The Qur'an is the final revelation from God to mankind, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over 23 years. It is comprised of 114 chapters of varying lengths, divided into verses. Some chapters were revealed in Mecca focusing on beliefs like tawhid (the oneness of God), while others revealed in Medina provided legislative rulings. The Qur'an remains completely preserved in its original Arabic language, having been memorized and written down during the Prophet's life. It is the principal source of Islamic teachings and considered the literal word of God by Muslims.
This document provides a brief introduction to Islam. It defines Allah as the one and only God, the sole Creator and sustainer of the universe. It explains that the Quran is the final revelation from Allah to mankind, and that Muhammad is considered the final prophet in Islam. The core beliefs and pillars of Islam are also summarized, including faith in Allah and following His commandments.
This document provides a brief overview of Islam. It begins by introducing Allah as the one and only God, and the Qur'an as the final revelation from Allah to humankind. It then discusses the life of the Prophet Muhammad and defines the key beliefs and pillars of Islam. The document also touches on Islamic views regarding science, women, and family. It concludes by emphasizing that Islam is a complete way of life established by Allah for all people.
1. The documents discuss Allah's relationship to the created world through several passages from the Quran. They describe Allah as the sole creator and sustainer of all things, with perfect knowledge and authority over everything in the heavens and earth. The passages emphasize Allah's uniqueness, majesty, and that nothing can be compared to Him. Muslims are instructed to worship only Allah and avoid shirk by developing a strong understanding of tawhid through contemplating the signs of Allah's power in nature.
This passage from the Quran emphasizes Allah's supreme power and knowledge. It states that Allah has knowledge of all things, both hidden and visible. No one shares in His sovereignty or attributes. He is perfect in His wisdom, power and attributes. Human vision cannot comprehend Him but His knowledge encompasses all things. The passage highlights Allah's uniqueness and oneness as the sole Creator and Sustainer of the universe.
Quranic passages themes & their importance(o level islamiyat )Mukhtar Ahmad
I AM AN O LEVEL ISLAMIYAT SENIOR TEACHER IN BEACONHOUSE SCHOOL SYSTEM.
I am writing a new research based book of o level islamiyat for teachers & students named " IDEAL ISLAMIYAT "
This document provides a summary and translation of a book titled "Islam Its Foundations And Concepts" by Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullaah As-Suhaym. The summary discusses the translator's introduction, noting some limitations in translating foreign names and texts. It then briefly outlines the author's preface, where he explains the purpose of the book is to invite people to Islam and call them to follow Allah and His final prophet Muhammad. The summary concludes by presenting the first section of the book, which discusses establishing proof for the existence of Allah as the one true God and his lordship over all creation.
This document summarizes the Islamic beliefs about what happens after death based on quotes from the Quran and hadith. It describes:
1) How the soul is taken by the Angel of Death at the time of death, even though the dying person can see and speak to the angel in a way the living cannot perceive.
2) How pure souls are greeted by loved ones in heaven and taken before Allah, while impure souls are wrapped in rough cloth and denied heaven.
3) A hadith describing how the soul is returned to the body in the grave for questioning by angels about faith, and the rewards or punishments that follow for believers and non-believers based on their answers.
This document provides a brief introduction to Islam. It defines Allah as the one and only God, the sole Creator and sustainer of the universe. It explains that the Quran is the final revelation from Allah to mankind, and that Muhammad is considered the final prophet in Islam. The core beliefs and pillars of Islam are also summarized, including faith in Allah and following His commandments.
This document provides a brief overview of Islam. It begins by introducing Allah as the one and only God, and the Qur'an as the final revelation from Allah to humankind. It then discusses the life of the Prophet Muhammad and defines the key beliefs and pillars of Islam. The document also touches on Islamic views regarding science, women, and family. It concludes by emphasizing that Islam is a complete way of life established by Allah for all people.
1. The documents discuss Allah's relationship to the created world through several passages from the Quran. They describe Allah as the sole creator and sustainer of all things, with perfect knowledge and authority over everything in the heavens and earth. The passages emphasize Allah's uniqueness, majesty, and that nothing can be compared to Him. Muslims are instructed to worship only Allah and avoid shirk by developing a strong understanding of tawhid through contemplating the signs of Allah's power in nature.
This passage from the Quran emphasizes Allah's supreme power and knowledge. It states that Allah has knowledge of all things, both hidden and visible. No one shares in His sovereignty or attributes. He is perfect in His wisdom, power and attributes. Human vision cannot comprehend Him but His knowledge encompasses all things. The passage highlights Allah's uniqueness and oneness as the sole Creator and Sustainer of the universe.
Quranic passages themes & their importance(o level islamiyat )Mukhtar Ahmad
I AM AN O LEVEL ISLAMIYAT SENIOR TEACHER IN BEACONHOUSE SCHOOL SYSTEM.
I am writing a new research based book of o level islamiyat for teachers & students named " IDEAL ISLAMIYAT "
This document provides a summary and translation of a book titled "Islam Its Foundations And Concepts" by Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullaah As-Suhaym. The summary discusses the translator's introduction, noting some limitations in translating foreign names and texts. It then briefly outlines the author's preface, where he explains the purpose of the book is to invite people to Islam and call them to follow Allah and His final prophet Muhammad. The summary concludes by presenting the first section of the book, which discusses establishing proof for the existence of Allah as the one true God and his lordship over all creation.
This document summarizes the Islamic beliefs about what happens after death based on quotes from the Quran and hadith. It describes:
1) How the soul is taken by the Angel of Death at the time of death, even though the dying person can see and speak to the angel in a way the living cannot perceive.
2) How pure souls are greeted by loved ones in heaven and taken before Allah, while impure souls are wrapped in rough cloth and denied heaven.
3) A hadith describing how the soul is returned to the body in the grave for questioning by angels about faith, and the rewards or punishments that follow for believers and non-believers based on their answers.
The document discusses the Islamic concept of God. It provides several key points:
1) God in Islam is strictly monotheistic - He alone has absolute and independent existence. Everything else exists only through His will and power.
2) While humans cannot fully comprehend God, the Quran describes many of God's attributes like being the Creator, All-Knowing, All-Powerful, and Most Merciful.
3) God shows guidance to humanity through prophets and revealed scriptures. However, people still have freedom to accept or reject guidance. God is also Forgiving to those who repent.
This document provides a summary of the key beliefs and doctrines contained in the "Al-Aqidatu-n-Nasafiyyah" text by Imam An-Nasafi. It discusses Allah's attributes, the creation of the world and beings, prophethood, the afterlife, and other core Islamic concepts over the course of 3 sentences or less for each topic.
This document provides a brief introduction to Islam. It defines Allah as the one and only God, the sole Creator and sustainer of the universe. It notes that Islam is often misunderstood in the West. The document aims to present Islam in a straightforward way and provide answers to common questions about Islamic beliefs and practices. It covers topics such as who Allah is, what the Quran is, the authenticity and miraculous nature of the Quran, the pillars and articles of faith in Islam, and introduces Muhammad as the final prophet.
This document is a translation of a book titled "Islaam: Its Foundations And Concepts" by Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullaah As-Suhaym. The translator provides some context for the translation, noting that some quotes and names from other languages may not be exact translations from the original sources. The author's preface introduces the book as an invitation to Islam, explaining some key Islamic concepts like prophethood, revelation, and the finality of Muhammad's message. The first chapter discusses proofs for God's existence and attributes, citing Quranic verses describing God as the creator of the universe and establishing signs for humanity. It argues creation implies a creator.
The Impact Of Holy Quran In Our Everyday LifeAmmara Javed
The Quran is the last divine revelation from God to humanity. It was revealed to the prophet Muhammad over 23 years and represents the direct, unaltered words of God. It is a continuation of previous scriptures given to prophets like Moses and Jesus. The Quran provides guidance for all aspects of life, from marriage and family to education, gender equality, and appearance. It teaches belief in one God and following His commands. If followed, the Quran impacts believers by helping them become productive, knowledgeable people of integrity. It lays the foundation for a just society through its teachings.
Perfect Spiritual Guide is the English Translation of Book Murshid Kamil Akmal which is written by Sultan ul Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib ur Rehman. This books describes the importance and need of a perfect spiritual guide under the light of Quran, Hadith and teachings of sacred companions, Rashidun caliphs, Fakirs, saints and Auliya.
Nafs is a veil between Allah and His slave. If nafs is removed, there remains no veil between Allah and His slave. This veil of nafs is commonly known as “spiritual vile” or “vile of nafs”. These spiritual vile or vile of nafs include arrogance, pride, vanity, jealousy, narcissism, pretence, grudge, falsehood and sensual desires like sensual desire of appetite, sexual desire and lust for prominence and fame etc. It is obligatory upon everyone to get rid of these spiritual ailments.
This book is the translation of Urdu book “Nafs Kay Nasoor” written by Shabeeh-e-Ghaus-e-Azam Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Khadim Sultan-ul-Faqr Hazrat Sakhi Sultan Mohammad Najib ur Rehman. In his book he has explained spiritual ailments in the light of Quran and Hadiths in detail so that a seeker of Allah becomes fully aware of these ailments and can save himself from them. The procedure of getting salvation from these ailments is called “Tazkiya-e-Nafs” which can only be acquired with assistance of the perfect spiritual guide. The perfect spiritual guide cures these ailments of the innerself through invocation and contemplation of Ism-e-Allah Zaat and blesses the seekers of Allah with sacred vision of Allah.
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For Buying:
Address: Sultan-ul-Faqr Publications: 4-5/A Extention Education Town Wahdat Road Lahore,Pakistan
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Cave and the Inscription by Shaykh Abdul Kareem al-Jili (qs)sultans570
This document provides background on Shaykh Abdul Kareem al Jili, a 15th century Sufi scholar. It then presents an excerpt from his work "The Cave and the Inscription", which provides a commentary on the Islamic formula "Bismillahi Rahmani Raheem" ("In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"). The commentary discusses how this formula and its components (namely the letter Ba) represent the essence of God and contain the meanings of the entire Quran and Islamic teachings. It argues that just as the dot is the essence of written letters, God is the essence of all of creation, though distinct from it.
Hur al-ayn-the-maidens-of-jannat-paradisemohibvirgo
This document provides information about a book titled "The Maidens of Jannat (Paradise)". It includes the table of contents, publisher information, and an introduction by the compiler. The introduction discusses the purpose of compiling information about rewards in the afterlife, specifically regarding maidens in Paradise, in order to motivate controlling desires in this world. It notes that some weak hadiths are included to describe virtues of actions, as permitted by Islamic scholars.
For everything the name and self are different but as Allah is unique and has no partner therefore He is One in name and Essence “Allah”. This is Ism-e-Allah Zaat or more popularly known as Ism-e-Azam.
With the guidance of the perfect spiritual guide of the era of Sarwari Qadri order, when a person remembers Allah with His personal name Allah i.e. Ism-e-Allah Zaat, Allah blesses him with the Self disclosure of His Essence which possesses all the Divine attributes, due to which the invoker witnesses the Divine light of the Essence within himself. His being is enlightened with this Divine light and he is blessed with the vision of the Divine Self.
The book “Haqeeqat Ism-e-Allah Zaat” is written by the descendant of Sultan Bahoo, the perfect spiritual guide and the present spiritual leader of the Sarwari Qadri order, Shabeeh-e-Ghaus-e-Azam, Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen, Khadim Sultan-ul-Faqr, Hazrat Sakhi Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman Madzillah-ul-Aqdus. It quotes Quranic verses, Hadiths, sayings of the sacred Companions and the accomplished Saints, making this beautiful Sufi literature an impactful source to highlight the marvels and moreover the necessity to contemplate, invoke and practise mashq murqoom-e-wajudia of the Ism-e-Allah Zaat under the guidance of the perfect Shaikh of the Sarwari Qadri order.
www.sultan-ul-faqr-publications.com/publications.php
www.sultan-bahoo.com
For Buying:
Address: Sultan-ul-Faqr Publications: 4-5/A Extention Education Town Wahdat Road Lahore,Pakistan
Phone:+9242 35436600
+923454699975 (Available on Whatsapp, Viber and IMO )
+923324809539 (Available on Whatsapp)
Islam The Religion You can no Longer IgnorF El Mohdar
This short document provides an introduction to Islam in 3 chapters. It discusses Allah/God, prophets like Muhammad, and revelations including the Qur'an. It aims to answer basic questions about Islamic beliefs, practices, and way of life in a brief yet comprehensive manner. The reader is advised to consult other materials for further guidance on understanding Islam fully.
