Categories: Question & Answers
- August 27, 2006
- Islam at a Glance - pdf file– also posted in About Islam, How to Convert, 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 1, 2005
- Is the Black Stone an Idol?– also posted in About Islam, Misconceptions
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 30, 2005
- Is the Pilgrimage a Pagan Rite?– also posted in Misconceptions
Some non-Muslims think or are made to believe that the pilgrimage to Ka’bah is purely a pagan rite or one form of idol-worship, that it was being practiced by the Arab idolaters before Islam and that Islam borrowed it from them. read more »
- May 3, 2005
- How do Muslims view the nature of man, the purpose of life and the 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. read more »
- May 3, 2005
- Who Is Allah?– also posted in About Islam, Misconceptions
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
- The 20 Most Commonly asked Questions about Islam
In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful
The word “Islam” means peace and submission to the Will of the only God worthy of being worshipped. This peace is contentment with yourself and your surroundings that could only be achieved by willfully submitting to God, obeying what He commands and abstaining from what He forbids. read more »
- May 1, 2005
- Why Muslims don’t eat pork?
For Muslims the notion of Faith is primarily associated with the concept of Knowledge. It is interesting to note, that in Arabic, the word “faith” (“iman”) is a derivative of the root with the meaning of “to safeguard”) Consequently, in order to achieve “peace and safety in God”, a believer should rigorously follow the Divine laws and commandments.
Both human experience and scientific data have confirmed the commandments concerning healthcare issues, found in the Holy Scriptures. The prohibition of pork consumption is an example of such a commandment. read more »
- May 1, 2005
- Why Do We Pray?
After a long and hectic day at work, how difficult it is for a tired person to go out to the mosque and concentrate on his prayers to Allah, the Almighty. Snuggled up in a warm and cozy bed, how difficult it is to get up at the call of the Muazzin: “Come to prayer! Come to success!” read more »
