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Why does Islam continue to be successful in the developed world?
Question:
Why has Islam continued to be so successful in the modern world?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
Islam continues to be successful in the developed world, and elsewhere, because its call is in accordance with the fitrah or natural inclinations of mankind, and it advocates the best of human values, such as tolerance, love, mercy, truthfulness and sincerity.
Islam educates people and lifts them up to righteous conduct, good manners and virtue. Its call is distinguished from others by its realism, balance and moderation. Islam pays due attention to both the soul and the body. It neither suppresses physical desires nor allows extravagance in this regard; it makes a distinction between the natural inclination to enjoy the pleasures of this world and forbidden desires that come under the heading of depravity and perversion.
People embrace Islam because they find security, comfort and peace in it, they see a cure for their problems in it, and through it they are able to get rid of their feelings of confusion, anxiety and loss.
Islam is the religion of the fitrah, the natural inclination or pattern on which Allaah has created mankind. For this reason, people of sound minds and upright inclinations embrace Islam, as Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘There is no child who is not born in a state of fitrah (i.e., Islam), then his parents make him into a Jew, a Christian or a Magian (Zoroastrian), just as animals produce whole animals (i.e., the animals are born perfect with no part of their bodies missing). Do you find any born with their ears cut off?’” Then Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “ ‘… Allaah’s handiwork according to the pattern on which He has made mankind: no change (let there be) in the work (wrought) by Allaah: that is the Standard Religion…’ [al-Room 30:30 – interpretation of the meaning – Yusuf Ali’s translation].” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 1359). What is meant is that Allaah has created mankind with the potential to learn the truth, accept Tawheed (pure monotheism) and submit to Allaah. Their natural inclination is to learn Islam and love it, but a bad education, a kaafir (disbelieving) environment, their own whims and desires and the devils among jinn and mankind turn them away from the truth. Mankind is basically inclined towards Tawheed (pure monotheism), as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) reported that his Lord (Allaah) said: “I created all my slaves as ‘hunafa’ (pure monetheists), but the devils turned them away from their religion.” (Reported by Muslim). For this reason the one who becomes a Muslim after having been a disbeliever is described as having “reverted” to Islam, as this is more correct than saying that he “converted.” When Islam enters a country where there is no nationalism or great legacy of jaahiliyah (ignorance), it spreads quickly because of its strength and the small number of obstacles. You may also see that Islam is suitable for all people, educated and uneducated, male and female, old and young; everyone finds in it what he wants and needs. Those who become Muslim in developed countries realize what their country’s civilization and laws, which have been fabricated from men’s whims and desires, have done to them, and they realize the extent of the misery in which people in developed countries are living. They see how prevalent psychological illnesses, nervous breakdowns, insanity and suicides are, despite the technological advances and great number of discoveries and inventions and modern systems of management. This is because all of that is concerned only with the physical and the outward, but it neglects the inward and fails to nourish and nurture the heart and soul. Allaah says of these people (interpretation of the meaning): “They know only the outside appearance of the life of the world, and they are heedless of the Hereafter.” [al-Room 30:7]
Islam will continue to succeed, with the permission of Allaah, so long as those who work for its sake are sincere and its followers adhere to it and believe in it, and apply its laws.
The fact that there are those who are not committed or who fall short will not prevent Islam from succeeding, with the permission of Allaah, and nothing can distort its beauty. Its light will not falter because some people abandon it or fail to adhere to it. What Islam has given humanity in the way of progress and civilization, and lifting them up from the darkness of oppression and enmity, is pride enough.
Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
http://www.islam-qa.com/index.php?ref=3143&ln=eng&txt=الفطرة
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Why does Islam continue to be successful in the developed world?
Question:
Why has Islam continued to be so successful in the modern world?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
Islam continues to be successful in the developed world, and elsewhere, because its call is in accordance with the fitrah or natural inclinations of mankind, and it advocates the best of human values, such as tolerance, love, mercy, truthfulness and sincerity.
