Islam As I Understand
... But, Muslims have failed miserably in conveying the highly rational message of the Last Word of God to humanity. They have done even worse in defining the blissful objective of the Qur'an i.e. building Paradise in this life and thus achieving it in the Hereafter. Therefore, even after the western sc ...
... But, Muslims have failed miserably in conveying the highly rational message of the Last Word of God to humanity. They have done even worse in defining the blissful objective of the Qur'an i.e. building Paradise in this life and thus achieving it in the Hereafter. Therefore, even after the western sc ...
Spiritual Intelligence Forming Ulul Albab`s
... On the authority of Umar Al-Khattab, who said: One day while we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah (i.e. Prophet Muhammed), there appeared before us a man whose clothes were exceedingly white and whose hair was exceedingly black… He said: Then, tell me about I'hsan. He (the Prophet) said: It i ...
... On the authority of Umar Al-Khattab, who said: One day while we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah (i.e. Prophet Muhammed), there appeared before us a man whose clothes were exceedingly white and whose hair was exceedingly black… He said: Then, tell me about I'hsan. He (the Prophet) said: It i ...
Shukr: Thankfulness to Allah
... Most faiths emphasize being grateful to God as a means of worship. At the essence of Islam is the teaching that those seeking inner peace must develop patience and trust in God such that they are thankful to him in every situation. According to Islamic belief, one reason God allows people to undergo ...
... Most faiths emphasize being grateful to God as a means of worship. At the essence of Islam is the teaching that those seeking inner peace must develop patience and trust in God such that they are thankful to him in every situation. According to Islamic belief, one reason God allows people to undergo ...
1 Stories in the Qur`an: Aims, Characteristics, Types and Educational
... (Praise be to him) wanted. Thus Islam sources are the same for Islamic education (Al-Saud, 1979). The Qur'an is the main source of Islam, which contains every principles of Islamic thought. The Qur'an demonstrates itself also to be a guidance book to the right path, and a call to eternal salvation a ...
... (Praise be to him) wanted. Thus Islam sources are the same for Islamic education (Al-Saud, 1979). The Qur'an is the main source of Islam, which contains every principles of Islamic thought. The Qur'an demonstrates itself also to be a guidance book to the right path, and a call to eternal salvation a ...
SOCIOLOGISTS AND SUFIS: A REASSESSMENT OF SAINTHOOD
... that for the discipline to transcend these longstanding handicaps and philosophical blinders, new theoretical approaches and fresh evaluations of the historical record are required. This thesis attempts the following, albeit in an inevitably cursory manner: to highlight the essential assumptions inf ...
... that for the discipline to transcend these longstanding handicaps and philosophical blinders, new theoretical approaches and fresh evaluations of the historical record are required. This thesis attempts the following, albeit in an inevitably cursory manner: to highlight the essential assumptions inf ...
As-Sunnah: The Prophet*S Way
... unique to him. For example: He would sometimes fast for several consecutive days without eating or drinking. We are not permitted to fast in this manner. - Actions that relate to him as a human being. For example: He liked certain foods or he stood up , sat down or went to sleep in certain places. ...
... unique to him. For example: He would sometimes fast for several consecutive days without eating or drinking. We are not permitted to fast in this manner. - Actions that relate to him as a human being. For example: He liked certain foods or he stood up , sat down or went to sleep in certain places. ...
Imam Al Ghazali Explained
... great historian and mufti of Damascus, Ibn al-Subki (d. 1370), aptly reflected on al-Ghazali’s context regarding the challenges faced by Greek philosophy, with the words: ‘He came at a time when people stood in dire need of replies against the philosophers than the darkest night stands in need of t ...
... great historian and mufti of Damascus, Ibn al-Subki (d. 1370), aptly reflected on al-Ghazali’s context regarding the challenges faced by Greek philosophy, with the words: ‘He came at a time when people stood in dire need of replies against the philosophers than the darkest night stands in need of t ...
Islam and Sufism - Enlightened Spirituality
... was prone to anger and occasional poor judgments. In a few decades, Islām spread through the Middle East, and, by 750 A.D., from Spain to Indonesia. It is now the second largest religion on Earth, at over 1.3 billion people. Islām comprised a very forward-looking, egalitarian religion for its time. ...
... was prone to anger and occasional poor judgments. In a few decades, Islām spread through the Middle East, and, by 750 A.D., from Spain to Indonesia. It is now the second largest religion on Earth, at over 1.3 billion people. Islām comprised a very forward-looking, egalitarian religion for its time. ...
