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 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2007
Does Islam oppress women?
Does Islam oppress women? No. On the contrary, Islam elevated the
status of women 1,400 years ago by giving them the right to divorce, the right
to have financial independence and support and the right to be identified as
dignified women (Hijab) when in the rest of the world, including Europe, women
had no such rights. Women are equal to men in all acts of piety (Quran 33:32).
Islam allows ... >> Click Here For Full Article...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2007
What is the Islamic view on the following-?
Islam recognizes the rights of the minority. To ensure their welfare
and safety, Muslim rulers initiated a tax (Jazia) on them. Prophet Muhammad
(Peace be upon him) forbade Muslim armies to destroy churches and synagogues.
Caliph Umer did not even allow them to pray inside a church. Jews were welcomed
and flourished in Muslim Spain even when they were persecuted in the rest of
Europe. They consider that part of ... >> Click Here For Full Article...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2007
Does Islam promote violence and terrorism?
Does Islam promote violence and terrorism? No. Islam is religion of
peace and submission and stresses on the sanctity of human life. A verse in the
Quran says, [Chapter 5, verse 32], that "anyone who saves one life, it is as if
he has saved the whole of mankind and anyone who has killed another person
(except in lieu of murder or mischief on earth) it is as if he has ...>> Click Here For Full Article...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2007
What are the Islamic festivals?
Idul Fitre, marks the end of fasting in the month of Ramadan and is
celebrated with public prayers, feasts and exchange of gifts. Idul Adha marks
the end of the Hajj or the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. After the public prayers,
those who can afford, sacrifice a lamb or a goat to signify Prophet Abraham's
obedience to God, shown by his readiness to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Idul
Fitre, marks ... >> Click Here For Full Article...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2007
Who is Muhammad (peace be upon him) ?
The last and final prophet that God sent to humanity was the Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him). Muhammad (peace be upon him) explained,
interpreted and lived the teachings of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad is the
greatest of all prophets for many reasons, but mainly because the results of his
mission have brought more people into the pure belief in One God than any other
prophet. Even though other religious ... >> Click Here For Full Article...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2007
What are the Teachings of Islam?
The foundation of the Islamic faith is belief in the Unity of God.
This means to believe that there is only one Creator and Sustainer of everything
in the Universe, and that nothing is divine or worthy of being worshipped except
for Him. Truly believing in the Unity of God means much more than simply
believing that there is "One God" - as opposed to two, three or four. There are ... >> Click Here For Full Article...
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