Islam educates people and lifts them up to righteous conduct, good manners and virtue. Its call is distinguished from others by its realism, balance and moderation. Islam pays due attention to both the soul and the body. It neither suppresses physical desires nor allows extravagance in this regard; it makes a distinction between the natural inclination to enjoy the pleasures of this world and forbidden desires that come under the heading of depravity and perversion.
People embrace Islam because they find security, comfort and peace in it, they see a cure for their problems in it, and through it they are able to get rid of their feelings of confusion, anxiety and loss.
Islam is the religion of the fitrah, the natural inclination or pattern on which Allaah has created mankind. For this reason, people of sound minds and upright inclinations embrace Islam, as Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘There is no child who is not born in a state of fitrah (i.e., Islam), then his parents make him into a Jew, a Christian or a Magian (Zoroastrian), just as animals produce whole animals (i.e., the animals are born perfect with no part of their bodies missing). Do you find any born with their ears cut off?’” Then Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “ ‘… Allaah’s handiwork according to the pattern on which He has made mankind: no change (let there be) in the work (wrought) by Allaah: that is the Standard Religion…’ [al-Room 30:30 – interpretation of the meaning – Yusuf Ali’s translation].” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 1359). What is meant is that Allaah has created mankind with the potential to learn the truth, accept Tawheed (pure monotheism) and submit to Allaah. Their natural inclination is to learn Islam and love it, but a bad education, a kaafir (disbelieving) environment, their own whims and desires and the devils among jinn and mankind turn them away from the truth. Mankind is basically inclined towards Tawheed (pure monotheism), as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) reported that his Lord (Allaah) said: “I created all my slaves as ‘hunafa’ (pure monetheists), but the devils turned them away from their religion.” (Reported by Muslim). For this reason the one who becomes a Muslim after having been a disbeliever is described as having “reverted” to Islam, as this is more correct than saying that he “converted.” When Islam enters a country where there is no nationalism or great legacy of jaahiliyah (ignorance), it spreads quickly because of its strength and the small number of obstacles. You may also see that Islam is suitable for all people, educated and uneducated, male and female, old and young; everyone finds in it what he wants and needs. Those who become Muslim in developed countries realize what their country’s civilization and laws, which have been fabricated from men’s whims and desires, have done to them, and they realize the extent of the misery in which people in developed countries are living. They see how prevalent psychological illnesses, nervous breakdowns, insanity and suicides are, despite the technological advances and great number of discoveries and inventions and modern systems of management. This is because all of that is concerned only with the physical and the outward, but it neglects the inward and fails to nourish and nurture the heart and soul. Allaah says of these people (interpretation of the meaning): “They know only the outside appearance of the life of the world, and they are heedless of the Hereafter.” [al-Room 30:7]
Islam will continue to succeed, with the permission of Allaah, so long as those who work for its sake are sincere and its followers adhere to it and believe in it, and apply its laws.
The fact that there are those who are not committed or who fall short will not prevent Islam from succeeding, with the permission of Allaah, and nothing can distort its beauty. Its light will not falter because some people abandon it or fail to adhere to it. What Islam has given humanity in the way of progress and civilization, and lifting them up from the darkness of oppression and enmity, is pride enough.
Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
http://www.islam-qa.com/index.php?ref=3143&ln=eng&txt=الفطرة
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Bawar
Struggling2Surrender
Welcome and may Allah (God) guide you and us all to the right path!
Muslims believe that everyone is born as muslim because our prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that:
"Every child is born on the nature of islam (submission, surrender, peace) then his/her parents make him jew, christian or magian."
Islam promotes and invites to the worship of the one and only God and prohibits from taking any partners, associates and intermediaries with God.
Deep inside, almost every human being knows that God has to be one and is in no need of family, partners and associates. This by itself is a proof that we carry this natural inclination into adulthood from our childhood.
I hope it helped
Peace
Muslims believe that everyone is born as muslim because our prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that:
"Every child is born on the nature of islam (submission, surrender, peace) then his/her parents make him jew, christian or magian."
