ahmed rakhawy <ahmedelrakhawy@...> wrote:




What is islam?
The name of the religion is Islam, which comes from an Arabic root word
meaning "peace" and "submission." Islam teaches that one can only find peace
in one's life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart, soul and deed.
The same Arabic root word gives us "Salaam alaykum," ("Peace be with you"), the
universal Muslim greeting.
Who is a Muslim?
A person who believes in and consciously follows Islam is called a Muslim, also
from the same root word. So, the religion is called Islam, and a person who
follows it is a Muslim.
How Many and Where?
Islam is a major world religion, with over 1 billion followers worldwide (1/5
of the world population). It is considered one of the Abrahamic, monotheistic
faiths, along with Judaism and Christianity. Although usually associated with
the Arabs of the Middle East, less than 10% of Muslims are in fact Arab.
Muslims are found all over the world, of every nation, color and race. Muslim
majorities are found throughout the Middle East, North Africa, East Asia and the
Pacific Islands. Large numbers are also found in Western Europe, the former
Soviet Union, and North America.
Who is Allah?
Allah is the proper name for Almighty God, and is often translated merely as
"God." Allah has other names that are used to describe His characteristics:
the Creator, the Sustainer, the Merciful, the Compassionate, the Judge, the
Governor, the Eternal, etc. Allah is without beginning, without end, and He
alone sees and knows all things. Allah is transcendent, yet close to mankind.
"...He knows what enters within the earth and what comes forth out of it, what
comes down from heaven and what mounts up to it. And He is with you wheresoever
you may be. And Allah sees well all that you do" (Qur'an 57:4). Since Allah
alone is the Creator, it is He alone that deserves our devout love and worship.
Anything other than Him is simply His creation. "That is Allah, your Lord!
There is no god but He, the Creator of all things; then worship Him, and He has
power to dispose of all affairs. No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over
all vision; He is the Sublime, Well-Aware" (Qur'an
6:102-103). Islam holds to a strict monotheism - Allah has no partners and is
not divided into a trinity. "Say: He is Allah, the One; Allah, the Eternal,
Absolute. He begets not, nor is He begotten, and there is none like unto Him"
(Qur'an 112:1-4). Any worship and prayers directed at saints, prophets, other
human beings or nature is considered idolatry.

The Definition of Islam for An Atheist &#9650;


The lexical meaning of Islam is submission, and adherence to the commands
of Allah without objection. This is the true essence of Islam. By obeying Allah
and observing His commands, the Muslim would be in harmony with the universe in
which he lives, for everything in this universe abides by the commands of Allah.
It is an established fact that everything in this universe follows certain rule,
and an unalterable law to which it submits; the sun, the moon, the stars, the
night, the day, the land, the trees, and the beasts; all submit to a rule which
Allah, the Creator, has designated for all these things. Even man himself, when
you consider his physical construction, and biological compounds, his need for
water and nutrition, heat, air, light, rest, or sleep you would find him
submitting to a law under which he has no choice, just like other creatures.
WHAT IS LIFE?
Man's existence in this world and the creation of this entire universe are
not mere accidents or products of a fortuitous nature. This universe, every
single atom of it, manifests and leads us to the realization of a Loving,
Merciful and All-powerful Creator. Without a Creator, nothing can exist. Every
single soul knows that he is existing and that his existence is dependent upon a
Creator he knows for sure that he cannot create him self. Therefore it is his
duty to know his master, the Creator.
MANKIND
Man is a unique creature. God establishes man as His representative or deputy
to govern over all other creatures in this world. He is endowed with the faculty
of REASON, which sets him apart from all other animals. Together with this
faculty to discriminate and discern, man is given the freedom (free-will) to
choose for himself a way of life worthy of his position as God's representative
or to fall lower than the lowest of all animals or creations. Man is born pure
and sinless and is given the choice to do righteous deeds or indulge in sins.
REVELATIONS
From the beginning of mankind, our Creator sent prophets to convey His
REVELATION and to invite human beings to the path of true PEACE and OBEDIENCE to
the ONE TRUE GOD.
This is ISLAM. This message is conveyed towards successive generations of man
through the different prophets, all inviting mankind to the same path. However
all the earlier messages or revelations from God were distorted by people of
later generations.
As a result, pure Revelation from our Creator was adulterated and polluted with
myths, superstitions, idol worship and irrational philosophical ideologies. The
religion of God in a sense was lost in a plethora of religions. Human history is
a testament of man's drift between light and darkness, but God out of His
Abundant Love for mankind has not forsaken us. Islam is not a new religion. It
is, in essence, the same message and guidance which Allah revealed to all His
prophets, like Adam, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, David, Moses, Jesus
and Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Them). But the message that was revealed to prophet
Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is Islam in its comprehensive, complete and final
form.
Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham,
Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and
that given to (all) prophets from their Lord: We make no difference between one
and another of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)."



