Categories: About Islam
- December 19, 2007
- Why God has a name in Islam?– also posted in General
Now (in this era) the word god is used for many things, including idols and people (prophet Jesus (pbuh), Mary (pbuh), Buddha… etc). Every religion claims to have the God on their side, and everyone claims to have the right God. Be it idol or human being.
What we Muslims say is, “Our God is not same as yours, our God is Allah”. This is said best in the Quran:
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.Say : O ye that reject Faith! I worship not that which ye worship, Nor will ye worship that which I worship.
And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to worship, Nor will ye worship that which I worship. To you be your Way, and to me mine.
Surah: Al-Kafiroon (unbelievers)
- August 27, 2006
- Islam at a Glance - pdf file– also posted in How to Convert, Question & Answers, eBooks
Get this pdf document at http://www.muslimdirectory.co.uk/iag.pdf or view it online at http://www.muslimdirectory.co.uk/iag.php
- September 7, 2005
- The Last Sermon Of Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)– also posted in General
This sermon was delivered on the Ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah, 10 A.H. ( 623AD) in the Uranah valley of Mount Arafat in Mecca. It was the occasion of annual rites of Haj. It is also known as the Farewell Pilgrimage. read more »
- September 1, 2005
- Is the Black Stone an Idol?– also posted in Misconceptions, Question & Answers
Let us examine closely the square-structured Ka’bah (The Holy House) at Makkah, in Arabia, wherein in its Eastern corner lies the Black Stone set up chest-high.
Every pilgrim in Makkah tries to kiss and caress it fondly first thing upon arrival there. This action marks the start of the act of Tawaf. The word "Tawaf" is an Arabic infinitive noun, which means to circle, compass or move around something.
- August 24, 2005
- The Concept of Original Sin in Islam
As regards the 'original sin', Islam does not admit this theme. Its main concern is the 'Acquired Sin'. According to Islam 'sin' is neither like a hereditary disease that is transferred from a father to his son through reproductive system nor is sin like a rank or a title that can be passed from an older to a younger person of the family.
- July 2, 2005
- Distribution of Islam - Map
Light Green: Sunni Muslims
Dark Green: Shia Muslims
- May 19, 2005
- The True Religion
The first thing that one should know and clearly understand about Islam is what the word Islam” itself means. The religion of Islam is not named after a person as in the case of Christianity which was named after Jesus Christ, Buddhism after Gautama Buddha, Confucianism after Confucius, and Marxism after Karl Marx. Nor was it named after a tribe like Judaism afterthe tribe of Judah and Hinduism after the Hindus. Islam is the true religion of “Allah” and as such, its name represents the central principle of Allah’s “God’s” religion; the total submission to the will of Allah “God”. read more »
- May 3, 2005
- Who Is Allah?– also posted in Misconceptions, Question & Answers
Some of the biggest misconceptions that many non-Muslims have about Islam have to do with the word “Allah”. For various reasons, many people have come to believe that Muslims worship a different God than Christians and Jews. This is totally false, since “Allah” is simply the Arabic word for “God” - and there is only One God. Let there be no doubt - Muslims worship the God of Noah, Abraham, Moses, David and Jesus - peace be upon them all. read more »
- May 2, 2005
- Fastest growing religion in the World.
Islam is the fastest growing religion and the second largest religion in the world read more »
- May 2, 2005
- Brief introduction to Islam
Islam and Muslims
The word “Islam” is an Arabic word which means “submission to the will of God”. This word comes from the same root as the Arabic word “salam”, which means “peace”. As such, the religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and surety of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His Divinely revealed Law. read more »
- May 2, 2005
- Unique Features of Islam
1. Uniqueness of the Name
The name for the religion of Islam is much more than just a name because it expresses a deep spiritual meaning as well as an overall outlook on life and concept of worship. The word “Islam” is an Arabic word which means “complete submission to the will of Almighty God”. Other religions are named after their founders, such as Christianity and Buddhism; read more »
