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Cordoba

Cordoba

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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The Truthful, the Trustworthy[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was known as a truthful and trustworthy person long before Islam. He was known throughout Makkah as "Al-Sadiq Al-Amin": the Truthful, Trustworthy one, a title he retained even by those who disbelieved in him after he declared his prophethood ...[/FONT]​



[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Through his truthfulness, trustworthiness, and other laudable virtues, the Prophet left an indelible mark on people of all ages. His every word and deed proclaimed that he was sent to guide people to the truth, to bring them out of the darkness of ignorance and savagery, slavery and immorality, into the light of knowledge, high morality, love, compassion and true freedom.[/FONT]​



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Cordoba

Cordoba

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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Understanding God's Attributes[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]God is the focus of the Islamic faith. Muslims believe not only in the existence of One True God, but also that He is the source of all good; and He is perfect. Muslims believe that God is the Creator, Sustainer, and Cherisher of this universe and everything in it.[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]He is not like anything of creation, otherwise, He would not be the Creator of creation. God is not part of creation; and therefore, He is different from it. The Quran, which Muslims believe is the word of God, confirms this fact as it goes,[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif][…there is nothing whatever like unto Him.] (Ash-Shura 42:11)[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Because God is the Creator of the whole universe and everything in it, we cannot grasp Him with our minds, or conceptualize Him in our limited brains, or find His truth with our senses[/FONT]​


 
Cordoba

Cordoba

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Cordoba

Cordoba

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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Judgment Day: No Second Chance [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]How can we justify an afterlife? [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Well, where else can the injustices of this life be rectified, if not in an afterlife? What we perceive to be injustices in this worldly life would be a poor reflection upon God's sense of fairness, if these "injustices" aren't offset by appropriate rewards and punishments in the hereafter.[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Some of the worst of the worst enjoy some of the most luxurious lives. Meanwhile, some of the best of the best suffer terribly. For example, which prophet had an easy time of it? Which prophets lived pampered lives of splendor to match that of a mafia boss, drug lord, or tyrannical ruler, either of our time or of theirs?[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]If we are to trust in the mercy and justice of our Creator, we cannot believe He restricts the rewards of piety and the punishments of transgression to this worldly life, for the inequities of life are clear.[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]So there will be a Day of Judgment, we'll all be there, and it will be a bad time to start thinking about changing our lives for the better. Because our lives will be, in a word, over. It'll be too late. The record of our deeds will be done. And there's no going back ...[/FONT]​



 
Cordoba

Cordoba

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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Liberty, Equality, Fraternity [/FONT]


[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]One of Islam's most important characteristics is its concept of humanity. This is highly evident in Islamic legislation, philosophy, and other facets of the religion as well. [/FONT]


[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Islam promotes the concept of human brotherhood and the equality of all humans. It maintains that all humans are the children of one man: Adam, and that we all share the same lineage. This outlook informs two central concepts in Islam: brotherhood and justice, both of which will be addressed below.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Islam & Human Brotherhood[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The main axis on which this concept concentrates is the ideology of Islam towards the human being, whether male or female.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]In Islam, mankind has a great standing among all creatures of God, and it gets this based on three main points ...[/FONT]

http://www.readingislam.com/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1265890467990&pagename=Zone-English-Discover_Islam/DIELayout&ref=body
 
Cordoba

Cordoba

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Where Is God?​

Now and again human beings are prompted to ask themselves some of life's truly profound questions. In the quiet darkness of the night, when far off stars twinkle in the vast, majestic sky, or in the cold, hard light of day, when life rushes past like a speeding train, people of all colors, races, and creeds wonder about the meaning of their existence. Why are we here? What does this all mean? Is this all there is? ​

On magnificent days filled with sunshine and iridescent blue skies, people turn their faces towards the sun and contemplate its beauty. In the deepest winter, or the wildest storm, they ponder the strength inherent in the forces of nature. Somewhere in the deep recesses of the mind, the concept of God arises.

The wonders of creation are a call to the heart and the soul. The gentle touch of a snowflake, the smell of freshly cut lawn, the soft patter of raindrops, and the fierce wind of a hurricane are all reminders that this world is full of wonder.