1. Islam is the primordial religion that was revealed to all prophets beginning with Adam. It is a voluntary submission to Allah through belief and good deeds.
2. Prophets convey Allah's message to humanity to guide them to peace and justice. Their role is to clearly deliver the message without personal desires.
3. Islam means peace acquired through submission to Allah alone. It is a total system of living in harmony with Allah, oneself, others and nature.
The document discusses different approaches to dawah, or calling others to Islam, specifically regarding atheists. It provides advice on engaging with atheists respectfully and using wisdom. It suggests referring atheists to scientific evidence and signs of Allah in the universe as described in Quranic verses. The document also contains an excerpt of a response on proving Allah's existence to an atheist by referring to modern scientific facts mentioned in the Quran.
Muhammad saw the_objective_of_his_appointment - dr. israr ahmednabeelsahab
1. The document discusses the objective and goal of Muhammad's prophethood according to the Quran. It states that Muhammad represents the completion and fulfillment of earlier prophetic missions and divine revelations.
2. It explains that Islam is based on three core beliefs - belief in Allah, belief in the afterlife, and belief in prophethood and revelation. These beliefs are logically interconnected and form an indivisible unity.
3. It argues that prophethood aims to provide guidance to humanity about their origin from Allah and their ultimate destiny in the afterlife, so that people may be accountable for their deeds on the Day of Judgment based on the guidance given to them.
The document discusses the Islamic concept of God. It provides definitions of God from the Quran and analyzes why Islam rejects the idea of "god-men" or deifying human beings. It explains the following key points:
1. God is one and unique, eternal and without physical form. He begets not, nor was He begotten.
2. The Quran's Surah Ikhlas serves as a "touchstone of theology" to reject false gods. Famous god-men like Osho Rajneesh cannot pass its tests of God's divine attributes.
3. Islam abhors seeing any human as divine. God does not take human form or have human
This document provides an overview of an Islamic Studies course being taught at Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of technology for the 2014-15 academic year. The course will cover topics including the Quran, Hadith, Islamic theology, history, culture, jurisprudence, and ethics. It will also cover Arabic Islamic terms. The goal is for students to understand Islamic beliefs and practices and learn skills to research topics in their chosen fields while strengthening Islamic values in society.
Islam is a voluntary relationship between an individual and their creator that emphasizes exclusive worship of God (Allah). It is not a new religion but a continuation of monotheistic faiths of previous prophets. Muslims believe in one God, angels, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and life after death. They believe God revealed information about himself through prophets, with the final revelation through Prophet Muhammad in the Quran. The essenceof Islam is the worship of Allah alone as the creator and sustainer of the universe.
- This is a very brief note designed for the person who is already aware of the lecture.
- Some parts of the note is not self explanatory, it will/may require further reference material for one to understand to get clear understanding of that matter.
This document discusses the concept of shirk, or polytheism, which is considered the greatest sin in Islam. It defines shirk as giving to others the rights that belong only to God, such as worship, lordship or divine attributes. Some examples given of shirk include believing other deities have power over blessings, prostrating to or making supplications to others besides God. The document warns that shirk nullifies good deeds, prohibits entry to paradise, and is unforgivable if one dies without repenting from it. Shirk is categorized based on its relation to tawheed (monotheism) and whether it is apparent or hidden.
Ibadah refers to acts of worship and obedience to God. It includes all outward physical acts like prayers, fasting, and good treatment of others as well as inward acts of the heart like love for God, fear of God, and sincerity. Ibadah encompasses everything that God loves and is pleased with from both sayings and actions, whether visible or hidden. The Quran and hadith provide evidence of the broad meaning of ibadah in Islam as submitting wholly to God through both outward and inward worship and good deeds.
The document discusses the Islamic concept of God. It provides several key points:
1) God in Islam is strictly monotheistic - He alone has absolute and independent existence. Everything else exists only through His will and power.
2) While humans cannot fully comprehend God, the Quran describes many of God's attributes like being the Creator, All-Knowing, All-Powerful, and Most Merciful.
3) God shows guidance to humanity through prophets and revealed scriptures. However, people still have freedom to accept or reject guidance. God is also Forgiving to those who repent.
This document provides a summary of the key beliefs and doctrines contained in the "Al-Aqidatu-n-Nasafiyyah" text by Imam An-Nasafi. It discusses Allah's attributes, the creation of the world and beings, prophethood, the afterlife, and other core Islamic concepts over the course of 3 sentences or less for each topic.
This document provides a brief introduction to Islam. It defines Allah as the one and only God, the sole Creator and sustainer of the universe. It notes that Islam is often misunderstood in the West. The document aims to present Islam in a straightforward way and provide answers to common questions about Islamic beliefs and practices. It covers topics such as who Allah is, what the Quran is, the authenticity and miraculous nature of the Quran, the pillars and articles of faith in Islam, and introduces Muhammad as the final prophet.
This document is a translation of a book titled "Islaam: Its Foundations And Concepts" by Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullaah As-Suhaym. The translator provides some context for the translation, noting that some quotes and names from other languages may not be exact translations from the original sources. The author's preface introduces the book as an invitation to Islam, explaining some key Islamic concepts like prophethood, revelation, and the finality of Muhammad's message. The first chapter discusses proofs for God's existence and attributes, citing Quranic verses describing God as the creator of the universe and establishing signs for humanity. It argues creation implies a creator.
The Impact Of Holy Quran In Our Everyday LifeAmmara Javed
The Quran is the last divine revelation from God to humanity. It was revealed to the prophet Muhammad over 23 years and represents the direct, unaltered words of God. It is a continuation of previous scriptures given to prophets like Moses and Jesus. The Quran provides guidance for all aspects of life, from marriage and family to education, gender equality, and appearance. It teaches belief in one God and following His commands. If followed, the Quran impacts believers by helping them become productive, knowledgeable people of integrity. It lays the foundation for a just society through its teachings.
Perfect Spiritual Guide is the English Translation of Book Murshid Kamil Akmal which is written by Sultan ul Ashiqeen Sultan Mohammad Najib ur Rehman. This books describes the importance and need of a perfect spiritual guide under the light of Quran, Hadith and teachings of sacred companions, Rashidun caliphs, Fakirs, saints and Auliya.
Nafs is a veil between Allah and His slave. If nafs is removed, there remains no veil between Allah and His slave. This veil of nafs is commonly known as “spiritual vile” or “vile of nafs”. These spiritual vile or vile of nafs include arrogance, pride, vanity, jealousy, narcissism, pretence, grudge, falsehood and sensual desires like sensual desire of appetite, sexual desire and lust for prominence and fame etc. It is obligatory upon everyone to get rid of these spiritual ailments.
This book is the translation of Urdu book “Nafs Kay Nasoor” written by Shabeeh-e-Ghaus-e-Azam Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Khadim Sultan-ul-Faqr Hazrat Sakhi Sultan Mohammad Najib ur Rehman. In his book he has explained spiritual ailments in the light of Quran and Hadiths in detail so that a seeker of Allah becomes fully aware of these ailments and can save himself from them. The procedure of getting salvation from these ailments is called “Tazkiya-e-Nafs” which can only be acquired with assistance of the perfect spiritual guide. The perfect spiritual guide cures these ailments of the innerself through invocation and contemplation of Ism-e-Allah Zaat and blesses the seekers of Allah with sacred vision of Allah.
www.sultan-ul-faqr-publications.com/publications.php
www.sultan-bahoo.com
For Buying:
Address: Sultan-ul-Faqr Publications: 4-5/A Extention Education Town Wahdat Road Lahore,Pakistan
Phone:+9242 35436600
+923454699975 (Available on Whatsapp, Viber and IMO )
+923324809539 (Available on Whatsapp)
Cave and the Inscription by Shaykh Abdul Kareem al-Jili (qs)sultans570
This document provides background on Shaykh Abdul Kareem al Jili, a 15th century Sufi scholar. It then presents an excerpt from his work "The Cave and the Inscription", which provides a commentary on the Islamic formula "Bismillahi Rahmani Raheem" ("In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"). The commentary discusses how this formula and its components (namely the letter Ba) represent the essence of God and contain the meanings of the entire Quran and Islamic teachings. It argues that just as the dot is the essence of written letters, God is the essence of all of creation, though distinct from it.
Hur al-ayn-the-maidens-of-jannat-paradisemohibvirgo
This document provides information about a book titled "The Maidens of Jannat (Paradise)". It includes the table of contents, publisher information, and an introduction by the compiler. The introduction discusses the purpose of compiling information about rewards in the afterlife, specifically regarding maidens in Paradise, in order to motivate controlling desires in this world. It notes that some weak hadiths are included to describe virtues of actions, as permitted by Islamic scholars.
For everything the name and self are different but as Allah is unique and has no partner therefore He is One in name and Essence “Allah”. This is Ism-e-Allah Zaat or more popularly known as Ism-e-Azam.
With the guidance of the perfect spiritual guide of the era of Sarwari Qadri order, when a person remembers Allah with His personal name Allah i.e. Ism-e-Allah Zaat, Allah blesses him with the Self disclosure of His Essence which possesses all the Divine attributes, due to which the invoker witnesses the Divine light of the Essence within himself. His being is enlightened with this Divine light and he is blessed with the vision of the Divine Self.
The book “Haqeeqat Ism-e-Allah Zaat” is written by the descendant of Sultan Bahoo, the perfect spiritual guide and the present spiritual leader of the Sarwari Qadri order, Shabeeh-e-Ghaus-e-Azam, Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen, Khadim Sultan-ul-Faqr, Hazrat Sakhi Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman Madzillah-ul-Aqdus. It quotes Quranic verses, Hadiths, sayings of the sacred Companions and the accomplished Saints, making this beautiful Sufi literature an impactful source to highlight the marvels and moreover the necessity to contemplate, invoke and practise mashq murqoom-e-wajudia of the Ism-e-Allah Zaat under the guidance of the perfect Shaikh of the Sarwari Qadri order.
www.sultan-ul-faqr-publications.com/publications.php
www.sultan-bahoo.com
For Buying:
Address: Sultan-ul-Faqr Publications: 4-5/A Extention Education Town Wahdat Road Lahore,Pakistan
Phone:+9242 35436600
+923454699975 (Available on Whatsapp, Viber and IMO )
+923324809539 (Available on Whatsapp)
Islam The Religion You can no Longer IgnorF El Mohdar
This short document provides an introduction to Islam in 3 chapters. It discusses Allah/God, prophets like Muhammad, and revelations including the Qur'an. It aims to answer basic questions about Islamic beliefs, practices, and way of life in a brief yet comprehensive manner. The reader is advised to consult other materials for further guidance on understanding Islam fully.
1. Islam is the primordial religion that was revealed to all prophets beginning with Adam. It is a voluntary submission to Allah through belief and good deeds.
2. Prophets convey Allah's message to humanity to guide them to peace and justice. Their role is to clearly deliver the message without personal desires.
3. Islam means peace acquired through submission to Allah alone. It is a total system of living in harmony with Allah, oneself, others and nature.
The document discusses different approaches to dawah, or calling others to Islam, specifically regarding atheists. It provides advice on engaging with atheists respectfully and using wisdom. It suggests referring atheists to scientific evidence and signs of Allah in the universe as described in Quranic verses. The document also contains an excerpt of a response on proving Allah's existence to an atheist by referring to modern scientific facts mentioned in the Quran.
Muhammad saw the_objective_of_his_appointment - dr. israr ahmednabeelsahab
1. The document discusses the objective and goal of Muhammad's prophethood according to the Quran. It states that Muhammad represents the completion and fulfillment of earlier prophetic missions and divine revelations.
2. It explains that Islam is based on three core beliefs - belief in Allah, belief in the afterlife, and belief in prophethood and revelation. These beliefs are logically interconnected and form an indivisible unity.
3. It argues that prophethood aims to provide guidance to humanity about their origin from Allah and their ultimate destiny in the afterlife, so that people may be accountable for their deeds on the Day of Judgment based on the guidance given to them.
The document discusses the Islamic concept of God. It provides definitions of God from the Quran and analyzes why Islam rejects the idea of "god-men" or deifying human beings. It explains the following key points:
1. God is one and unique, eternal and without physical form. He begets not, nor was He begotten.
2. The Quran's Surah Ikhlas serves as a "touchstone of theology" to reject false gods. Famous god-men like Osho Rajneesh cannot pass its tests of God's divine attributes.
