... used in military terms in Muhammad's time, but it was used for defensive measures too. People who died in jihad "are martyrs and are rewarded with immediate entry to paradise" (Tames345), which is an aspect which I think, led to many victories for the Muslims because the Muslims would fight hard and fierce until death. Jihad lead to the conquering ... world" (Walker347). Muslims believe in the day of judgment where every soul will be judged on how they lived their lives, and will either enter hell or paradise." the Quran describes paradise as a lovely garden on a cool mountain top with ...

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... a Muslim martyr and Christian martyr. And prove to the reader that there is a big difference. When a Muslim is martyred by sacrificing his life for his land he then lives for paradise of seventy two virgins and seventy wives . The religious mindset of the terrorists Translation of a letter left by some of the terrorists of Sept 11. Which read Read the Chapter ... , and burn their remains," Al-Hutari wrote. "Call out in joy, oh my mother; distribute sweets, oh my father and brothers; a wedding with 'the black-eyed' awaits your son in Paradise."(14) Al Risala, the Hamas mouthpiece, publish...

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... . The Quran does not justify those types of actions; instead it condemns those who act in a terrorist manner. Killing innocent bystanders, especially women and children can lead to banishment from paradise according to the Prophet Muhammad. Therefore, if Alonso, Vanezza one rogue Muslim were to condone and act upon such violence he would break the Islamic code and be exempt from ... paradise, not be rewarded as we have been led to believe. The Islamic principles make it a religion worth believing in. The moral code of Islam strives for man to find a virtuous ... ...

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... first drop of a martyr's blood is spilled, he does not feel the pains of the injury and he is absolved of all his sin and he sees his place in Paradise. He is saved from the torture of the grave and from fear of the Day of Judgment. He is awarded his allotment of beautiful virgins to cater forever to his ... every need. He becomes an advocate for seventy of his relatives to reach paradise and he earns the Crown of Glory, whose precious stone is better than this entire world and everything in it. Besides the commands of the Koran to destroy their enemies ... ...

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... , Iblis, referred to in this context as shaytan, entered the Garden of Eden and tempted Eve to eat of the tree of immortality, causing both Adam and Eve to forfeit paradise. Note that Iblis has long been a figure of discussion among Muslim scholars, who have been trying to explain the ambiguous identification of Iblis in the Qur`an as either angel ... not prostrate, when I commanded you?" Iblis said: "I am better than him (Adam), You created me from fire, and him You created from clay. Allah said: "O, Iblis, get down from this (Paradise), it is not for you to be arrogant here. Get out, f...

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... if possible; and last is giving "alms" also called a zakat to the poor and unfortunate. Those who were faithful and abided by these laws were guaranteed a place in an eternal paradise with the sensuous delights, which was everything that was none existent in the Arabian Desert. In addition to the "five pillars," the Islamic faith forbids the use of alcohol beverages ... and do good works to gardens watered by running streams. The unbelievers take their fill of pleasure and eat as the beasts eat: but Hell shall be their home ." The Paradise awaiting the good consists of rivers with unpol...

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... ) from the evil in our souls and from our sinful deeds. It is the goal of each and every Muslim to earn a place amongst the fortunate ones; the dwellers of Paradise. For this purpose we all strive, some harder than others, and today, Muslims around the world anxiously await the month of Ramadhan. It is this prized month in which the ... punishments and this world the place of efforts, troubles and earnings. Earning is not the aim of human life but rather it is the hereafter and the door to enter Paradise is what we seek. The object of trade and commerce is to either gain necessary liveli...

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... universe and these are the things that no man has ever seen, heard or thought of. Every thing is for our pleasure and enjoyment. This place is called Heaven (Islamic Paradise). "I have only created Jinns and men, that they may serve me" (Ali 51:56). In this passage, serving Allah or God means that if we lead our lives according to ... the amount of blessings in Heaven, there is no limit to the punishment in Hell. There are no words to explain, how fierce the punishment will be in hell (Islamic Paradise). It is a place, where death will come to a person from all sides but the person will...

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... also would be surprised about believing in heaven and hell. And about the fact that if you believe in the one and only God you will prosper and live in paradise and if you do not believe in the one God you will suffer in hell and get punished for it. The main idea of the Bible and the Koran is ... ...

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... the films I have seen, I can see the big differences between the Vikings' and Arabs' funerals and cultures. They have one thing in common: they believe that they will come to paradise after they die. Scene 2 (08:01 – 09:28) One can see on Ahmed Ibn Fahdlan's face that he reacts strongly when he sees how the Vikings wash their faces ... ...

