came together by random or natural coincidences?
Some may ask, “Who created God”? God, the Creator, is different to His creation. God is eternal, has always existed and has no beginning; therefore the question of who created God is irrational.
Human experience and simple logic tells us that something that has a beginning does not simply come from nothing, nor can something create itself. Therefore, the most rational explanation is that a higher “being” created the universe. This “being” must be powerful and intelligent as it brought the whole universe into existence and created the ‘laws of science’ which govern it. We can also reason that this “being” is timeless and spaceless, because time, space and matter began at the creation of the universe. All of these attributes make up the basic concept of God, the creator of the universe. This is in perfect agreement with modern science which concludes that the universe is finite and has a beginning
2. Perfection of the Universe
The second evidence that points to the existence of an intelligent creator is the order and perfect balance of our complex universe.
Many features in the universe clearly indicate it to be specially designed to support life, such as the earth’s distance from the sun, the thickness of the earth’s crust, the speed at which the earth revolves, the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere, and even the earth’s tilt. If these measurements were slightly different to what they currently are, life could not exist.
In the same way that a watch has an intelligent maker to keep accurate time, so too must the earth have an intelligent maker to keep accurate time around the sun. Could this occur by itself?
When we see the order, precise laws and systems within ourselves and throughout the universe, is it not rational they have an organiser? This ‘organiser’ is best explained by the existence of God – the one who brought about this order.
3. Revelation from God
The third evidence that points to the existence of God is the actual revelation that God has sent to humankind as a sign of His existence. There are clear signs that the book of Islam, the Quran, is the word of God. Below is a brief summary of reasons that support this claim. The Quran:
Is over 1400 years old and contains many scientific facts that were unknown to people of that time and which have only been discovered recently by science. Examples include: water being the origin of all living things (Quran 21:30); the expanding universe (Quran 51:47); and the individual orbits of the sun and moon (Quran 21:33).Contains many historical facts that were unknown to the people of that time as well as numerous predictions which have proven to be correct.Is free from any errors or contradictions despite gradual revelation over 23 years and covering a wide variety of topics.Has been preserved, word-for-word, since its revelation in its original Arabic language, unlike other scriptures which no longer exist in their original form.Has a simple, pure and universal message
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#تابع ما هو هدف الحياه 3#
🍃God Sends Guidance
Upon acknowledging that we have been created by the All-Wise Creator, we would expect to be informed of our purpose. How can we know what God expects from us?
Do we live in trial and error, or make our own purpose?
Do we “go with the flow” by following others? No.
God sent Prophets and revelation to inform us of our purpose.
God sent thousands of Prophets, at least one to every nation, with the same message: to worship God alone and to follow His guidance.
They included Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the last in the chain of Prophets, was the perfect example of an honest, just, compassionate and brave human being. He was sent with the final revelation from God, the Quran, to demonstrate how its teachings should be applied. The Quran is a book of guidance and explains many concepts such as the purpose of our existence; who God is; the actions liked and disliked by God; the stories of the Prophets and their lessons; accounts of Heaven, Hell, and the Day of Judgement.
It aims to clarify misunderstandings about the nature of God, such as clarifying the nature and role of Jesus compared to the nature of God.
Jesus, like all the other Prophets, performed miracles and called to the worship of The One true God (Quran 19:36).
➡The Nature of Jesus
When trying to understand the concept of God in Islam, it is important to discuss the status of Jesus, given the widespread confusion and claims about his nature.
Some Christians claim that “Jesus is God” or part of a trinity – that is, he is the incarnation of God on earth and that God took on a human form.
However, according to the Bible, Jesus was born, ate, slept, prayed and had limited knowledge – all attributes not befitting God. God has attributes of perfection whereas Man is the opposite. So how can anything be two complete opposites both at the same time?
This is not rational. However, some may ask, “If God can do anything, why can’t he become a man?”
By definition, God does not do ungodly acts, so if God became man and took on human attributes, he would, necessarily, no longer be God.
Furthermore, the Bible contains many verses in which Jesus speaks and behaves as if God is a separate being to himself. For example, Jesus “fell on his face and prayed” [Matthew 26:39]. If Jesus was God, then would a God fall on his face and pray?
And, who would he be praying to? Some Christians claim that “Jesus is the Son of God.” We should ask ourselves, what does this actually mean?
Surely God is far removed from having a physical and literal son. Rather, we find that the term “Son of God” is symbolically used in the earliest biblical languages for a “righteous person”.
It is used throughout the Old Testament for many righteous people such as David, Solomon and Israel – not exclusively for Jesus, “…Israel is my firstborn son,” (Exodus 4:22) is one such example. “It is not befitting for Allah to take a son; He is perfect and flawless!”Quran 19:35
The Islamic belief about Jesus explains who the real Jesus was, whilst maintaining the pure belief about God and His complete Greatness,
Uniqueness and Perfection. Jesus was as an honourable Prophet sent by God to call to the worship of God alone.
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🌟So…Why am I here ?
Everyone would acknowledge that our body parts, such as our eyes, ears, brains and hearts, have a purpose.
Wouldn’t it then make sense that the individual, as a whole, also has a purpose?
God, the All Wise, did not create us to simply wander aimlessly or to only fulfil our basic instincts and desires.
Rather, we have a higher purpose – to acknowledge and worship God alone, so that we live upon the guidance of our Creator.
This guidance enables us to live a successful and blessed life in all aspects. This includes personal acts of virtue like prayer, as well as beneficial acts to society, like being good to one’s neighbours, supporting one’s family, honesty, and caring for animals. God forbids us from worshiping anything else (e.g. statues, the sun, moon, saints, priests or even Prophets).
He does not need any partners or intermediaries.
Everyone can always worship God directly.
God describes this life as a test, and people are tested in different ways.
We cannot control what happens to us, but we can control how we react. Patience during adversities, and gratitude for blessings, are a means of getting closer to God and attaining eternal Paradise.
We are also warned of a terrible punishment in Hell if we choose to disbelieve and ignore His commands.
🌟So… what do I do now ?
The test of one’s faith is in using one’s intellect to contemplate and recognise God’s signs and live according to His guidance.
This is done by submitting to God’s commands, which in Arabic means to become a “Muslim”.
God, the One and only Creator – ‘Allah’ in Arabic – has made Islam accessible to everyone, regardless of their history, background or present situation. Therefore, anyone can become a Muslim by simply believing in, and uttering the following testimony of faith:
“I testify that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is Allah’s Messenger.” Isn’t it time for you to fulfil your purpose of life, submit to the truth and acknowledge your Creator?
🍃 Universal and Timeless Message
Islam has a message that applies to all people at all times, from the creation of Adam up until the Day of Judgement.
It is applicable today as it always has been.
God is accessible to everyone.
People may distinguish themselves and earn God’s favour through belief and righteous actions only – not through race, wealth, gender, nationality or social class.
🍃 Practical and Balanced Way of Life
Islam provides the right balance between faith and action, as both are required for a stable life.
It provides guidance for all situations and circumstances.
It is a practical religion with practical acts of worship that are designed to fulfil the spiritual, physical, psychological and social needs of people.
Examples of practical acts of worship that have numerous benefits include: The five daily prayers – Enriches the soul by satisfying the spiritual need of being in regular contact with God (especially in today’s busy lifestyle); makes one humble by bowing and prostrating to God; removes any barriers/pride/racism between believers praying in congregation; helps one refrain from committing sins given the person stands regularly before God.
The obligatory charity – Purifies a person from selfishness; encourages empathy to the poor; reminds one of the blessings of God; helps reduce poverty; bridges the gap between rich and poor. The fasting in Ramadan – Promotes spiritual self-purification, self-restraint and growth; scientifically proven health benefits; empathy and awareness of those less fortunate; trains people to acquire the habit of obeying God.
The pilgrimage – Unites people of every colour, race, status and nationality, as pilgrims wear simple and similar clothing, while performing a range of good deeds in congregation.
Given that Islam is from God, every command found in the religion is ultimately good and beneficial to the individual and society when practised correctly.
Quranic examples include being honest, forgiving, truthful, kind to one’s wife, patient, fair, moderate, modest, sincere, and respecting parents, family and the elderly.
There are also many principles in the teachings of Islam that prevent or reduce many of the individual and social ills facing the world today.
🌺 Beauty of Islam
Islam is a religion in which faith is based on clear proof.
It encourages people to use their God given intelligence to think and ponder over their life and the universe.