The Definition of Islam for A Christian &#9650;


What does 'Islam' mean? Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth
that God revealed through all His prophets to every people; Islam is both a
religion and the complete way of life. Muslims follow a religion of peace,
mercy, and forgiveness. The Arabic word 'Islam' simply means 'submission', and
derives from a word meaning 'peace'. In a religious context it means complete
submission to the will of God. 'Mohammadanism' is thus a misnomer because it
suggests that Muslims worship Muhammad (peace be upon him) rather than God.
'Allah' is the Arabic name for God, which is used by Arab Muslims and Christians
alike.
Islam is not Just for Arabs. The Truth of Islam is meant for all people
regardless of race, nationality or linguistic background. Taking a look at the
Muslim World, from Nigeria to Bosnia and from Malaysia to Afghanistan is enough
to prove that Islam is a Universal message for all of mankind --- not to mention
the fact that significant numbers of Europeans and Americans of all races and
ethnic backgrounds are coming into Islam.



Muslims' Belief in Jesus &#9650;


Muslims respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him). They consider him
one of the greatest of God’s messengers to mankind. The Qur'an confirms his
virgin birth, and a chapter of the Qur'an is entitled ‘Maryam’ (Mary). The
Qur'an describes the birth of Jesus as follows:
{ (Remember) when the angels said, “O Mary, God gives you good news of a word
from Him (God), whose name is the Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, revered in this
world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near (to God). He will speak
to the people from his cradle and as a man, and he is of the righteous.” She
said, “My Lord, how can I have a child when no mortal has touched me?” He said,
“So (it will be). God creates what He wills. If He decrees a thing, He says to
it only, ‘Be!’ and it is.” } (Qur'an, 3:45-47)
Jesus was born miraculously by the command of God which had brought Adam into
being without a father. God has said:
{ The case of Jesus with God is like the case of Adam. He created him from
dust, and then He said to him, “Be!” and he came into being } (Qur'an, 3:59)
During his prophetic mission, Jesus performed many miracles. God tells us
that Jesus said:
{ “I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. I make for you the shape of
a bird out of clay, I breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by God’s
permission. I heal the blind from birth and the leper. And I bring the dead to
life by God’s permission. And I tell you what you eat and what you store in
your houses....” } (Qur'an, 3:49)
Muslims believe that Jesus was not crucified. It was the plan of Jesus’
enemies to crucify him, but God saved him and raised him up to Him. And the
likeness of Jesus was put over another man. Jesus’ enemies took this man and
crucified him, thinking that he was Jesus. God has said:
{ ...They said, “We killed the Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, the messenger of
God.” They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but the likeness of him
was put on another man (and they killed that man)... } (Qur'an, 4:157)

Neither Muhammad (Peace be upon him) nor Jesus (Peace be upon him) came to
change the basic doctrine of the belief in one God, brought by earlier prophets,
but rather to confirm and renew it.



Muhammad (Peace be upon him) in the Bible &#9650;



-The Prophet Like unto Moses
God addressed Moses: Deuteronomy 18:18: "I will raise them up a prophet from
among their brethren, like unto thee [Moses], and will put my words in his
mouth, and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him."

1. Brethren of Israelites (descendants of Abraham through Isaac) are Ishmaelite
(descendants of Abraham through Ishmael). Jesus is here excluded, as he is an
Israelite. Otherwise it should be written "a prophet from among yourselves."

2. Who looks like Moses? Jesus or Muhammad (Peace be upon them all)? The table
below is self explanatory:
Jesus
Mohammad
Moses
Area of Comparison
Unusual
Usual
Usual
Birth
Single, No children
Married, children
Married, children
Family Life
Unusual
Usual
Usual
Death
Prophet
Prophet/Statesman
Prophet/Statesman
Career
None
Yes - to Madinah
Yes - to Median
Forced Emigration - in adulthood
No similar encounter
Hot pursuit/Battles
Hot pursuit
Encounter with Enemies
Moral victory
Moral/Physical victory
Moral/Physical victory
Results of Encounter
After him
In his lifetime: Qur'an
In his lifetime: Torah
Writing down of Revelation
Spiritual
Spiritual/Legal
Spiritual/Legal
Nature of Teachings
Rejected by most Israelites
Rejected, then accepted
Rejected, then accepted
Acceptance of his Leadership - by his people



3. "… and will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak unto them all
that I shall command him." Each surah of the Holy Qur'an starts with the phrase:
"In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful."