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... depends on your deeds alone. The correct answer, however is that it is the Islamic Faith, righteous deeds of each individual and the Mercy of God which will give you paradise by the will of God. God of Islam is the God of every one, including Abraham, Jesus and Muhammad. According to the Holy Quran, associating other gods with the One ... ...

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... a scientific objective direction that Geography specialists still follow up till now. Of their achievements are: Al-Idrisi drawings of the Nile and its resources, which were believed to emanate from Paradise. Ibn Seena's interpretations for some of the natural phenomena like mountains and how they were formed out of earthquakes or incision. He proved this by the remnants of stoned amphibians ... ...

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... make peace as well. (8:61) If Muslims are being oppressed or victimized, then we can fight back. (16:41-42) If anyone dies in a Jihad they automatically will go to Paradise. A Shaheed or Martyr, is described this way by Allah, "Don't think that those who were killed in Allah's Cause are dead. According to Islamic teachings, a Muslim army should only fight ... ...

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... to Mecca. Muslims were also to abstain from pork and alcohol and to have allegiance to their Islamic community. The message of the Qur"an was that the way to paradise lay in gratitude to God for forgiveness and guidance, worship of false gods would not be tolerated, and that immorality and injustice to the weak was wrong. The early Arab ... ...

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... thanking Him for what He has not taken away. In the words of an authentic tradition (Al-Khabar As-Sahih): "The first of those invited to enter the Garden of Paradise will be those who are constantly praising Allah (Alhamdulillah)." The following story was told by one of the righteous: "In the course of one of my journeys, I caught sight of ... ...

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... times and eradicate the evil, until on the Day of Judgment when His mercy shall cause the good actions to outweigh the evil and grant passage into an ecstasy and Paradise, abiding there eternally. In the hereafter, only rewards exist and no work. However, many think that Christians believe in good deeds to grant them entrance into heaven. They are mistaken ... ...

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... . White is identified by some Muslims to be the holiest turban color, based on legends that the prophet Mohammed wore a white turban. Green, is identified to be the color of paradise, and is favored by Muslims. Muslim men also wear all black to be identified as a direct descendant of Mohammed. (Not Without My Daughter) The Taliban ambassador to Afghanistan favors a solid ... ...

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... generous that he rewards those who are faithful to Him, though it is not necessary. "He will reward them for their steadfastness with robes of silk and the delights of Paradise," and "Allah will reward them with the gardens of Eden, gardens watered by running streams, where they shall dwell for ever," show that He does not leave anyone without a generous ... ...

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... of a Christian is an advantage enjoyed only by them while the Muslims believe that no religion has a monopoly on salvation and all who follow a moral and faithful life will enjoy paradise [Quran 4:124]. The three crucial Christian doctrines that Islam denies are the Trinity, the Incarnation, and the Resurrection. Like Judaism, Islam denies Christ's claim to divinity. Allah is one; so ... ...

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... time when a man expressed his desire to join the military, Muhammad asked the man if he had a mother. When the man said yes, the prophet said, "Stay with her, for paradise is at her feet." Marriage in the Islamic faith hold a huge significance in which both male and female should be, and have the right to happiness. Women have full right ... ...

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... the woman, but for the chastity of the men who might look at her. For this defeats the woman's biggest evil her sexuality. It is believed that a woman's way to paradise is through her husband. All the man's needs must be met before anything else may be completed. If a woman is cooking and her husband desires sexual pleasures it is better ... ...

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... they believe that love will help you in the Day of Judgement. That the people who you truly love, will give you their good deeds, so that you may enter Paradise. Normally these people who give their good deeds away are known as dervishes (this is quite different from the belief in Islam). Sufi's also stress the remembrance of God, which ... ...

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... . Judgement Day: Allah will end the earth one day, at which time any person who ever lived will be raised up for Judgment Day. Allah will send people to either Paradise (Jannah) or Hell (Jahannam). Measurement: Allah has measured the length of our life in this world, our economic status, where Muslims will die and more. Life After Death: Eternal life ... ...

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... to sin, and that all unbelievers and sinners will spend eternity in Hell. Muslims who sincerely repent and submit to God will return to a state of sinlessness and go to Paradise after death. Alcohol, drugs, and gambling should be avoided and they reject racism. They respect the earlier prophets, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, but regard the concept of the divinity of ... ...

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... to won and inherit property, seek divorce, gain an education, and retain a family name. Before this women had little or no rights. The treatment of women has 4 main rules. First paradise is under the feet of the mother. Second a good wife is half a mans religion. Third men are ordered to "treat them in good ways". Lastly, The best of you is ... ...

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