“Allah loves those who turn to Him and loves those who keep themselves clean.” (Surah al-Baqarah, Ch.2: V.223)
Who or what The Khalifa of Islam would be was defined by The Prophet of Islam Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the various prophecies The Prophet (sa) made in his lifetime.
History proves that Prophet Muhammad’s(sa) companions were turned from sinners into saints and constantly vied with each other to be better.
In this three-part series we look at Jordan Peterson’s claims about Islam. In this episode, we’re exploring Peterson’s call for a bridge between Islam and the West.
In this three-part series we look at Jordan Peterson’s claims about Islam. In Part 2, we explore Peterson’s claim that there is no separation of Church & State in Islam.
“Let not a people’s enmity incite you to act unjustly. Be always just, that is nearer to righteousness.”
Islam claims that the Creator of this universe is a living God and that He reveals Himself to His creatures in this age in the same manner in which He used to reveal Himself in the ages past.
On 17 February, the Norway Majlis Ansarullah Amila had a mulaqat with Hazrat Amirul Momineen (aa). The group’s main focus and aim was to seek guidance from Huzoor (aa) on various matters.
The fact is that Islamic funeral service includes the three most wonderful, all-inclusive prayers ever offered in any religion.
Brought up a Muslim, Ali became an atheist, and is now one of the foremost outspoken critics of Islam, in particular towards its perceived attitudes to women.
Perhaps shockingly for many new atheists, among the most fundamental teachings of Islam, upon which much of the rest of the faith is built, is that of kindness and altruism.
Providence and servitude at its apex of union results in the infusion of Ruhul Qudus (Spirit of Holiness).
No-one should logically defend a religion which advocates death to its apostates. However, the insinuation that Islam is that religion is entirely incorrect.
What these atheists fail to realise, however, is that the very fact that the concept of God has emerged and persisted throughout human history, in all parts of the world however remote, provides immense evidence of His existence.
In the Holy Qur’ān, all human beings are mentioned as members of a single large family unit. Members of this large family have some obligations and rights towards each other as well as to the unit itself.
Islam permits divorce, but according to the Hadith, it is one of the most displeasing acts in the sight of Allah.
Both Muslim men and women are enjoined to contribute to the betterment of society and to that effect, Islam does not limit a Muslim woman’s pursuit of leadership roles/duties in any manner.
The Islamic injunction of segregation between men and women is a means to prevent the free mixing of the sexes, such as to prevent moral degradation of society.
Before the advent of Islam, women did not have any status or rights in society. They were considered second-class citizens.
The subject of polygamy generates more misconceptions about Islam than any other. Islam does allow polygamy, i.e., having more than one wife at the same time, but it does not encourage it.
Islam stresses the relationship between body and mind. In covering the body one shields the heart from impurities.
There are no ceremonies or rituals for conversion to Islam. Once a person has studied, discussed and has satisfied his heart and mind makes a declaration “I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad(sa) is his servant and messenger”.
Covering of heads is not required when entering the mosque but rather only when engaged in prayer, however many visitors cover their head out of respect for the place of worship being a house of God.
Loved ones and relatives are to observe up to 3-days mourning period. Death is the normal part of living another form of existence in the hereafter.
When a Muslim child is born, the first ceremony to be performed is to recite “Adhan” and “Iqamah” in the ears of the new born. In Islam, death is treated with great dignity. Muslims strive to bury the deceased as soon as possible after death, avoiding the need for embalming or otherwise disturbing the body of the deceased.
There are no ritual objects used within Islamic services since Muslims believe that this would take away from the purpose of prayer, which is to communicate and have a personal relationship with God.
The leaders of prayer services are called “imams”, an Arabic term which literally means “leaders”.
Prayers can be offered alone, with family members, or with a congregation.
According to the Holy Prophet(sa), the black stone in the Ka’aba is one of the remnants of the stones that were showered from ‘heaven’.
Although Islam is a universal religion, Muslims are encouraged to learn Arabic regardless of their mother tongue. This is in order to better understand the Holy Qur’an and be aware of the meaning behind prayers.
Islamic festivals and ceremonies are also distinct ways of glorifying Allah and sharing the joy that flow from the blessings of being the “best people” who are guided to the true faith
Yes, Tahajjud prayer is the real Taraveeh prayer. Taraveeh prayer is the special prayer ordained for the month of Ramadan. It has to be performed each night during the month of Ramadan. It is in fact offered at Tahajjud time.
Fasting is regarded as a physical, moral and spiritual discipline for the purpose of promoting righteousness.
Animal meats have been part of human food chain as a source of protein since early ages. Even now our foods come from animal sources.
Islam provides guidance for a pure and healthy life.
Muslims seek to follow the noble example of the Prophet of Islam(sa). The Holy Prophet(sa) had a beard and wore a turban, both of which were the custom appearance of men of that age and country. However, these were not done simply to follow custom or tradition.
There is no one dress code prescribed for Muslims. This is simply due to the fact that there are more than one billion Muslims around the world living under different climates. Islam stresses the relationship between physical body and spirituality.
First thing, there is no concept of inherited sin in Islam. We are born without any sin or sinful conditions. Similarly if a child is born with any abnormal conditions, it is not a punishment of any sin of parents or forefathers.
The founder of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) has mentioned eight means for this purpose in his book Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam.
In Islam there is a clearly defined concept of physical, moral and spiritual conditions of man. The source of these conditions or stages are mentioned in The Holy Quran as three states. The three states are dependent of each other.
There is no one single organization of Muslims globally. However, the single, most widespread organization which truly can be called a community, is the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
The Islamic concept of God is distinct from other faiths as it is a strongly monotheistic religion with the worship of One God as its central theme.
Shariah literally means “a path to life-giving water,” and refers to a defined path upon which all God-fearing people are advised to tread.
Yes. The Holy Quran does not prohibit anyone from visiting a mosque (provided they are not there to cause trouble) as it is a House of God that can and should be used for the worship of God by all.
Islam requires Muslims to respect people of all faiths and this clearly includes followers of Judaism.
There is no punishment in Islam for blasphemy. No such punishment is prescribed in the Holy Quran, or in any of the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad(sa).
There is no punishment for apostasy in Islam.
Muslims believe that all past prophets were sent by God and that the scriptures were Divine revelations in their original form and thus all taught the absolute unity of God.