4. Deuteronomy 18:19: "And it shall come to pass that whosoever will not hearken
unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him." It
should also be noted that those who will not hear or accept the message that he
brings will be punished. This corresponds with Surah 3:19: Truly the religion in
the sight of Allah is Islam and surah 3:85: And whoever desires a religion other
than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be
one of the losers.
-Art Thou That Prophet?
The Jews sent priests and Levites to John the Baptist to ask who he really
was. John 1:20-21: "And he [John the Baptist] confessed and denied not; but
confessed, 'I am not the Christ.' And they asked him: 'What then? Art thou
Elias? 'And he saith: 'I am not.' 'Art thou that prophet?' And he answered:
'No."'
The crucial question here is: Art thou that prophet? Who was the long awaited
prophet who was to come after the advent of Jesus and John the Baptist? Was he
not the one like unto Moses (Deuteronomy 18:18) who is Muhammad?
-Comforter
John 14:16: "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another
Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever." Other Bibles use "Consoler,"
"Advocate," "Helper."
Whatever the explanation is of the Comforter, we conclude that Jesus left an
unfinished work and that someone was coming to complete his mission. Let us
examine, in the light of the Bible, if this Comforter fits the character of
Prophet Muhammad:
1. "Another Comforter": So many Comforters had come, and another one was to
come.
2. "That he may abide with you for ever": As there was no need for another one
to come after him, and he was the seal of all prophets. The teaching will abide
for ever and will remain intact. In fact, the Qur'an and all of the teachings of
Prophet Muhammad remain as they were 1400 years ago.
3. "The Spirit of Truth" (John 16: 13). Since childhood, Prophet Muhammad was
called al-Amin, i.e., the Honest or Truthful One. This person will also come and
"he will guide you into all truth: ..." (John 16:13).
4. "And he will show you things to come" (John 16: 13). Many prophecies of
Prophet Muhammad have already come to pass, and the rest will be fulfilled in
the future.
5. "He shall glorify me" (John 16:14). Actually, the Qur'an has more reverence
for Jesus than do the Bible and Christians themselves.



Is Jesus The Son Of God? TRINITY &#9650;


a) Jesus denies his divinity
There are numerous accounts in the Bible which deny Jesus’ divinity:
JOHN 1:18
TIMOTHY 6:16
EXODUS 33:20
JOHN 5:30
JOHN 8:50
JOHN 12:49
JOHN 20:17
MATTHEW 28:18
MATTHEW 12:28
LUKE 11: 20
ACTS 2:22
JOHN8:40



b) A Messenger
There are many verses in the New Testament supporting the messenger ship /
prophet hood of Jesus. The following are only a few: In Matthew 21:11, the
people of his time are recorded as referring to Jesus as a prophet: “And the
crowds said, ‘This is the prophet Jesus of Nazareth of Galilee.’ ” In Mark, 6:4,
it is stated that Jesus referred to himself as a prophet: “And Jesus said to
them, ‘A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his
own kin, and in his own house.’ ” In the following verses, Jesus is referred to
as having been sent as a messenger is sent. In Matthew 10:40, Jesus was
purported to have said: “He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that
receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.” In John 17:3, Jesus is also quoted as
saying: “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God,
and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”

c) A Man
For example, in Matthew 19:17, Jesus responded to one who addressed him as “O
good master”, saying: “Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one,
that is God.” If he rejected being called “good”, and stated that only God is
truly good, he clearly implies that he is not God.
In John 14:28, Jesus was saying: “The Father is greater than I.” Hence, he left
no room for anyone to intelligently claim that he was God.
Even in some of the writings of Paul, Jesus is referred to as a “man”, distinct
and different from God. In 1st Timothy, 2:5, “For there is one God, and one
mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”
In the Gospel according to Mark 13:31-32, Jesus is also reported to have denied
having knowledge of when the final hour of this world would be, saying: “..but
of that day or hour no man knoweth, neither the angels in the heaven nor the Son
but the Father.” One of the attributes of God is omniscience, knowledge of all
things. Therefore, his denial of knowledge of the Day of Judgment is also a
denial of divinity, for one who does not know the time of the final hour cannot
possibly be God.

d) The Miracles
Unfortunately, those who claim divinity for Jesus, usually hold up his
miracles as evidence. However, other prophets were recorded to have done the
same or similar miracles in the Old Testament; For Example:
Similar Miracles from the Old Testament
Jesus Miracles
Elisha fed 100 people with twenty barley loaves and a few ears of corn (II
Kings 4:44)
Jesus fed 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fishes.
Elisha cured Naaman the leper (II Kings 5:14).
Jesus healed lepers.
Elisha caused the blind to see (II Kings 6:17&20).
Jesus caused the blind to see.
Elijah did the same (I Kings 17:22). So did Elisha (II Kings 4:34). Even
Elisha’s bones could restore the dead (II Kings 13:21).
Jesus raised the dead.
Moses and his people crossed the dead sea (Exodus 14:22).
Jesus walked on water.




