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In Islam, the belief in the One God cannot be separated from the acts of worshipping the One God. The word "islam" means peace and submission to the Will of the only God worthy of being worshipped. A prophet is a person who is appointed by God to call the people to the worship and belief in the one God.
In Islam, the belief in the One God cannot be separated from the acts of worshipping the One God. The word "islam" means peace and submission to the Will of the only God worthy of being worshipped. A prophet is a person who is appointed by God to call the people to the worship and belief in the one God.
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In Islam, the belief in the One God cannot be separated from the acts of worshipping the One God. The word "islam" means peace and submission to the Will of the only God worthy of being worshipped. A prophet is a person who is appointed by God to call the people to the worship and belief in the one God.
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IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST Allahs' Word rather; it is a general • Belief in the revealed scriptures in their shall
revealed scriptures in their shall all be returned. Say, ‘We believe in
GRACIOUS, THE MOST MERCIFUL interpretation of the meaning of the Qur’an. original form, not as they exist today Allah and what was sent down to us, and The Qur’an confirms the truth in the Torah, (Torah, Psalms, Gospel.) what was sent down to Abraham, Ismail, The word “Islam” means peace and Psalms and the Gospel. • Belief in Allah’s Messengers (Noah, Isaac, Jacob and the tribes, and what was submission to the Will of the only God worthy Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad etc.) revealed to Moses, Jesus, and the Prophets of being worshipped.. This peace is 4. WHO WAS MUHAMMAD? • Belief in the Day of Resurrection. from their Lord. We make no distinction contentment with yourself and your Muhammad was the Final Prophet and between them, and to Him (Allah) we have • Belief in Pre-Ordainment. The good or bad surroundings that could only be achieved by Messenger sent to mankind. He was born into submitted (in Islam).’ And whosoever seeks of it. wilfully submitting to God, obeying what He the tribe of Quarish in the year 570 AD. His a religion other than Islam, it will never be commands and abstaining from what He ancestry goes back to the Prophet Ishmael, accepted of him, and in the hereafter he will 7. WHO IS A MUSLIM? forbids. the son of Prophet Abraham. His father died be of the losers (in the hellfire). (Qur’an One who practices the 5 pillars of Islam before his birth and his mother died before he (Question #5) and believes in the 6 3:83-85) 1. WHO IS ALLAH? was six. As a young man he was known as Al- fundamentals of faith (Question #6). One can Allah is the name in Arabic for the “One Ameen (the trustworthy). He would retreat to 9. WIL L THE ACTIONS OF N ON-B E LI EV become a Muslim by saying; “Ashadhu An God”. He is the Creator, Sustainer, Planner a cave outside of Mecca where, he would ERS BE WASTED? Laa ilaha illa Allah, wa ashadhu anna and Organizer. He is the only deity that has ponder and reflect about the immoral Yes! Allah says: "Say, 'Shall We tell you the Muhammad ar-rasulullah.” This means, “ the right to be worshipped (i.e. praying, practices and customs of the Pagan Arabs. He greatest losers in respect of their deeds? I bear witness that no deity has the right supplicating, fasting, etc.). In Islam, the belief received revelation from the Creator at the Those whose efforts have been wasted in to be worshipped except Allah and I in the One God cannot be separated from the age of 40 through the Angel Gabriel. this life while they thought that they were bear witness that Muhammad is His acts of worshipping the One God. In other Subsequently, the Revelations came over the acquiring good by their deeds. They are servant and Final Messenger.” All words, it is not enough to simply think you period of 23 years and are collectively in the those who deny the revelation of their Lord Prophets preceding Muhammad were believe in the Oneness of the Creator but that Qur’an. and the meeting with Him (in the Hereafter). Muslims. This includes Noah, Abraham, Isaac, belief must be affirmed by your statement and So their works are in vain and on the Day of Jacob, Moses and Jesus. Is there a doubt that actions. Example, it would negate ones belief 5. WHAT ARE THE PILLARS OF Resurrection, We shall not give them any these Prophets did not submit their will to the in the Oneness of the Creator if he directs his ISLAM? weight. That shall be their recompense, Hell; Creator? Allah says in the Qur’an: “Abraham worship to a man (or any of the other created Islam has 5 Pillars. 