Mawla Ya Salli Wa Sallim (Qasidah Burdah)
... Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu ^Alayhi Wa Salam) was a Prophet at age of 40 in Mecca. He came with the holy book al-Qur'an. He taught us about the good things to do, and to stay away from the bad things. He taught us about the day of Judgment, Paradise and Hellfire. He taught us about Allah, the messe ...
... Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu ^Alayhi Wa Salam) was a Prophet at age of 40 in Mecca. He came with the holy book al-Qur'an. He taught us about the good things to do, and to stay away from the bad things. He taught us about the day of Judgment, Paradise and Hellfire. He taught us about Allah, the messe ...
How belief in akhirah affects the lives of Muslims
... Imagine that instead of your forehead you had a computer screen that showed all your thoughts and recorded all your actions so that everyone could see exactly what you were like as a person. Nothing would be hidden. In a way, that is how Muslims have to live their lives as they believe that Allah is ...
... Imagine that instead of your forehead you had a computer screen that showed all your thoughts and recorded all your actions so that everyone could see exactly what you were like as a person. Nothing would be hidden. In a way, that is how Muslims have to live their lives as they believe that Allah is ...
The Rise of Islam
... Monotheistic: Allah is only God, and Muhammad is his prophet Hinges on salvation, must submit to live Believe people rejected earlier prophets (Moses, Elijah, Jesus, etc) so Allah made a final revelation through Muhammad After Muhammad’s death, scholars issue shari’ah: a code of law applying ...
... Monotheistic: Allah is only God, and Muhammad is his prophet Hinges on salvation, must submit to live Believe people rejected earlier prophets (Moses, Elijah, Jesus, etc) so Allah made a final revelation through Muhammad After Muhammad’s death, scholars issue shari’ah: a code of law applying ...
shahadah.1final
... Love Alllah more than anyone or anything else. DO whatever Allah commands of us. Love him though he is unseen. Reflect on the blessings. ...
... Love Alllah more than anyone or anything else. DO whatever Allah commands of us. Love him though he is unseen. Reflect on the blessings. ...
On being “kafir” (13/8)
... it shows how many Muslims treat non-Muslims as kafir. It is, therefore, necessary to throw some light on the issue. The need is to understand the word ‘kafir’ etymologically, historically as well as theologically. First let us understand its meaning. ‘Kafara’ literally means ‘he hid’ and therefore, ...
... it shows how many Muslims treat non-Muslims as kafir. It is, therefore, necessary to throw some light on the issue. The need is to understand the word ‘kafir’ etymologically, historically as well as theologically. First let us understand its meaning. ‘Kafara’ literally means ‘he hid’ and therefore, ...
Belief In Prophethood - Lectures For UG-5
... Meaning Of Risaalat The meaning of Risaalat is derived from the Arabic root “r-s-l” which developed the following meanings: 1. To bring a message of great importance or great utility. 2. To impart Knowledge of something. ...
... Meaning Of Risaalat The meaning of Risaalat is derived from the Arabic root “r-s-l” which developed the following meanings: 1. To bring a message of great importance or great utility. 2. To impart Knowledge of something. ...
A Brief Overview of the Qu’ran
... Only “Holy Book” or “Scriptures” of Islam – Qur'an= “recitation” ...
... Only “Holy Book” or “Scriptures” of Islam – Qur'an= “recitation” ...
Wiladat of Imam Hussain(a.s.)
... indeed he awakened the sleeping Muslim nation. If Imam Husayn had aimed at acquiring a worldly empire, he would not have traveled the way he did (from Medina to Karbala'). Husayn weltered in blood and dust for the sake of truth. Verily he, therefore, became the bed-rock (foundation) of the Muslim cr ...
... indeed he awakened the sleeping Muslim nation. If Imam Husayn had aimed at acquiring a worldly empire, he would not have traveled the way he did (from Medina to Karbala'). Husayn weltered in blood and dust for the sake of truth. Verily he, therefore, became the bed-rock (foundation) of the Muslim cr ...
Islam Notes are on this link
... Muhammad has first revelation from Allah through the angel Gabriel - “Night of Power” Main message received = “Submit to the Will of Allah” (Islam) Koran = Bible; revelations given to Muhammad ...
... Muhammad has first revelation from Allah through the angel Gabriel - “Night of Power” Main message received = “Submit to the Will of Allah” (Islam) Koran = Bible; revelations given to Muhammad ...
Islam and Religion in the Middle East
... ◆ The great majority of the world's more than 1.5 billion Muslims are Sunnis - somewhere between 85% and 90%. ◆ In the Middle East, Sunnis make up 90% or more of the populations of Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. ◆ Sunni reject the belief that Shia imams are divinely chosen and should be given such ...