In the New Testament it is confirmed that Jesus did not act on his own as in
John 5:30, as saying: “I can of mine own self do nothing...” and in Luke 11:20.





Confutation of the "Evidence" for Jesus Divinity &#9650;



1. The Alpha and Omega
In the Book of Revelation 1, verse 8, it is implied that Jesus said the
following about himself: “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending,
saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.”
These are the attributes of God. Consequently, Jesus, according to early
Christians, is here claiming divinity. However, the above-mentioned wording is
according to the King James Version. In the Revised Standard Version, biblical
scholars corrected the translation and wrote: “I am the Alpha and the Omega,”
says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” A
correction was also made in the New American Bible produced by Catholics. The
translation of that verse has been amended to put it in its correct context as
follows: “The Lord God says: ‘I am the Alpha and the Omega, the one who is and
who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.’ ” With these corrections, it becomes
evident that this was a statement of God and not a statement of
Prophet Jesus.
2. The Pre-existence of Christ
Another verse commonly used to support the divinity of Jesus is John 8:58:
“Jesus said unto them, ‘Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I
am.’ ” This verse is taken to imply that Jesus existed prior to his appearance
on earth. The conclusion drawn from it is that Jesus must be God, since his
existence predates his birth on earth. However, the concept of the pre-existence
of the prophets, and of man in general, exists in both the Old Testament, as
well as in the Qur‘an. Jeremiah described himself in The Book of Jeremiah 1:4-5
as follows: “Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, ‘Before I formed you in
the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you
a prophet to the nations.’ ”
Prophet Solomon is reported in Proverbs 8:23-27, to have said, “Ages ago I was
set up at the first, before the beginning of the earth. When there were…; before
he had made the earth with its fields, or the first of the dust of the world.
When he established the heavens, I was there.”
According to Job 38:4 and 21, God addresses Prophet Job in a similar way.
Consequently, Prophet Jesus’ statement, “Before Abraham was, I am,” cannot be
used as evidence of his divinity. Within the context of John 8:54-58, Jesus is
purported to have spoken about God’s knowledge of His prophets, which predates
the creation of this world.
3. The Son of God
Another of the evidences used for Jesus’ divinity is the application of the
title “Son of God” to Jesus. However, there are numerous places in the Old
Testament where this title has been given to others:
-God called Israel (Prophet Jacob) His “son” Exodus 4:22-23, “ .. ‘Thus says
the Lord, “Israel is my first-born son"
-God promised to make Prophet David His son in Psalms 89:26-27: “..I will make
him my first-born,.”
-Angels are referred to as “sons of God” in The Book of Job 1:6, “Now there
was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and
Satan also came among them.”
-You can also refer to:
1Chro. 22:10
Romans 8:14
Genesis 6: 2-4
Samuel 8:13-14
2Chro. 6:18
Mat. 5:45
Psalms 2:7
Luke 3:38



Some claim that what is unique in the case of Jesus, is that he is the only
begotten Son of God, while the others are merely “sons of God”. However, God is
recorded as saying to Prophet David, in Psalms 2:7, “I will tell the decree of
the Lord: He said to me, ‘You are my son, today I have begotten you.’ ”
It should also be noted that nowhere in the Gospels does Jesus actually call
himself “Son of God”. Instead, he is recorded to have repeatedly called himself
“Son of man” (e.g. Luke 9:22) innumerable times.
The expression “son of God” merely meant “Servant of God”; one who, because of
his faithful service, was close and dear to God, as a son is to a father.
Consequently, the use of the term “son of God” should only be understood from
the Semitic symbolic sense of a “servant of God”, and not in the pagan sense of
a literal offspring of God. In the four Gospels, Jesus is recorded as saying:
“Blessed are the peace-makers; they will be called sons of God.”
4. One with God
Those who claim that Jesus was God, hold that he was not a separate god, but
one and the same God incarnate. They draw support for this belief from different
verses in the Bible; fore example, "..I am in the Father and the Father in me?
These phrases would imply Jesus’ divinity. However; Jesus is also recorded as
saying to his disciples, in John 14:20, , “In that day you will know that I am
in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.” Thus, if Jesus’ statement “I am in
the Father and the Father is in me” means that he is God, then so were his
disciples. This symbolic statement means oneness of purpose and not oneness of
essence. The symbolic interpretation is further emphasized in John 17:20-21.
5. “In the beginning was the Word”
John 1:1&14, “1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and
the Word was God....” However, these statements were not made by Jesus Christ,
nor were they attributed to him by the author of the Gospel according to John.
Consequently, these verses do not constitute evidence for Jesus’ divinity,
especially considering the doubts held by Christian scholars about the Fourth
Gospel. The Bible scholars who authored The Five Gospels said: “The two pictures
painted by John and the synoptic gospels (i.e., the Gospels of Matthew, Mark &
Luke) cannot both be historically accurate. (see my explanations earlier,
please).