3. Islam abhors seeing any human as divine. God does not take human form or have human
This document provides an overview of an Islamic Studies course being taught at Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of technology for the 2014-15 academic year. The course will cover topics including the Quran, Hadith, Islamic theology, history, culture, jurisprudence, and ethics. It will also cover Arabic Islamic terms. The goal is for students to understand Islamic beliefs and practices and learn skills to research topics in their chosen fields while strengthening Islamic values in society.
Islam is a voluntary relationship between an individual and their creator that emphasizes exclusive worship of God (Allah). It is not a new religion but a continuation of monotheistic faiths of previous prophets. Muslims believe in one God, angels, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and life after death. They believe God revealed information about himself through prophets, with the final revelation through Prophet Muhammad in the Quran. The essenceof Islam is the worship of Allah alone as the creator and sustainer of the universe.
- This is a very brief note designed for the person who is already aware of the lecture.
- Some parts of the note is not self explanatory, it will/may require further reference material for one to understand to get clear understanding of that matter.
This document discusses the concept of shirk, or polytheism, which is considered the greatest sin in Islam. It defines shirk as giving to others the rights that belong only to God, such as worship, lordship or divine attributes. Some examples given of shirk include believing other deities have power over blessings, prostrating to or making supplications to others besides God. The document warns that shirk nullifies good deeds, prohibits entry to paradise, and is unforgivable if one dies without repenting from it. Shirk is categorized based on its relation to tawheed (monotheism) and whether it is apparent or hidden.
Ibadah refers to acts of worship and obedience to God. It includes all outward physical acts like prayers, fasting, and good treatment of others as well as inward acts of the heart like love for God, fear of God, and sincerity. Ibadah encompasses everything that God loves and is pleased with from both sayings and actions, whether visible or hidden. The Quran and hadith provide evidence of the broad meaning of ibadah in Islam as submitting wholly to God through both outward and inward worship and good deeds.
This document discusses the four principles of Tawheed (monotheism) according to Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abdul-Wahaab. It defines Tawheed ar-Ruboobiyyah as singling out Allah as the sole creator and sustainer of all things. Tawheed al-Uloohiyyah is defined as singling out Allah alone for all acts of worship. Examples of each type of Tawheed are provided from the Quran and hadiths. The document stresses that the purpose of creation is to worship Allah alone without any partners. Associating any form of worship to other than Allah constitutes shirk.
This document provides an introduction to Islam. It begins by defining key Islamic concepts like Allah, the one true God, and the Qur'an, the final revelation from Allah. It then discusses the authenticity of the Qur'an, explaining that unlike previous scriptures, the Qur'an was compiled during the lifetime of Muhammad and his companions to preserve it accurately. The document aims to concisely explain core Islamic beliefs to provide context for non-Muslims.
This document provides an introduction to Islam. It begins by defining key Islamic concepts like Allah, the one true God, and the Qur'an, the final revelation from Allah. It explains that the Qur'an was preserved through memorization and writing during the life of the prophet Muhammad to prevent tampering. The document aims to concisely explain core beliefs and practices of Islam to provide context for non-Muslims.
This document provides an introduction to the key beliefs and practices of Islam. It discusses the religion's founder Muhammad, core beliefs like the six articles of faith in God, angels, holy books, prophets, the day of judgment and divine decree. The five pillars of practice are outlined as the shahada, salat, zakat, sawm and hajj. Dietary restrictions, mosques as places of worship, and the opening chapter of the Quran are also summarized.
This volume tries to answer the very basic questions that one
unexposed to Islam would like to ask. Such answers had to be,
of necessity, very brief. The reader is advised, therefore, to
consult other works, some of which are listed at the end of this
book. He may also contact one of the Islamic centers, also
listed at the end, for further guidance
This document provides an overview of key Islamic beliefs and practices in 3 paragraphs or less:
Islam is a voluntary relationship between individuals and their creator, Allah. It is a monotheistic religion that believes Allah is the one true God and creator of the universe. Muslims follow the teachings of Muhammad, who they believe was the final prophet sent by Allah. The Quran is the holy book of Islam containing Allah's revelations to Muhammad.
Muslims believe in one God, angels, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and life after death. They believe Allah created the universe for a purpose and that humans were created to worship Allah according to his law. True faith involves submitting one's will to Allah alone.
En the general_prescription_of_belief_in_the_quran_and_sunnahHelmon Chan
This document provides a concise summary of Islamic beliefs and principles according to the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah perspective. It begins with an introduction explaining the purpose of summarizing the key tenets of faith. The document then outlines the main articles of belief in 18 points, including Tawheed (unity of God), the prophets, the scriptures, the angels, the hereafter, and predestination. It emphasizes adhering to the understanding of the pious predecessors and avoiding innovations.
This document provides a 3-sentence summary of the key points from the given text:
The text is an introduction to a book that outlines the general articles of belief that Muslims must hold. It explains that the book presents the fundamentals of Islam and the prescripts of faith according to the understanding of the pious predecessors, in order to safeguard Muslims against deviant beliefs. The introduction also notes that explaining false beliefs and their refutation helps clarify correct beliefs defined in the Quran through both clear statements and rebuttals of dubious claims made by non-Muslims.
the general prescription of belief in the quran and sunnahArab Muslim
This document provides a concise summary of Islamic beliefs known as aqeedah. It begins with an introduction explaining the purpose of summarizing the key tenets of faith that Muslims must hold. The document then outlines the main articles of belief in 18 points, including Tawheed (unity of God), the prophets, the scriptures, the angels, the Hereafter and predestination. It emphasizes adhering to the understanding of the Salaf (early generations) in interpreting Islamic sources.
This document provides a 3-sentence summary of the key points from the given text:
The text is an introduction to a book that outlines the general articles of belief that Muslims must hold. It explains that the book presents the fundamentals of Islam and the prescripts of faith according to the understanding of the pious predecessors, in order to safeguard Muslims against deviant beliefs. The introduction also notes that explaining false beliefs and their refutation helps clarify correct beliefs defined in the Quran through both clear statements and rebuttals of dubious claims made by non-Muslims.
NO DOUBT THIS LIFE IS AN EXAMINATION
WHICH NEEDS YOUR FULL CONSIDERATION
AS TO WHAT YOU WILL TAKE TO
YOUR FINAL DESTINATION
ONLY TRUE BELIEF AND GOOD DEEDS ARE
YOUR WAY TO SALVATION
(Muhammad Sherif)
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Scientific miracles in Prophet's sunnah. How could prophet Muhammed (PBUH) who as illiterate knew about these scientific facts which were only discovered late in the 2th centurey? if he was not the messenger of Allah.
The document provides context on Jesus' status in Islam through summaries of Quranic passages. It discusses how Islam views Jesus as an important prophet who was chosen by God and born miraculously to Mary. The passages describe Mary's lineage and virtuous upbringing. They also explain that Jesus spoke as an infant and was given many honors, but that he remained a human servant of God, not divine. The document aims to clarify Jesus' respected but not deified status for Muslims.
Islam - A Brief Treatise on Islam as Portrayed in the Noble Qur’an and SunnahElhashemy3
This is an important book offering a concise introduction to Islam. It illustrates its most essential pillars, teachings, and beauties drawn from its original sources, namely the Noble Qur’an and the Prophetic Sunnah. This book is addressed to all legally competent individuals, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, in all of their respective languages, in all times and everywhere regardless of the changing circumstances.
1) Islam is a complete way of life that was revealed to humanity through prophets including Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). The main message of Islam is submission to the one God.
2) The Quran is the holy book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of God revealed to the prophet Muhammad. It contains miraculous scientific knowledge and has been perfectly preserved.
3) Key facts about Islam dispel common myths, such as that Muslims worship a different God, or that Islam is a new religion. Islam teaches the same tawhid (monotheism) as previous Abrahamic faiths.
The generat prescripts of belief in quran and sunnahNoor Al Islam
This document provides a summary of the key beliefs and principles of Islam according to the author. It begins with an introduction where the author explains that the purpose of the book is to outline the core tenets of Islamic faith that Muslims must adhere to in order to safeguard against deviations. The introduction also discusses how the Quran presents beliefs both by directly stating Allah's attributes and by rebutting false beliefs. The document then outlines the main sections to follow, which will cover Islamic articles of faith, rulings, the Muslim community, relations with non-Muslims, and other important issues.
Only a short view of Risale-i Nur in perspective of it's contentskrm
This document provides an overview of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi and his Risale-i Nur (Epistles of Light) work. It discusses that the Risale-i Nur is a Quranic commentary that explains and proves the truths of belief through powerful arguments. It contains nearly 6000 pages dealing with topics like divine unity, prophethood, the resurrection, justice, morality, philosophy and defending against irrelevant thoughts of unbelief. The Risale-i Nur has been translated into over 45 languages and provides concise explanations of the Quran that appeal to people of all backgrounds.
This document provides an overview of the Islamic concept of God according to the Quran and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. It explains that God is the eternal creator and sustainer of all things in the universe. All other beings and objects are His creation and dependent on Him for their existence. God is not temporal or in need of a creator. He has attributes like life, knowledge, power and will. He created everything intentionally and for a purpose. The document refutes beliefs in multiple gods or deifying other beings and asserts that God alone deserves to be worshipped. True faith and submission requires believing in God's oneness as the sole creator and object of worship.
Being muslim, a practical guide by asad tarsintopbottom1
This document provides an introduction to the Islamic faith through a practical guide for Muslims. It begins with foundational concepts like the testimony of faith and core beliefs. It then covers worship practices such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. It discusses spiritual refinement through virtues and noble character. Biographies of the Prophet Muhammad and explanations of the Quran and Islamic holy days are also provided. The guide aims to give new and returning Muslims essential knowledge to understand and live according to Islamic teachings.
1) The document describes an American man named Steve Allen's journey to converting to Islam. He was raised Christian but found many logical gaps in Christianity. After reading the Quran, he was amazed by its scientific accuracy and clarity about God, which convinced him of its truth.
2) He secretly converted to Islam by saying the Shahadah to a Pakistani janitor. For 3 years, he concealed his conversion from his family out of worry about their reaction.
3) The man discusses what initially attracted him to Islam and convinced him of its truth based on reading the Quran. He also addresses criticisms of Islam in relation to terrorism and issues faced by new Muslims adapting to the faith in Western societies.
1) The document describes an American man named Steve Allen's journey to converting to Islam. He was raised Christian but found many logical gaps in Christianity. He was intrigued after learning some basics about Islam from his math teacher.
2) Steve began deeply reading the Quran and was amazed by what he found, including apparent scientific miracles. He found Islam to provide clear, logical answers to questions about life and faith. He embraced Islam after reciting the Shahadah with a Pakistani janitor.
3) After converting, Steve faced some difficulties practicing Islam openly and having his family accept his conversion, but felt Islam was easy to adapt to and brought positive change to his life. He remained convinced by Islam despite negative
The document discusses Islamic funeral rites and what is recommended for the dying person and those around them. It recommends that those present encourage the dying person to repeat the Shahadah until they pass away. It also encourages Muslims to be present for non-Muslims who are dying to introduce them to Islam, though any acceptance of Islam at that point must be sincere and with certainty before the throes of death begin. The Prophet tried to get his uncle Abu Talib to testify to Allah's oneness on his deathbed, and similarly encouraged his servant, showing the importance of guiding those near death.
The document summarizes the four foundations of shirk according to Shaikhul-Islam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab. The four foundations are: 1) Seeking intercession from other than Allah, 2) Seeking nearness to Allah through other than Allah, 3) Worshiping other than Allah such as angels, prophets, the righteous, stones, trees, sun and moon, 4) Committing shirk continuously rather than just during times of ease as former generations did. The document provides Quranic evidence to support each of the four foundations.
The document provides details on various aspects of the fiqh (jurisprudence) of Hajj based on ahadith from reliable sources. It discusses the excellence of performing Hajj, entering the state of ihram, actions prohibited during ihram, talbiyah, activities at various pilgrimage sites like Mina and Arafat, and other rituals like tawaf and raml. The rulings are aimed at properly understanding and implementing the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad SAW according to the guidance of reliable scholars like Imam al-Albani to ensure no bid'ah (innovation) creeps into the performance of Hajj.