Although this life is a test, God has provided sufficient signs and guidance to people who are open-minded and sincere to be able to acknowledge the truth.
“We (God) have certainly sent down Signs that make things clear: and God guides whom He wills to the straight path.
”Quran 24:46 Unlike other religions, there are many clear proofs, signs and miracles that the book of Islam, The Quran, is from God.
🌺 What is The Quran ?
The Quran:
➡ Is free from any errors or contradictions, despite it being revealed over a period of 23 years.
➡ Is preserved, word-for-word, since it was revealed in its original Arabic language, unlike other scriptures which have been distorted, changed or lost.
➡Contains a simple, pure and universal message that has a profound effect on all those who are sincerely searching for the truth. Contains a unique and inimitable style of language that is universally known as the pinnacle of Arabic eloquence and linguistic beauty – yet the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who was known to be illiterate.
➡Contains many amazing scientific facts which have only been discovered recently, despite being revealed over 1400 years ago. The most rational explanation for the many unique and miraculous aspects of the Quran is that it cannot be from other than God.
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* أركان الإيمان الستة الجزء الأول
🌟The 6 Aspects (Articles) of Belief :-
1. Belief in Allah * “Allah” * :-
is the unique Arabic name of The One True God.
Allah has no rivals, partners, equals, children or parents.
He is not like His creation, as nothing shares His divine essence and perfect attributes. Some of His names and attributes include:
The Creator, The Most Merciful, The Most High, The All-Powerful, The Most Just, The All-Wise, The Sustainer and The All-Knowing. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all, the One who has granted us countless blessings, such as our faculties of hearing, seeing and thinking, as well as the ability to walk, talk and be productive. As such, we should acknowledge, thank and worship Him alone by following His guidance.
It is rational to conclude that such a complex and balanced universe is not possible by any other than a powerful and intelligent being.
It is therefore illogical to believe that the universe created itself, or was the result of random or coincidental events.
2. Belief in the * Angels * :-
Angels are made from light, have allocated tasks and never disobey their Creator.
Details about a few have been revealed, such as Gabriel, who delivers God’s message to the Prophets, and the Angel of Death, who takes the souls of people.
3. Belief in the. * Revealed Books * :-
Allah sent divine revelation to His Messengers as a guidance and mercy to mankind.
These include the Torah and Gospel as originally revealed to Moses and Jesus respectively, and the Quran as revealed to Muhammad (peace be upon them all). The Quran is the literal word of God and the final revelation to all of mankind. There are many clear signs and miracles that it is from God, examples of which include: Contains a simple, pure and universal message which appeals to Man’s inherent beliefs about Almighty God. Contains a unique style of language that is universally known as the pinnacle of Arabic eloquence and linguistic beauty – yet the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who was known, historically, to be illiterate. Contains many scientific facts which have only been discovered recently despite being revealed over 1400 years ago.
Free from any errors or contradictions. Preserved, word-for-word, since it was revealed in its original Arabic language, unlike other scriptures which have been distorted, changed or lost. The most rational explanation for the many unique and miraculous aspects of the Quran is that it can only be from God. Together with the authentic sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), it is the primary source of Islamic knowledge .
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أركان الإيمان الستة الجزء الثانى
🌟 4. Belief in the * Prophets * :-
➡Muslims believe that thousands of Prophets were sent by Allah, at least one to every nation, to convey God’s revelation.
These Prophets include Adam, Noah, Abraham, David, Joseph, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
Their mission was to return people to the worship of the One True God, to serve as practical examples of how to obey God, and to guide people to the path of salvation.
Prophets do not share in any part of God’s divinity, and any type of prayer or worship towards the Prophets, or to God through them, is strictly forbidden and considered a violation of God’s right to be worshipped alone. - Prophet Jesus Muslims believe that Jesus is an honourable prophet of God, born miraculously through his virgin mother Mary.
He performed many miracles with the permission of God, such as healing the sick, curing the blind and speaking as a newborn defending his mother from accusations.
Although Muslims respect and love Jesus, they do not worship him.
He is not considered the son of God, nor part of a trinity, nor does he share in any of God’s perfect attributes.
God says: “It is not befitting for Allah to take a son; exalted is He! When he decrees an affair, He only says, ‘Be’ and it is.”Quran 19:35 - Prophet Muhammad Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the final Prophet sent to all of mankind.
He came with the Quran to demonstrate how its teachings should be applied, and was a perfect example of an honest, just, merciful, compassionate, truthful and brave human being.
As with Jesus, Muslims do not worship Muhammad.
🌟5. Belief in * the Day of Judgement The Day of Judgment * :-
➡ is the inevitable event when each one of us will stand before our Creator and be questioned about our good and bad deeds.
Every one of our actions will be accounted for, regardless of size.
On this momentous Day, Allah, the All-Just, will settle all matters fairly and no person will be wronged.
Everyone’s rights will be returned. All will be treated justly, by either the reward of Paradise, or the punishment of the Hellfire.
Without a Day of Judgement, life would be grossly unfair, as not everyone receives justice in this world.
🌟6. Belief in * Divine Destiny * :-
➡Allah knows everything from the past, the present, and anything that will occur in the future. He has power over all things – nothing occurs without His knowledge and permission.
Every person has been given the free will to choose between right and wrong, and will be held to account accordingly Free will does not contradict the fact that events can only occur with God’s knowledge and permission.
Nor does it mean that God’s power over everything prevents or restricts people’s free will.
God’s knowledge of people’s decisions does not mean that they are being forced to make such decisions, and God is not necessarily pleased with everything that He allows to occur.
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بم يؤمن المسلمون فى النبى عيسى و الأنبياء ( عليهم السلام جميعا ) ؟
💎WHAT do Muslims Believe about Jesus and Other Prophets ( Peace be upon them all ) ?
Thousands of Prophets were sent by Allah, at least one to every nation, with the same message:
to worship Allah alone and not associate any partner with Him. Some of these Prophets include Adam, Noah, Joseph, Abraham, Jacob, Isaac, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). Jesus (peace be upon him) was one of the greatest Prophets sent by Almighty God.
He was born miraculously without a father and performed many miracles– all by the will of God.
➡Jesus is not God or the son of God or part of a trinity as this clearly contradicts the pure teachings of God in Islam.
Consider the following:
There are many examples in Christian teachings of Jesus speaking and behaving as if God is a separate being to himself, e.g.
Jesus prays to God – If Jesus was God, who would he be praying to?
-The term “Son of God” is symbolically used in the earliest biblical languages for a “righteous person” for many people – not exclusively for Jesus.
-The problem arises when using the term literally or in other ways.
- Although Muslims love and respect Jesus (and all other Prophets), they do not worship him nor attribute to him divine attributes, as this is reserved solely for God ARE all religions the same?
-While most religions generally have the same teachings regarding good manners and kindness to others and so on,
- Islam additionally focuses on the Greatness of God with no compromises with his Oneness and Perfection.
- Unlike other religions, Islam primarily teaches that God is completely different and unique compared to His creation and that all praise and worship is due directly and exclusively to Him.
Islam is also comprehensive; simple yet profound; has revelation that is preserved; does not reject any of God’s Prophets but states that they all came with the one and same message.
🍃DOES the Concept of Original Sin Exist in Islam?
The concept of “original sin” does not exist in Islam. God is just; so no person is held accountable for any sin they themselves were not responsible for.
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🌸 Muslims Love Jesus
Jesus is a figure who is loved and revered by billions of people the world over, yet there is much confusion surrounding the status of this colossal personality.
- Muslims and Christians both hold Jesus in high regard but view him in very different ways.
The issues surrounding Jesus will be clarified :
Was Jesus God, or was he sent by God? Who was the real historical Jesus?
🌟“Jesus as God” :-
Some Christians claim that “Jesus is God” or part of a trinity – that he is the incarnation of God on earth, and that God took on a human form.
However, according to the Bible, Jesus was born, ate, slept, prayed and had limited knowledge – all attributes not befitting God.
God has attributes of perfection whereas Man is the opposite.
How can anything be two complete opposites simultaneously?
-Islam teaches that God is always perfect.
To believe that God became a man is to claim that God is or was (at some point in time), imperfect.
A Christian must ask him/herself, does the idea of a god who was once a weak helpless child, one who could not survive without food, drink or sleep, be the same Almighty God described in the Old Testament? Surely not.