The Fundamental Pillars of Faith in Islam &#9650;


1.We believe in one God Supreme and Eternal, Infinite and Mighty, Merciful
and Compassionate, The Creator and The Provider, He begets not, nor was He
begotten, and there is none equal or comparable unto Him.

2. We believe in the angels.

3. We believe in all original scriptures.

4. We believe in all Messengers of Allah without any discrimination among them,
as every known nation has a Warner or messenger from Allah. They were chosen by
Allah to teach humanity and deliver His Divine message. The Qur'an mentions the
name of some of them, like Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus (Peace Be Upon
them). And Mohammad (Peace Be Upon him) stands as the last messenger and the
crowning glory of the foundation of prophet hood. Allah said in the Qur’an:
Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham,
Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and
that given to (all) prophets from their Lord: We make no difference between one
and another of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)." (Albaqarah 2: 136)
5. We believe in the Day of Judgment.

6. We believe in Fate, whether good or bad.



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لا بأس من استعمال كل مابهذه الخطوة
The Fundamental Pillars of Faith in Islam &#9650;


1.We believe in one God Supreme and Eternal, Infinite and Mighty, Merciful
and Compassionate, The Creator and The Provider, He begets not, nor was He
begotten, and there is none equal or comparable unto Him.

2. We believe in the angels.

3. We believe in all original scriptures.

4. We believe in all Messengers of Allah without any discrimination among them,
as every known nation has a Warner or messenger from Allah. They were chosen by
Allah to teach humanity and deliver His Divine message. The Qur'an mentions the
name of some of them, like Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus (Peace Be Upon
them). And Mohammad (Peace Be Upon him) stands as the last messenger and the
crowning glory of the foundation of prophet hood. Allah said in the Qur’an:
Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham,
Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and
that given to (all) prophets from their Lord: We make no difference between one
and another of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)." (Albaqarah 2: 136)
5. We believe in the Day of Judgment.

6. We believe in Fate, whether good or bad.



The Pillars of Islam &#9650;


1. The Declaration of Faith: To bear witness that there is none worthy of
worship except Allah and that Mohammad is His messenger to all humanity until
the Day of Judgment. The prophet hood of Muhammad obliges Muslims to follow his
exemplary life as a model.

2. Prayers: Daily prayers are offered five times a day as a duty toward Allah.
They strengthen and enliven ones belief in Allah and inspire individuals to
develop a higher morality. They purify the heart and help one to resist giving
into temptation.

3. Fasting the Month of Ramadan: During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food,
drink, and all sexual activity from dawn to sunset. In addition, they must
strive to abstain from evil intentions and desires. This communal fast seeks to
instill within the individual feelings of love, sincerity, devotion, patience,
unselfishness, and will-power as well as to develop a sound social conscience.

4. Zakat: An annual payment of 2.5% of ones net savings that has been in ones
possession for one year. This is a religious duty and purifies ones money. It
must be given to those who are poor and in need.

5. Pilgrimage to Makkah: This must be performed once during one's lifetime,
provided that one can afford it financially and withstand it physically.

Besides these pillars, every action done with the awareness that it fulfills the
will of Allah is also considered an act of worship

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What the Scientists/Scholars Say about Islam and Qur'an
&#9650;