The document provides an overview of the rules and guidelines around fasting during Ramadan in Islam based on sources from the Quran and hadiths. It defines fasting as abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations during the day, as well as prohibiting obscene speech. It notes fasting became obligatory in the second year after the Prophet Muhammad's hijra. It summarizes a hadith prohibiting fasting one or two days before Ramadan, except for those with a regular fasting habit. The document also discusses scholarly interpretations and debates around certain details related to fasting rules.
This document contains 69 questions and answers on Islamic creed ('Aqidah) from Shaikh Mohammad bin Salih Al-'Uthaimeen. The questions cover various topics including the definition of Tawhid and its types; the creed of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah; Allah's names and attributes; faith and its increase/decrease; predestination; punishment in the grave; intercession; the life of the Hereafter; and more. The Shaikh provides rulings and explanations to clarify the correct beliefs and positions on these issues according to Islamic orthodoxy.
This document discusses the definition and history of fasting in Islam. It defines fasting as the abstention from eating, drinking and sexual acts from dawn to sunset, as prescribed in the Quran and elaborated upon in the Hadith and Islamic jurisprudence. The prescription of fasting went through four stages - the Prophet initially instructed Muslims to fast three days per month including the Day of Ashura, then when Ramadan was designated as the fasting month this was no longer obligatory but voluntary, and finally Ramadan fasting became obligatory for all adult Muslims according to the Quranic verse cited. The document also discusses the different types and requirements of fasting in Islamic law.
En fasting in_ramadan_according_to_the_quran_and_the_authentic_sunnahArab Muslim
The document appears to be a website domain name for "Kalamullah.Com" but provides no other visible text or context. It consists of a single word repeated on multiple lines.
The document discusses Islamic perspectives on sexuality, reproduction, and family systems based on a paper presented by Dr. Zeenath Kausar.
Islam views life as an integrated whole and sees sexuality and reproduction as part of the complete Islamic way of life. Islamic texts provide guidance on these matters. The purpose of human creation in Islam is to serve as Allah's vicegerent on Earth. Any human thought or activity, including those related to sexuality and reproduction, should ultimately fulfill this purpose.
In Islam, sexuality is not seen as merely an animalistic function but rather something to be properly guided. Sexual relations are only permitted within marriage, which is regarded as a sign from Allah and the way of the prophe
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. It states that meditation can calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and metabolism. Regular meditation practice of 10-20 minutes per day is recommended to experience positive effects on mood and health over time.
En Fallacies and_Misconceptions about ISLAMArab Muslim
This document discusses and rebuts common misconceptions about the marriages of the Prophet Muhammad. It notes that he did not diversify his wives until he was over 50 years old, and all except one were widows, not maidens, refuting claims that he married for lust or pleasure. It also explains that if his aim was enjoyment, he would have married in his youth, not old age, and chosen maidens over widows. The Prophet's marriages were for noble goals and targets, not sensual desires as some claim, aiming to correct misunderstandings and defend his character.
The document discusses the marriages of the Prophet Muhammad and rebuts claims by enemies of Islam that accuse him of being lustful. It summarizes that the Prophet married widows, not young maidens, and did so later in life, not during his youth, refuting claims that he married for sexual pleasure. It also outlines reasons for the Prophet's multiple marriages, including educational and didactic reasons to set an example, legislative reasons to establish rules, and political reasons to strengthen alliances.
En explanation of_the_last_tenth_of_the_quranArab Muslim
This document discusses the virtues and etiquette of reciting the Qur'an. It outlines many benefits of reciting and teaching the Qur'an according to hadiths, including rewards in Jannah. Etiquettes for proper recitation are described such as purification, facing the Qiblah, not interrupting, and respecting the text. The document encourages daily recitation of portions of the Qur'an and making up any missed portions.
This document provides context and background for the book Riyadh-us-Salihin (Gardens of the Righteous) compiled by Al-Imam Annawawi. It includes a forward by the publisher explaining the importance and widespread acceptance of the book among Muslims. It also contains a short biography of Al-Imam Annawawi and his preface explaining his motivation and methodology for compiling the hadiths in the book to help guide readers to righteousness and protect them from evil. The preface concludes with Al-Imam Annawawi's hope that the book will benefit readers and help guide them to virtue, and his reliance on Allah in completing this work.
Kalamullah.Com is an Islamic website that provides free ebooks and publications about Islam and its teachings. The site contains articles, books, and multimedia resources to help educate people about Islamic beliefs, practices, and ways of life. Kalamullah.Com aims to spread awareness of Islam and convey its message to audiences around the world through digital content available in multiple languages.
This document provides an overview of the historical development of Islamic law (fiqh) and the schools of legal thought (madh-habs) in Islam. It discusses the evolution of fiqh in six stages: 1) Foundation, 2) Establishment, 3) Building, 4) Flowing, 5) Consolidation, and 6) Stagnation and Decline. It also examines the main schools of thought that emerged, including the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali madh-habs. The document aims to help readers understand the historical factors behind fiqh and differences between legal rulings, in order to promote unity within the Islamic legal tradition.
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The document discusses evidence that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is truly the prophet of Allah. It presents 13 proofs, including that the message he brought promoted monotheism; references to him in the Bible and Torah; miracles like the Quran's scientific accuracy; his moral character and trustworthiness; and how he lived what he preached by giving up worldly pleasures. It argues that these signs could not have come from an illiterate man and confirm that he was Allah's messenger. The document aims to convince readers of the truth of Islam through detailed arguments and testimony from scholars and scientists.
Tales of This and Another Life - Chapters.pdfMashaL38
This book is one of the best of the translated ones, for it has a warning character for all those who find themselves in the experience of material life. Irmão X provides a shrewd way of describing the subtleties and weaknesses that can jeopardize our intentions, making us more attentive and vigilant by providing us with his wise pages, reminding us between the lines of the Master's words: "Pray and watch."
taittreya upanishad - tradition of yoga and Upanishads, this concept of panch...Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham
In his search towards reality or the unchanging fundamental unit of this universe, a scientist started with the external gross world of solid matter which is simple and easy to see, divide, and do experiments with.
This search led him through steps of understanding of this entire world of matter starting from elements, molecules, atoms, protons, neutrons and electrons;
He further understood that it is all packets of energy.
The atoms conglomerate together to form various chemicals; our body is therefore a permutation and combination of various chemicals. (Packets of energy in various configurations) When they join together they form molecules, cells, tissues organs, etc.
These follow certain well defined laws of nature and are controlled by nervous (electrical) and chemical (hormones) mechanisms to bring about movement and action in each and every cell.
Thus annamaya kosha is the physical frame which the grossest of the five Koshas.
chakra yoga
Number of petals: 4 Location: Base of the spine Name: Foundation
Plane: Physical plane Sense Organ: Nose Work Organ: Anus Sense: Smell Element: Earth Shape: Square Sound: Lang
Muladhara is the root centre of physical experience, located at the base of the spine, the sacral plexus. The square represents the earth itself, the four dimensions and the four directions. Four allows for completion, and earth embodies the elements and conditions for human completion on all levels.
Muladhara Chakra is the meeting place of the three main nadis: Ida, Pingala and Sushumna. The downward-pointing triangle indicates the downward movement of energy and the three main nadis.
The seed mantra is Lam, the yellow square represents the earth element. The Muladhara chakra governs the vital breath Apana. An inverted triangle in the centre of the square encloses the unmanifest Kundalini, represented as a snake wrapped in three and a half coils around the svayambhu (self born) linga. Because her mouth faces downward, the flow of energy is downward.
The opening at the entrance of the sushumna is called brahma-dvara, the door of Brahma, which is closed by the coils of the sleeping Kundalini. As soon as one begins working with Muladhara chakra, this dormant energy awakens, raises its head and flows freely into the channel of Sushumna, the central nerve canal that runs along the spine. These two aspects of the kundalini: sleeping and waking, are identified as her “poison” and her “nectar.” The kundalini is poison when she remains asleep in the lower abdomen; she is nectar when she rises up through Sushumna, the medial channel, to reunite with Siva, the Absolute, in the yogin’s cranial vault.
In the pericarp is found the presiding deity Brahma, the lord of creation. His skin is the color of wheat, he wears a yellow dhoti and a green scarf. Brahma is four-faced, four-armed, holding in his upper left hand a lotus flower, the symbol of purity.
2. ISLA]T'IIN BRIEF
Mahmoud IUIurad
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ISLAM IN BRIEF
Mahmoud Murad
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Islamic Researches and Ifta.
Printing and Translation Agency
Riyadh - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
3. Tebleof Contents
Introduction
Who is Allah?
What is Al-Qur'an?
Authenticityof Al-Qur'an
Miraculosityof Al-Qur'an
ComprehensiveLegislation
ScienceandAl-Qur'an
The creationof the heavensand the earth
Humanreproduction
Who is Muhammad?
What is Islam?
The pillars of Islam
The articlesof faith
Suggestedmaterialsfor reading
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Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Who is Allah? 7
What is Al..Qur'an? . 9
Authenticity of AI..Qur'an 10
Miraculosity of AI-Qur'an 11
Comprehensive Legislation 12
Science and AI-Qur'an 14
The creation of the heavens and the earth 16
Human reproduction 19
Who is Muhammad? 21
What is Islam? .. 22
The pillars of Islam 25
The articles of faith 28
Suggested materials for reading 31
3
4. Introduction
This is a messagefor everyfreethinkingandbroad-
mindedhumanbeing.It is for everyseekerof thetruth
who mighthave,oncewondered,whatthe religionof
Islamis all about,who Atlah is, what is the ultimate
goalof man'sexistence,or whathappensafterdeath,
for thesequestionsand manyothersare promptedat
certainoccasions,butbrushedasidebyvariousfactors.
Islamis indeeda misunderstoodandmisrepresented
religionin the West.
"This misconceptionishardlysur-
prising",remarksthe FrenchDr. MauriceBucaille,in
his book, The Bible, The Qurtan and Science.'.rwhen
we considerthe way so manygenerationsis the West
wereinstructedin thereligiousproblemsfacinghuman-
ity and the ignorancein which they werekept about
anythingrelatedto Islam".HenceIslamicidealsremains
obscurefrom the vastmajorityof non-Muslims.
Thisbookletdoesnotclaimtoanswerallthequestions
youwouldlike to be answered.However,thisbooklet
will openbeforeyou a newdimensionof thinking,and
will enableyou to realizethe importanceof your role
asa humanbeingin this universe,to helpyou under-
standthe relationshipbetweenyou andyourCreator,
l. The Book was originally written in French, entitled'La Bible, le Coran et la
Science'.Its Englishversionispublishedby American Trust publication,!979.
Introduction
This is a message for every free thinking and broad-
minded human being. It is for every seeker of the truth
who might have, once wondered, what the religion of
Islam is all about. who Allah is, what is the ultimate
goal of man's existence, or what happens after death,
for these questions and many others are prompted at
certain occasions, but brushed aside by various factors.
Islam is indeed a misunderstood and misrepresented
religion in the West. «This misconception is hardly sur-
prising», remarks the French Dr. Maurice Bucaille, in
his book, The Bible, The Qur'an and Science.1
«when
we consider the way so many generations is the West
were instructed in the religious problems facing human-
ity and the ignorance in which they were kept about
anything related to Islam». Hence Islamic ideals remains
obscure from the vast majority of non-Muslims.
This booklet does not claim to answer all the questions
you would like to be answered. However. this booklet
will open before you a new dimension of thinking, and
will enable you to realize the importance of your role
as a human being in this universe, to help you under-
stand the relationship between you and your Creator.
1. The Book was originally written in French, entitled 'La Bible, Ie Coran et la
Science'. Its English version is published by American Trust publication, 1979.
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5. God Almighty Allah. It presentsIslamto you in a nut-
shell, and providesstraightfonvardanswersto many
questionsaboutIslam andits credibility.
In thisbooklet,youwill alsobe ableto knowAllah,
the lastof His Scriptures,the last of His Prophetsand
Messengers,what Islamis, the role of manin thislife
and other relatedissues.
Lest one may think that there is an Englishversion
of theQur'an,I wouldliketo drawthereader'sattention
to thefactthatArabicistheonlylanguageoftheQur'an.
Although the Qur'anicquotationsandProphetictradit-
tions cited in this booklet are precededwith <Allah
says>>,onlythemeaningofsuchquotationsarequoted.
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God Almighty Allah. It presents Islam to you in a nut-
sheU, and provides straightforward answers to many
questions about Islam and its credibility.
