Islam to Deism: Why I became a Deist. Microcontroller Projects for Hobbyists: » PICAXE Microcontroller » Arduino Microcontroller Deism versus Islam Islam to Deism: Why I became a Deist On my way to Deism, I've made pit stops in various forms of Catholicism and Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and so forth. I've been to churches, monasteries, seminaries, temples and mosques. I've worshipped Jesus, Allah, Shiva, Krishna, Ganesha. I converted to Islam 10 years ago, and got heavily into it, and thought I would share some of my thoughts about it here.
It's funny, and some of you may be surprised by this, but one of the basic Islamic contentions is that both the Jews and Christians have messed things up by messing up -- adding to , or subtracting, or manufacturing -- their scriptures. He also insisted that there was only one "god", and that we should not associate "partners" with that one god.
At any rate, converting to Islam opened many new possibilities to me, for which I will always be grateful. I can cope with that. SEX and Islam. The World’s Stupidest Fatwas. Muslim Public Service Network - Home of the MSN Summer Internship Program. Muslims in the West and around the world today. Keeping your children Muslim in America. Keeping your children Muslim in AmericaSource: Soundvision "Fatima" was a young, practicing Muslimah. At 13, she was part of a family that tried to apply Islam in all aspects of life. They were role models for their local Muslim community. They were one of the very few Muslim families who did not even have a television set in their home. Fatima talked about Islam enthusiastically, got good grades, respected her parents. But then things changed. She began smoking. Fatima's story is not new. What went wrong? No human being is an island. In other words, society's problems are not the problems of "those people out there".
The secret to keeping your kids practicing Muslims Parents who practice Islam, an Islamic home environment, limited exposure to media with unIslamic messages: these are some of the ingredients Muslims often promote for ensuring their children are raised as good Muslims. But these alone are not the solution. Caring is the first step If you have, you're not alone. Lessons for us. Muslims In America - Home. Expressions of Islam in America by Gisela Webb. Islam Yesterday Audio Video MP3 Yusuf Estes. IslamTomorrow - Islam Always in Plain English - Priest and Preachers Entering Islam. Essential Dua's in Islam (Prayers, Supplications) Greeting another Muslim As salamu alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Translation: May the peace of Allah descend upon you and His Mercy and Blessings. When salaam is conveyed (when some conveys salam to you on another's behalf). Alayka wa alay-his salaamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Before a meal Bismillahi wa 'ala baraka-tillah.
After having a meal Alham do lillah hilla-thee At Amana wa saquana waja 'alana minal Muslimeen. Dua for ZamZam (Holy Water) Allah humma Innee As alooka 'ilman naa fee-ow wa Rizq-ow waa See-ow wa Shee-faa amm min Kooll-lee daa-een. Before wudhu (ablution) Allahumma-gh fir-lee dhan-bee wawass si'lee fi dari wa bariklee fi rizq.
After wudhu Allahummaj 'al-ni minat-tow-wa beena waj-alni minal muta-tah-hireen. When entering the masjid (mosque) A'uthu bil-Lahil 'atheemi wa biwajhi-hil kareemi wasultaani-hil qadeemi minash-shaytaanir rajeem. After sneezing Alhamdulillah! Reply to someone who sneezes Yar Hamoo kall Lah. When a Non-Muslim sneezes When visiting the sick. Zabihah.com - your guide to halal eating. Skeptic's Annotated Quran. IslamicFinder: Info about Islam and Muslim Mosques (Masjids), Calendar, & Prayer times. Islamic Awareness. Islam Guide: A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam, Muslims, & the Quran.