One may ask, “If God can do anything, why can’t he become a man?”
-By definition, God does not do ungodly acts.
God does not do anything that would make Him, something other than God.
If God became man and took on human attributes, he would, necessarily, no longer be God. Some ambiguous verses of the Bible can be applied erroneously to show that Jesus is in some way divine. But if we look at the clear direct verses of the Bible, we see again and again that Jesus is being referred to as an extraordinary human being and nothing more.
-The Bible contains many verses in which Jesus speaks and behaves as if God is a separate being to himself.
For example: Jesus “fell on his face and prayed.”(Matthew 26:39)
- If Jesus was God, then would a God fall on his face and pray?
And who would he be praying to?
- The Bible calls Jesus a Prophet (Matthew 21:10-11), so how could Jesus be God and be God’s Prophet at the same time?
- Jesus said, “I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than me.” (John 14:28)
- Jesus said “I ascend unto my Father, and your Father, and to my God, and your God.” (John 20:17)
- If Jesus was God, then why would he say, “to my God, and your God,” and who was he ascending to?
-If Jesus was God, he would have clearly told people to worship him, and there would be clear verses in the Bible stating this; yet he did the opposite and disapproved anyone worshipping him: “And in vain they worship me.” (Matthew 15:9)
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🌟Is Jesus “Son of God” :-
Some Christians claim that Jesus is the Son of God.
What does this actually mean?
➡ Surely God is far removed from having a physical and literal son.
Humans have human children.
Cats have kittens.
What does it mean for God to have a child?
Rather than being taken literally, we find the term “Son of God” is symbolically used in the earliest biblical languages for a“righteous person”, and has been used for David, Solomon and Israel – not exclusively for Jesus: “…Israel is my firstborn son,”(Exodus 4:22).
- In fact, anyone who is righteous is referred to as God’s ‘son’ :
“All who are led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons and daughters.” (Romans 8:14)
-“It is not befitting to (the majesty of) Allah that He should beget a son.
- He is Perfect and Flawless! When He determines a matter, He only says to it, ‘Be’ and it is.”Quran 19:35
🍃 “Father and Lord” ?
In the same way, when the word ‘Father’ is used to refer to God it shouldn’t be taken literally.
- Instead, it’s a way of saying God is the creator, sustainer and supreme master of all.
There are many verses for us to understand this symbolic meaning of the word ‘Father’, for example: “One God and Father of all.” (Ephesians 4:6)
- Also, Jesus was sometimes called ‘Lord’ by the disciples.
- This term is used in the original languages of the Bible, for God as well as for people who are held in high esteem. For example, in the Greek New Testament, the term kyrios is used for both ‘Lord’ as well as to name the owner of the vineyard (Matthew 20:8), and the master who beat the disobedient servant (Luke 20.42-47).
- In other parts of the Bible, Jesus is even called a ‘servant’ of God by the disciples:“The God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus.” (Acts 3:13) This clearly shows that when ‘Lord’ is used to refer to Jesus, it is a title of respect, not of divinity. Attempts are made to explain the complexity of the above issues of the nature of God and the nature of Jesus, which can be quite confusing or unsatisfying.
- However, the key point to ponder is: Why would God make it so hard to understand? How do these complicated teachings compare with the simple, clear and pure teachings of the concept of God in Islam?
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🌟Who is Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
“Indeed in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example to follow for whoever hopes in Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah much.”
Qur’an 33:21
Muslims believe that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the final Prophet in a long chain of Prophets sent to call the people to the obedience and worship of God alone (‘Allah’ in Arabic). Some of these Prophets include Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon and Jesus (peace be upon them all).
Just as Moses (peace be upon him) was sent with the Torah (the original uncorrupted revelation sent to Moses) and Jesus (peace be upon him) with the Gospel (the original, uncorrupted revelation – not the present-day versions), Muslims believe that Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent with the Qur’an to demonstrate how its teachings should be applied.
The Prophet’s (peace be upon him) wife, ‘A’isha, was once asked to describe the Prophet (peace be upon him), and she replied that “his character was a reflection of the Quran” (Muslim, 40), meaning he meticulously implemented the noble teachings of the Qur’an into his daily life. We will demonstrate how he translated these noble teachings into noble actions.
🍃 Mission of Mercy :-
“And We (God) have not sent you (Muhammad) except as a mercy for mankind.”
Qur’an 21:107
As well as calling people to pray, fast and give charity, the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught that one’s faith in God should also affect one’s treatment of others. He said:
“The best of you are they who have the best character.”
Many sayings of the Prophet (peace be upon him) emphasise the relationship between belief and action, for example:
“Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should not hurt his neighbour, and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should serve his guest generously, and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should speak what is good or keep quiet.”
The final Messenger (Peace be upon him) taught humans to show mercy and to respect each other:
“He who does not show mercy to others, will not be shown mercy.”
In another narration, some people requested the Prophet (peace be upon him) to invoke God to punish the disbelievers but he replied:
“I have not been sent as one to curse but as a mercy.”
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🌟 The Morals of Prophet Muhammed ( PBUH ) :-
🍃 Forgiveness. :
“Let them forgive and overlook: do you not wish that Allah should forgive you? For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”Qur’an 24:22)
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was the most forgiving of all people and the kindest.
If someone abused him, he would forgive him, and the harsher a person was, the more patient he would become.
He was extremely lenient and forgiving, especially when he had the upper hand and the power to retaliate.
Muhammad (peace be upon him) was all for forgiveness and no amount of crime or aggression against him was too great to be forgiven by him.
He was the best example of forgiveness and kindness, as mentioned in the following verse of the Qur’an:
“Keep to forgiveness (O Muhammad), and enjoin kindness, and turn away from the ignorant.” (Al-Qur’an 7:199)
🍃 Equality :
“Indeed the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.”Qur’an 49:13
In the following sayings of the Prophet (peace be upon him), he taught that all humans are equal in the sight of God:
“All humanity is from Adam and Adam is from clay. There is no superiority for an Arab over a non-Arab, nor for a black over a white; except through piety.”
“God does not judge you according to your appearance and your wealth, but He looks at your hearts and looks into your deeds.”
It is related that once a companion of the Prophet (peace be upon him) called another companion in an offensive way, “Son of a black woman!”
The Prophet (peace be upon him), became angry and replied, “Do you condemn him because of the blackness of his mother? You still have within you traces of ignorance from the pre-Islamic period.”
🍃 Tolerance :
“Good deeds and evil deeds are not equal. Repel evil with what is best, then he with whom you had enmity shall become as a loyal friend.”Qur’an 41:34
“You should not do evil to those who do evil to you, but you should deal with them with forgiveness and kindness.”
This is how the final Messenger of God (peace be upon him) reacted to personal attacks and abuse.
Islamic sources include a number of instances where the Prophet (peace be upon him) had the opportunity to take revenge upon those who wronged him, but refrained from doing so.
He taught man to exercise patience in the face of adversity:
“The strong is not the one who overcomes people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.”
Practising patience and tolerance does not mean that a Muslim should be a passivist and not defend himself in case of attack.
Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) stated that, “Do not wish to meet the enemy, but when you meet (face) the enemy, be patient (i.e. stand firm when facing the enemy).”
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🌟What other Morals of Prophet Muhammed ( PBUH ) :-
🍃 Gentleness :
“By the grace of Allah, you are gentle towards the people; if you had been harsh and hard-hearted, they would have dispersed from around you.”
Qur’an 3:159
A companion who served Muhammad (peace be upon him) for ten years said that Muhammad (peace be upon him) was always gentle in his dealings with him.
“When I did something, he never questioned my manner of doing it; and when I did not do something, he never questioned my failure to do it.
He was the friendliest of all men.”
On one occasion, the wife of the Prophet (peace be upon him) reacted angrily after being insulted by a person.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) advised her: “Be gentle and calm, O ‘Aisha, as Allah likes gentleness in all affairs.”
He also said: “Show gentleness! For if gentleness is found in something, it beautifies it, and when it is taken out from anything, it makes it deficient.”
🍃 Humbleness :
“And the servants of The Most Gracious (God) are those who walk on the earth in humbleness, and when the ignorant address them, they say: ‘Peace.’ ”
Qur’an 25:63
The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to prevent people from standing up for him out of respect.
He used to sit wherever there was a place available in an assembly and never sought a prominent or elevated place.
He never wore anything to distinguish himself from his companions or appear in higher rank than them.