In this booklet, you will also be able to know Allah,
the last of His Scriptures, the last of His Prophets and
Messengers, what Islam is, the role of man in this life
and other related issues.
Lest one may think that there is an English version
ofthe Qur'an, I would like to draw the reader's attention
to the fact that Arabic is the only language ofthe Qur'an.
Although the Qur'anic quotations and Prophetic tradit-
tions cited in this booklet are preceded with «Allah
says», only the meaning ofsuch quotations are quoted.
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6. Who fs Allah?
Allah is the proper nameappliedto the only true
God who existsnecessarilyby Himself,comprisingall
theexcellentDivinenamesandattirbutesof perfection.
Allahis one andunique;He hasno partneror equal.
He is the soleCreatorand sustainerof the universe.
Everycreaturebearswitnessto His oneness.Divinity,
Lordship and the uniquenessof His attiibutes and
names.Allah's essencedoesnot resembleother es-
sences;..Thereis nonelikeuntoHim". He is theone,
thesole,theIndivisihle.He is rheGodwithoutwhom
no affairsare accomplished,and to whom Lordship
ultimatelypertains.He neitherbegetsnor is begotten.
He doesnot inherein anything,nor doesanythingin-
herein Him. All creaturesstandin needof Him. but
He standsin needof none.
Allah is the Omnipotent,the Omniscient,Whose
knowledgecomprehendsin themostperfectmannerall
things,hiddenor manifested.But He isfargreaterthan
to beencompassedby theknowledgeof His creatures.
AllahtheSupremeistheCreatorof everything,for He
hasa freehandin the disposalof all affairs.He is the
mostMerciful,whoseunhoundedmercyencompasses
everything.He is far removedfrom injusticeand
tyranny.Allah'sjusticeensuresorderin the universe,
whichhasno defect.Thereis no oneto shareHis do-
main.nor doesHe takeaid or supportfrom His crea-
Who Is Allah?
Allah is the proper name applied to the only true
God Who exists necessarily by Himself~ comprising all
the excellent Divine names and attirbutes of perfection.
Allah is One and Unique; He has no partner or equal.
He is the sole Creator and sustainer of the universe.
Every creature bears witness to His Oneness. Divinity,
Lordship and the uniqueness of His attributes and
names. Allah's essence does not resemble other es-
sences; «There is none like unto Him». He is the One,
the Sale. the Indivisible. He is the God without Whom
no affairs are accomplished, and to Whom Lordship
ultimately pertains. He neither begets nor is begotten.
He does not inhere in anything, nor does anything in-
here in Him. All creatures stand in need of Him, but
He stands in need of none.
Allah is the Omnipotent, the Omniscient. Whose
knowledge comprehends in the most perfect manner all
things. hidden or manifested. But He is far greater than
to be encompassed by the knowledge of His creatures.
Allah the Supreme is the Creator of everything. for He
has a free hand in the disposal of all affairs. He is the
most Merciful, Whose unbounded mercy encompasses
everything. He is far removed from injustice and
tyranny. Allah's justice ensures order in the universe,
which has no defect. There is no one to share His do-
main. nor does He take aid or support from His crea-
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7. s
tures.He is the God of the worlds.Yet, He is nearer
.tomanthanman'sjugularvein.Whenevera believer
in needor distress
'calls
on Him, He responds-He is
abovethe SevenHeavensmountingHis throneis the
mannerwhichsuitsHis grahdure.
Allah hasrevealedHis final Scripture,al-Qur'anto
the lastof His Messengers,Muhammad,peacebe on
him, to conveythe Messageof Islamto mankind.He
is the ExaltedAllah; Glory be to Him
tures. He is the God of the worlds. Yet, He is nearer
·to man than man's jugular vein. Whenever a believer
in need or distress calls on Him, He responds. He is
above the Seven Heavens mounting His throne is the
manner which suits His grandure.
Allah has revealed His final Scripture, al-Qur'an to
the last of His Messengers, Muhammad, peace be on
him, to convey the Message of Islam to mankind. He
is the Exalted Allah; Glory be to Him.
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8. Whatis the Qur'an?
The word <<Qur'an'is understoodin its generalcon-
notation to mean the speechof Allah which is neither
created.The Qur'an is the real word of Allah, which
was delivered by the angel Gabriel to Muhammad,
peace be on him. Prophet Muhammad, peace be on
him, memorizedtheverseshereceivedandrecitedthem
to his companions,who happenedto be with him. He
then ordered them to immediately write the verses
down. He himself usedto keep a copy of the revealed
portionsin his house.The Qur'an is the lastof Allah's
Scriptureswhich Allah revealedin instalmentsover a
periodof twenty-threeyears.[t isdividedinto 114surafts
(chapters)of unequallength.It is oneof the fundamen,
tal sourcesof the Islamicteachings.Someof its surafis
and verseswere revealed at Makkah, and the rest
thereofwere revealedat Madinah.The Makkan surahs
and verses are concerned mainly with the issuesof
tawhid,or the beliefin the onenessof Allah, the signs
of the existenceof Allah, Resurrection,and life after
death.The creedof the onenessof Allah wasthe focal
point of the messageswith which all the prophetsand
Messengerswere sent to mankind, beginning with
Adam and endingwith Muhammad,peacebe on them
all. The surahsrevealedat Madinah at a latter period
of the life of the Messengerof Allah, peacebe on him,
are concernedwith legislations,rites of worship, and
transactionsrelated to all aspectsof life.
What is the Qur'an?
The word «Qur'an» is understood in its general con-
notation to mean the speech of Allah which is neither
created. The Qur'an is the real word of Allah, which
was delivered by the" angel Gabriel to Muhammad,
peace be on him. Prophet Muhammad, peace be on
him, memorized the verses he received and recited them
to his companions, who happened to be with him. He
then ordered them to immediately write the verses
down. He himself used to keep a copy of the revealed
portions in his house. The Qur'an is the last of Allah's
Scriptures which Allah revealed in instalments over a
period oftwenty-three years. It is divided into 114 surahs
(chapters) of unequal length. It is one of the fundamen-
tal sources of the Islamic teachings. Some of its surahs
and verses were revealed at Makkah, and the rest
thereof were revealed at Madinah. The Makkan surahs
and verses are concerned mainly with the issues of
tawhid, or the belief in the Oneness of Allah, the signs
of the existence of Allah, Resurrection, and life after
death. The creed of the Oneness of Allah was the focal
point of the messages with which all the Prophets and
Messengers were sent to mankind, beginning with
Adam and ending with Muhammad, peace be on them
all. The surahs revealed at Madinah at a latter period
of the life of the Messenger of Allah, peace be on him,
are concerned with legislations, rites of worship, and
transactions related to all aspects of life.
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9. Authenticityof the Qur'an
Therehasbeenno nationwhichcaredabout,holified
and preservedits Divine Scriptureas the Muslim
Ilmmah (nation)caredabout, holified and preserved
the Qur'an. Unlike the Divine Scriptureswhich pre-
cededit, theQur'anisnotkeptin thehandsof aparticu-
lar groupor clanof Muslimsso that one may suspect
it to betamperedwithor alterated;rather,it waswithin
thereachof all Muslims.The Muslimsarecommanded
to reciteit in their prayerand refer to it in all their
disputesfor afinaljudgment.TheQur'anwascompiled
at atimewhenthosewhocommittedit to memorywere
still alive.Allah haspromisedto preservethe Qur'an,
andit will be preservedtill the Day of Judgment.The
Muslimstodayreadand recitethe Qur'anictextsthat
werereadandrecitedduringthelifetimeof theProphet
Muhammad,peacebeon him, andhiscompanions:No
letterhasbeenaddedto theQur'anor deletedfrom it.
After examiningthe Qur'an, Dr. MauriceBucailleas-
certains:..Thanksto its undisputedauthenticity,the
textof theQur'anholdsauniqueplaceamongthebooks
of revelationt
'.
l. Dr. MauriceBucailleis a surgeonwhohastakengreatinterestin thescientific
aspectsof the Qur'an. He learnt Arabic and managedto studythe Qur'an in
iu originaltcxt. He wasamazedwith its preciscscicntificdata.As a resultof
thisstudy.Dr. Bucailleconvertedto Islam.
t0
Authenticity of the Our'sn
There has been no nation which cared about, holified
and preserved its Divine Scripture as the Muslim
Ummah (nation) cared about, holified and preserved
the Qur'an. Unlike the Divine Scriptures which pre-
ceded it, the Qur'an is not kept in the hands of a particu-
lar group or clan of Muslims so that one may suspect
it to be tampered with or alterated; rather, it was within
the reach of all Muslims. The Muslims are commanded
to recite it in their prayer and refer to it in all their
disputes for a final judgment. The Qur'an was compiled
at a time when those who committed it to memory were
still alive. Allah has promised to preserve the Qur'an,
and it will be preserved till the Day of Judgment. The
Muslims today read and recite the Qur'anic texts that
were read and recited during the lifetime of the Prophet
Muhammad, peace be on him, and his companions: No
letter has been added to the Qur'an or deleted from it.
After examining the Qur'an, Dr. Maurice Bucaille as-
certains: «Thanks to its undisputed authenticity, the
text of the Qur'an holds a unique place among the books
of revelation»l.
1. Dr. Maurice Bucaille is a surgeon who has taken great interest in the scientific
aspects of the Qur'an. He learnt Arabic and managed to study the Qur'an in
its original text. He was amazed with its precise scientific data. As a result of
this study. Dr. Bucaille converted to Islam.
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10. Miracufosityof the Qur'an
Allah,theExaltedhaschallengedtheArabsandnon-
Arabs to producea qur'ansimilarto the Divine one.
The challengewasthenreducedto ten surahs,andyet
theyfailedto do so.Finally,Allah challengedthemto
producea singlesurahcomparableto any of His. Al-
though they were mastersof eloquenceand rhetoric
during that period, the Arabs were still incapableof
taking up the challenge.They realizedrhat it could
neverbe from anyoneother than Allah, the Lord of
the worlds.
Thedifferencebetweenmiraclesof thepreviousMes-
sengers,whichprovedtheir veracity,and thoseof the
Messengerof Allah, peacebeon him, is thattheirpre-
vious miracles were effective during the lifetime of
everyoneof them, whereasthe miracleof the eur'an
remainseffective,everlastingand unchallengeduntil
the Day of Judgment.
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Miraculosity of the Qur'an
Allah, the Exalted has challenged the Arabs and non-
Arabs to produce a qur'an similar to the Divine one.
The challenge was then reduced to ten surahs, and yet
they failed to do so. Finally, Allah challenged them to
produce a single surah comparable to any of His. Al-
though they were masters of eloquence and rhetoric
during that period, the Arabs were still incapable of
taking up the challenge. They realized that it could
never be from anyone other than Allah, the Lord of
the worlds.
The difference between miracles of the previous Mes-
sengers, which proved their veracity, and those of the
Messenger of Allah, peace be on him, is that their pre-
vious miracles were effective during the lifetime of
everyone of them, whereas the miracle of the Our'an
remains effective, everlasting and unchallenged until
the Day of Judgment.
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11. ComprehensiveLegislation
Besidesthe finesseof its rhetoric, the Qur'an consti-
tutesthe most comprehensiveconceptof Islam on the
practicallevel,the shari'ah,or the lawsandlegislation.
The Qur'an is comprehensivebecauseit includeslaw,
moral principlesandthe creedwhicheveryMuslim sub-
scribes.The Islamicshari'ahis suitablenot only for the
Muslims, but for all mankind at all times. The Islamic
law governs all human acts, public or private-duties
towardsAllah and dutiestowardsman
Man-made laws are subject to alteration and are
basedon theories;whenevera new body of legislators
assumesauthority in a non-Muslim country or a new
theory appearsand appealsto its government,the laws
arechangedaccordingly.The Divine laws,on the other
hand, are unalterableand perpetualbecausethe One
Who madethemis EverlivingandEverlastingGod. He
is the Creator Who createdmankind and ordainedfor
themwhatsuitsthemtill theendof time.Forthisreason.
the Qur'an, being the last revealedto the last of
Prophetsand Messengers.abrogatesall previousScrip-
tures.
Many prophesiesin the Qur'an are fulfilled to the
letter. Allah promisedthosewho believeand did good
deedsthatHe will surelymakethemsuccessorson earth.
The earlyMuslimsruleda vastlandencompassingmany
countriesin the world. The Qur'anforetoldthe victory
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Comprehensive Legislation
Besides the finesse of its rhetoric, the Qur'an consti-
tutes the most comprehensive concept of Islam on the
practical leveL the shari'ah, or the laws and legislation.