When pain and sadness threaten to engulf us, human beings are again prompted to contemplate the meaning of life. In the midst of suffering and grief, the concept of God arises.

Even those who would consider themselves far from religion or spiritual belief find themselves looking skywards and pleading for help. When the heart constricts and fear swamps us, we turn helplessly towards some sort of higher power. The concept of a God then becomes real and meaningful.

Read more: [URL="http://www.readingislam.com/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1258880807120&pagename=Zone-English-Discover_Islam%2FDIELayout#ixzz0gWJAxq6E"]http://www.readingislam.com/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1258880807120&pagename=Zone-English-Discover_Islam%2FDIELayout#ixzz0gWJAxq6E[/URL]​

 
Cordoba

Cordoba

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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]New Muslims Honoring the Prophet[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Q: I am a new Muslim. How should I honor Prophet Muhammad in his birthday?[/FONT]


[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]A: Here are a few points that will help you honor the Prophet:

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Love Him[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Love of Prophet Muhammad is the honor of every Muslim. His exceptional character and exemplary manners make it very difficult not to love him with all your heart, even without seeing him. It is a pleasure in itself to be in awe of his pure heart and soul and his excellence of deeds and character.[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]When we love someone, we think about them a lot, we want to know everything about them, and we want them to love us back. He already loves us without seeing us because we believed in him as the messenger of Allah and loved him without seeing him. This is what he told his companions about you and me 1400 years ago. He called us his brothers and sisters, and said he longed to see us in .[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Know Him[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Make it a habit to learn a small piece of information about him everyday. There are many books and sites that can provide you with this kind of information. [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Some sites would even send you a daily email with a hadith, verbal tradition of Prophet Muhammad, or brief story from his life. You cannot love someone without knowing him, so this is your first step to making your love for the Prophet a practical love: by seeking to know him and developing a thirst for knowing more, and a burning need to see him with your heart.[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]When we were children many of us were told that he is our great-grandfather, and we believed it, and loved him as such, later when we grew up, we found that we loved him even more than a natural grandfather, even without ever meeting him, just through knowing more about him everyday.[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Learn From Him[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]As you read about his traditions and the story of his life, you will discover you are getting a crash course in Muslim life skills from the ultimate Muslims, whose life story details how he handled each and every minute situation, even extremely personal ones, he was intended to have no secrets that we may learn by example.[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]This includes how he solved problems and faced challenges, how he worshipped, how he treated his family and friends, how he cared for the environment and the wellbeing every living thing, how he ran his government and created a new society, and how he wept late at night telling God his innermost feelings.[/FONT]​





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Cordoba

Cordoba

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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Science and Religion: A Love-Hate Relationship?[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]It is to the credit of Islam that for many centuries, and particularly during the Middle Ages, Muslims led the world in scientific inquiry and exploration. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The Qur'an itself, instructs Muslims to contemplate the wonders of creation, as the entire universe follows and obeys the laws of the Creator. From the Islamic point of view, what are usually called Laws of Nature are in fact the Laws of Allah (God), the Single Ruler and Law-Giver of the universe. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]So Muslims are encouraged to explore the universe, to observe the phenomena of nature, and find therein the "Signs of Allah". ...[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The Qur'an is unique in its constant appeal to human reason; it asks us even to question its own claims in a scientific spirit. The fact that the Qur'an contains references to the transcendental and metaphysical realities, does not mean that all scientific research is antithetical to it. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The transcendental realities tell us that the appeal of science is limited to matter and the material world; not that its findings are to be discarded out of hand. It only means that there is an area of reality where science is helpless; and that is the area of the spirit.[/FONT]

