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Muhammad: A 21st Century Prophet? (Special Folder) - In Focus - Reading Islam. The teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) changed the lives of the Arabs. Before him they were merely Bedouins with no civilization, as compared to the civilization that they themselves made after becoming Muslims. Prophet Muhammad's character could ultimately change a person like Umar Ibn Al-Khattab—who worshipped an idol that was made of dates—to become the leader of the whole Muslim community and one of the most righteous leaders the world has ever known. Anybody who reads about the Muslims' civilization and how it was built would certainly recognize the huge effect of the Prophet's personality, the ethics and values he taught, the simple lifestyle he lived, and his wisdom that could unite the Arabs after being so tribalistic. So many books were written about Prophet Muhammad; however there always remains much more to be written.

Muslims believe that the character and teachings of Prophet Muhammad are not specific only to one time. Homosexuality and Islam...FUNNY Dr. Bilal Philips... Tariq Ramadan about homosexuality. Is There A Place For Gay Muslims? Homosexuality - Contemporary Issues - Bilal Philips. Islam. Islam (/ˈɪslɑːm/;[note 1] Arabic: الإسلام‎, al-ʾIslām IPA: [ælʔɪsˈlæːm] ( )[note 2]) is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion articulated by the Qur'an, an Islamic holy book considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of God (Allāh), and for the vast majority of adherents, also by the teachings and normative example (called the Sunnah and composed of hadith) of Muhammad (c. 570–8 June 632 CE), considered by most of them to be the last prophet of God.

An adherent of Islam is called a Muslim. Most Muslims are of two denominations: Sunni (75–90%)[8] or Shia (10–20%).[9] About 13% of Muslims live in Indonesia,[10] the largest Muslim-majority country, 25% in South Asia,[10] 20% in the Middle East,[11] and 15% in Sub-Saharan Africa.[12] Sizable minorities are also found in Europe, China, Russia, and the Americas.

Converts and immigrant communities are found in almost every part of the world (see Islam by country). Etymology and meaning Articles of faith God Angels Revelations Prophets. Islam: The Misunderstood Religion - Abdur Raheem Green. Marriage to Non-Muslim. Decoding the past ~ Secrets of the Qur'an (full) PROPHETS OF ALLAH. The Muslim Jesus (ITV Documentary) The Life of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) Prophet Muhammad Mentioned In Buddhist Scriptures. HD | The Grave and Journey of the Soul | Anwar Al Awlaki The Here After Series. Signs of a Good Death in Islam - Abu Muwahhid. Signs of an Evil Death in Islam - Abu Muwahhid. HD | The Sinning Muslims - Anwar Al Awlaki The HereAfter Series. Science and Religion at Hampshire College: Lecture Videos. Mysteries of the Delphic Oracle: Ancient Religion, Modern Science by Dr. John R. Hale on March 31, 2011 The Delphic Oracle was the most influential religious site in the ancient Greek world.

Watch the lecture - Watch the Q&A afterwards Gorillas and God: The Evolutionary Roots of Religion by Dr. Anthropologists routinely seek evidence for the primate origins of human technology, language, and culture. Watch the lecture - Watch the Q&A afterwards For Friends and Faith: Understanding the Paths and Barriers to Political Violence by Dr. Many creatures will fight to the death for their close kin, but only humans fight and sacrifice unto death for friends and imagined kin, for brotherhoods willing to shed blood for one another. Call it love of God or love of group, it matters little in the end... especially for young men, mortal combat in a great cause provides the ultimate adventure and glory to gain maximum esteem in the eyes of many and, most dearly, in the hearts of their peers.

By Dr. By Dr. Resources | Darwin and Evolution in the Muslim World. We are in the process of collecting resources for the website. In the mean time, here are a few sites that provide good background information: National Center for Science Education McGill Symposium on Islam & EvolutionUnderstanding Evolution (from the University of California at Berkeley Evolution (from the Public Broadcasting Service) Evolution Education and Outreach - Online access to Springer Journal.History and Philosophy of Biology Resources compiled by Rebecca Millstein, Department of Philosophy, University of California, DavisList of Basic Concept in Biology from J.S. Wilkins "Evolving Thoughts" blog. This list contains posts written by other science and philosophy bloggersFive Major Misconceptions about Evolution (from Talk Origins) Teaching Biology 101 (to adults) by Bora Zivkovic, Online Discussion Expert for the Public Library of Science Public Library of Science: Biology Open access by the Public Library of Science.

Science in the Quran. Introduction: The following documents just some of the evidence which demonstrates that the Quran could not have been written by man, rather a supernatural source must have been involved. For example, we find statements in the Quran which agree with modern science which was only discovered recently.

Obviously a man living in the desert 1400 years ago could not have knowledge of such scientific facts. In addition to that, there are many clear prophecies which we have seen fullfilled in recent times. There are also recent Archaeological digs which confirms facts stated in the Quran. Please examine the evidence for yourself and draw your own conclusions. Evidence for Islam Featured Articles * Are there any scientific errors in the Quran? Scientific evidence in Islam Prophecies in Islam Archaeology in Islam Common Objections * None of these claims impress me!

Physical barriers in the seas He has let loosed the two seas meeting together. The pycnocline forms an invisible boundary... 1. 1. Islam Question and Answer. The Islamic Bulletin Homepage. Why a Former Buddhist Christian accepted Islam? TheDeenShow. Actions that invalidate the Fast - Dr. Zakir Naik. Should Muslims Celebrate Birthdays & Anniversaries - By Dr Zakir Naik. Is Hijab obligatory or Sunnah? - Q&A - Dr. Bilal Philips.