What is the Qur’an about? The Qur’an, the last revealed Word of God, is
the prime source of every Muslim's faith and practice. It deals with all the
subjects that concern us as human beings: wisdom, doctrine, worship, and law,
but its basic theme is the relationship between God and His creatures. At the
same time it provides guidelines for a just society, proper human conduct and an
equitable economic system. My dear, here are some sayings of well-known scholars
about the Qur'an:
" I have read the Sacred Scriptures of every religion; nowhere have I found
what I encountered in Islam: perfection. The Holy Qur'an, compared to any other
scripture I have read, is like the Sun compared to that of a match. I firmly
believe that anybody who reads the Word of Allah with a mind that is not
completely closed to Truth, will become a Muslim."
Saifuddin Dirk Walter Mosig, U.S.A
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Professor Tagata Tagasone, Formerly Head of the Department of Anatomy and
Embryology at the University of Shiang Mai in Thailand. He is now the Dean of
the College of the Medicine at the University. "From my studies and from what
I have learned throughout this conference, I believe that everything that has
been recorded in the Qur’aan 1400 years ago must be the truth, that can be
proved by the scientific means. Since the Prophet Muhammad could neither read
nor write, Muhammad must be a messenger who relayed this truth which was
revealed to him as an enlightenment by the One Who is an eligible Creator. This
Creator must be Allah, or Allah. Therefore, I think this is the time to say ‘Laa
ilaaha illallah’, that there is no Allah to worship except Allah, ‘Muhammad
Rasool Allah’, Muhammad is messenger of Allah..."
******************
Dr. T.V.N. Persaud is a Professor of Anatomy and Head of the Department of
Anatomy, and a professor of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is the author or editor of 25 books, and has
published over 181 scientific papers. In 1991, he received the most
distinguished award presented in the field of anatomy in Canada. "It seems to me
that Muhammad was a very ordinary man. He could not read or write. In fact, he
was illiterate.
We are talking about 1400 years ago. You have someone who was illiterate making
profound pronouncement and statements and are amazingly accurate about
scientific nature. I personally cannot see how this could be mere chance. There
are too many accuracy’s and, like Dr. Moore, I have no difficulty in my mind in
concerning that this is a divine inspiration or revelation which led him to
these statements."
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Joe Leigh Simpson, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the North Western
University in Chicago in the United States of America. Professor Simpson said:
"It follows, I think, that not only is there no conflict between genetics and
religion, but in fact religion can guide science by adding revelation to some
traditional scientific approaches. That there exists statements in the Qur’an
shown by science to be valid, which supports knowledge in the Qur’an having been
derived from Allah."
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" Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the United States... " NEW YORK
TIMES, Feb 21, 1989, p.1

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How Can Someone Become A Muslim &#9650;


Simply by saying with pure heart and intention: 'There is no true god
deserved to be worshiped but ALLAH , and Mohammad is the Messenger of ALLAH.' By
this declaration the believer announces his or her faith in all God's
messengers, and the scriptures they brought.
The Shahada can be declared as follows:

" ASH-HADU ANLA ELAHA ILL-ALLAAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MUHAMMADAN RASUL-ALLAAH "

The English translation is:

"I bear witness that there is no deity (none truly to be worshipped) but, Allah,
and I bear witness that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah".




Women and Their Rights &#9650;


According to the Qur'an, men and women are equal before God; women are not
blamed for violating the "forbidden tree," nor is their suffering in pregnancy
and childbirth a punishment for that act.
Islam sees a woman, whether single or married, as an individual in her own
right, with the right to own and dispose of her property and earnings. A
marriage dowry is given by the groom to the bride for her own personal use, and
she keeps her own family name rather than taking her husband's.
Both men and women are expected to dress in a way which is modest and dignified;
the traditions of female dress found in some Muslim countries are often the
expression of local customs.
Man in Islam is fully responsible for the maintenance of his wife, his children
and some cases of his needy relatives especially females. This responsibility is
neither waved nor reduced because of his wife's wealth, or because of her access
to any personal income gained from work, rent, profit or any legal means.
Woman, on the other hand, is far more secure financially and far less burdened
with any claims on her possessions. Her possessions before marriage do not
transfer to her husband and she even keeps her maiden name. She has no
obligation to spend on her family out of her wealth.
The Messenger of God (Peace be upon him) said:
" The most perfect in faith amongst believers is he who is best in manner and
kindest to his wife."
" The best of you, is the best to his family and I am the best among you to my
family."
Summing Up
In Islam, the relationship between men and women is to compliment each other and
not to compete against one another. In conclusion; the following rights have
been given to the Muslim women, in the Qur'an some 1400 years ago, without any
changes (whilst their "Western" sisters have only recently gained some of the
rights listed below.)
1. Spiritual equality.
2. Not, responsible for Adam's sin.
3. Right to choose husband.
4. Right to seek divorce.
5. Right to inheritance.
6. Exclusive ownership of personal gains and acquired wealth.
7. Right to education (to any level).
8. Right to seek employment.
9. Right to keep maiden name.



Hijab - Woman's Veil &#9650;


The Question of Hijab: Suppression Or Liberation?
"Why do Muslim women have to cover their heads?" This question is one which is
asked by Muslim and non-Muslim alike. For many women it is the truest test of
being a Muslim.
The answer to the question is very simple - Muslim women observe HIJAB (covering
the head and the body) because Allah has told them to do so.