Science and Religion: A Love-Hate Relationship? - Reading Islam.com
 
Cordoba

Cordoba

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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Learning How to be Reconciled to Disagree[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]In a number of situations, if disagreements did not exist, people would lose out on a lot of things that are good and beneficial. Allah, in His wisdom, gave us our various languages, colors, and so many other differences. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Reconciliation means to capitalize on our differences in a positive way instead of allowing those differences to develop into disputes and conflicts. It means to unite the people's hearts rather than their minds. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Reconciliation has a moral impetus and a comprehensive outlook. It is not limited to simply increasing the knowledge of the people who disagree. There are many issues where differences of opinions, attitudes, interests, and outlook are not removed simply by knowing the "facts" or understanding other people's points of view. However, the various conclusions that we reach should not harden our hearts towards one another. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Reconciliation means to put greater focus on the areas wherein we agree and to cooperate in humanitarian efforts wherein we all share an interest. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]There are enormous opportunities for positive engagement with others in such matters. The same thing can be said within the religious sphere ...[/FONT]

http://en.islamtoday.net/artshow-414-3510.htm
 
Cordoba

Cordoba

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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Want Allah to Forgive You? Forgive Others[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Righteous deeds of all kinds bring us closer to Allah, but especially kindness to others. We should show kindness to all creatures as well as to human beings, whether this kindness comes in the form of our personal behavior, our sharing of our wealth, giving assistance with our abilities and our influence, or praying to Allah on their behalf. We need to especially consider the disenfranchised, the widows and orphans, and the poor. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The Prophet (peace be upon us) said: [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]There was a merchant who used to extend credit to people. If he found one of his customers to be in straightened means, he would say to his assistants: “Forgive them their debt, perhaps Allah will forgive us.” Allah did forgive him. [Sahîh al-Bukhârî (2078) and Sahîh Muslim (1562)][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Pardon, tolerance, and magnanimity should exemplify the way we treat one another. We should be willing to overlook the faults of others. We should even be willing at times to waive some of our rights. We should not always demand everything that is due to us. All relationships are a matter of give and take ...[/FONT]

http://en.islamtoday.net/artshow--3529.htm
 
Cordoba

Cordoba

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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Is There Evidence God Exists?[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Yes. Allah has sent down miracles, revelations and messengers to give clear proofs He exists and more important, what we should do once we come to this realization[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Allah has sent prophets and messengers with many proofs throughout the ages for people to be able to clearly see with their own eyes and to be able to use their own senses the miracles and proofs pointing to the fact, Allah does in fact, exist.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Miracles of prophets and messengers of Allah have come to people through the ages. Moses (peace be upon him) showed many miracles to pharaoh and to the children of Israel. Plagues, locusts, water turning to blood, his stick becoming a snake, the voice in the burning bush and the parting of the Red Sea are clear miracles for the people of Moses time ...[/FONT]

More details: http://www.godallah.com/evidence.php
 
Cordoba

Cordoba

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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Why Did God Create Everything?[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Allah says in His Quran He did not create all of this for any foolish purpose. Allah Says:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]"[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]And I did not Create the jinn and humans except they should worship Me." (51:56)[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]He created us for the purpose of worshiping Him, Alone and without any partners ...[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Allah has created all we call the universe as a test for us. This is not our final destination. What we might consider to be "bad" or "good" could actually be quite the opposite. ...[/FONT]

http://godallah.com/why_create.php
 
Cordoba

Cordoba

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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Can God do Anything?[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]For example: "Can He make a rock so big - nothing can move it?"[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif] - If He did make a rock so big nothing could move it, would this mean He couldn't move it too? Or would it be impossible for Him to make something so big He couldn't move it?"[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Allah tells us "Allah is capable of doing anything He Wills to do." It should be noted in Islam we understand Allah never Wills to do anything that would make Him no longer be Allah. That is to say, He would never die as this would mean He is no longer "The Eternally Alive" (one of His characteristics mentioned in the Holy Quran).[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Therefore, He can make a rock (or anything else for that matter) so large or heavy - nothing in the entire universe can move it. As regards Allah "moving" it, He is not in the universe and He does not resemble His creation. Therefore, Allah is never subject to the Laws of the Creation because He is both the Creator and the Law Giver. Whenever He wants anything done, He merely says "Kun! Fayakun!" (Be! And so it will be!) ...[/FONT]

http://godallah.com/limitations.php
 
F

FaRa13

Member
Cordoba, may Allah bless you for all of your efforts. This phrase is a paradox, a simple play on words. It means nothing, a phrase used by uneducated people attempting to alter others mindsets.
In order to trully reach out to other religions, we must use science. Science is fact, whereas religion is faith. If we show people the scientific facts that Allah(SWT) has given us in the Qur'an, we can help persuade many people of different religions.
I will be posting various scientific facts inshalla very soon.
 