A CRITICAL LOOK AT HADITH: THE SECOND SOURCE OF SHARIAH
... recorded during the life time of the Prophet and that it was after a hundred years that saying were attributed to the prophet under the name of "hadith", evidence abound that most of the traditions were recorded during the life of the Prophet. It was the compilation that took place later. Two foremo ...
... recorded during the life time of the Prophet and that it was after a hundred years that saying were attributed to the prophet under the name of "hadith", evidence abound that most of the traditions were recorded during the life of the Prophet. It was the compilation that took place later. Two foremo ...
(FOR DA’WA PURPOSES)
... 9. He who believes that some people are exempted from abiding by the Shari`ah as Khidr was exempted by the laws of Musa. 10. Turning away from the religion of Allah by neither learning nor applying it. ...
... 9. He who believes that some people are exempted from abiding by the Shari`ah as Khidr was exempted by the laws of Musa. 10. Turning away from the religion of Allah by neither learning nor applying it. ...
The Place of Moses in the Qurʼan and Its Significance
... condemn Pharaoh’s corruption. The belief in righteousness and the struggle against corruption is a general principle that can bring Muslims and Jews together. The Qur’an clearly states that corruption was a problem of that time and is, in fact, a human problem of all times. Here, the Qur’an presents ...
... condemn Pharaoh’s corruption. The belief in righteousness and the struggle against corruption is a general principle that can bring Muslims and Jews together. The Qur’an clearly states that corruption was a problem of that time and is, in fact, a human problem of all times. Here, the Qur’an presents ...
THE MU`TAZILITE QĀD `ABD AL-JABBĀR ON THE DENOTATION
... entirely on what is signified; there would be no justification for the significant had we failed to find what was signified or failed to realize the manner of signification or if there was no signification at all. For example, an action denotes that the doer is capable of the act, for were the doer ...
... entirely on what is signified; there would be no justification for the significant had we failed to find what was signified or failed to realize the manner of signification or if there was no signification at all. For example, an action denotes that the doer is capable of the act, for were the doer ...
Common Ground between Islam and Buddhism
... should show them kindness and deal justly with them. Lo! God loveth the just dealers. (The Holy Qur’ān, Al-Mumtahinah, 60:5–8) Thus Muslims must on principle show loving mercy and respect to all those who are not waging war on them or driving them from their homes (these thus being the conditions fo ...
... should show them kindness and deal justly with them. Lo! God loveth the just dealers. (The Holy Qur’ān, Al-Mumtahinah, 60:5–8) Thus Muslims must on principle show loving mercy and respect to all those who are not waging war on them or driving them from their homes (these thus being the conditions fo ...
Shahadatayn - Islam Land
... Question: How does Islam regard other revealed books such as the Bible? Answer: Islam does not accept other books, as they exist today, as factual sources of knowledge. ...
... Question: How does Islam regard other revealed books such as the Bible? Answer: Islam does not accept other books, as they exist today, as factual sources of knowledge. ...
Iqbal`s Concept of Insan-i-Kamil or Mard-i
... Holy Quran and attains the highest degree of perfection by living up to it sincerely and honestly and in every way. He is distinguished from fellowmen by the undying quality of his faith. It is the unbeatable spirit of belief which draws the line between him and the rest of humanity. He outshines th ...
... Holy Quran and attains the highest degree of perfection by living up to it sincerely and honestly and in every way. He is distinguished from fellowmen by the undying quality of his faith. It is the unbeatable spirit of belief which draws the line between him and the rest of humanity. He outshines th ...
A Probe into the Meaning of Light in the Qur`an and - Al
... same respect that He is evident. His being evident is the same as His being hidden. How beautiful has ‘Ali described this reality when he says, “Every evident other than Him is hidden, and every hidden beside Him is not evident.”32 It is God alone who is both manifest and hidden, with the same unity ...
... same respect that He is evident. His being evident is the same as His being hidden. How beautiful has ‘Ali described this reality when he says, “Every evident other than Him is hidden, and every hidden beside Him is not evident.”32 It is God alone who is both manifest and hidden, with the same unity ...
chapter 5 theological implications of the transcendence of god
... has given man abilities greater than the rest of creation. God has distinguished man by giving him some of his (God’s) characteristic attributes such as authority, responsibility, the ability to communicate, the ability to distinguish between good and evil, and life after death. Enns (1989:184) conf ...
... has given man abilities greater than the rest of creation. God has distinguished man by giving him some of his (God’s) characteristic attributes such as authority, responsibility, the ability to communicate, the ability to distinguish between good and evil, and life after death. Enns (1989:184) conf ...