1. (Iman) Belief that no because they disbelieved and took My was neither a Jew nor a Christian, but he things). deity is worthy of worship except Allah and revelations and My Messengers by way of was a true Muslim and he was not of the Muhammad is His Last Prophet and idolaters.” (Qur’an 3:67) It is important to jest and mockery. Verily, those who believe 2. WHO IS A PROPHET? Messenger. 2. (Salat) Prayers, which are (in the Oneness of Allah-Islamic note that other religions are derived from the A Prophet is a person who is appointed by God performed 5 times a day. 3. (Siyam) Fasting Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds name of a place or a person. Examples of this to call the people to the worship and belief in in the month of Ramadhan. Abstaining from shall have the Garden of Paradise for their are: Judaism is derived from the tribe of Judah, the One God. All Prophets were given miracles food, drink and sexual relations with spouses entertainment.” (Qur’an 18:103-107) Hinduism is from the Indus River, Buddhism is by Allah to prove that they were Prophets. For from sunrise to sunset. 4. (Zakat) Charity is from Goutam Buddha and Christianity is from example, Moses was given the miracles to free the requirement of 2.5% of a Muslims' saved 10. WHAT IS THE HEREAFTER? Jesus Christ. Islam is the only revealed religion the Children of Israel, Jesus was given the earnings given to the poor once a year as The “Hereafter” is the final destiny of all and way of life that directly attaches its ability to heal the sick and raise the dead and purification of his wealth. 5. (Hajj) Pilgrimage worldly existence starting at the time of death. worshippers to the servitude of the Creator. Muhammad was given the Qur’an which is the is a journey to the Kab'ah in the sacred city of The day mankind will be resurrected from their everlasting and literal speech of Allah. May Mecca. Muslims are required to do this at least graves then they shall be brought to account 8. IS ISLAM THE ONLY RELIGION Allah send His peace and blessings on all the once in a lifetime if they are physically and for their deeds whether good or evil. Allah ACCEPTABLE TO THE CREATOR? Prophets, Ameen! financially able. says: “I (Allah) swear by the Day of Yes! As explained in the introduction, Islam means peace through the submission to the Resurrection, and I (Allah) swear by the 3. WHAT IS THE QUR’AN? 6. WHAT ARE THE FUNDAMENTALS OF Will of Allah. One who does this is called a self-reproaching soul. Does Man think The Qur’an is the Last Revelation from your FAITH? Muslim. Therefore, the only thing acceptable that We shall not assemble his bones? Lord. It was revealed in the pure Arabic • Belief in Allah, His Oneness and ascribing to the Creator is submission to Him. Allah says: Yes, We are able to put together in language to the Prophet Muhammad and has no partners to Him. “Do they seek other than the Religion of perfect order the tips of his fingers. Nay! been kept preserved and unchanged. The • Belief in the Angels (Gabriel, Michael, Allah (Islam)? While to Him submit all other (Man denies Resurrection and English interpretation of the Qur’an will be Israfil, etc.). creatures in the heavens and the Earth, Reckoning.) So he desires to continue used as reference in this brochure. It is not willingly or unwillingly. And to Him they committing sins. He asks, ‘When will be this Day of Resurrection?’ So, when the following the natural laws that they have been Forgiveness? For Allah is Oft Forgiving, usually have extramarital affairs. Thus a sight shall be dazed, and the moon will created for. We were born in a state of Most Merciful. The Messiah, son of Mary survey was published in the USA Today (April be eclipsed, and the sun and the moon submission, as we had no choice in the matter is no more than a Messenger. Many 4, 1988; Section D) which asked 4700 will be joined together. On that day man and we will die in submission. Between these were the Messengers that passed away mistresses, what would they like their status will say, ‘ Where is the place that I can two time spans, man has been given the before him. His mother was a truthful to be (mistress or second wife). They said, “I flee to?' No! There is no refuge! Unto rational ability to choose to submit to his