Cordoba

Cordoba

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Thanks Fara and welcome to the forum

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Toward a Good End[/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Life is humans' wealth in this world. If they make good use of it, it will surely benefit them in the hereafter and their actions will be profitable. On the other hand, if they misuse their lives by committing sins and disobeying Allah until they meet Him in such a state, they will surely be losers.

Those who have good sense should call themselves to account, before Allah calls them to account on the Day of Judgment. In the hereafter, those who committed sins in the worldly life will try to go faraway from them before these sins lead them to destruction in Hellfire ...
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Cordoba

Cordoba

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[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]God of The Jews And Christians?[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Is 'Allah' the same god of the Jews and Christians?[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Yes. The word in Hebrew came from "El" and in Arabic from "Elh". The word for "god" (note the small 'g' in English) is "Elah". Compare this to "Eloi" and "Eli" in the New Testament.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The word "Allah" is the perfect word to describe the God of Jews and Christians as it does not permit gender nor plural. Therefore, when the word is used as in "Eloihim" or "Allahumma" (these would appear at first to be plural and/or female genders) it becomes clear it is the royal usage such as a king would use in referring to his royal station while make a decree of some type. The king would state, "We decree the following..." and he is actually talking about his royal position rather than plural status.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]There is no word in English for the "God" of Israel, the "God" of Jesus. This explains why the spelling remains the same whether speaking of a false "god" or pagan idol and the "God" of Abraham or Moses or Jesus (peace be upon them). Note the use of the capital "g" (G). This is the only way English can present a difference between the two. In the Semitic languages it is easy to distinguish the difference between a "god" and "The God" due to the structure of the word itself.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]Evidence for this is quite simple. Visit any motel or hotel and remove the Bible located in the drawer next to the bed (placed they courtesy of the Gideon Society). Note inside the first few pages a reference to the translations of the Bible they have made into 27 languages. The second example they give is to the Arabic language of the passage in the New Testament from the Gospel of John 3:16. The verse begins in English; "For God so loved the world.." and in the Arabic translation the word used for "God" is "Allah."[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial,Geneva,Verdana,Sans-Serif]The Arabic Bible beginning with the Book of Genesis uses the word "Allah" to represent "The God" of Creation; Adam and Eve; Noah; Abraham; Ishmael and Isaac and Israel. Page one of Genesis has the word "Allah" 17 times. [/FONT]

http://www.godallah.com/jews_and_christians.php
 
Cordoba

Cordoba

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Smiling Is Charity

The Prophet, (peace and blessings be upon him) said,​
“Indeed the gates to goodness are many: glorifying God, praising Him, magnifying Him, saying ‘There is no god but Allah,’

enjoining the good and forbidding the wrong,
removing (any source of) harm from the road,
making the deaf hear (and understand),

guiding the blind,

showing the seeker his need,

striving as far as your two legs could carry you and with deep concern to give succor to him who asks,

carrying with the strength of your arms (the burdens of) the weak. All these are (acts of) charity.”

And he added, “And your smiling in the face of your brother is charity, your removing of stones, thorns, and bones from people’s paths is charity, and your guiding a man gone astray in the world is charity for you.”
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Any person who comes across this beautiful saying must pause for some moments to consider some of its meanings and implications. The hadith has two main concerns:

  • Awakening the springs of goodness in the human heart
  • Strengthening the society with the bond of love, affection, and brotherhood
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Charity, as it is traditionally understood, consists of money or various objects given by the rich to help the poor or by the strong to help the weak. Charity, according to this understanding, is extremely narrow and its effects on the life of society are limited. The saying of the Prophet, however, takes charity out of this narrow, physical meaning and on to a spiritual plane that opens up a vast and limitless world by emphasizing that every good is charity. And on every person is the obligation of charity. This is a unique concept of charity. What is charity? Isn’t it “giving”? Indeed, so it is. Then let every act of giving be charity—even a smile in the face of your brother ...


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