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 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
What is Islam?
The word "Islam" is an Arabic word that means "submitting and
surrendering your will to Almighty God". The word comes from the same root as
the Arabic word "salam", which means peace. Unlike the names used for other
religions, such as Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity, the name for the
religion of Islam was both revealed by God and carries a deep spiritual meaning
- only by submitting one's will to ...>> Click Here For Full Article...
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Do Muslims worship Muhammad? (Peace be upon him)
No. Muslims do not worship Muhammad (Peace be upon him) or any other
prophets. Muslims believe in all prophets including Adam, Noah, Abraham, David,
Solomon, Moses and Jesus. Muslims believe that Muhammad (Peace be upon him) was
the last of the prophets. They believe that God alone is to be worshiped, not
any human being.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
How Do Muslims View the Nature of Man, the Purpose of Life and the Life Hereafter?
In the Holy Qur'aan, God teaches human beings that they were created in
order to worship Him, and that the basis of all true worship is
God-consciousness. Since the teachings of Islamic encompass all aspects of life
and ethics, God-consciousness is encouraged in all human affairs. Islam makes it
clear that all human acts are acts of worship if they are done for God alone and
in accordance to His ...>> Click Here For Full Article...
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Who is Allah?
Very often one will hear the Arabic word "Allah" being used in
regards to Islam. The word "Allah" is simply the Arabic word for Almighty God,
and is the same word used by Arabic speaking Christians and Jews. If one were to
pick up an Arabic translation of the Bible, one would see the word "Allah" being
use where the word "God" is used in English. Actually, the Arabic word for ... >> Click Here For Full Article...
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
What is the purpose of worship in Islam?
The purpose of worship in Islam is to be God conscious. Thus the
worship, whether it is prayer, fasting, or charity, is a means to achieve God
consciousness so that when one becomes conscious of God, in thought and in
action, he is in a better position to receive His bounties both in this world
and the hereafter.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Do Muslims believe in the hereafter?
God is Just and manifest His justice; He established the system of
accountability. Those who do good will be rewarded and those who do wrong will
be punished accordingly. Thus, He created Heaven and Hell and there are
admission criteria for both. Muslims believe that the present life is a
temporary one. It is a test and if we pass the test, we will be given a life of
permanent ...>> Click Here For Full Article...
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What is the dress code for Muslims?
Islam emphasizes modesty. No person should be perceived as a sex object.
There are certain guidelines both for men and women that their dress should
neither be too thin nor too tight to reveal body forms. For men, they must at
least cover the area from the knee to navel and for women; their dress should
cover all areas except the hands and face. The veil is not essential.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
What are the dietary prohibitions in Islam?
What are the dietary prohibitions in Islam? Muslims are told in the
Quran not to eat pork or pork products, meat of the animals who died before
being slaughtered or the carnivorous animals (as they eat dead animals), nor
drink blood or intoxicants such as wine or use any illicit drugs.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Does Islam promote polygamy?
No, polygamy in Islam is permission not an injunction. Historically,
all the prophets except Jesus, who was not married, had more than one wife. For
Muslim men to have more than one wife is a permission which is given to them in
the Quran, not to satisfy lust, but for the welfare of the widows and the
orphans of the wars. In the pre-Islamic period, men used to have many wives. ... >> Click Here For Full Article...
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
What is the Qur'aan?
It is the final revelation of the will of Almighty God's to all of
mankind, which was conveyed through the Angel Gabriel, in Arabic, to the Prophet
Muhammad in its sounds, words and meanings. The Qur'aan, sometimes spelled
Koran, was relayed to the Prophet's companions, which they memorized verbatim,
and which has been publicly and continually recited by them and their successors
until the present day. In short, the Qur'aan ...>> Click Here For Full Article...
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