Islam promotes and invites to the worship of the one and only God and prohibits from taking any partners, associates and intermediaries with God.
Deep inside, almost every human being knows that God has to be one and is in no need of family, partners and associates. This by itself is a proof that we carry this natural inclination into adulthood from our childhood.
I hope it helped
Peace
bintul islam
biz musulmanikh
:salam2: Dear brother Azhar,
First of all, I totally agree with Bawar, he's got the evidence, I've got the mouth and the opinions.
Muslim is the one who follows Islam and Islam means submission, submission to the Will (Laws) of God Almighty. So we as muslims have submitted to the natural laws of God, whether we like it or not, whether we know it or not.
For example, the whole universe is a Muslim! That is, the whole universe (earth, skies, planets, trees, humans, etc) functions according to a certain plan or the way it should function. That is, the sun and the moon are both muslims because they rise and set amog many other things, hence, they have submitted to the will of God, they do what they are meant to do. This applies to everything else, even you and I, humans!
Our bodies function the way it is meant to function, hence it has submitted to the Will of God, hence it is a Muslim. This is beyond our control. Now to answer your question, each person is born a muslim one because their bodies naturally have submitted to the Will of God as already disscussed and two, because they naturally know there is only One God. Thus they are a Muslim. However, it is their parents and the society that makes that kid lose that natural knowledge of One God.
Azhar, I hope I am making sense and I hope I answered your question.
First of all, I totally agree with Bawar, he's got the evidence, I've got the mouth and the opinions.
Muslim is the one who follows Islam and Islam means submission, submission to the Will (Laws) of God Almighty. So we as muslims have submitted to the natural laws of God, whether we like it or not, whether we know it or not.
For example, the whole universe is a Muslim! That is, the whole universe (earth, skies, planets, trees, humans, etc) functions according to a certain plan or the way it should function. That is, the sun and the moon are both muslims because they rise and set amog many other things, hence, they have submitted to the will of God, they do what they are meant to do. This applies to everything else, even you and I, humans!
Our bodies function the way it is meant to function, hence it has submitted to the Will of God, hence it is a Muslim. This is beyond our control. Now to answer your question, each person is born a muslim one because their bodies naturally have submitted to the Will of God as already disscussed and two, because they naturally know there is only One God. Thus they are a Muslim. However, it is their parents and the society that makes that kid lose that natural knowledge of One God.
Azhar, I hope I am making sense and I hope I answered your question.
bintul islam
biz musulmanikh
Azhar, the day you decide to convert, please PM me, I want to be the first person whom you recite the testimony of faith after. In other words, I want you to become a Muslim under my hands, oh man, that would be sooo good. Im just thinking of all the rewards both of us will (God Willing-inshala) gain. All your previous sins will be wiped out and I...mmmm I dont care what I get, so long as I know someone was saved by me.
Nazihah
Be A Stranger
MashaAllah.
Everyone probably be rushing to Ahzar saying "PM me! PM me! PM me whenever you wanna say the shahadah". :lol:
As for your question, our Bro "Bawar" has answered it. Jazakallahu khair Bro Bawar.
May Allah guide you to the straight path. Ameen.
Sakeena
Junior Member
Asalam alaikum wa ramatullah brother Ahzar 
Asalam alaikum brother Ahzar, hola hermano
I'm so happy to hear that you are interested in embracing Islam!
:mashallah:! Allahu Akbar! Alhamdulilah! :jumpclap: LOL
Hey, just say Alhamdulilah (Praise Allah) in everything that happens.
May Almighty Allah (SWT) Bless you and Guide you to Him Religion. Insha'Allah I pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) Bestows Him Mercy upon you and guide you to the Truth-ISLAM-The Greatest Gift of all. Insha'Allah,
please be patient. Almighty Allah (SWT) is with the patient. Ameen.
Take good care of yourself and your madre.
wasalam,
your sister in Islam, yep I'm cool lol.
sister Sakeena
Asalam alaikum brother Ahzar, hola hermano
I'm so happy to hear that you are interested in embracing Islam!