"O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women to draw their
outer garments around them (when they go out or are among men). That is better
in order that they may be known (to be Muslims) and not annoyed..." (Qur'an
33:59)

Other secondary reasons include the requirement for modesty in both men and
women. Both will then be evaluated for intelligence and skills instead of looks
and sexuality. A school girl is quoted as saying, "We want to stop men from
treating us like sex objects, as they have always done. We want them to ignore
our appearance and to be attentive to our personalities and mind. We want them
to take us seriously and treat us as equals and not just chase us around for our
bodies and physical looks."
A Muslim woman who covers her head is making a statement about her identity.
Anyone who sees her will know that she is a Muslim and has a good moral
character. Many Muslim women who cover are filled with dignity and self esteem;
they are pleased to be identified as a Muslim woman. As a chaste, modest, pure
woman, she does not want her sexuality to enter into interactions with men in
the smallest degree. A woman who covers herself is concealing her sexuality but
allowing her femininity to be brought out.

From the dawn of civilization, floving dresses and head scarves have always been
associated with "Godliness" or "God consciousness". Even the Christians
pictorial representation of the earlier prophets and their woman folks bear a
familiar likeness to the dress ordained for Muslim men and women. This tradition
of modesty is reflected in the Qur'an, wherein Allah says:

O ye Children of Adam! We have bestowed raiment upon you to cover your shame, as
well as to be an adornment to you. But the raiment of righteousness, that is the
best. Such are among the Signs of God, that they may receive admonition (7:26)



Polygamy &#9650;


The religion of Islam was revealed for all societies and all times and so
accommodates widely differing social requirements. Circumstances may warrant the
taking of another wife but the right is granted, according to the Qur'an, only
on condition that the husband is scrupulously fair.
Islam delves deeper into the problems of individuals and societies, and provides
for legitimate and clean solutions which are far more beneficial than would be
the case if they were ignored. There is no doubt that the second wife legally
married and treated kindly is better off than a mistress without any legal
rights.



Terrorism &#9650;


Many terrorists groups have used the name Islam to promote their cause and
this gave the West a chance to attack Islam and label the Muslims as terrorists.
The West on the other hand deliberately ignores labeling terrorists as
Christians or Jewish when they are.
Terrorism as an act of violence has been committed by people from all religious
and political backgrounds. Christian terrorists ( e.g. Bosnia, Ireland, Nazi)
and Jewish terrorists (e.g. Israel, Palestine and Lebanon) for example used
their religious beliefs to claim legitimacy for the violence and terrorism they
commit. They killed thousands of women and children and innocent young men for
no more than terrorizing the innocents.
The enemies of Islam however, have been trying to make the word terrorists and
terrorism synonymous to Islam (Submission) in an ongoing effort to slander Islam
and the Muslims We have to remember whenever we see any terrorist activities to
blame the people and not to blame the religion. Not everyone who calls himself a
Muslim is a Muslim .We believe that time has come for the media to respect
Islam, and not to mix between what Islam stands for and what some Muslims do.


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Al-Jihad &#9650;


In order to preserve Islam, and convey it to people at large, and to
remove the obstacles in its way, Allah, the Exalted, has decreed jihad as a
legitimate institution or warfare. Jihad also is meant to deliver men from those
who enslave them, and from submissiveness to men, such as rulers, and Sheikhs,
and to stop them from worshipping graves, trees, stones, and all other idols,
and make them submit to Allah alone after having lived in the darkness of
ignorance bereft of the light of the truth. In other words, jihad is legitimized
to help people shun worshipping anything but God, and replace them the tightness
of this world with the ampleness of the world to come. Having reviewed the
principles of Islam, we realize that it is incumbent upon us, individually and
as a whole, to apply them all.



Some Benefits of Islam

Islam's Rational Appeal &#9650;


Islam, with its clear and direct expression of truth, has a great appeal
to anyone seeking knowledge. It has a solution for all problems that arise
during the course of one's life. It is a guide toward a better and complete
life.


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Glance View of Life &#9650;


Human beings live according to their view of life. The tragedy of secular
societies is that they fail to connect the different aspects of life. The
secular and the religious, as well as the scientific and the spiritual seem to
be in conduct. Islam puts an end to this conflict and brings harmony to man
vision of life.



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Brotherhood &#9650;


The Brotherhood of Man: A major problem facing mankind today is racism.
The developed world can send a man to the moon but cannot stop man from hating
and fighting his fellow man. Ever since the days of the Prophet Muhammad
fourteen centuries ago, Islam has given a vivid example of how racism can be
ended: the annual pilgrimage to Makkah reveals the Islamic miracle of the real
brotherhood of all races and nations.



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Marriage &#9650;


A Muslim marriage is not a ³sacrament², but a simple, legal agreement in
which either partner is free to include conditions. Marriage customs thus vary
widely from country to country. As a result, divorce is not common, although it
is not forbidden as a last resort. According to Islam, no Muslim girl can be
forced to marry against her will.