... ◆ The great majority of the world's more than 1.5 billion Muslims are Sunnis - somewhere between 85% and 90%. ◆ In the Middle East, Sunnis make up 90% or more of the populations of Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. ◆ Sunni reject the belief that Shia imams are divinely chosen and should be given such ...
Sunni and Shia
... the righ_ul heir and future caliphs needed to be descendants (rela`ves) of Muhammad. • Sunni believe that caliphs do not have to be descendants of Muhammad. • Today most Muslims are Sunni. • Today ...
... the righ_ul heir and future caliphs needed to be descendants (rela`ves) of Muhammad. • Sunni believe that caliphs do not have to be descendants of Muhammad. • Today most Muslims are Sunni. • Today ...
Topic: Start your year off with good intentions and Du`a
... asking Allah to help us out with whatever problems we have. In a hadith by the Prophet (SAW), he said “Du’a is the very essence of worship.” What that means is that even though Islam has all those pillars of religion and faith, at the end of the day, asking Allah for help and guidance and especially ...
... asking Allah to help us out with whatever problems we have. In a hadith by the Prophet (SAW), he said “Du’a is the very essence of worship.” What that means is that even though Islam has all those pillars of religion and faith, at the end of the day, asking Allah for help and guidance and especially ...
Arabic terms Qur`an `to recite`, =direct word of God (perfect, contains
... short accounts on the deeds and words of the prophet and his followers isnad chain of transmission of hadieth matn story or account of hadieth Sunna ‘tradition’, the way of Gods doing (concept) musnad hadieth ordered by transmitters mushannaf hadieth ordered by topic sahih ‘authentic’, hadiethcollec ...
... short accounts on the deeds and words of the prophet and his followers isnad chain of transmission of hadieth matn story or account of hadieth Sunna ‘tradition’, the way of Gods doing (concept) musnad hadieth ordered by transmitters mushannaf hadieth ordered by topic sahih ‘authentic’, hadiethcollec ...
Intro-to
... Muslims are the followers of the religion of Islam, they are those who submit to the will of Allah (God). Islam is a monotheistic religion and teaches that Allah is the one and only God who is the origin and creator of the universe. For Muslims, God has many names each describing his different attri ...
... Muslims are the followers of the religion of Islam, they are those who submit to the will of Allah (God). Islam is a monotheistic religion and teaches that Allah is the one and only God who is the origin and creator of the universe. For Muslims, God has many names each describing his different attri ...
the complete glossary as a PDF file - Masjid Al
... “The Festival of Breaking Fast.” This celebration marks the end of Ramadhan, a holy month in which Muslims are required to fast from food, drink and bad habits from dawn until sunset for 30 days. F Faqih ()فقيه An Islamic scholar who can give authoritative legal opinion or judgment. Fard ()فرض A ...
... “The Festival of Breaking Fast.” This celebration marks the end of Ramadhan, a holy month in which Muslims are required to fast from food, drink and bad habits from dawn until sunset for 30 days. F Faqih ()فقيه An Islamic scholar who can give authoritative legal opinion or judgment. Fard ()فرض A ...
Lesson One: 1) Islam is a true religion sent to us by Allah. 2) A
... 1) Islam is a true religion sent to us by Allah. 2) A person who follows Islam is called Muslim. 3) Islam began in Arabia “Makkah” where the prophet Was born. 4) Muslins believe in one god who is Allah. 5) Allah sent Prophet Mohammad to teach us Islam. 6) Prophet mohammad was the last prophet to be ...
... 1) Islam is a true religion sent to us by Allah. 2) A person who follows Islam is called Muslim. 3) Islam began in Arabia “Makkah” where the prophet Was born. 4) Muslins believe in one god who is Allah. 5) Allah sent Prophet Mohammad to teach us Islam. 6) Prophet mohammad was the last prophet to be ...
Read more
... leadership, the Imams, descended from Ali, cousin of Muhammed. They believe that Ali’s succession itself resulted from specific appointment by Muhammed who acted under divine guidance, and that twelve successive Imams came to the appointment through divine intervention. • The Sunni school of Islam d ...
... leadership, the Imams, descended from Ali, cousin of Muhammed. They believe that Ali’s succession itself resulted from specific appointment by Muhammed who acted under divine guidance, and that twelve successive Imams came to the appointment through divine intervention. • The Sunni school of Islam d ...