:mashallah:! Allahu Akbar! Alhamdulilah! :jumpclap: LOL
Hey, just say Alhamdulilah (Praise Allah) in everything that happens.
May Almighty Allah (SWT) Bless you and Guide you to Him Religion. Insha'Allah I pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) Bestows Him Mercy upon you and guide you to the Truth-ISLAM-The Greatest Gift of all. Insha'Allah,
please be patient. Almighty Allah (SWT) is with the patient. Ameen.
Take good care of yourself and your madre.
wasalam,
your sister in Islam,
yep I'm cool lol.sister Sakeena
Mohamed's wife7
New Member
:salam2::tti_sister:
I am happy you are at the path of Islam, I can imagine what its like take ur first step on the road of Islam. Its very peaceful and just perfect. As-salamu Alaikom wa rahman allah wa barakatu
p.s PM ME!!
:tti_sister:I am happy you are at the path of Islam, I can imagine what its like take ur first step on the road of Islam. Its very peaceful and just perfect. As-salamu Alaikom wa rahman allah wa barakatu
p.s PM ME!!
TheHumbleWun
Banned
Hello Azhar,
Everyone is born a Muslim, because Islam is the natural faith of human kind.
Everything is Allah swt's manifestation. It is God who created you in a state of Islam but many went astray because their parents converted them to a false faith without knowing.
"And if thou wert to ask them: Who created the heavens and the earth, and constrained the sun and the moon (to their appointed work) ? they would say: Allah. How then are they turned away?" (29:61)
Everyone is born a Muslim, because Islam is the natural faith of human kind.
Everything is Allah swt's manifestation. It is God who created you in a state of Islam but many went astray because their parents converted them to a false faith without knowing.
"And if thou wert to ask them: Who created the heavens and the earth, and constrained the sun and the moon (to their appointed work) ? they would say: Allah. How then are they turned away?" (29:61)
Let me welcome you 1st of all to the forum. Me being a former catholic too. I did not embrace islam in that instant. It requires a careful study and off course the guidance of Allah (SWT).
My research took me to analyzing the religion of all the Prophets. I was surprised that Islam believed in all the prophets that the Chistians believed, and that these Prophets' belief is Islam in the truest sense of the word. It was mainly the worship of One God (Tawheed) that draws me most to Islam. As a former christian I believe in the 10 commandments. I found out that it was the muslims who obey them, especially the 1st and the 2nd commandments. In the course of my research, I too discovered that the original sin does not make sense, since Adam asked Allah (SWT) for forgiveness and he was forgiven. thats why Islam believed that a new born child is sinless, and he was born in the state of fitrah as mentioned.
With regard to the manner of prayer, it was the muslim who do the manner of prayer of Jesus (PBUH) as He exemplified in the Garden of Gethsemane. Likewise how Moses performed ablution and took off his sandals before proceeding to the burning bush at mount sinai, and how a muslimah should dress herself. Look, the christian believe in Virgin Mary, the muslims too believe in Her, in fact a surah or chapter is found in the Qur'an dedicated to her. Look at how a muslimah dress herself and look at how Virgin Mary is portrayed.
Actually, if you embrace Islam, insha'allah. you are not forsaking all of the teachings that you acquire from your former faith. Islam redirect you to the worship of the one true God - Allah (SWT). You might be surprised that this is the same name that Jesus (Peace be upon Him) called God as per the christian bible.
Islam takes you back to the worship of all the Prophets, from Adam to Jesus (Praise be to them all) and to Muhammad (SAWS) the last prophet sent to mankind. If you have a favorite coat, you just don't threw it away when you gain some weight. You make some adjustment so that it makes a perfect fit.
Again, I welcome you to the forum, make yourself at home. May Allah (SWT) open your heart and lead you to the right path.
P.S. you might find this site helpful in your research.
http://www.why-christians-convert-to-islam.com/