The Our'an is comprehensive because it includes law,
moral principles and the creed which every Muslim sub-
scribes. The Islamic shari'ah is suitable not only for the
Muslims, but for all mankind at all times. The Islamic
law governs all human acts, public or private-duties
towards Allah and duties towards man.
Man-made laws are subject to alteration and are
based on theories; whenever a new body of legislators
assumes authority in a non-Muslim country or a new
theory appears and appeals to its government, the laws
are changed accordingly. The Divine laws, on the other
hand, are unalterable and perpetual because the One
Who made them is Everliving and Everlasting God. He
is the Creator Who created mankind and ordained for
them what suits them till the end of time. For this reason,
the Our'an, being the last revealed to the last of
Prophets and Messengers. abrogates all previous Scrip-
tures.
Many prophesies in the Our'an are fulfilled to the
letter. Allah promised those who believe and did good
deeds that He will surely make them successors on earth.
The early Muslims ruled a vast land encompassing many
countries in the world. The Our'an foretold the victory
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12. of the Romansover the Persianst.Allah says:<The
Romanshavebeendefeated,in the landnearby,and
theyaftertheirdefeat,will be victoriouso.
A personwho readsthe Qur'an objectivelyshall
realizethat the prophesiesin it arefar removedfrom
conjunctureor speculations.Thisisdueto thefactthat
who revealedthem is the one who predecreedall
eventsuntil the Day of Judgment.
Z. The reference to this prophesy is found in surah #30 entitled 'Arrum'
or the
Romans. This refers to the battle which took place between the Persianand
the Roman in 614A.D. when the Roman weredefeated.Eight yearsafter that.
the Roman defeatedthe Persians,and the prophesyto the Qur'an wasfulfilled
to the letter.
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of the Romans over the Persians2
• Allah says: «The
Romans have been defeated, in the land nearby, and
they after their defeat, will be victorious».
A person who reads the Qur'an objectively shall
realize that the prophesies in it are far removed from
conjuncture or speculations. This is due to the fact that
Who revealed them is the One who predecreed all
events until the Day of Judgment.
2. The reference to this prophesy is found in surah #30 entitled 'Arrum' or the
Romans. This refers to the battle which took place between the Persian and
the Roman in 614 A.D. when the Roman were defeated. Eight years after that.
the Roman defeated the Persians, and the prophesy to the Our'an was fulfilled
to the letter.
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13. Scienceandthe Our'an
Along with the fact the Muhammad,peacebe on
him, wasilliterate;he couldneitherreadnor write,he
grewup in Makkah wheretherewereno schools,and
hewasfar awayfromthescientificcircleswhichexisted
in Syria,Alexandria,AthensandRome.Moreover,the
scientificfactsmentionedin theQur'anwerenotknown
in the seventhcentury.Havingstudiedandexamined
the Arabictextof the Qur'an,Dr. Bucaillemarvels:
..I could not find a singleerror in the Qur'an. I
hadto stopandaskmyself:if amanwastheauthor
of the Qur'an, how couldhe havewritten factsin
theSeventhcenturyA.D. thattodayareshownto
be in keepingwith modernscientificknowledge?
I hadtoo acknowledgetheevidencein frontof me:
the Qur'andid not containa singlestatementthat
was assailablefrom a modern scientificpoint of
view. I repeatedthe sametestfor the Old Testa-
mentandtheGospels,alwayspreservingthesame
objectiveoutlook. In the former, I did not even
haveto go beyondthefirstbook,Genesis,tb find
statementstotallyout of keepingwith thecast-iron
factsof modernscience>>.
Dr. Bucaillestudiedmanyof the scientificfactsthat
are mentionedin the Qur'an, suchasthe creationof
theuniverse,andothertopicsincludingastronomy,ani-
malandplantkingdoms,humanreproductionandother
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Science and the Our'an
Along with the fact the Muhammad, peace be on
him, was illiterate; he could neither read nor write, he
grew up in Makkah where there were no schools, and
he was far away from the scientific circles which existed
in Syria, Alexandria, Athens and Rome. Moreover, the
scientific facts mentioned in the Qur'an were not known
in the seventh century. Having studied and examined
the Arabic text of the Qur'an, Dr. Bucaille marvels:
«I could not find a single error in the Qur'an. I
had to stop and ask myself: if a man was the author
of the Qur'an, how could he have written facts in
the Seventh century A.D. that today are shown to
be in keeping with modern scientific knowledge?
I had too acknowledge the evidence in front of me:
the Qur'an did not contain a single statement that
was assailable from a modern scientific point of
view. I repeated the same test for the Old Testa-
ment and the Gospels, always preserving the same
objective outlook. In the former, 1 did not even
have to go beyond the first book, Genesis, to find
statements totally out of keeping with the cast-iron
facts of modern science».
Dr. Bucaille studied many of the scientific facts that
are mentioned in the Qur'an, such as the creation of
the universe, and other topics including astronomy, ani-
mal and plant kingdoms, human reproduction and other
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14. relatedissues.For thesake'ofbrevity,two of theabove
issueswill be discussedin order to draw the reader's
attentionto oneof the objectivesof this booklet.
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related issues. For the sake"of brevity, two of the above
issues will be discussed in order to draw the re-ader's
attention to one of the objectives of this booklet.
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15. TheCreationof the Heavensandthe Earth
"Man's knowledgeof the origin of the universeis
considerablylimited. The scientistshave proposed
hypothesesand theoriesof evolutionthat arecentred
aroundone theme:the radiationera, the premordial
fireballandthepremordialmatterandantimatter.The
theoriesstatethat the universeconsistedmainly of
stronglyinteractingparticles.Premordialmatter and
antimatter,accordingto EncyclopaediaBritannica'
eventuallyannihilatedeachother; and the remaining
particlesformed the presentuniverse"'.The Qur'an
presentsthe developmentof the universein relatively
iimpte terms. Allah says,directingHis Messenger
Muirammad,peacebe on him, to askthe unbelievers:
"Say:Is it that ye denyHim Who createdtheearth
in two Days?And do yejoin equalswith Him?
He is The Lord of (all) The Worlds.He seton the
(earth)MountainsStandingfirm, high aboveit, and
bestowedblessingson theearth,andmeasuredtherein
itssustenancein four Days,alikefor (all)who ask'
Then He turnedto the sky,and it had been(as)
smoke:Hesaidto it andtotheearth:"comeyetogether,
willinglyor unwillingly".
Theysaid:"we do come(together),in willingobedi-
gnce".
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The Creation of the Heavens and the Earth
HMan's knowledge of the origin of the universe is
considerably limited. The scientists have proposed
hypotheses and theories of evolution that are centred
around one theme: the radiation era. the premordial
fireball and the premordial matter and antimatter. The
theories state that the universe consisted mainly of
strongly interacting particles. Premordial matter and
antimatter. according to Encyclopaedia Britannica.
eventually annihilated each other; and the remaining
particles formed the present universe"~. The Qur'an
presents the development of the universe in relatively
simple terms. Allah says. directing His Messenger
Muhammad, peace be on him, to ask the unbelievers:
"Say: Is it that ye deny Him Who created the earth
in two Days? And do ye join equals with Him?
He is The Lord of (all) The Worlds. He set on the
(earth) Mountains Standing firm, high above it, and
bestowed blessings on the earth. and measured therein
its sustenance in four Days, alike for (all) who ask.
Then He turned to the sky. and it had been (as)
smoke:He said to it and to the earth: H come ye together,
willingly or unwillingly".
They said: H we do come (together), in willing obedi-
ence".
3. Macropedia. Vol. 18. p. 1008.
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16. So He completedthem aSsevenfirmamentsin two
Days, and He assignedto eachheavenits duty and
command.and We adornedthe lower heavenwith
lights,and(providedit) with guard.
Suchis the Decreeof (Him) The Exaltedin Might,
Full of Knowledge"*.
"Do not the Unbelieversseethat the heavensand
theearthwerejoinedtogether(asoneunitofCreation),
beforeWe clovethem asunder?
We madefrom watereverylivingthing.
Will theynot thenbelieve?"''.
"Theconceptof rendingof oneunitintotwoor more,
thecolestial{<Smoke}>aSreferredto in the aboveverses
arefactto whichcorrespondsthefactualscientificdata.
<Smokerr,the Englishphysicistand astronomerSir
JamesJeanswrote: We havefound that, as Newton
firstconjectured,achaoticmassof gasof approximately
uniform densityand of very great extent would be
dynamicallyunstable:nuclei,wouldtendto Formin it,
aroundwhichthewholeof matterwouldultimatelycon-
dense".On the basisof this theoryNewtonproposed
thatallcelestialobjectsoriginatedby a processof frag-
mentation.
Needlessto saythe spaceprogramhelpeddiscover
the homogenietyof thesubstancesof whichthe moon,
the earthand otherplanetsare formed'"Suchstate-
4. Qur'an41: 9, 10,11,12.
5. Qur'an2l : 30.
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So He completed them as seven firmaments in two
Days~ and He assigned to each heaven its duty and
command. and We adorned the lower heaven with
lights~ and (provided it) with guard.
Such is the Decree of (Him) The Exalted in Might,
Full of Knowledge"-l.
~~Do not the Unbelievers see that the heavens and
the earth were joined together (as one unit of Creation).
before We clove them asunder?
We made from water every living thing.
Will they not then believe?":;.
"The concept of rending of one unit into two or more.
the colestial «smoke» as referred to in the above verses
are fact to which corresponds the factual scientific data.
«Smoke», the English physicist and astronomer Sir
James Jeans wrote: We have found that. as Newton
first conjectured, a chaotic mass of gas of approximately
uniform density and of very great extent would be
dynamically unstable: nuclei, would tend to Form in it,
around which the whole of matter would ultimately con-
dense". On the basis of this theory Newton proposed
that all celestial objects originated by a process of frag-
mentation.
Needless to say the space program helped discover
the homogeniety of the substances of which the moon,
the earth and other planets are formed. «Such state-
4. Our'an 41 : 9, to, 11, 12.
5. Our'an 21 : 30.
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17. mentsin the Qur'an concerningthe creationwhich ap-
pearednearlyfourteencenturiesagon,Dr. Bucaillecon-
cluded,.robviouslydo not lend themselvesto a human
explanationnu.
6. Macropedia. Vol. 18. p. lfXf8.
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ments in the Our'an concerning the creation which ap-
peared nearly fourteen centuries ago», Dr. Bucaille con-
cluded, «obviously do not lend themselves to a human
explanation»6
•
6. Macropedia. Vol. 18. p. 1008.
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18. HumanReproduction
The complexitiesof humanreproductionwere de-
codedand understoodonly afterthe inventionof the
microscopewhichwashundredsof yearsafterthedeath
of Muhammad,peacebeon him.However.theQur'an
refersto thestagesof developmentthathumanembryo
undergoes.Allahsays:
"Man We did createfrom a quintessence(of clay);
Thenwe placedhim as(adropof) spermin a place
of rest,Firmlyfixed;
Then we madethe sperminto a clot of congealed
blood;thenof thatclotWe madea (foetus)lump;then
We madeoutof thatlumphonesandclothedthebones
withflesh;thenwedevelopedoutof it anothercreature.
Soblessedbe Allah,The Bestto create!"'.
As it has been scientificallyproven, the stagesof
humanreporductionare:"l- Fertilizationof an ovule
whichtakesplacein theFallopiantubes.Thefertilizing
agentis the malesperm.2- The implantationof the
fertilizedeggwhichtakesplaceat a precisespotin the
femalereporductivesystem:it descendsintotheuterus
andlodgesin the bodyof the uterus.
Oncetheemhryobeginstobeobservabletothenaked
eye,it lookslike a smallmassof flesh.It growsthere
in progressivestageswhichareverywell knowntoday;
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Human Reproduction
The complexities of human reproduction were de-
coded and understood only after the invention of the
microscope which was hundreds of years after the death
of Muhammad. peace be on him. However. the Qur'an
refers to the stages of development that human embryo
undergoes. Allah says:
HMan We did create from a quintessence (of clay);
Then we placed him as (adrop of) sperm in a place
of rest, Firmly fixed;
Then we made the sperm into a clot of congealed
blood; then of that clot We made a (foetus) lump; then
We made out of that lump hones and clothed the bones
with flesh; then we developed out of it another creature.