He used to mix with the poor and the needy; he used to sit with the elderly and support the widows.
People who did not know him could not tell him apart from the rest of the crowd. Addressing his companions, he said: “Allah has revealed to me, that you must be humble. No one should boast over one another, and no one should oppress another.”
Such was his humbleness that he was fearful of being worshipped, a privilege only befitting God:
“Do not exceed bounds in praising me as the Christians do in praising Jesus, Son of Mary. I am only the Lord’s servant; then call me the Servant of Allah and His Messenger.”
🍃 The Ideal Husband :
“And live with them (your spouses) in kindness.”Qur’an 4:19
The Prophet’s beloved wife, Aa’isha, said of her noble husband:
“He used to repair his shoes, sew or mend his clothes and do what ordinary men did in their houses.”
Not only was he a devoted husband, he also encouraged his companions to follow his example:
“The most perfect of the believers in faith are the best of them in morals. And the best among them are those who are best to their wives.”
🍃 The Ideal Example :
“Indeed you (O Muhammad) are on an exalted standard of character.”Qur’an 68:4
What has preceded is only a glimpse of how Muhammad (peace be upon him) lived his life.
The examples of kindness and mercy mentioned may come as a surprise to some people given the portrayal of Islam in the media and its constant misrepresentation.
It is important when trying to understand Islam that one goes directly to its sources:
The Qur’an, and the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and that anyone does not judge Islam based on the errant actions of a few Muslims.
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💎 Comments from Non-Muslims about Prophet Muhammed ( PBUH ) :-
🌟 Mahatma K Gandhi, a major political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement, remarked:
“It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet, the scrupulous regard for his pledges, his intense devotion to his friends and followers, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before them and surmounted every obstacle.”
🌟 George Bernard Shaw, the British playwright, declared:
“The world is in dire need of a man with the mind of Muhammad; religious people in the Middle Ages, due to their ignorance and prejudice, had pictured him in a very dark way as they used to consider him the enemy of Christianity.
But after looking into the story of this man I found it to be an amazing and a miraculous one, and I came to the conclusion that he was never an enemy of Christianity, and must be called instead the saviour of humanity.
In my opinion, if he was to be given control over the world today, he would solve our problems and secure the peace and happiness which the world is longing for.”
➡WHAT IS ISLAM ?
Islam is an Arabic word which means peaceful, willing submission to the code of conduct by God so Islam is a religion , but it is also a complete way of life. The religion of Islam is the acceptance of and obedience to the teachings of God which He revealed to His last prophet, Muhammad
At the core of Islam is the focus of an individual’s personal relationship with God, their Creator. It encourages a believer to have sustained awareness of God which is a key to lasting happiness.
Islam teaches that God is the source of peace. By focusing on this important relationship and following God’s guidance, believers will be able to acquire inner peace and tranquillity. Seeking lasting happiness through other means, such as following one’s desires or the accumulation of material possessions, will never fill the void we have. This need can only be filled with the awareness of God.
True contentment is found in acknowledging and obeying the Creator: “Truly, in remembering God do hearts find rest.”Quran 13:28
The primary reason for this close relationship is that Muslims have a direct connection with their Creator. There is no intermediary, such as praying to, or through, others, in worshipping God.
Islam gives a person a clear perspective on the events that happen in their life, both good and bad, as they are, in fact, tests from God. It encourages a person to understand events in the context of the overall purpose of life, which is to acknowledge God and obey Him. He created humans with intellect and free will to test them as to who will wilfully choose to follow His guidance. This life is an ultimate testing ground and although we cannot control everything that happens to us, we can control how we react. Islam encourages a person to focus on what is in their control, to be grateful to God for blessings, and to be patient during hardships. Patience or gratitude – this is the formula for a happy life.
Islam encourages the believer to remain free from the extremes of worldly happiness that may cause one to forget God, and the extremes of sadness that may cause one to lose hope and blame God. By not being overly attached to the material world, a Muslim is empowered not only to better handle any calamities, but to be beneficial and generous to society. This leads to a more balanced and optimistic outlook on life.
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2- لماذا نعبد الله ؟
➡ WHY WE WORSHIP GOD ?
God calls on us to acknowledge Him through His signs. God has made it our responsibility to recognise Him. This is part of the test of this life.
Reason 1: Beginning of the Universe The first reason for believing in God relates to reflecting on the origin of the universe. How did the universe come to exist? ✖ Did it come from nothing? From nothing, comes nothing. So, obviously not. ✖ Did it create itself? No, this is irrational. It is like saying a mother gave birth to herself. ✖ Has it always existed? No, modern science concludes that the universe is not eternal and had a beginning. ✔ Was it created? Yes. Muslims believe something beyond the universe created it – The Creator. But who created God? God was not created. Unlike the universe and the rest of creation, God is eternal, has always existed and has no beginning.
Reason 2: Order of the Universe Another simple reason for believing in God is by pondering over the order of the universe using the following logic: Anything that is ordered indicates intelligenceOur solar system is highly ordered with intricate systems, laws & patternsThe order in our universe indicates the intelligence of the Creator! Many features in the universe clearly indicate it to be specially designed to support life. If these measurements were slightly different to what they currently are, life could not exist. Examples below. Ozone LayerThickness of earth’s crustOxygen % in the airDistance from sunRelative size of sun, earth & moon Could a large complex universe form by coincidence, without supervision? It should be noted that Islam encourages scientific research and reflection. The role of science helps us describe the many observed patterns that God places in His creation and appreciate the extent of His power and wisdom. Reason 3: Revelation – Quran The Quran provides a strong argument for the existence of God and it is unmatched in its style, wisdom, guidance, eloquence as well as its uniqueness in how it addresses the reader. No errors or contradictionsPure & clear descriptions of GodPinnacle of arabic linguistic beautyRevealed via Prophet Muhammad who was illiteratePreserved – no alterations in 1400 yearsDeep insights into human behaviourMemorised by millions of peopleContains scientific facts not known at that time “On earth there are signs for those with sure faith; and in yourselves too, do you not see?”Quran 51:20-21
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3- من هو الله ( الاله ) ؟
➡WHO IS GOD ?
One of the main beauties of Islam is that it acknowledges the complete perfection, greatness and uniqueness of God with absolutely no compromises.
God is One & Unique and has no rivals, partners or sons.God is Worthy of All Worship – directly & exclusively (no intermediaries).God is Perfect & Flawless – No limitations or weaknesses.God is the Most Merciful – He knows we are imperfect and commit sins, however the key is to always acknowledge our mistakes and to sincerely ask for forgiveness.No part of God is present in His creation nor do others share in His divine attributes.
When trying to understand the concept of God in Islam, it is important to discuss thestatus of Jesus, given the widespread confusion and claims about his nature.
Islam acknowledges Jesus as an honourable Prophet and Messenger of God, but Muslims do not worship him – as worship is for God alone who created Jesus and everything that exists. As such, the belief of Jesus as God, or the son of God, or part of a trinity, clearly contradicts the pure teachings of God in Islam.
If Jesus was God, who would he be praying to?
There are many examples in Christian teachings of Jesus speaking and behaving as if God is a separate being to himself, e.g. Jesus prays to God.
How can God be both perfect and imperfect?
Jesus was born, ate, slept and had limited knowledge – all attributes not befitting God. God has attributes of perfection whereas Man is the opposite.
What does the term “son of God” really mean?
We find the term “son of God” is symbolically used in the earliest biblical languages for a “righteous person” for many people – not exclusively for Jesus. God is far removed from having a physical and literal son.
If God can do anything, why can’t he become a man?
God always maintains attributes of perfection and does not do anything to compromise this perfection. By definition, God does not do ungodly acts. So, if God became man and took on human attributes, he would, necessarily, no longer be God.
Many Prophets1 MissionProphet Adam
Prophet Noah
Prophet Abraham
Prophet Moses
Prophet Jesus
Prophet Muhammad
+ other prophets
Peace be upon them all
Emphasise concept of one GodReject false gods and beliefsDemonstrate how to worship GodBe an example of righteousnessDescribe rewards for obedience (heaven)Warn of punishment for disobedience (hell)
God sent Prophets to every nation throughout time with the same essential message – to worship one true God. Although Muslims love and respect all Prophets, they do not worship them or attribute divinity to them, as this is reserved solely for God.
4- لماذا الإسلام و ليس الديانات الأخرى
➡WHY ISLAM AND NOT OTHER RELIGIONS ?
