Islamic Beliefs on the Soul According to few verses from the Qur’an‚ the creation of humans involves Allah "breathing" souls into them. This intangible part of an individual’s existence is "pure" at birth. It has the potential of growing and achieving nearness to God if the person leads a righteous life. At death‚ the person’s soul transitions to an eternal afterlife of bliss‚ peace and unending spiritual growth until the day of judgement where both the body and soul are reunited for judgement at
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eradicate this pervasive evil from society. Almighty Allah adopted a wise course of education and training‚ prohibiting it in measured stages. First‚ He made it clear to them that the harm of drinking alcohol is greater than its benefit; next‚ He told them not to come to a prayer while intoxicated; and finally‚ He revealed the verse in Surah Al- Ma’idah in which He made the final say that drinking alcohol is totally and decisively prohibited. Almighty Allah says: “O ye who believe me! Strong drink and
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God by reciting the creed ““La ilaha illa Allah‚ Muhammadur rasoolu Allah‚” which in English means‚ “There is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God." This very simple however insightful statement demonstrates a complete acceptance that Allah only real God‚ that He alone is the only one praiseworthy‚ and that he is the only autonomous lord. This pillar is considered to be the most important since it demonstrates your total acceptance towards Allah.
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linked with violence. Many people use the name of religions for their own purposes. One should consult the source of Islam and separate what the true religion of Islam says from what is portrayed in the media. Islam literally means ’submission to Allah’ and is derived from a root word meaning ’peace’. Islam may seem exotic or even extreme in the modern world. Perhaps this is because religion doesn’t dominate everyday life in the West‚ whereas Islam is considered a ’way of life’ for Muslims and
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harm to others. "Then fight in the cause of Allah‚ and know that Allah Heareth and knoweth all things"(Quran 2:244). This is a great example of Jihad because it illustrates how one should fight for Allah and defend their religion. The physical level of jihad‚ as shown in the quote‚ is what most extremists use as a reason for violence. This level of Jihad states that one should defend against all that prevents Muslims from servitude to Allah. While some of the teachings of Christianity
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I The Two Periods of the Rise and Decline of the Muslim Ummah ............ "In the Name of Allah‚ Most Gracious‚ Most Merciful". The Two Periods of the Rise and Decline of the Muslim Ummah The Twentieth century of the Christian era‚ according to our analysis‚ presents a decisive turning point in the history of the Muslim Ummah (community). At the end of the first quarter of the century the state of the Muslim world had taken a definite turn‚ and there were some signs of resuscitation in
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successful satisfied requirements put before us by Allah and His Messenger that qualify you to enter amongst us. Your persistence in doing so has awarded you with the privilege of attending our M.G.T. & G.C.C. CLASS. Upon entering a new way of life-the way of Islam- there are volumes of information we would like for you to know. Indeed we wish we could sit down and tell it to you all at once. So you would know for a certainty‚ just as we do that ALLAH IS GOD‚ THE HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD IS HIS MESSENGER
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invocation‚ or the remembrance of Allah and this repetition of the Divine Name usually coincides with fikr‚ which coincidentally means meditation. Essentially‚ both of these practices are performed in a majalis‚ or gathering or Sufis in which they partake in Sufi songs and dance in order to bring the Divine Presence into one’s body. In other words‚ these acts were considered as a form of mysticism‚ which basically means that a direct and interpersonal experience of Allah can be experienced through self-discovery
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questions‚ we must always remember that there’s an essential features of Zakat‚ without it Zakat does not exist. The important things is the rates of Zakat that has been determined by Shariah. Then the intention is to fulfill the worship in obedience to Allah. Lastly‚ the distribution of Zakat fund has to be made to the eight beneficiaries. On the contrary‚ tax rates do not follow the rates determined in the Shariah. Some tax rates are more than Zakat rates on certain assets and less on others. Some
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To consider your self a Muslim‚ you must perform and obey the 5 pillars of faith. By doing so you are giving your complete self to Allah and Islam. By performing Salat each day‚ you are also building your relationship with Allah and giving thanks for your life. In order call yourself a Muslim you must follow each of the Pillars and have faith in Allah and only Allah. If your did believe in the way of Islam‚ you would want to devote your
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