So blessed he Allah. The Best to create!,,7.
As it has been scientifically proven, the stages of
human reporduction are: « 1- Fertilization of an ovule
which takes place in the Fallopian tubes. The fertilizing
agent is the male sperm. 2- The implantation of the
fertilized egg which takes pla~e at a precise spot in the
female reporductive system: it descends into the uterus
and lodges in the body of the uterus.
Once the embryo begins to be observable to the naked
eye, it looks like a small mass of flesh. It grows there
in progressive stages which are very well known today;
1. Qur'an 23 : 12. 13. 14.
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19. theyleadto thebonestructure,themuscles,thenervous
system,thecirculation,andtheviscera,etcrr*.
In conclusion,Dr. Bucailleascertains:,.Morethana
thousandyearsbeforeourtime,ataperiodwhenwhim-
sicaldoctrinesstill prevailed,menhada knowledgeof
theQur'an.Thestatementsit containsexpressin simple
termstruthsof premordialimportancewhichrnanhas
takencenturiesto discovertr.
L The Bible, the Qur'an and Science,p. 199.
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they lead to the bone structure, the muscles, the nervous
system. the circulation. and the viscera. etc»R.
In conclusion, Dr. Bucaille ascertains: «More than a
thousand years before our time. at a period when whim-
sical doctrines still prevailed, men had a knowledge of
the Qur'an. The statements it contains express in simple
terms truths of premordial importance which man has
taken centuries to discover».
8. The Bible, the Our'an and Science. p. 199.
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20. Whois Muhammad?
Muhammad,peacebe on him, is the lastof Allah's
MessengersandProphets.HisnameisMuhammadson
of Abdullah.He wasborn in Makkah570A.D. Due
to the fine reputationhe enjoyedamonghis people,
they nicknamedhim 'the Trustworthy'.At the ageof
40,hewasendowedwith theprophethoodwhenAllah
theExalted,revealedto him,throughtheangelGabriel
thefirstQur'anicverses,Muhammad,peacebeonhim,
wasaskedto preachthe beliefin the Onenessof Allah
andwarnpeopleagainstpolytheism.
The MakkanpolytheistsopposedMuhammad,peace
be on him.,andhisfew followersharshly,,but that did
not shakehisfaithnorwaiverhissteadfastness,nor did
it stopmorepeoplefrom respondingto hispreaching.
Finally, whenthe majority of the peopleof Madinah
embracedIslam,the Makkan Muslimstook flight to
Madinah,Later oD, the Messengerof Allah himself
migratedto Madinahto establishtheIslarnicState.Few
yearslater the polytheistsof Makkah and their allies
succumbedto the growingpowerof the Muslims,and
Makkah was conquered.Somethirty yearsafter the
deathof the ProphetMuhammad,peacebe on him,
Islamhadalreadyspreadthroughouttheworldsweep-
ing the two greatestempiresin existence;the Persian
andtheRoman.
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Who is Muhammad?
Muhammad, peace be on him, is the last of Allah's
Messengers and Prophets. His name is Muhammad son
of Abdullah. He was born in Makkah 570 A.D. Due
to the fine reputation he enjoyed among his people,
they nicknamed him 'the Trustworthy'. At the age of
40, he was endowed with the prophethood when Allah
the Exalted, revealed to him, through the angel Gabriel
the first Qur'anic verses, Muhammad, peace be on him,
was asked to preach the belief in the Oneness of Allah
and warn people against polytheism.
The Makkan polytheists opposed Muhammad, peace
be on him, and his few followers harshly, but that did
not shake his faith nor waiver his steadfastness, nor did
it stop more people from responding to his preaching.
Finally, when the majority of the people of Madinah
embraced Islam, the Makkan Muslims took flight to
Madinah, Later on, the Messenger of Allah himself
migrated to Madinah to establish the Islamic State. Few
years later the polytheists of Makkah and their allies
succumbed to the growing power of the Muslims, and
Makkah was conquered. Some thirty years after the
death of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be on him,
Islam had already spread throughout the world sweep-
ing the two greatest empires in existence; the Persian
and the Roman.
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21. Whatis lslam?
The Arabic term 'Islam', meaning..submissionn,
pointsto thefundamentalreligiouscreedwhichdictates
that a Muslimsubmitto the will of Allah, conforming
inwardlyandoutwardlyto His laws.
The religionof Islm laysgreatemphasison uncom-
promisingmonotheismandstrictadherenceto certain
creedsandactsof worship.It enjoinssubmittingto the
will of Allah andfollowingthe exemplaryway of the
lifeof Muhammad,thelastof theProphetsandMessen-
gers.,maypeacebe on themall.
Allah, the Exaltedcreatedthe universeandwhatis
in it thatHe be recognizedasthe OneandonlyGod.
He createdman andjinn only to celebrateHis praise
and worshipHim. His words signify:"f haveonly
createdJinnsandmen,that theymayServeMe"o.
The waysand actsof worshipare not left to man's
option or choice.Allah is the One Who ordainsand
decreesall actsof worshipandthemeansin whichthey
mustbe observed.SinceIslamdealsin everyaspectof
life.'spiritualandphysical,itsjurisprudenceisbasedon
creeds,actsof worshipandordinancesregardingsocial,
economicalandpoliticaltransactions.
BecauseIslamisaperfectwayof life, it enjoinsmain-
taininga refinedcodeof manners.The Messengerof
9. Qur'an51: 56.
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What is Islam?
The Arabic term 'Islam', meaning «submission»,
points to the fundamental religious creed which dictates
that a Muslim submit to the will of Allah, conforming
inwardly and outwardly to His laws.
The religion of Islm lays great emphasis on uncom-
promising monotheism and strict adherence to certain
creeds and acts of worship. It enjoins submitting to the
will of Allah and following the exemplary way of the
life of Muhammad, the last of the Prophets and Messen-
gers, may peace be on them all.
Allah, the Exalted created the universe and what is
in it that He be recognized as the One and only God.
He created man and jinn only to celebrate His praise
and worship Him. His words signify: "I have only
created linns and men, that they may Serve Me").
The ways and acts of worship are not left to man's
option or choice. Allah is the One Who ordains and
decrees all acts of worship and the means in which they
must be observed. Since Islam deals in every aspect of
life, spiritual and physical, its jurisprudence is based on
creeds, acts of worship and ordinances regarding social,
economical and political transactions.
Because Islam is a perfect way of life, it enjoins main-
taining a refined code of manners. The Messenger of
9. Qur'an 51 : 56.
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22. Allahsaid:"Verily, I havebeensentto accomplishthe
fine manners".Allah haspraisedthe fine mannersof
His Messengersaying:"And surelythou hastsublime
morals""'.A'ishah.thewifeof theMessengerof Allah.
peacebe on him, wasaskedabouthis manners.She
said:"His mannerswereal-Qur'an".A'ishahmeant
thattheProphet,peacebeon him,clungto theQur'an,
it rulesof discipline.itscommands.itsprohibitions,and
the excellent,beautifuland graciousthingscomprised
in it. For thisreasonAllahcommandsthebelieversto
followthe exemplarylife of His Messenger,peacebe
on him. saying:"Ye haveindeedin theMessengerof
Allah an excellentexempler"".
Islamenjoinsgoodmannersfor everyoccasion:seek-
ingpermission,greeting,sitting,eating.learning,teach-
ing. sporting.travelling.dressing.visiting.sleeping.
marriage,treatingpeople,particularlyrelativesand
neighbourswith kindness.etc.Codesof all suchgreat
mannersarefoundin boththeQur'anandtheProphetic
traditionsoftheMessengerof Allah.peaceheonhim.
Thefamilyenjoysa highstatusin Islam.It isthecore
of society;a healthyfamilymeansa healthvsocietv.
henceAllah,theExaltedcommandsto treatthemwith
gentlenessandsubmissivenesssaying:
"Thy Lord hath decreedthat ye worshipnonebut
Him, andthatye he kindto parents.
10.Qur'an68 : 4.
11.Qur'ant3 :21.
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Allah said: HVerily, I have been sent to accomplish the
fine mannersH. Allah has praised the fine manners of
His Messenger saying: ..And surely thou hast sublime
mora)s"w. A'ishah, the wife of the Messenger of Allah,
peace be on him, was asked about his manners. She
said: HHis manners were al-Qur'an". A'ishah meant
that the Prophet, peace be on him, clung to the Qur'an,
it rules of discipline. its commands. its prohihitions, and
the excellent., beautiful and gracious things comprised
in it. For this reason Allah commands the helievers to
follow the exemplary life of His Messenger, peace be
on him. saying: "Ye have indeed in the Messenger of
Allah an excellent exempler"I'.
Islam en.loins good manners for every occasion: seek-
ing permission, greeting., sitting, eating, learning, teach-
ing. sporting. travelling. dressing. visiting. sleeping.
marriage, treating people., particularly relatives and
neighhours with kindness, etc. Codes of all such great
manners are found in both the Qur'an and the Prophetic
traditions of the Messenger of Allah. peace he on him.
The family enjoys a high status in Islam. It is the core
of society; a healthy family means a healthy society.
hence Allah., the Exalted commands to treat them !ith
gentleness and suhmissiveness saying:
HThy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but
Him, and that ye he kind to parents.
10. Qur'an 68 : 4.
11. Qur'an 33 : 21.
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23. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy
life, saynot to them awordof contempt,nor repelthem
but addressthem, in termsof honour.
And, out of kindness.lower to them the wing of
humility, and say:
"My Lord! bestowon them thy Mercy even as they
cherishedme in childhood"''.
Next to familycomesthe kindred.The Messengerof
Allah, peacebe on him, saidthat Allah haspromised
to he kind to him who hehaveskindly to his kindred,
and to sever him who severshis kindred bv unkind
behaviour.
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Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy
life. say not to them aword of contempt. nor repel them
but address them, in terms of honour.
And. out of kindness, lower to them the wing of
humility, and say:
"My Lord! bestow on them thy Mercy even as they
cherished me in childhood"12.
Next to family comes the kindred. The Messenger of
Allah, peace be on him, said that Allah has promised
to he kind to him who hehaves kindly to his kindred.
and to sever him who severs his kindred by unkind
hehaviour.
12. Qur'an 17 : 23. 24.
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24. The Pillarsof lslam
The Messengerof Allah, peacebeon him, said:Islam
is built on five pillars:
'1,
. ash-Shahaadafr(the professionof faith) whichmust
be recitedby anyoneembracingIslam. (La ilahaillallah,
Muhammad Rasoolullah)meaning:"There is no true
god except Allah, Muhammad is the Messengerof
Allah". This meansthat thereis no godworthy of being
worshippedbut Allah, andthat He mustbeworshipped
only according to the teaching of His Messenger
Muhammad,peacebe on him.
2. Salat(prayer).whichmustbe performedfive times
a day. The first is Fajr prayer. [two rak'aat(units)];
which may he performed hetweendawn and sunrise.
The second. Dhuhr, just afternoon.[four rak'aatf.The
third Asr. in the later afternoon, [four rak'aatl. The
fourth. Maghrib, [three rak'aatJimmediatelyaftersun-
set.The fifth.Isha', ffour rak'aat),afterthe sun'sred-
ness disappearsfrom the horizon. Prayer, however,
must he precededby ahlutionwhich is washinghands.
face.,wiping over the head, washingthe forearmsand
the feet.
Prayeris one of the greatestpillarsof Islam.It is the
first act of worshipaboutwhichman shallbe askedon
the Day of Reckoning.If it is acceptedby Allah, then
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The Pillars of Islam
The Messenger of Allah, peace be on him, said:" Islam
is built on five pillars:
1. ash-Shahaadah (the profession of faith) which must
be recited by anyone embracing Islam. (La iJaha iJ/alJah.
Muhammad RasoolulJah) meaning: «There is no true
god except Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of
Allah». This means that there is no god worthy of being
worshipped but Allah, and that He must be worshipped
only according to the teaching of His Messenger
Muhammad. peace be on him.
2. Salat (prayer). which must be performed five times
a day. The first is Fajr prayer. [two rak'aat (units)] ~
which may be performed hetween dawn and sunrise.
The second. Dhuhr. just afternoon. [four rak'aat]. The
third Asr. in the later afternoon. [four rak'aat]. The
fourth. Maghrib. [three rak 'aat] immediately after sun-
set. The fifth. Isha '. [four rak 'aat]. after the sun's red-
ness disappears from the horizon. Prayer, however,
must he preceded hy ahlution which is washing hands.
face, wiping over the head, washing the forearms and
the feet.
