Need Help!- A Possible Revert to Islam(Not Me)

[Al Qassimi]

:salam2:

When I spoke about Islam, I could tell he was interested. Then, I gave him the Quran, now I am waiting. However, I do not want to be obnoxious about it.

How can I approach this? I want you're opinions.

Shukran

 

[bilalswife1983]

I would give him some time. If he seemed interested and then accepted the Qur'an from you, insha'allah he will come around. Just be patient and don't be pushy. This has to be his decision. Maybe a week or two ask him something like "So, have you read any of the Qur'an yet?"

That's exciting! You should mention this website to him.

 

[Amir_of_spain]

just ask him, what chapters have you read, how do you feel about the words, do u feel it reads with confidence and authority, of truth, does it make itself simple and plain understanding?

 

[massi]

:salam2:
this topic is helpful incha Allaah
you can print this page and give it to him
Guidelines of the true religion

Question:
What are the attributes of the correct religion?

Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.

Every member of a faith tradition believes that his community is following the truth. Every follower of a religion believes that his religion is the best religion and the straightest way. Whenever you ask the followers of deviant religions or the followers of man-made traditions about the evidence for their beliefs, they tell you that they found their fathers doing this so they are following in their footsteps, then they tell you stories and reports that have no sound basis and whose texts are not free of faults and discepancies. They rely on inherited books of which it is not known who wrote or said them, or in which language they were originally written, or in which land they originated; rather they are a mixture that has been gathered and written in a book that is venerated, then they were passed down from generation to generation with no proper scientific examination of the source of the text or of the text itself.

These unknown books and stories and blind imitation do not provide valid proof with regard to religions and beliefs. Are all these deviant religions and human traditions true or false?

It is impossible that they could all be true, because the truth is one; there are not many “truths”. And it is impossible that all these deviant religions and human traditions could have come from Allaah and all be true. If they are many, and the truth is one, then which of them is the truth? So there have to be guidelines by which we may recognize the true religion and distinguish it from false religions. If we find that these guidelines apply to a religion then we will know that it is the truth; if these guidelines or one of them is absent from a religion then we will know that it is false.
The guidelines by which we distinguish the true religion from false religions

1 – The religion should have come from Allaah, revealed through one of the angels to one of His Messengers, to convey it to His slaves, because the true religion is the religion of Allaah, and Allaah is the One Who will judge mankind and bring them to account on the Day of Resurrection according to the religion which He revealed to them. Allaah says:

“Verily, We have sent the Revelation to you (O Muhammad) as We sent the Revelation to Nooh (Noah) and the Prophets after him; We (also) sent the Revelation to Ibraaheem (Abraham), Ismaa’eel (Ishmael), Ishaaq (Isaac), Ya’qoob (Jacob), and Al‑Asbaat [the offspring of the twelve sons of Ya’qoob (Jacob)], ‘Eesa (Jesus), Ayyoob (Job), Yoonus (Jonah), Haaroon (Aaron), and Sulaymaan (Solomon); and to Dawood (David) We gave the Zaboor (Psalms)”

[al-Nisa’ 4:163]

And Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And We did not send any Messenger before you (O Muhammad) but We revealed to him (saying): Laa ilaaha illa Ana [none has the right to be worshipped but I (Allaah)], so worship Me (Alone and none else)”
[al-Anbiya’ 21:25]

Based on this, then any religion which is introduced by some person who attributes it to himself and not to Allaah is undoubtedly a false religion.

2 – It should call for the worship of Allaah alone, and forbid shirk (polytheism or the worship of anything other than Allaah). It should also forbid the means that lead to that, because promoting Tawheed (belief in the oneness of Allaah) is the basis of the call of all the Prophets and Messengers. Every Prophet said to his people:

“Worship Allaah! You have no other Ilaah (God) but Him”

[al-A’raaf 7:73 – interpretation of the meaning]

Based on this, any religion that includes shirk and joins others in worship with Him, such as a Prophet, angel or wali (“saint”) is a false religion, even if its followers attribute it to one of the Prophets.

