... the other major religions, such as Christianity and Judaism, Muslims believe in one unique God. Unlike Christianity and Judaism though, Muslims believe that Allah has neither a son nor partner and should be worshipped alone; no one shares in His divinity or attributes. Islam also rejects the existence of ... the existence of angels and the belief that God revealed books to His messengers as guidance for them. Among these books is the Holy Quran, which Allah revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. The Quran, which is the last revealed word of God, is the primary source of Islam faith and practi...

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... pbuh), His servant and Messenger. Like those who came before us, we praise Him, seek His Help, and ask for His Forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah (SWT) 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 ... are required. For starters, we have to enter this month in purity and humility. Islam is a pure religion and stresses purity in all the fields of life. Allah (SWT) wants the Muslims to earn honestly in order to ensure justice in society. The Holy Quran states: "O believers! Eat of the lawful things that ...

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... magnificent names and sublime perfect attributes. No one shares His divinity, or His attributes. The Arabic word Allah means God (the one and only true God who created the whole universe). This word Allah is a name for God, which is used by Arabic speakers, both Arab Muslims and Arab Christians. ... This word cannot be used to designate anything other than the one true God. The Arabic word Allah occurs in the Quran more than 2150 times. Muslims believe in the existence of the angels and that they are honored creatures. The angels worship ... and that she should not have a job and stay i...

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... monotheistic religion. Islam is an Arabic word, which means "Submission" and derives from a word meaning "Peace." Muhammad is the prophet and the messenger of Allah (God). Muhammad the Prophet of God Prophet Muhammad is the main prophet in the religion and was born in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. 571 A.D was the year was born. ... conclusion that he would give up everything and find answers to his questions. At the age Muhammad was 40 years old, he had a very first vision of Allah. He saw an angel who gave him a book and asked for him to read it. The angel was angel Gabriel that asked him to re...

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... their goals which they attempt to justify by some sacred reasons in order to pretend that they are acting in accordance with the will of Allah (God). The beauty of Jihad is hidden behind the supposed meaning which is "holy war" in actuality there is so much ... more to jihad, it is a way in which Muslims can struggle and strive for their creator Allah. Understanding the various ways that Jihad has been interpreted throughout Muslim history will help one distinguish between extremist organizations and the majority of Muslims. ... was enjoined to propagate the message of Islam peacefully ...

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... religion, many Muslims supplement their faith with other holy writings known as Hadith. The Qur"an is the holy text revealed by God, or Allah, to the prophet Muhammad. The Hadith, while not a divinely revealed scripture, is special nonetheless. It contains the witnessed accounts of the ways Muhammad ... example of a prostitute, Muhammad was displaying the act of power within charitable acts. Through charity even the most extreme sins would be forgiven by Allah, thereby transforming their eternal status. What I find compelling is the uniqueness and ingenuity of her actions. Her use of he...

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... of how humans should live and all must strive to have the same experience that Muhammad had. Muhammad first met Allah when he was 40 years old and was meditating in a cave on a nearby mountain when Allah appeared in the form of a prophet of his, Gabriel. Gabriel came and ordered him to read from a ... Although Muhammad was illiterate, he was still able to recite the words from the scroll. It was from then on that Muhammad had complete faith in Allah. The city of Mecca is sacred to Muslims because it was in Mecca that Muhammad first preached Islam. Jerusalem is sacred to Muslims because ...

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(First Pillar) There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah. This is the Shahada, which is the first pillar of the Islamic faith. In order to become a Muslim, one must say these words. Even though, I am Muslim, I say the Shahada ... many times a day. I say it because my mom told me to say this whenever I feel sad, angry, or depressed. The reason being because during times or hardship when one remembers Allah, Allah will remember him. I believe, and it is the truth, that the Shahada is the basis and underlaying foundation of Islam. One cannot practice Islam or call himself M...

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... The word "religious authority" means a source of leadership, control that governs and teaches its followers, in a manner, which is acceptable for that particular religion. In Islam, this is Allah, the Holy Quran, the Sunnah and the Hadith of the Prophet (S), as well as the Prophet himself, and in today's society, the masjids and the imams etc According to ... who fear God (surah 2 v2.)"The Quran is exactly the same as in its present version as it was in the time it was revealed. So it contains Allah's exact words and this shows that it has more authority. Also it was given to Muhammad (...

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... . The very name Islam comes from the Arabic root word "salama" which means peace. Islam is a religion that is based upon achieving peace through the submission to the will of Allah. If such a religion is based on the notion of peace, then how is it that so many acts done by its adherents are contrary to peace? The answer is simple ... to know that the true meaning of jihad is to strive and make effort in the way of Allah. The prophet Muhammad said, "The best jihad is the one who strives against his own self for Allah, The Mighty and Majestic." In the Qur"an, Allah says, "So obey not the ...

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... Islam: What is the Real Deal? About year 600 a man called Prophet Muhammad was born and began his teachings of Allah. His followers are of the Orthodox Islamic religion. Although to date numerous branches have developed from mere disagreements as minor as ... rightful successor of The Prophet, they all still share the same main belief. Orthodox Muslims say that Black Muslims are misusing the name of Allah and Islam. They believe it is more of a political movement hoping to find a solution the plight of African-Americans. Black Muslims believe ... Black Nationalism, but he mysteriously di...

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The Qura'n is the Muslim Holy Book. It is all the word of Allah, said to the angel Gabriel then to the Prophet Muhammad. The message was given to him in pieces over a period of 23 years. It was originally written is Arabic, and ... although it is translated into over 40 languages, Muslims believe that it can never be translated exactly, as it loses all beauty and is not Allah's original words. Muslims are still taught to learn arabic, to be able to read the Qur'an. It is 114 Surahs (chapters) and at least 78,000 words, which have ... was just written by a normal author, it is the fact that i...

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... century A.D. The term Islam virtually means "surrender". Within Islam the believer is called a Muslim and the Arabic name for God is Allah. The will of Allah, to which man must submit, is made known through the sacred scriptures, the Qur'an. Allah revealed the Qur'an to his messenger, Muhammad. Muhammad is the last of a series of prophets (including Adam, Noah, Jesus, and ... ...

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... three verses of the Qur'an outline that both men and women have no difference between them, as far as their relationship to Allah is concerned since they are seen to be the same in the eyes of Allah. Moreover, men are also required to have a degree of modesty just the way women express their modesty by wearing the hijab (24:31 ... ...

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Islam is the name given to the religion preached by the Prophet Muhammad in the A.D. 600's.Isalm is an Arabic word that means submission or surrender. God is called Allah, which means "The God", and one who follows these teachings and beliefs is called a Muslim. Muhammad was born about A.D. 570 in the Arabian city of Mecca. Many believe that he ... began to receive revelations from Allah that were sent through Gabriel. These revelations took place in Mecca and Medina in a 22-year period and are now recorded in the Muslim holy book, the Qur"an. The ... ...

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... pronouns avoiding believers to create any physical image of him. Muhammad is considered by Muslims to be the last of the continuing chain of prophets. He was chosen by God (Allah) to restore the true religion. Muhammad was born into a poor clan of the Quaraysh tribe in 570 C.E. His father died before he was born and his mother died when he ... ...

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... Islam are called Muslims it also can be spelled Moslem. They have five obligations that they must follow for their religion. 1. The profession of faith-there is no God but Allah and Muhammad was the last prophet 2. Prayer has to be uttered five times daily just before dawn, at midnight, midafternoon, just after sunset, and at night. 3. The giving alms or ... ...

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