133676_Primers Prototype - Part 1 Kamran
... Prophet Mohammed, that’s where you see the stirrings of this divide. The divide goes back to who will succeed the Prophet as leader of the Islamic community. In the Islamic faith, there are no more prophets after Mohammed. That’s a core doctrine in the Islamic religion, therefore he is the last of t ...
... Prophet Mohammed, that’s where you see the stirrings of this divide. The divide goes back to who will succeed the Prophet as leader of the Islamic community. In the Islamic faith, there are no more prophets after Mohammed. That’s a core doctrine in the Islamic religion, therefore he is the last of t ...
Lesson 10 Prophethood
... Islam: Adam, Ibrahim and Muhammad. Other significant prophets in Islam are Musa (Moses) and Isa (Jesus). Yes, Muslims recognise that Jesus is a prophet and role model, however, they do not believe that he was the son of God and they do not believe that he rose from the dead. Even so, the Twelver bra ...
... Islam: Adam, Ibrahim and Muhammad. Other significant prophets in Islam are Musa (Moses) and Isa (Jesus). Yes, Muslims recognise that Jesus is a prophet and role model, however, they do not believe that he was the son of God and they do not believe that he rose from the dead. Even so, the Twelver bra ...
Who is the successor of the Prophet (S)? - Al
... government after the death of prophet was neither democratic nor theocratic. Just a few people gathered in "Saqifah bani Saaedah”and assigned Abu Bakr as Caliph while Imam ‘Ali was busy of the burial of the holy prophet in Medina. Is it our choice as to whom should be a Prophet or it is Allah’s cho ...
... government after the death of prophet was neither democratic nor theocratic. Just a few people gathered in "Saqifah bani Saaedah”and assigned Abu Bakr as Caliph while Imam ‘Ali was busy of the burial of the holy prophet in Medina. Is it our choice as to whom should be a Prophet or it is Allah’s cho ...
Islamic Bioethics
... It is not forbidden to use drugs to prevent pregnancy temporarily particularly if there is concern for the woman’s life as a result of too many pregnancies. However, it is strictly forbidden to take drugs to prevent pregnancy permanently. Two passages from the Qur’an support this. “ God wishes you e ...
... It is not forbidden to use drugs to prevent pregnancy temporarily particularly if there is concern for the woman’s life as a result of too many pregnancies. However, it is strictly forbidden to take drugs to prevent pregnancy permanently. Two passages from the Qur’an support this. “ God wishes you e ...
Sects of Islam - Islamic Mobility
... The Shi'ahs say:"taqdir means that, 'Allah possesses foreknowledge of human actions. But He does not compel any man to act in any particular way.' "(al-I'tiqadat ) To make it clear, it should be explainedhere, that man's conditions or actions are oftwo kinds (i) Those actions about which hecan be ad ...
... The Shi'ahs say:"taqdir means that, 'Allah possesses foreknowledge of human actions. But He does not compel any man to act in any particular way.' "(al-I'tiqadat ) To make it clear, it should be explainedhere, that man's conditions or actions are oftwo kinds (i) Those actions about which hecan be ad ...
Islam: Causes of Division - Bellview Church of Christ
... is created, and that since God is essentially good, He cannot do evil. He has created man with free will.... It follows that He would not leave man without guidance; thus the books of the prophets have been sent down. Even so, as the sects of Islam attest, confusion arises, so it follows that God ha ...
... is created, and that since God is essentially good, He cannot do evil. He has created man with free will.... It follows that He would not leave man without guidance; thus the books of the prophets have been sent down. Even so, as the sects of Islam attest, confusion arises, so it follows that God ha ...
Notions of Salvation in Islam
... The renewal of the pre eternal alliance concluded between Adam and God, and to the posterity of Adam, Islamic Law is only the expression of the contract which God offered the believer, who was nothing more than a slave or servant thus given a privileged juridical status. The purpose of the law was t ...
... The renewal of the pre eternal alliance concluded between Adam and God, and to the posterity of Adam, Islamic Law is only the expression of the contract which God offered the believer, who was nothing more than a slave or servant thus given a privileged juridical status. The purpose of the law was t ...
Kamran – Sunni-Shiite split – 12:33
... the first three were companions, associates of the Prophet Mohammed. The fourth one is Ali, who of course is his companion and associate, but he is also a cousin and son-in-law. During this period, it was clear that the idea that the succession is supposed to take place in accordance with the wishe ...
... the first three were companions, associates of the Prophet Mohammed. The fourth one is Ali, who of course is his companion and associate, but he is also a cousin and son-in-law. During this period, it was clear that the idea that the succession is supposed to take place in accordance with the wishe ...