1-islam gives logical and simple idea for God - he is A perfect God - he is not a man nor a son of man nor an Idol or a trinity nor limited nor created - he is totally unique and to him belongs all the good qualities
2-Islam accepts all messengers of God -- about 124 0000 and in Islam, we love all the prophet of God and we can’t deny any of them - while in other religions such as Judaism for example - they reject Jesus and Mohammed -- and in Christianity they reject Muhammad ... but in Islam, we accept all .
3-in Islam, there is no mediator between you and God -- you can pray to God directly - there is no need for someone in between...
4- Islam is the Only religion that is Not named after a person or a tribe or a group, its name means submission to the One True God, if anyone anywhere at any time lived the life of submission to the true God alone , then he is a Muslim.
5- In Islam (worship) is not about mere rituals. it's a comprehensive term that includes any deed that pleases God. All good deeds are types of worship, smiling, being sincere at work, saying a nice word, and even treating one's spouse gently, all this is greatly rewarded by God. And in the opposite any deed that doesn't please God is a sin; talking bad about people is a sin, cheating, lying, hurting innocent people, harming the environment.
6-in Islam God is always forgiving - if you always repent (before death ) he will just accept you no matter how great sins you did >he forgive us out of his own grace - there is no price to be paid in order for him to forgive > so it's not like Christianity which says that God can't forgive except by blood of Jesus ..
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5- تابع لماذا الإسلام و ليس الديانات الأخرى ؟
➡ WHY ISLAM AND NOT OTHER RELIGIONS ?
7-Islam is a way of life – it organises each aspect in your life.. it has solutions and divine guidelines to problems in your life .
8--the sources of Islam also was collected and saved is also amazing -- it never happen to any book in history --- it's through the uncut chain of known narrators which date to prophet time ... besides the millions who memorised it from cover to cover since that time up till today - besides being documented in front of the prophet by known companions!
9-Islam prohibits blind following without knowledge and it invite us to use our brains to know truth, it is based on evidence and logic. The rational mind is the basis for religious accountability and responsibility.
10-the moral system of Islam is v high and perfect and thus the countries that apply Islamic laws in a proper way -- they have less moral crimes.
11-You won't lose Jesus if you accept Islam, but you will just correct your belief in him , In Islam, Jesus stands a good position in Islam as one of the messengers of God together with other messengers.. they were all special and they were all humans like us-- none of them must be worshiped -- we only worship God who sent them . we believe that Jesus was a noble Messenger of God but not divine,,,, we love Jesus and obey his true teachings and pray like him , fast like him , and a person won't lose Jesus if he accepts Islam -- but you will just correct his belief about him
12- Paradise in Islam is a real physical life for both Body and soul, you will go there , eating drinking marrying and meeting with prophets and having wonderful eternally unlike in other religions which they think its only spiritual life.
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6- تابع لماذا الإسلام و ليس الديانات الأخرى
➡IN ISLAM THERE IS A PURE & CLEAR CONCEPTS OF GOD
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God is One and Unique: God has no partners, no equals and no rivals. God has no father, mother, sons, daughters or wives. God alone is worthy of all worship. God is the All-Powerful: God has full authority and power over all things. Obedience to God does not increase His Power, nor does disobedience decrease His power. God is the Most High: There is nothing above or comparable to God. The attributes of God do not resemble that of His creation. No part of God is present in anyone or anything. God is Perfect: God does not have any human limitations, such as resting on the seventh day after He created the universe. God always maintains attributes of perfection and does not do anything to compromise this perfection such as “becoming a man” as claimed by other religions. God does not do ungodly acts, so if God became man and took on human attributes, he would, necessarily, no longer be God.
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7- تابع لماذا الإسلام و ليس الديانات الأخرى ؟
➡ WHY ISLAM AND NOT OTHER RELIGIONS ?
🌹REAL HAPPINESS AND INNER PEACE
Real happiness and peace can be found insubmitting to the commands of the Creator and the Sustainer of this world. God has said in the Quran: Truly, in remembering God do hearts find rest. (Quran, 13:28) On the other hand, the one who turns away from the Quran will have a life of hardship in this world. God has said: But whoever turns away from the Quran,1 he will have a hard life, and We will raise him up blind on the Day of Judgment. (Quran, 20:124) This may explain why some people commit suicide while they enjoy the material comfort money can buy. For example, look at Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam), formerly a famous pop singer who used to earn sometimes more than $150,000 a night. After he converted to Islam, he found true happiness and peace, which he had not found in material success
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➡ Where did I come from?
➡ Why am I here?
➡ Where am I going?
- One of the first questions that comes to mind when considering our purpose of life is, “where did we come from?”
Are we here based on random natural coincidences or is there a higher intelligent being, a creator?
☆ The All Wise, did not create us to simply wander aimlessly or to only fulfil our basic instincts and desires. Rather, we have a higher purpose – to acknowledge and worship God alone, so that we live upon the guidance of our Creator.
☆This guidance enables us to live a contented and successful life in all aspects. It is part of God’s infinite wisdom that He created us and gave us the opportunity to know Him and to experience our lives and make our own choices.
☆Islam is a complete and practical way of life that teaches Muslims to be balanced, decent and contributing members of society.
☆The concept of worship in Islam does not only include praying and supplicating to God. It is a broad definition that includes any action that God is pleased with. Some examples include: Earning an honest living Opposing oppression Taking care of orphans Looking after the environment Having patience & humility Benefitting the community Respecting parents Standing up for justice Kindness to neighbours Having mindfulness of God Providing for one’s family Speaking the truth Acts of worship require the sincere intention to please God and must be performed correctly according to Islamic guidelines.
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# تابع ما هو هدف الحياه 2#
🍃 Acknowledging the existence of a creator is the first step in understanding our true purpose in life. There are many logical and rational reasons for believing in a creator. Three reasons are briefly mentioned below.
1. Beginning of the Universe
The first evidence that points to the existence of God relates to understanding the origin of the universe.
Imagine walking in a desert and finding a watch. We know a watch consists of glass, plastic and metal. Glass comes from sand, plastic from oil, and metal extracted from the ground – all these components are found in the desert. Would you believe that the watch formed itself? That the Sun shone, the wind blew, lightning struck, the oil bubbled to the surface and mixed with the sand and metal, and over millions of years the watch came together by random or natural coincidences?
Some may ask, “Who created God”? God, the Creator, is different to His creation. God is eternal, has always existed and has no beginning; therefore the question of who created God is irrational.
Human experience and simple logic tells us that something that has a beginning does not simply come from nothing, nor can something create itself. Therefore, the most rational explanation is that a higher “being” created the universe. This “being” must be powerful and intelligent as it brought the whole universe into existence and created the ‘laws of science’ which govern it. We can also reason that this “being” is timeless and spaceless, because time, space and matter began at the creation of the universe. All of these attributes make up the basic concept of God, the creator of the universe. This is in perfect agreement with modern science which concludes that the universe is finite and has a beginning
2. Perfection of the Universe
The second evidence that points to the existence of an intelligent creator is the order and perfect balance of our complex universe.
Many features in the universe clearly indicate it to be specially designed to support life, such as the earth’s distance from the sun, the thickness of the earth’s crust, the speed at which the earth revolves, the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere, and even the earth’s tilt. If these measurements were slightly different to what they currently are, life could not exist.
In the same way that a watch has an intelligent maker to keep accurate time, so too must the earth have an intelligent maker to keep accurate time around the sun. Could this occur by itself?
When we see the order, precise laws and systems within ourselves and throughout the universe, is it not rational they have an organiser? This ‘organiser’ is best explained by the existence of God – the one who brought about this order.
3. Revelation from God
The third evidence that points to the existence of God is the actual revelation that God has sent to humankind as a sign of His existence. There are clear signs that the book of Islam, the Quran, is the word of God. Below is a brief summary of reasons that support this claim. The Quran:
Is over 1400 years old and contains many scientific facts that were unknown to people of that time and which have only been discovered recently by science. Examples include: water being the origin of all living things (Quran 21:30); the expanding universe (Quran 51:47); and the individual orbits of the sun and moon (Quran 21:33).Contains many historical facts that were unknown to the people of that time as well as numerous predictions which have proven to be correct.Is free from any errors or contradictions despite gradual revelation over 23 years and covering a wide variety of topics.Has been preserved, word-for-word, since its revelation in its original Arabic language, unlike other scriptures which no longer exist in their original form.Has a simple, pure and universal message
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🍃God Sends Guidance
Upon acknowledging that we have been created by the All-Wise Creator, we would expect to be informed of our purpose. How can we know what God expects from us?