3 – It should be in accordance with the principles advocated by the Messengers, such as the worship of Allaah alone, calling people to His path, and forbidding shirk, disobedience to parents, unlawful killing and immoral deeds, both hidden and open. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And We did not send any Messenger before you (O Muhammad) but We revealed to him (saying): Laa ilaaha illa Ana [none has the right to be worshipped but I (Allaah)], so worship Me (Alone and none else)”
[al-Anbiya’ 21:25]

“Say (O Muhammad): Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from: Join not anything in worship with Him; be good and dutiful to your parents; kill not your children because of poverty — We provide sustenance for you and for them. Come not near to Al-Fawaahish (shameful sins and illegal sexual intercourse) whether committed openly or secretly; and kill not anyone whom Allaah has forbidden, except for a just cause (according to Islamic law). This He has commanded you that you may understand”

[al-An’aam 6:151]

“And ask (O Muhammad) those of Our Messengers whom We sent before you: Did We ever appoint aalihah (gods) to be worshipped besides the Most Gracious (Allaah)?”

[al-Zukhruf 43:45]

4 – It should not be self-contradictory, so it should not issue one command that is contradicted by another, or forbid something then allow something very similar for no reason, or forbid something or allow it for some but not for others. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Do they not then consider the Qur’aan carefully? Had it been from other than Allaah, they would surely, have found therein many a contradiction”[al-Nisa’ 4:82]

5 – The religion should guarantee to protect people’s religious commitment, honour, wealth, lives and children though the commands, prohibitions and morals that it prescribes, which protect these five holistic principles.

6 – The religion should be a mercy to mankind, freeing them from the wrongs that they do to themselves and to one another, whether those wrongs have to do with violating their rights, giving control of wealth to the few or leaders misleading the masses. Allaah says, telling us of the mercy that was contained in the Tawraat which He sent down to Moosa (peace be upon him:

“And when the anger of Moosa (Moses) was calmed down, he took up the Tablets; and in their inscription was guidance and mercy for those who fear their Lord”

[al-A’raaf 7:154 – interpretation of the meaning]

Allaah says, telling us how He sent ‘Eesa (peace be upon him):

“And (We wish) to appoint him as a sign to mankind and a mercy from Us (Allaah)”

[Maryam 19:21 – interpretation of the meaning]

And Allaah says of Saalih (peace be upon him):

“He said: O my people! Tell me, if I have a clear proof from my Lord, and there has come to me a mercy (Prophethood) from Him”

[Hood 11:63 – interpretation of the meaning]

And He says of the Qur’aan:

“And We send down of the Qur’aan that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe”

[al-Isra’ 17:82 – interpretation of the meaning]

7 – It should include guidance regarding the laws of Allaah and should show people what Allaah wants, and should tell them where they came from and where they are going. Allaah says of the Tawraat:

“Verily, We did send down the Tawraat (Torah) [to Moosa (Moses)], therein was guidance and light”

[al-Maa'idah 5:44 – interpretation of the meaning]

He says of the Injeel:

“and We gave him the Injeel (Gospel), in which was guidance and light”

[al-Maa’idah 5:46 – interpretation of the meaning]

And He says of the Qur’aan:

“It is He Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islam)”

[al-Tawbah 9:33 – interpretation of the meaning].

The true religion is that which contains guidance concerning the laws of Allaah and brings security and peace of mind, so that all whispers of the Shaytaan are driven away and all questions are answered, and all confusing matters are cleared up.

8 – It should advocate the best attitudes and actions, such as truthfulness, justice, trustworthiness, modesty, chastity and generosity. And it should forbid bad attitudes and actions, such as disobedience to parents, murder, immoral actions, lying, wrongdoing, oppression, miserliness and promiscuity.

9 – It should bring happiness to those who believe. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Taa‑Haa.

[These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur’aan, and none but Allaah (Alone) knows their meanings.]

We have not sent down the Qur’aan unto you (O Muhammad) to cause you distress”[Ta-Ha 20:1-2]

It should be in accordance with the sound natural disposition of man (al-fitrah):

“Allaah’s Fitrah (i.e. Allaah’s Islamic Monotheism) with which He has created mankind”

[al-Room 30: 30 – interpretation of the meaning]

It should also be in accordance with sound reason and common sense, because the true religion is the laws of Allaah, and sound reason is the creation of Allaah, and it is impossible that the law of Allaah and the creation of Allaah would contradict one another.