Prayer is one of the greatest pillars of Islam. It is the
first act of worship ahout which man shall he asked on
the Day of Reckoning. If it is accepted by Allah, then
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25. the restof man'sgooddeedsareacceptedtoo''.
3.Zakaf(thepoor-due)isoneof thegreatestfinancial
institutionsof Islam,literallymeaning'purification',in-
dicatingthatsucha paymentmakestherestof theMus-
lim'swealthpure. Zakatis leviedannuallyon certain
typesof food grain,cattleandcashpossessedfor one
lunarcalendaryearto be givenout to the poor, the
needyandotherspecifiedclassesof people.
4. Sawm(fasting)to be observedduringthe month
of Ramadan(theninthmonthof theMuslimlunarcalen-
dar).tt beginsat daybreak(dawn),andendsatsunset.
Eating,drinking'tandsexualactivitieswith one'swife
areforhidden.
Besideshealthbenefitswhichonegainsthroughfast-
ing,it isanactof worshipwhichhelpsonewhoobserves
it attainpiety, humblenessand sharethe feelingsof the
beretand hungryin the community.Fastingalsoallows
one to be more benevolentand charitable.
5. Hajj (pilgrimage)to Makkah, prescribedfor those
Muslimswho canaffordthe trip financially''andhealth
13.Man shallbe held accountablefor every minute and thing he does,and shall
standall by himselfon the Day of Judgmentor Reckoningto be questionedby
the Almighty Allah. Every one shallhe held accountablefor his own deeds.
The life in theHereafteriseithereverlastinghappinessor everlastingtorment.
14.Drinking, refersto water, fruit juices and other non-alcholicand soft drinks;
liquourand smokingare prohihitedin Islam.
15.This meansthat one must have enoughprovisionsfor his journey and for his
family during his absence.
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the rest of man's good deeds are accepted too13
•
3. Zakat (the poor-due) is one of the greatest financial
institutions of Islam, literally meaning 'purification', in-
dicating that such a payment makes the rest of the Mus-
lim's wealth pure. Zakat is levied annually on -certain
types of food grain, cattle and cash possessed for one
lunar calendar year to be given out to the poor, the
needy and other specified classes of people.
4. Sawm (fasting) to be observed during the month
of Ramadan (the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calen-
dar). It begins at daybreak (dawn), and ends at sunset.
Eating, drinkingl~ and sexual activities with one's wife
are forbidden.
Besides health benefits which one gains through fast-
ing, it is an act of worship which helps one who observes
it attain piety, humbleness and share the feelings of the
beret and hungry in the community. Fasting also allows
one to be more benevolent and charitable.
5. Hali (pilgrimage) to Makkah, prescribed for those
Muslims who can afford the trip financiallyl5 and health
13. Man shall be held accountable for every minute and thing he does, and shall
stand all by himself on the Day of Judgment or Reckoning to be questioned by
the Almighty Allah. Everyone shall he held accountahle for his own deeds.
The life in the Hereafter is either everlasting happiness or everlasting torment.
14. Drinking, refers to water, fruit juices and other non-alcholic and soft drinks;
liquour and smoking are prohihited in Islam.
15. This means that one must have enough provisions for his journey and for his
family during his absence.
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26. wise,oncein alifetime.TheHajj ritestakeplaceduring
the Islamicor lunar monthsof Shawwal,Dthul-Qi'dah
andthefirsttendaysof Dthu-Hijjah only.It isaprecon-
dition for the pilgrim to enter the stateof lhratn'oat a
certainpointbeforeenteringtheboundriesof Makkah.
16. Ihram is the intention to perform Hajj or Umrah hy wrapping a pieceof cloth
coveringhis hody from the chestdown. Another pieceof cloth coversthe upper
hody:excludingthe head.Ihrammakesit unlawfulfor the pilgrimto wearsewed
garmcnts.shoes.to have sexualactivitieswith his wife. to hunt and the like.
Under normal circumstances.oncea Muslim entersthe stateof lhram. he may
not break it until he hascompleted all Hajj or Umrah rituals. But if one is held
backfrom completingHajj or Umrah. for healthreason.fearof enemyor great
danger.he may then quit his lhram and sacrificea sheep.goat. cow or camel
as an expiation.
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wise, once in a lifetime. The Hajj rites take place during
the Islamic or lunar months of Shawwal, Dthul-Qi'dah
and the first ten days of Dthu-Hijjah only. It is a precon-
dition for the pilgrim to enter the state of IhramJ6
at a
certain point before entering the boundries ofMakkah.
16. Ihram is the intention to perform Hajj or Umrah hy wrapping a piece of cloth
covering his hody from the chest down. Another piece of cloth covers the upper
hody: excluding the head. Ihram makes it unlawful for the pilgrim to wear sewed
garments. shoes. to have sexual activities with his wife. to hunt and the like.
Under normal circumstances. once a Muslim enters the state of Ihram. he may
not break it until he has completed all Hajj or Umrah rituals. But if one is held
hack from completing Hajj or Umrah. for health reason. fear of enemy or great
danger. he may then quit his Thram and sacrifice a sheep. goat. cow or camel
as an expiation.
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27. The Articles of Faith
There are alsoarticlesof faith which includebeside
believingin the Onenessof Allah:
1. Believingin the angels.Allah hascreatedthem
andtaskedthemto undertakenumerousdutiesbeside
praisingHim. TheyareHisobedientsalves."Theystand
in aweandreverenceof His [gloryJ"".
2. Beliveingin Allah'sScriptures,thattheywerefree
from any imperfectionor errors at the time of their
revelation.All ScripturesthatprecededtheQur'anhave
beentamperedwith or distortedby theirpeople,while
theQur'anisprotectedbyAllah fromchangeortamper-
ing. Allah sentdown Scripturesto Abraham,Isma'il,
Is'haq, Ya'oob (Jacob)and his twelve sons,Moses,
Jesus,andMuhammad.
3. Believingin Allah'sMessengers.Amongwhomthe
most prominentand steadfastare Noah, Abraham,
Moses,JesusandMuhammad,peacebeon them.They
arehumanandslavesof Allah. EveryProphetor Mes-
sengerbeforeMuhammad,peacebe on him, wassent
to hisown people,but Muhammad,peacebe on him.
wassentto all mankind.Allah says:"Blessedis He
Who Sentdown the CriterionTo His Servant,that it
May be an admonitionto all Creatures;-"'*.
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The Articles of Faith
There are also articles of faith which include beside
believing in the Oneness of Allah:
1. Believing in the angels. Allah has created them
and tasked them to undertake numerous duties beside
praising Him. They are His obedient salves. "They stand
in awe and reverence of His [glory]"17.
2. Beliveing in Allah's Scriptures, that they were free
from any imperfection or errors at the time of their
revelation. All Scriptures that preceded the Qur'an have
been tampered with or distorted by their people, while
the Qur'an is protected by Allah from change or tamper-
ing. Allah sent down Scriptures to Abraham, Isma'il,
Is'haq, Ya'oob (Jacob) and his twelve sons, Moses,
Jesus, and Muhammad,
3. Believing in Allah's Messengers. Among whom the
most prominent and steadfast are Noah, Abraham,
Moses, Jesus and Muhammad, peace be on them. They
are human and slaves of Allah. Every Prophet or Mes-
senger before Muhammad, peace be on him, was sent
to his own people, but Muhammad, peace be on him.
was sent to all mankind. Allah says: "Blessed is He
Who Sent down the Criterion To His Servant, that it
May be an admonition to all Creatures;-"l~.
17. Qur'an 21 : 28.
1R. Our'an 25 : 1.
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28. Noneof Allah'sMessengersor Prophetsclaimedto
be a god or part-god.Allah says:"No sondid Allah
beget,nor is thereany god alongwith Him: (if there
weremanygods),behold,eachgodwouldhavetaken
awaywhathehadcreated,andsomewouldhaveLorded
it over others!Glory to Allah! (He is free)from the
(sortof) thingstheyattributeto Him!"'n.
4.Believingin theLastD"y, theDayof Resurrection.
Allah haspredecreeda term for eachcreature,anda
term for the life of thisworld. The world'stermination
will be markedby the souhdingof the Trumpet,then
the trumpetwill soundagainandmankindshallbe re-
surrectedto standbeforethe Lord of theworldsto be
questionedabouttheir deedsin thisworld.Thosewho
believedin Allah andwereobedientwill go to Jannah
or (Paradise),andthosewhodisbelievedwill endup in
Hell-Fire.
5. Believingin predestination.Allah hascreatedev-
erythingin accordancewithHisdecree,predestination,
desireandwill, andin dueproportion.His determinat-
tion of the nature of things was establishedfifty-
thousandyearsbeforeHe createdtheHeavensandthe
eaffhr".Nothing occursor takes shapewithin the
heavensor the earthbut with His knowledgeand by
His order.
1 9 . Q u r ' a n2 3 : 9 1 .
20.Abdullah Bin Amr reported that the Messengerof Allah, peacebe on him,
said:"Allah had predecreedthe creationfifty thousandyearsheforehe hrought
the heavensand the earth into existence".(lmam Muslim, Ahmad and at-Tir-
midrhi).
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None of Allah's Messengers or Prophets claimed to
be a god or part-god. Allah says: "No son did Allah
beget, nor is there any god along with Him: (if there
were many gods), behold, each god would have taken
away what he had created, and some would have Lorded
it over others! Glory to Allah! (He is free) from the
(sort of) things they attribute to Him!,,'9.
4. Believing in the Last Day, the Day of Resurrection.
Allah has predecreed a term for each creature, and a
term for the life of this world. The world's termination
will be marked by the sounding of the Trumpet, then
the trumpet will sound again and mankind shall be re-
surrected to stand before the Lord of the worlds to be
questioned about their deeds in this world. Those who
believed in Allah and were obedient will go to Jannah
or (Paradise), and those who disbelieved will end up in
Hell-Fire.
S. Believing in predestination. Allah has created ev-
erything in accordance with His decree, predestination,
desire and will, and in due proportion. His determinat-
tion of the nature of things was established fifty-
thousand years before He created the Heavens and the
earth20
• Nothing occurs or takes shape within the
heavens or the earth but with His knowledge and by
His order.
19. Qur'an 23 : 91.
20. Abdullah Bin Amr reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace be on him.
said: "Allah had predecreed the creation fifty thousand years hefore he hrought
the heavens and the earth into existence", (Imam Muslim, Ahmad and at-Tir-
midthi).
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29. Now thatyoureadthisbooklet,thedecisionisyours.
Everyoneis headingfor thesameend,but maychoose
any other route. Allah is so merciful;Allah is far re-
movedfrom injustice;He says:"Nor wouldwe punish
until. We had sentA messenger(to givewarning)"t'.
Out of our concernfor you, w€ have preparedthis
message.
2 1 .Q u r ' a n1 7: 1 6 .
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Now that you read this booklet, the decision is yours.
Everyone is heading for the same end, but may choose
any other route. Allah is so merciful; Allah is far re-
moved from injustice; He says: "Nor would we punish
until. We had sent A messenger (to give warning),,21.
Out of our concern for you, we have prepared this
message.
21.0ur'an 17 : Itl.
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30. Suggestedbooks for reading:
- TheHolyQur'an,(Englishtranslationof themeaning)
hy T. Al-Hilali.
- Sahih al-Bukharri, a collection of the authentic
Prophetictraditions.
-SahihMuslim,a collectionof theauthenticProphetic
traditions:
* The book of Prayerby A. Saqib.
* GeneralPrescriptsof Islam.
* Fasting.
* Exegesisof theopeningchapterof the Qur'an.
* The Fundamentalsof Islam.
* Thelife andtheAqeadahof Ash-Sheikh.Muham-
mad lhn Abdul Wahab.
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Suggested books for reading:
- The Holy Qur'an, (English translation of the meaning)
by T. Al-Hilali.
- Sahih al-Bukharri, a collection of the authentic
Prophetic traditions.
- Sahih Muslim, a collection of the authentic Prophetic
traditions:
* The book of Prayer by A. Saqib.
* General Prescripts of Islam.
* Fasting.
* Exegesis of the opening chapter of the Qur'an.
* The Fundamentals of Islam.
* The life and the Aqeadah of Ash-Sheikh. Muham-
mad Ibn Abdul Wahab.
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