The heart and cardiovascular system in the Qur`an and Hadeeth
... made during the time of its creation. According to the Qur'an and Hadeeth, God created disease and God also created a treatment for every disease. There is a prophetic tradition where Mohammad has been reported to have said that for every disease there is a remedy, and when the remedy is made appare ...
... made during the time of its creation. According to the Qur'an and Hadeeth, God created disease and God also created a treatment for every disease. There is a prophetic tradition where Mohammad has been reported to have said that for every disease there is a remedy, and when the remedy is made appare ...
World Religious Traditions II - Islam
... luminaries who followed Muhammad was to affirm the belief in reincarnation but not to propagate it as a teaching for the masses…. The emphasis in Islamic teachings has throughout been on the purity of action.” ...
... luminaries who followed Muhammad was to affirm the belief in reincarnation but not to propagate it as a teaching for the masses…. The emphasis in Islamic teachings has throughout been on the purity of action.” ...
Husain Du`aa and Western Writers
... the month of Muharram, whose tenth day (Ashuraa) is kept as the anniversary of the tragedy at Karbala. Scenes of that tragedy are also presented on this day of commemoration in dramatic form (ta'ziya). [Introduction to Islamic Theology and Law, Princeton, 1981, p. 179] ...
... the month of Muharram, whose tenth day (Ashuraa) is kept as the anniversary of the tragedy at Karbala. Scenes of that tragedy are also presented on this day of commemoration in dramatic form (ta'ziya). [Introduction to Islamic Theology and Law, Princeton, 1981, p. 179] ...
Sufism in the Light of Orientalism
... metaphysical tradition which perfectly resonated with their own fundamental assumptions and was directed against the materialistic philosophy of the Enlightenment. At least partially, they followed the paradigm established by Schlegel, namely that “the highest Romanticism” must be sought in the Orie ...
... metaphysical tradition which perfectly resonated with their own fundamental assumptions and was directed against the materialistic philosophy of the Enlightenment. At least partially, they followed the paradigm established by Schlegel, namely that “the highest Romanticism” must be sought in the Orie ...
1 - Emmaus2013RE
... 1. True/ False: Muhammad received the revelation of the Qur’an on different occasions. 2. The ‘Qur’an means to recite 3. The most respected people in the Islamic world are those who have memorized the Qur’an – they are regarded as guardians or protectors of the Qur’anic tradition. The title they hav ...
... 1. True/ False: Muhammad received the revelation of the Qur’an on different occasions. 2. The ‘Qur’an means to recite 3. The most respected people in the Islamic world are those who have memorized the Qur’an – they are regarded as guardians or protectors of the Qur’anic tradition. The title they hav ...
Usama bin Ladin, the Qur`an and Jihad
... revelation for another e and God knows best what He reveals (in stages) e they say ‘‘You are nothing but a forger!’’ But most of them do not understand’ (Q 16:101). ‘God blots out (yamhu) or confirms what He pleases; with Him is the Mother of the Book’ (Q 13:39). The issue is important because many M ...
... revelation for another e and God knows best what He reveals (in stages) e they say ‘‘You are nothing but a forger!’’ But most of them do not understand’ (Q 16:101). ‘God blots out (yamhu) or confirms what He pleases; with Him is the Mother of the Book’ (Q 13:39). The issue is important because many M ...
Is Islam a Religion of Moderation or Extremism? A Study of Key
... legal rulings, commanding good and forbidding evil, struggle in the cause of God, human relations and morality, acquisition of wealth and its expenditure and accountability of the soul and its passions. According to the Muslim belief, God commands the believers to be conscious and fearful of Him in ...
... legal rulings, commanding good and forbidding evil, struggle in the cause of God, human relations and morality, acquisition of wealth and its expenditure and accountability of the soul and its passions. According to the Muslim belief, God commands the believers to be conscious and fearful of Him in ...
qur`an from revelation to compilation
... parchment on which verses of the Qur'an were written. Gerd Puin was the head of a restoration project commissioned by the Yemeni government who spent a significant amount of time examining the ancient Qur'anic manuscripts discovered in Yemen in 1972. Puin's research supports the conclusions of John ...
... parchment on which verses of the Qur'an were written. Gerd Puin was the head of a restoration project commissioned by the Yemeni government who spent a significant amount of time examining the ancient Qur'anic manuscripts discovered in Yemen in 1972. Puin's research supports the conclusions of John ...