10 – It should point towards the truth and warn against falsehood. It should show the way to true guidance and steer people away from misguidance. It should call people to the straight path in which there is no crookedness. Allaah tells us that when the jinn heard the Qur’aan, they said to one another:

“O our people! Verily, we have heard a Book (this Qur’aan) sent down after Moosa (Moses), confirming what came before it, it guides to the truth and to the Straight Path (i.e. Islam)”

[al-Ahqaaf 46:30 – interpretation of the meaning]



It does not call them to that which would cause them misery. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Taa‑Haa.

[These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur’aan, and none but Allaah (Alone) knows their meanings.]

We have not sent down the Qur’aan unto you (O Muhammad) to cause you distress”[Ta-Ha 20:1-2]

And it does not enjoin them to do anything that would cause their doom. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And do not kill yourselves (nor kill one another). Surely, Allaah is Most Merciful to you”[al-Nisa’ 4:29]

It does not differentiate between its followers on the grounds of race, colour or tribe. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know one another. Verily, the most honourable of you with Allaah is that (believer) who has At‑Taqwa [i.e. he is one of the Muttaqoon (the pious)]. Verily, Allaah is All‑Knowing, All‑Aware”

[al-Hujuraat 49:13]

The only distinguishing feature for which people may be preferred over others, according to the true religion, is piety or fear of Allaah.

In the light of the guidelines by which we may distinguish between the true religion and false religions, supported by that which what is said in the Holy Qur’aan, which indicates that these guidelines apply to all the truthful Messengers who were sent from Allaah, we may then discuss different types of religions.


From Kitaab al-Islam Usooluhu wa Mabaadi’uhu, by Dr. Muhammad ibn ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Saalih al-Suhaym.

http://www.islam-qa.com/index.php?ref=9607&ln=eng

 

[massi]

:salam2:
Question:
Who do Islams worship?


Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.

Before answering, we would like to express our appreciation for your interest, at such a young age, in the religion of Islam. May Allaah open the door for you to find much blessing through your asking this question, and decree for you guidance such as you have never thought of. Allaah [the Arabic name for the One True God Ц Translator] says in the QurТaan [the Holy Book of Islam] (interpretation of the meaning):

УThis is the Guidance of Allaah with which He guides whomsoever He will of His slavesЕФ [al-AnТaam 6:88]

УAnd whomsoever Allaah wills to guide, He opens his breast to IslamЕФ [al-AnТaam 6:125]

With regard to this important question Ц who do the Muslims worship? Ц the answer is to be found in the Holy QurТaan, which is the Scripture of Islam, and in the words of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) who received Revelation from his Lord. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

УIn the name of Allaah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
All praises and thanks be to Allaah,
the Lord of the СAalameen (mankind, jinns and all that exists), the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful,
The Only Owner (and the Only Ruling Judge) of the Day of Recompense (i.e., the Day of Resurrection).
You (Alone) we worship, and You (alone) we ask for help (for each and every thing).Ф [al-Faatihah 1:1-5]

УO mankind! Worship your Lord (Allaah), Who has created you and those before you so that you may become al-muttaqoon (the pious).Ф [al-Baqarah 2:21]

УSuch is Allaah, your Lord! None has the right to be worshipped but He, the Creator of all things. So worship Him (Alone), and He is the Wakeel (Trustee, Disposer of affairs, Guardian) over all things.Ф[al-AnТaam 6:102]

УAnd your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you be dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms of honor.Ф [al-IsraТ 17:23]

Muslim worship Allaah [the One True God] whom all the Prophets worshiped. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

УOr were you witnesses when death approached YaТqoob [Jacob]? When he said unto his sons, СWhat will you worship after me?Т They said, СWe shall worship your God, the God of your fathers, Ibraaheem [Abraham], IsmaaТeel [Ishmael] and Is-haaq [Isaac], One God, and to Him we submit (in Islam).Ф [al-Baqarah 2:133]

The Muslims worship Allaah and call others who follow different religions to worship Allaah Alone, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

УSay [O Muhammad]: СO People of the Scripture [Jews and Christians]: come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allaah, and we associate no partners with Him, and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allaah.Т Then, if they turn away, say, СBear witness that we are Muslims.ТФ [Al СImraan 3:64]