woman. They both used to eat food (As prefer being a second wife rather than the that your Lord (Alone) will be the place Creator. Know for a surety that we will all die other human beings, while Allah does other woman”. The reasons for this are that of rest that day. On that day men will be and none of us knows when we’re going to not eat). Look how Allah makes the they didn’t have any legal rights, nor did they informed of what he sent forward ( of evil die. Is it not time you submitted to your revelations clear to them, yet look how have the financial equality of the legally or good deeds), and what he left behind (of Lord? they are deluded away (from the married wives and it appeared that these his good or evil practices). Nay! Man will be truth).” (Qur’an 5:72-75) men were using them. Islam is clearly against a witness against himself.” (Qur’an 75:1-4) 13. WHAT IS THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS? extra or premarital affairs (fornication) as this Jesus, the son of Mary is a servant and 15. DOES ISLAM OPPRESS WOMEN? leads to corruption in the society and the 11. DO MUSLIMS WORSHIP Messenger of Allah. Allah says in the Qur’an No. On the contrary, 1400 years ago Islam spread of sexually transmitted diseases. MUHAMMAD? that Jesus was born of a miraculous birth; liberated women. At that time in Europe, Don’t people feel bad when they have No! Muslims do not worship Muhammad nor “Verily, the likeness of Jesus before Christian scholars were debating whether children out of wedlock? These children have do they worship any other Prophets, Saints, or Allah is the likeness of Adam. He created women had souls, if yes, did they have animal the right to grow up knowing that they have created things. It is not permissible for a him from dust, then (He) said unto him: souls or human souls? Until recently women parents who are responsible enough to have Muslim to pray, supplicate, or direct any type ‘Be’ and he was.” (Qur’an 3:59). He were stripped of their last names to illustrate planned to bring them into the world. No one of worship to any created thing in rivalry to the performed many miracles as a Prophet by that they were the property of their husbands. would like to be told that they were an Lord of all that exists. Allah says: “Say (to Allah’s permission such as resurrecting a dead As for Islam, women are equal to men in all accident. As for those against polygyny, them Muhammad), ‘I am only a man like man, healing the blind and sick, making a acts of piety, they keep their last names, they statistics show that because of wars there are you. It has been inspired to me that your living bird out of clay and speaking as a new are allowed to keep their own money, choose more women in the world than there are God is One God. So whoever hopes for born infant. Jesus brought the same message who they want to marry, have the right to men. Other reasons are, most married men the Meeting with his Lord, let him work as the other Prophets. He is not to be divorce, have the right to inheritance and have engage in extramarital affairs and there is an righteousness and associate none as a worshipped as the “Son of God!" Jesus was the right to be protected and maintained by increase in homosexuality amongst men, partner in the Worship of his Lord.' ” raised alive up to Allah from where he will their husbands. They have been dignified and thus causing an excess amount of women to (Qur’an 18:110) return to re-establish the Law of Allah on earth. exonerated by the Hijaab (Islamic covering). In men. The Islamic solution of polygyny is the 14. WHAT IS THE TRUTH ABOUT THE the West, women are portrayed as sex objects best solution to the seemingly difficult 12. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUR “SON OF GOD”, “TRINITY” AND to be used and discarded. We see them being problems that plague our society in our man CREATION? MARY? used to sell cars, alcohol and even bubble to woman relationships. As we examine Allah’s creation, we will Your Creator says: “Surely, they have gum. In Islam, women have been elevated to inevitably conclude that all things have a disbelieved who say: a stature that surpasses the roles placed upon 17. DOES ISLAM PROMOTE purpose. If we look at the delicate balance of ‘Allah is the Messiah (Jesus).’; But the them by any religion or culture. Women are TERRORISM? our universe, as vast as it is, orchestrated in Messiah said, ‘O Children of Israel! not to be abused or oppressed but they are to No. Islam condemns all acts of oppression. perfect synchronisation. The human body and Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.’ be respected and cared for. As a result, Islam Necessary force is permissible only when one its various different processes like thought, Verily, whosoever sets up partners in is the fastest growing religion in the world is defending oneself, family, and right to movement, vision and its ability to heal itself. worship with Allah, then Allah has amongst women. practice his/her religion or fighting tyranny and The earth and its countless number of life forbidden Paradise for him, and the Fire oppression. Muslims who blow up buildings forms, various plants, vegetables and animals. will be his abode. And for the polytheists 16. IS POLYGYNY PERMISSIBLE? and kill innocent people are not acting in The weather system, the seasons and the there are no helpers. Surely, the Yes! Islam regulated matrimony in that men accordance with what Islam teaches. water cycle. Surely, these things have some disbelievers are those who said, ‘Allah is are permitted to marry up to four wives purpose, more so for human beings. Allah a third of the three (in a trinity).’ But provided they treat them fairly and equally. 18. IS THERE RACISM IN ISLAM? says: “ And I (Allah) created not the there is no god but the One God. And if The man must first be financially capable to No. Muslims are found in every country, spirits and men, except that they should they cease not from what they say, take another wife, provide different whether they are European, African, Asian or worship Me (alone).” (Qur’an 51:56) As verily, a painful torment will befall the residences and be able to divide his time American. 1 in every 5 people on the earth is the verse states in question #8, all things are disbelievers among them. Will they not equally amongst them. In the western society a Muslim, Which means there are 1.2 billion in a state of submission to the Creator by repent to Allah and ask for His many men who are married to only one wife Muslims in the world. Islam promotes racial harmony and tolerance. Allah says: “O mankind! We have created you from a 20. SHOULD YOU BECOME A MUSLIM male and female, and made you into RIGHT NOW? nations and tribes that you may know Absolutely! You are now accountable for one another. Verily, the most what you know about Islam. Islam will balance honourable of you in the Sight of Allah your life, created a form of discipline, give you is the believer who has the most piety. a respectful, dignified, peaceful and tranquil Verily, Allah is All Knowing, All Aware.” life in a society that has been ravaged by (Qur’an 49:13) This is in opposition to mental illnesses, excessive materialism, Louis Farrakhan’s disbelieving lies against substance abuse, increase in crime and an all Islam, in saying that, ‘Allah appeared in the time decline in human morality. Allah warns us person of Master W. Fard Muhammad’, or in the Qur’an: “O you who believe! Fear ‘We the original (black) nation of the earth’. Allah as He should be feared. And die The Believers seek refuge with Allah from not except in a state of Islam (as such lies against Allah and His Religion. Muslims)."(Qur’an 3:102) If you wish to Ameen! become a Muslim, refer to question #7 and call us anytime. 19. HAS THE QUR’AN PREDICTED THE We invite you to become NEW DISCOVERIES OF MODERN SCIENCE? a Muslim. Yes! Since the Qur’an came from the For more information contact:: Creator of the Heavens and the Earth, it is . only befitting that science would later . confirm what is in the Qur’an. Examples of Visit www.troid.org or email dawah@troid.org this are, the expansion of the universe as stated in the Qur’an: “With power did We Introductory Information for non-Muslims No.1 construct the heaven. Verily, We expand the vastness of space.” (Qur’an 51:47) Every living thing is created from water: “Do not those who disbelieve know that the heavens and The 20 Most the earth were joined together as one united piece, then We parted them? Frequentl And We have made from water every living thing. Will they then not y Asked believe?” (Qur’an 21:30) The trimester: “…He (Allah) created you in the wombs Questions of your mothers, creation after creation in three veils of darkness, about such is Allah your Lord. How then are you turned away (from the truth)?” (Qur’an 39:7) There are several other Islaam examples proving that the Qur’an is from your Lord. Allah says: “Do they not consider the Qur’an carefully? Had it been from other than Allah, they would have found therein many contradictions.”(Qur’an 4: 82)