Do we live in trial and error, or make our own purpose?
Do we “go with the flow” by following others? No.
God sent Prophets and revelation to inform us of our purpose.
God sent thousands of Prophets, at least one to every nation, with the same message: to worship God alone and to follow His guidance.
They included Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the last in the chain of Prophets, was the perfect example of an honest, just, compassionate and brave human being. He was sent with the final revelation from God, the Quran, to demonstrate how its teachings should be applied. The Quran is a book of guidance and explains many concepts such as the purpose of our existence; who God is; the actions liked and disliked by God; the stories of the Prophets and their lessons; accounts of Heaven, Hell, and the Day of Judgement.
It aims to clarify misunderstandings about the nature of God, such as clarifying the nature and role of Jesus compared to the nature of God.
Jesus, like all the other Prophets, performed miracles and called to the worship of The One true God (Quran 19:36).
➡The Nature of Jesus
When trying to understand the concept of God in Islam, it is important to discuss the status of Jesus, given the widespread confusion and claims about his nature.
Some Christians claim that “Jesus is God” or part of a trinity – that is, he is the incarnation of God on earth and that God took on a human form.
However, according to the Bible, Jesus was born, ate, slept, prayed and had limited knowledge – all attributes not befitting God. God has attributes of perfection whereas Man is the opposite. So how can anything be two complete opposites both at the same time?
This is not rational. However, some may ask, “If God can do anything, why can’t he become a man?”
By definition, God does not do ungodly acts, so if God became man and took on human attributes, he would, necessarily, no longer be God.
Furthermore, the Bible contains many verses in which Jesus speaks and behaves as if God is a separate being to himself. For example, Jesus “fell on his face and prayed” [Matthew 26:39]. If Jesus was God, then would a God fall on his face and pray?
And, who would he be praying to? Some Christians claim that “Jesus is the Son of God.” We should ask ourselves, what does this actually mean?
Surely God is far removed from having a physical and literal son. Rather, we find that the term “Son of God” is symbolically used in the earliest biblical languages for a “righteous person”.
It is used throughout the Old Testament for many righteous people such as David, Solomon and Israel – not exclusively for Jesus, “…Israel is my firstborn son,” (Exodus 4:22) is one such example. “It is not befitting for Allah to take a son; He is perfect and flawless!”Quran 19:35
The Islamic belief about Jesus explains who the real Jesus was, whilst maintaining the pure belief about God and His complete Greatness,
Uniqueness and Perfection. Jesus was as an honourable Prophet sent by God to call to the worship of God alone.
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🌟So…Why am I here ?
Everyone would acknowledge that our body parts, such as our eyes, ears, brains and hearts, have a purpose.
Wouldn’t it then make sense that the individual, as a whole, also has a purpose?
God, the All Wise, did not create us to simply wander aimlessly or to only fulfil our basic instincts and desires.
Rather, we have a higher purpose – to acknowledge and worship God alone, so that we live upon the guidance of our Creator.
This guidance enables us to live a successful and blessed life in all aspects. This includes personal acts of virtue like prayer, as well as beneficial acts to society, like being good to one’s neighbours, supporting one’s family, honesty, and caring for animals. God forbids us from worshiping anything else (e.g. statues, the sun, moon, saints, priests or even Prophets).
He does not need any partners or intermediaries.
Everyone can always worship God directly.
God describes this life as a test, and people are tested in different ways.
We cannot control what happens to us, but we can control how we react. Patience during adversities, and gratitude for blessings, are a means of getting closer to God and attaining eternal Paradise.
We are also warned of a terrible punishment in Hell if we choose to disbelieve and ignore His commands.
🌟So… what do I do now ?
The test of one’s faith is in using one’s intellect to contemplate and recognise God’s signs and live according to His guidance.
This is done by submitting to God’s commands, which in Arabic means to become a “Muslim”.
God, the One and only Creator – ‘Allah’ in Arabic – has made Islam accessible to everyone, regardless of their history, background or present situation. Therefore, anyone can become a Muslim by simply believing in, and uttering the following testimony of faith:
“I testify that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is Allah’s Messenger.” Isn’t it time for you to fulfil your purpose of life, submit to the truth and acknowledge your Creator?
🍃 Universal and Timeless Message
Islam has a message that applies to all people at all times, from the creation of Adam up until the Day of Judgement.
It is applicable today as it always has been.
God is accessible to everyone.
People may distinguish themselves and earn God’s favour through belief and righteous actions only – not through race, wealth, gender, nationality or social class.
🍃 Practical and Balanced Way of Life
Islam provides the right balance between faith and action, as both are required for a stable life.
It provides guidance for all situations and circumstances.
It is a practical religion with practical acts of worship that are designed to fulfil the spiritual, physical, psychological and social needs of people.
Examples of practical acts of worship that have numerous benefits include: The five daily prayers – Enriches the soul by satisfying the spiritual need of being in regular contact with God (especially in today’s busy lifestyle); makes one humble by bowing and prostrating to God; removes any barriers/pride/racism between believers praying in congregation; helps one refrain from committing sins given the person stands regularly before God.
The obligatory charity – Purifies a person from selfishness; encourages empathy to the poor; reminds one of the blessings of God; helps reduce poverty; bridges the gap between rich and poor. The fasting in Ramadan – Promotes spiritual self-purification, self-restraint and growth; scientifically proven health benefits; empathy and awareness of those less fortunate; trains people to acquire the habit of obeying God.
The pilgrimage – Unites people of every colour, race, status and nationality, as pilgrims wear simple and similar clothing, while performing a range of good deeds in congregation.
Given that Islam is from God, every command found in the religion is ultimately good and beneficial to the individual and society when practised correctly.
Quranic examples include being honest, forgiving, truthful, kind to one’s wife, patient, fair, moderate, modest, sincere, and respecting parents, family and the elderly.
There are also many principles in the teachings of Islam that prevent or reduce many of the individual and social ills facing the world today.
🌺 Beauty of Islam
Islam is a religion in which faith is based on clear proof.
It encourages people to use their God given intelligence to think and ponder over their life and the universe.
Although this life is a test, God has provided sufficient signs and guidance to people who are open-minded and sincere to be able to acknowledge the truth.
“We (God) have certainly sent down Signs that make things clear: and God guides whom He wills to the straight path.
”Quran 24:46 Unlike other religions, there are many clear proofs, signs and miracles that the book of Islam, The Quran, is from God.
🌺 What is The Quran ?
The Quran:
➡ Is free from any errors or contradictions, despite it being revealed over a period of 23 years.
➡ Is preserved, word-for-word, since it was revealed in its original Arabic language, unlike other scriptures which have been distorted, changed or lost.
➡Contains a simple, pure and universal message that has a profound effect on all those who are sincerely searching for the truth. Contains a unique and inimitable style of language that is universally known as the pinnacle of Arabic eloquence and linguistic beauty – yet the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who was known to be illiterate.
➡Contains many amazing scientific facts which have only been discovered recently, despite being revealed over 1400 years ago. The most rational explanation for the many unique and miraculous aspects of the Quran is that it cannot be from other than God.
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🌟The 6 Aspects (Articles) of Belief :-
1. Belief in Allah * “Allah” * :-
is the unique Arabic name of The One True God.
Allah has no rivals, partners, equals, children or parents.
He is not like His creation, as nothing shares His divine essence and perfect attributes. Some of His names and attributes include:
The Creator, The Most Merciful, The Most High, The All-Powerful, The Most Just, The All-Wise, The Sustainer and The All-Knowing. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all, the One who has granted us countless blessings, such as our faculties of hearing, seeing and thinking, as well as the ability to walk, talk and be productive. As such, we should acknowledge, thank and worship Him alone by following His guidance.
It is rational to conclude that such a complex and balanced universe is not possible by any other than a powerful and intelligent being.
It is therefore illogical to believe that the universe created itself, or was the result of random or coincidental events.
2. Belief in the * Angels * :-
Angels are made from light, have allocated tasks and never disobey their Creator.
Details about a few have been revealed, such as Gabriel, who delivers God’s message to the Prophets, and the Angel of Death, who takes the souls of people.