It is Allaah Alone Whom Nooh [Noah] (peace be upon him) called his people to worship, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

УIndeed, We sent Nooh [Noah] to his people and he said: СO my people! Worship Allaah! You have no other god but Him. Certainly, I fear for you the torment of a Great Day!.ТФ [al-AТraaf 7:59]

It is Allaah Alone whom the Messiah [Jesus] (peace be upon him) called people to worship, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

УSurely they have disbelieved who say: СAllaah is the Messiah [Jesus] son of Maryam [Mary].Т But the Messiah said: СO Children of Israel! Worship Allaah, my Lord and your Lord.Т Verily, whosoever sets up partners in worship with Allaah, then Allaah has forbidden Paradise for him, and the Fire will be his abode. And for the zaalimoon (polytheists and wrong-doers) there are no helpers.Ф [al-MaaТidah 5:73]

Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

У16. And (remember) when Allaah will say (on the Day of Resurrection): СO СEesa [Jesus], son of Maryam [Mary]! Did you say unto men: СWorship me and my mother as two gods besides Allaah?Т He will say: СGlory be to You! It was not for me to say what I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing, You would surely have known it. You know what is in my inner-self though I do not know what is in Yours. You, only You, are the All-Knower of all that is hidden and unseen.
17. Never did I say to them aught except what You (Allaah) did command me to say: УWorship Allaah, my Lord and your Lord.Ф And I was a witness over them while I dwelt amongst them, but when You took me up, You were the Watcher over them, and You are a Witness to all things.ТФ[al-MaaТidah 5:116-117]

When Allaah spoke to His Prophet Moosa [Moses] (peace be upon him), He said (interpretation of the meaning):

УVerily, I am Allaah! None has the right to be worshipped but I, so worship Me, and perform al-Salaah [prayer] for My Remembrance.Ф[Ta-Ha 20:14]

Allaah commanded His Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) as follows (interpretation of the meaning):

УSay [O Muhammad]: СO mankind! If you are in doubt as to my religion (Islam), then (know that) I will never worship those whom you worship, besides Allaah. But I worship Allaah Who causes you to die, I am commanded to be one of the believers.Ф [Yoonus 10:104]

It is Him Alone, with no partner or associate, Whom the angels worship and do not worship anyone or anything besides Him, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):

УTo Him belongs whosoever is in the heavens and on earth. And those who are near Him (i.e., the angels) are not too proud to worship Him, nor are they weary (of His worship).Ф[al-AnbiyaТ 21:19]

Everything that is worshipped instead of Allaah can neither bring benefit nor cause harm, it can neither create nor provide. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

УSay (O Muhammad, to mankind); СHow do you worship besides Allaah something which has no power either to harm or to benefit you? But it is Allaah Who is the All-Hearer, All-Knower.ТФ [al-MaaТidah 5:76]

УYou worship besides Allaah only idols, and you only invent falsehood. Verily, those whom you worship besides Allaah have no power to give you provision, so seek your provision from Allaah (Alone), and worship Him (Alone), and be grateful to Him. To Him (Alone) you will be brought back.Ф [al-СAnkaboot 29:17]

Having explained this, we must complete the topic by asking: why should we worship Allaah Alone with no partner or associate? The answer is as follows:

Firstly: because there is nothing and nobody else in the universe that deserves to be worshipped, for Allaah is the Creator and Sustainer, Who has created the universe out of nothing and has bestowed so many blessings upon us. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