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Family &#9650;


The family, which is the basic unit of civilization, is disintegrating in
all western countries. Islam's family system brings the rights of the husband,
wife, children, and relatives into a fine equilibrium. It nourishes human
unselfishness, generosity, and love in the framework of a well-organized family
system



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Treating the Elderly &#9650;


In the Islamic world there are no old people's homes. The strain of caring
for one's parents in this most difficult time of their lives is considered an
honor and blessing, and an opportunity for great spiritual growth. God asks that
we not only pray for our parents, but act with limitless compassion, remembering
that when we were helpless children they preferred us to themselves. Mothers are
particularly honored: the Prophet (peace be upon him) taught that 'Paradise lies
at the feet of mothers'. When they reach old age, Muslim parents are treated
mercifully, with the same kindness and selflessness.
In Islam, serving one's parents is a duty second only to prayer, and it is their
right to expect it. It is considered despicable to express any irritation when,
through no fault of their own, the old become difficult.
The Qur’an says:
" Your Lord has commanded that you worship none but Him, and be kind to
parents. If either or both of them reach old age with you, do not say 'uff' to
them or chide them, but speak to them in terms of honor and kindness. Treat them
with humility, and say, 'My Lord! Have mercy on them, for they did care for me
when I was little ". (17.23-4)


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Inner Peace of Mind/Heart &#9650;


Real happiness and peace can be found in submitting to the commands of the
Creator and the Sustainer of this world. God has said in the Qur'an:
{Truly, in remembering God do hearts find rest} (Qur'an, 13:28)
On the other hand, the one who turns away from the Qur'an 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 } (Qur'an, 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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لا بأس من استعمال كل مابهذه الخطوة
Forgiveness of GOD &#9650;


If we sin, what should we expect from God? If we subsequently feel guilty
and repent after doing something evil, God wants us to expect Him to be
forgiving, forgiving, and more forgiving. However, there is one sin that God
will not forgive: worshipping anything besides Him (unless the person realizes
his or her error and returns to worshipping the One God):

" Verily God does not forgive the ascribing of divinity to anything beside Him,
although He forgives any lesser sin to whomever He wills: for he who ascribes
divinity to anything beside God has indeed contrived an awesome sin." [4:48]

" Say, `O you servants of Mine who have transgressed against your own selves!
Despair not of God's Mercy: behold, God forgives all sins - for verily, He alone
is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace " [39:53]

Again, the most common phrase in the Qur'an is " In the Name of God, the Most
Merciful, the One who Acts Mercifully ".

The Last Messenger commented on God's forgiveness on many occasions as in the
following case:
" God has said, `O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask of Me, I
shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O son of Adam,
were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask
forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me
with sins nearly as great as the earth and were you then to face Me, ascribing
no partner to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great as it [i.e. the
earth] ". - The Last Messenger


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المسلمون يؤمنون بالمسيح عليه السلام لا بأس من استعمال كل
مابهذه الخطوة
Muslims' Belief in Jesus &#9650;


Muslims respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him). They consider him
one of the greatest of God’s messengers to mankind. The Qur'an confirms his
virgin birth, and a chapter of the Qur'an is entitled ‘Maryam’ (Mary). The
Qur'an describes the birth of Jesus as follows:
{ (Remember) when the angels said, “O Mary, God gives you good news of a word
from Him (God), whose name is the Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, revered in this
world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near (to God). He will speak
to the people from his cradle and as a man, and he is of the righteous.” She
said, “My Lord, how can I have a child when no mortal has touched me?” He said,
“So (it will be). God creates what He wills. If He decrees a thing, He says to
it only, ‘Be!’ and it is.” } (Qur'an, 3:45-47)
Jesus was born miraculously by the command of God which had brought Adam into
being without a father. God has said:
{ The case of Jesus with God is like the case of Adam. He created him from
dust, and then He said to him, “Be!” and he came into being } (Qur'an, 3:59)
During his prophetic mission, Jesus performed many miracles. God tells us
that Jesus said:
{ “I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. I make for you the shape of
a bird out of clay, I breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by God’s
permission. I heal the blind from birth and the leper. And I bring the dead to
life by God’s permission. And I tell you what you eat and what you store in
your houses....” } (Qur'an, 3:49)
Muslims believe that Jesus was not crucified. It was the plan of Jesus’
enemies to crucify him, but God saved him and raised him up to Him. And the
likeness of Jesus was put over another man. Jesus’ enemies took this man and
crucified him, thinking that he was Jesus. God has said:
{ ...They said, “We killed the Messiah Jesus, son of Mary, the messenger of
God.” They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but the likeness of him
was put on another man (and they killed that man)... } (Qur'an, 4:157)

Neither Muhammad (Peace be upon him) nor Jesus (Peace be upon him) came to
change the basic doctrine of the belief in one God, brought by earlier prophets,
but rather to confirm and renew it.

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