Why will Allah punish so severely? - Q&A - Abdur-Raheem Green. Why Alcohol is forbidden (HARAM) in Islam? Dr Zakir Naik. OnIslam.net. eBooks | Tauheed Institute. > More coming here Please be patient for this section is under development and construction Coming insh-Allah (God willing) until then please see link > here Islam Is The Religion of Peace The online book Islam Is The Religion of Peace The book is available on the following sites: Islam Land Islam House Scribd Table of contents Preface Introduction The meaning of Islam The misconception that Islam was spread by Force The misconception that Worldly … Continue Reading » (may the salutations of Allah’s prayers, peace and blessings be upon him and his family and those who faithfully follow after them) : A comprehensive explanation of the saying of Allah the Almighty and Exalted in the Majestic Qur`an: ﴿ “And We have not sent you except as a mercy for the universe” (وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِلْعَالَمِينَ ) Accessed at Like this: Like Loading...

SunniPath Answers: The Source of Relevant & Reliable Islamic Answers. The Story of Jesus - Interfaith Issues - counsels. Dear Haris, Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, We know about Isa (peace be upon him) is based on the two sources of the Holy Qur'an and hadith. With this, we can judge the material in the Gospels and in the books of history; and we can sift what could be true from what is evidently false there.

On the above basis, the following can be said about Jesus Christ or Isa ibn Maryam (peace be upon him), and of course Allah knows best: Jesus was born in Nazareth (could be Bethlehem) miraculously (i.e. without a father) as the son of Maryam, during the reign of Tiberius Caesar, the Roman Emperor. When Mary, his mother carried the baby to her people, they questioned her and as a baby in her arms, he gave them the answer. Jesus never said that he was the Son of God (in a special sense); or that he was God; he never said that his mission was to replace the Torah with Injil (the Bible) either.

The Holy Qur'an very clearly states that they did not crucify or kill him; but so it appeared to many of them. Is Islam the Continuation of Christianity? - Islamic Creed - counsels. Answer Salam Brother Faisal, Thank you for your question and for contacting Ask About Islam. Let me first correct your statement that “Islam is a continuation of Christianity”. On the contrary, it can be proved that Islam came to correct the deviations of Christianity away from the original message, which was basically Islam. It is the message by which all Prophets were sent, starting with Adam to the seal of prophets, Muhammad, peace be upon them all.

This can be verified through a careful unbiased reading of the Bible itself. God – in the Bible - is “One” according to the following examples: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is One Lord.” “Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the Lord He is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.” “And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is One Lord: (Mark 12:29) “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Salam. How the Prophet (PBUH) Treated New Muslims - Manners - Shari`ah. We all like this moment, when a brother or sister enters the masjid on a Friday, and announces the shahada (declaration of faith), and the whole masjid start saying “Takbir, Allahu Akbar”; I cannot deny that this is such an amazing moment, to witness someone who just found the right path, and took that extra step closer to God. The bitter question is: What is next?

How will the Muslim community welcome that new Muslim? What advice(s) will be given to them and how are they going to start their long journey in learning the Deen of Allah. I tried to search the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to examine what approach he used with newly converted companions after they became Muslims. Sometimes this aspect is overlooked when we focus on the event itself (saying the shahadah) and consider it to be the ultimate goal of da`wah (Islamic outreach), and we neglect – or consider it to be less important – the post-shahadah advice or curriculum given to new Muslims. - From the men? The Second Coming of Jesus - Interfaith Issues. Salam, Iszman. Thank you for your question. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) foretold the second coming of Prophet Jesus (peace and blessings be upon him) as one of the signs and preludes of the Hereafter.

Abu Hurayrah narrated: Allah’s Messenger said, “The Hour will not be established until the son of Mary [Jesus] descends among you as a just ruler. He will break the cross, kill the pigs, and abolish the jizyah tax. Money will be in abundance so that nobody will accept it (as charitable gifts)” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

Breaking the cross refers to refuting the invented story of Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection. Killing the pig means prohibiting its meat again, as in Islam and in the original Law of Moses. `Abdullah ibn `Amr reported that Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “The Dajjal would appear in my ummah and he would stay [in the world] for 40—I cannot say whether he meant 40 days, 40 months, or 40 years. Hope this answer is satisfactory. Islam and Christianity; Common Grounds… - Interfaith Issues - counsels.

Moreover Jesus also said: "....my Father is greater than I. " (John 14:28) Jesus says here that God is greater than he. So it is clear that he cannot be God. If he were God, how could he say he is less than God, or God is greater than he? Another point to be noted is that the Muslims believe that all humans are born innocent; but the Christian belief is that all humans are born sinful. This Christian belief is based on the idea that Adam’s sin of disobedience – known as the “Original Sin” - to God is borne by all his children. Muslims consider this idea incompatible with divine justice. After Jesus’ time, a man called Saul of Tarsus - later known as St Paul - came and declared himself “the Apostle to the Gentiles”, and misled many of Jesus’ followers to accept the polytheistic ideas which are now part of present-day Christianity.

Muhammad, the Last Prophet (peace be upon him) came to restore and complete the true religion of God, taught by Jesus and all other prophets before him. Salam.