3. Belief in the. * Revealed Books * :-
Allah sent divine revelation to His Messengers as a guidance and mercy to mankind.
These include the Torah and Gospel as originally revealed to Moses and Jesus respectively, and the Quran as revealed to Muhammad (peace be upon them all). The Quran is the literal word of God and the final revelation to all of mankind. There are many clear signs and miracles that it is from God, examples of which include: Contains a simple, pure and universal message which appeals to Man’s inherent beliefs about Almighty God. Contains a unique style of language that is universally known as the pinnacle of Arabic eloquence and linguistic beauty – yet the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who was known, historically, to be illiterate. Contains many scientific facts which have only been discovered recently despite being revealed over 1400 years ago.
Free from any errors or contradictions. Preserved, word-for-word, since it was revealed in its original Arabic language, unlike other scriptures which have been distorted, changed or lost. The most rational explanation for the many unique and miraculous aspects of the Quran is that it can only be from God. Together with the authentic sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), it is the primary source of Islamic knowledge .
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🌟 4. Belief in the * Prophets * :-
➡Muslims believe that thousands of Prophets were sent by Allah, at least one to every nation, to convey God’s revelation.
These Prophets include Adam, Noah, Abraham, David, Joseph, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
Their mission was to return people to the worship of the One True God, to serve as practical examples of how to obey God, and to guide people to the path of salvation.
Prophets do not share in any part of God’s divinity, and any type of prayer or worship towards the Prophets, or to God through them, is strictly forbidden and considered a violation of God’s right to be worshipped alone. - Prophet Jesus Muslims believe that Jesus is an honourable prophet of God, born miraculously through his virgin mother Mary.
He performed many miracles with the permission of God, such as healing the sick, curing the blind and speaking as a newborn defending his mother from accusations.
Although Muslims respect and love Jesus, they do not worship him.
He is not considered the son of God, nor part of a trinity, nor does he share in any of God’s perfect attributes.
God says: “It is not befitting for Allah to take a son; exalted is He! When he decrees an affair, He only says, ‘Be’ and it is.”Quran 19:35 - Prophet Muhammad Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the final Prophet sent to all of mankind.
He came with the Quran to demonstrate how its teachings should be applied, and was a perfect example of an honest, just, merciful, compassionate, truthful and brave human being.
As with Jesus, Muslims do not worship Muhammad.
🌟5. Belief in * the Day of Judgement The Day of Judgment * :-
➡ is the inevitable event when each one of us will stand before our Creator and be questioned about our good and bad deeds.
Every one of our actions will be accounted for, regardless of size.
On this momentous Day, Allah, the All-Just, will settle all matters fairly and no person will be wronged.
Everyone’s rights will be returned. All will be treated justly, by either the reward of Paradise, or the punishment of the Hellfire.
Without a Day of Judgement, life would be grossly unfair, as not everyone receives justice in this world.
🌟6. Belief in * Divine Destiny * :-
➡Allah knows everything from the past, the present, and anything that will occur in the future. He has power over all things – nothing occurs without His knowledge and permission.
Every person has been given the free will to choose between right and wrong, and will be held to account accordingly Free will does not contradict the fact that events can only occur with God’s knowledge and permission.
Nor does it mean that God’s power over everything prevents or restricts people’s free will.
God’s knowledge of people’s decisions does not mean that they are being forced to make such decisions, and God is not necessarily pleased with everything that He allows to occur.
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💎WHAT do Muslims Believe about Jesus and Other Prophets ( Peace be upon them all ) ?
Thousands of Prophets were sent by Allah, at least one to every nation, with the same message:
to worship Allah alone and not associate any partner with Him. Some of these Prophets include Adam, Noah, Joseph, Abraham, Jacob, Isaac, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). Jesus (peace be upon him) was one of the greatest Prophets sent by Almighty God.
He was born miraculously without a father and performed many miracles– all by the will of God.
➡Jesus is not God or the son of God or part of a trinity as this clearly contradicts the pure teachings of God in Islam.
Consider the following:
There are many examples in Christian teachings of Jesus speaking and behaving as if God is a separate being to himself, e.g.
Jesus prays to God – If Jesus was God, who would he be praying to?
-The term “Son of God” is symbolically used in the earliest biblical languages for a “righteous person” for many people – not exclusively for Jesus.
-The problem arises when using the term literally or in other ways.
- Although Muslims love and respect Jesus (and all other Prophets), they do not worship him nor attribute to him divine attributes, as this is reserved solely for God ARE all religions the same?
-While most religions generally have the same teachings regarding good manners and kindness to others and so on,
- Islam additionally focuses on the Greatness of God with no compromises with his Oneness and Perfection.
- Unlike other religions, Islam primarily teaches that God is completely different and unique compared to His creation and that all praise and worship is due directly and exclusively to Him.
Islam is also comprehensive; simple yet profound; has revelation that is preserved; does not reject any of God’s Prophets but states that they all came with the one and same message.
🍃DOES the Concept of Original Sin Exist in Islam?
The concept of “original sin” does not exist in Islam. God is just; so no person is held accountable for any sin they themselves were not responsible for.
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🌸 Muslims Love Jesus
Jesus is a figure who is loved and revered by billions of people the world over, yet there is much confusion surrounding the status of this colossal personality.
- Muslims and Christians both hold Jesus in high regard but view him in very different ways.
The issues surrounding Jesus will be clarified :
Was Jesus God, or was he sent by God? Who was the real historical Jesus?
🌟“Jesus as God” :-
Some Christians claim that “Jesus is God” or part of a trinity – that he is the incarnation of God on earth, and that God took on a human form.
However, according to the Bible, Jesus was born, ate, slept, prayed and had limited knowledge – all attributes not befitting God.
God has attributes of perfection whereas Man is the opposite.
How can anything be two complete opposites simultaneously?
-Islam teaches that God is always perfect.
To believe that God became a man is to claim that God is or was (at some point in time), imperfect.
A Christian must ask him/herself, does the idea of a god who was once a weak helpless child, one who could not survive without food, drink or sleep, be the same Almighty God described in the Old Testament? Surely not.
One may ask, “If God can do anything, why can’t he become a man?”
-By definition, God does not do ungodly acts.
God does not do anything that would make Him, something other than God.
If God became man and took on human attributes, he would, necessarily, no longer be God. Some ambiguous verses of the Bible can be applied erroneously to show that Jesus is in some way divine. But if we look at the clear direct verses of the Bible, we see again and again that Jesus is being referred to as an extraordinary human being and nothing more.
-The Bible contains many verses in which Jesus speaks and behaves as if God is a separate being to himself.
For example: Jesus “fell on his face and prayed.”(Matthew 26:39)
- If Jesus was God, then would a God fall on his face and pray?
And who would he be praying to?
- The Bible calls Jesus a Prophet (Matthew 21:10-11), so how could Jesus be God and be God’s Prophet at the same time?
- Jesus said, “I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than me.” (John 14:28)
- Jesus said “I ascend unto my Father, and your Father, and to my God, and your God.” (John 20:17)
- If Jesus was God, then why would he say, “to my God, and your God,” and who was he ascending to?
-If Jesus was God, he would have clearly told people to worship him, and there would be clear verses in the Bible stating this; yet he did the opposite and disapproved anyone worshipping him: “And in vain they worship me.” (Matthew 15:9)
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🌟Is Jesus “Son of God” :-
Some Christians claim that Jesus is the Son of God.
What does this actually mean?
➡ Surely God is far removed from having a physical and literal son.
Humans have human children.
Cats have kittens.
What does it mean for God to have a child?
Rather than being taken literally, we find the term “Son of God” is symbolically used in the earliest biblical languages for a“righteous person”, and has been used for David, Solomon and Israel – not exclusively for Jesus: “…Israel is my firstborn son,”(Exodus 4:22).
- In fact, anyone who is righteous is referred to as God’s ‘son’ :
“All who are led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons and daughters.” (Romans 8:14)
-“It is not befitting to (the majesty of) Allah that He should beget a son.
- He is Perfect and Flawless! When He determines a matter, He only says to it, ‘Be’ and it is.”Quran 19:35
🍃 “Father and Lord” ?
In the same way, when the word ‘Father’ is used to refer to God it shouldn’t be taken literally.
- Instead, it’s a way of saying God is the creator, sustainer and supreme master of all.
There are many verses for us to understand this symbolic meaning of the word ‘Father’, for example: “One God and Father of all.” (Ephesians 4:6)
- Also, Jesus was sometimes called ‘Lord’ by the disciples.
- This term is used in the original languages of the Bible, for God as well as for people who are held in high esteem. For example, in the Greek New Testament, the term kyrios is used for both ‘Lord’ as well as to name the owner of the vineyard (Matthew 20:8), and the master who beat the disobedient servant (Luke 20.42-47).
- In other parts of the Bible, Jesus is even called a ‘servant’ of God by the disciples:“The God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus.” (Acts 3:13) This clearly shows that when ‘Lord’ is used to refer to Jesus, it is a title of respect, not of divinity. Attempts are made to explain the complexity of the above issues of the nature of God and the nature of Jesus, which can be quite confusing or unsatisfying.
- However, the key point to ponder is: Why would God make it so hard to understand? How do these complicated teachings compare with the simple, clear and pure teachings of the concept of God in Islam?
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🌟Who is Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
“Indeed in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example to follow for whoever hopes in Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah much.”
Qur’an 33:21
Muslims believe that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the final Prophet in a long chain of Prophets sent to call the people to the obedience and worship of God alone (‘Allah’ in Arabic). Some of these Prophets include Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon and Jesus (peace be upon them all).
Just as Moses (peace be upon him) was sent with the Torah (the original uncorrupted revelation sent to Moses) and Jesus (peace be upon him) with the Gospel (the original, uncorrupted revelation – not the present-day versions), Muslims believe that Muhammad (peace be upon him) was sent with the Qur’an to demonstrate how its teachings should be applied.
The Prophet’s (peace be upon him) wife, ‘A’isha, was once asked to describe the Prophet (peace be upon him), and she replied that “his character was a reflection of the Quran” (Muslim, 40), meaning he meticulously implemented the noble teachings of the Qur’an into his daily life. We will demonstrate how he translated these noble teachings into noble actions.
🍃 Mission of Mercy :-
“And We (God) have not sent you (Muhammad) except as a mercy for mankind.”
Qur’an 21:107
As well as calling people to pray, fast and give charity, the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught that one’s faith in God should also affect one’s treatment of others. He said:
“The best of you are they who have the best character.”
Many sayings of the Prophet (peace be upon him) emphasise the relationship between belief and action, for example:
“Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should not hurt his neighbour, and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should serve his guest generously, and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should speak what is good or keep quiet.”
The final Messenger (Peace be upon him) taught humans to show mercy and to respect each other:
“He who does not show mercy to others, will not be shown mercy.”
In another narration, some people requested the Prophet (peace be upon him) to invoke God to punish the disbelievers but he replied:
“I have not been sent as one to curse but as a mercy.”
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🌟 The Morals of Prophet Muhammed ( PBUH ) :-
🍃 Forgiveness. :
“Let them forgive and overlook: do you not wish that Allah should forgive you? For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”Qur’an 24:22)
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was the most forgiving of all people and the kindest.
If someone abused him, he would forgive him, and the harsher a person was, the more patient he would become.
He was extremely lenient and forgiving, especially when he had the upper hand and the power to retaliate.
Muhammad (peace be upon him) was all for forgiveness and no amount of crime or aggression against him was too great to be forgiven by him.
He was the best example of forgiveness and kindness, as mentioned in the following verse of the Qur’an:
“Keep to forgiveness (O Muhammad), and enjoin kindness, and turn away from the ignorant.” (Al-Qur’an 7:199)
🍃 Equality :
“Indeed the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.”Qur’an 49:13
In the following sayings of the Prophet (peace be upon him), he taught that all humans are equal in the sight of God:
“All humanity is from Adam and Adam is from clay. There is no superiority for an Arab over a non-Arab, nor for a black over a white; except through piety.”
“God does not judge you according to your appearance and your wealth, but He looks at your hearts and looks into your deeds.”
It is related that once a companion of the Prophet (peace be upon him) called another companion in an offensive way, “Son of a black woman!”
The Prophet (peace be upon him), became angry and replied, “Do you condemn him because of the blackness of his mother? You still have within you traces of ignorance from the pre-Islamic period.”
🍃 Tolerance :
“Good deeds and evil deeds are not equal. Repel evil with what is best, then he with whom you had enmity shall become as a loyal friend.”Qur’an 41:34
“You should not do evil to those who do evil to you, but you should deal with them with forgiveness and kindness.”
This is how the final Messenger of God (peace be upon him) reacted to personal attacks and abuse.
Islamic sources include a number of instances where the Prophet (peace be upon him) had the opportunity to take revenge upon those who wronged him, but refrained from doing so.
He taught man to exercise patience in the face of adversity:
“The strong is not the one who overcomes people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger.”
Practising patience and tolerance does not mean that a Muslim should be a passivist and not defend himself in case of attack.
Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) stated that, “Do not wish to meet the enemy, but when you meet (face) the enemy, be patient (i.e. stand firm when facing the enemy).”
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🌟What other Morals of Prophet Muhammed ( PBUH ) :-
🍃 Gentleness :
“By the grace of Allah, you are gentle towards the people; if you had been harsh and hard-hearted, they would have dispersed from around you.”
Qur’an 3:159
A companion who served Muhammad (peace be upon him) for ten years said that Muhammad (peace be upon him) was always gentle in his dealings with him.
“When I did something, he never questioned my manner of doing it; and when I did not do something, he never questioned my failure to do it.
He was the friendliest of all men.”
On one occasion, the wife of the Prophet (peace be upon him) reacted angrily after being insulted by a person.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) advised her: “Be gentle and calm, O ‘Aisha, as Allah likes gentleness in all affairs.”
He also said: “Show gentleness! For if gentleness is found in something, it beautifies it, and when it is taken out from anything, it makes it deficient.”
🍃 Humbleness :
“And the servants of The Most Gracious (God) are those who walk on the earth in humbleness, and when the ignorant address them, they say: ‘Peace.’ ”
Qur’an 25:63
The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to prevent people from standing up for him out of respect.
He used to sit wherever there was a place available in an assembly and never sought a prominent or elevated place.
He never wore anything to distinguish himself from his companions or appear in higher rank than them.
He used to mix with the poor and the needy; he used to sit with the elderly and support the widows.
People who did not know him could not tell him apart from the rest of the crowd. Addressing his companions, he said: “Allah has revealed to me, that you must be humble. No one should boast over one another, and no one should oppress another.”
Such was his humbleness that he was fearful of being worshipped, a privilege only befitting God:
“Do not exceed bounds in praising me as the Christians do in praising Jesus, Son of Mary. I am only the Lord’s servant; then call me the Servant of Allah and His Messenger.”
🍃 The Ideal Husband :
“And live with them (your spouses) in kindness.”Qur’an 4:19
The Prophet’s beloved wife, Aa’isha, said of her noble husband:
“He used to repair his shoes, sew or mend his clothes and do what ordinary men did in their houses.”
Not only was he a devoted husband, he also encouraged his companions to follow his example:
“The most perfect of the believers in faith are the best of them in morals. And the best among them are those who are best to their wives.”
🍃 The Ideal Example :
“Indeed you (O Muhammad) are on an exalted standard of character.”Qur’an 68:4
What has preceded is only a glimpse of how Muhammad (peace be upon him) lived his life.
The examples of kindness and mercy mentioned may come as a surprise to some people given the portrayal of Islam in the media and its constant misrepresentation.
It is important when trying to understand Islam that one goes directly to its sources:
The Qur’an, and the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and that anyone does not judge Islam based on the errant actions of a few Muslims.
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تابع من هو النبى محمد صلى الله عليه و سلم. * 4 *
💎 Comments from Non-Muslims about Prophet Muhammed ( PBUH ) :-
🌟 Mahatma K Gandhi, a major political and spiritual leader of the Indian independence movement, remarked:
“It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet, the scrupulous regard for his pledges, his intense devotion to his friends and followers, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before them and surmounted every obstacle.”
🌟 George Bernard Shaw, the British playwright, declared:
“The world is in dire need of a man with the mind of Muhammad; religious people in the Middle Ages, due to their ignorance and prejudice, had pictured him in a very dark way as they used to consider him the enemy of Christianity.
But after looking into the story of this man I found it to be an amazing and a miraculous one, and I came to the conclusion that he was never an enemy of Christianity, and must be called instead the saviour of humanity.
In my opinion, if he was to be given control over the world today, he would solve our problems and secure the peace and happiness which the world is longing for.”