У17. So glorify Allaah, when you come up to the evening [i.e., offer the Maghrib (sunset) and СIshaТ (night) prayers], and when you enter the morning [I.e., offer the Fajr (morning) prayers].
18. And His is all the praise and thanks in the heavens and the earth, and (glorify Him) in the afternoon [i.e., offer СAsr (mid-afternoon) prayer] and when you come up to the time when the day begins to decline [i.e., offer the Zuhr (mid-day) prayer].
19. He brings out the living from the dead, and brings out the dead from the living. And He revives the earth after its death, and thus shall you be brought out (resurrected).
20. And among His Signs is this, that He created you (Adam) from dust, and then [Hawwa (Eve) from AdamТs rib, then his offspring from the semen, and], - behold you are human beings scattered!
21. And among His Signs is this, that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find repose in them, and He has put between you affection and mercy. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who reflect.
22. And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. Verily in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge.
23. And among His Signs is the sleep that you take by night and by day, and your seeking of His Bounty. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who listen.
24. And among His Signs is that He shows you the lightning, by way of fear and hope, and He sends down water (rain) from the sky, and therewith revives the earth after its death. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who understand.
25. And among His Signs is that the heaven and the earth stand by His Command, then afterwards when He will call you by single call, behold, you will come out from the earth (ie.e, from your graves, for reckoning and recompense).
26. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth. All are obedient to Him.
27. And He it is Who originates the creation, then will repeat it (after it has perished), and this is easier for Him. His is the highest description (i.e., none has the right to be worshipped but He, and there is nothing comparable unto Him) in the heavens and in the earth. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.Ф[al-Room 30: 17-27]

Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

У60. Is not He (better than your gods) Who created the heavens and the earth, and sends down for you water (rain) from the sky, whereby We cause to grow wonderful gardens full of beauty and delight? It is not in your ability to cause the growth of their trees. Is there any god with Allaah? Nay, but they are a people who ascribe equals (to Him)!
61. Is not he (better than you gods) Who has made the earth as a fixed abode, and has placed rivers in its midst, and has placed firm mountains therein, and has set a barrier between the two seas (of salt and sweet water). Is there any god with Allaah? Nay, but most of them know not.
62. Is not He (better than your gods) Who responds to the distressed one, when He calls Him, and Who removes the evil, generations after generations. Is there any god with Allaah? Little is it that you remember!
63. Is not He (better than your gods) Who guides you in the darkness of the land and the sea, and Who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His mercy (rain)? Is there any god with Allaah? High Exalted be Allaah above all that they associate as partners (to Him)!
64. Is not He (better than your so-called gods) Who originates creation, and shall thereafter repeat it, and Who provides for you from heaven and earth? Is there any god with Allaah? Say: Сbring forth your proofs, if you are truthfulТ
65. Say: СNone on the heavens and the earth knows the unseen except Allaah, nor can they perceive when they shall be resurrected.ТФ [al-Naml 27:60-65]

So is there anyone or anything besides Allaah that deserves to be worshipped?

Secondly: Allaah did not create us except to worship Him, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):

УAnd I (Allaah) created not the jinns and humans except they should worship Me (Alone).Ф[al-Dhaariyaat 51:56]

Thirdly: No one will be saved on the Day of Resurrection except those who used to worship Allaah truly and sincerely. After death Allaah will resurrect His slaves and call them to account, rewarding or punishing them according to their deeds. No one will be saved on that day except for those who used to worship Allaah Alone. The rest will be gathered into a Hell, a terrible fate! The Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), was asked by his Companions: УWill we see our Lord on the Day of Resurrection?Ф He told them:

УDo you doubt that you can see the sun and the moon when the sky is clear?Ф We [his Companions] said, УNo.Ф He said, УThen you should not doubt that you will see your Lord on that Day, you will see Him as you see them (the sun and moon).Ф Then he said, УA caller will call out, СLet every people go to that which they used to worship.Т So the worshippers of the cross will go with their cross, the worshippers of idols will go with their idols and the worshippers of every god will go with their gods, until there will be left those who used to worship Allaah, whether they were righteous or otherwise, and a few of the People of the Book [Jews and Christians]. Then Hell will be brought and shown to them as if it is a mirage. It will be said to the Jews, СWhat did you used to worship?Т They will say, СWe used to worship СUzayr, the son of God.Т It will be said, СYou have lied. Allaah does not have a wife or son. What do you want?Т They will say, СWe want something to drink.Т It will be said to them, СDrink!Т and they will fall into Hell. Then it will be said to the Christians, СWhat did you used to worship?Т They will say, СWe used to worship the Messiah, the son of God.Т It will be said, СYou have lied. Allaah does not have a wife or son. What do you want?Т They will say, СWe want something to drink.Т It will be said to them, СDrink!Т and they will fall into Hell. Then there will be left those who used to worship Allaah, whether they were righteous or otherwise. It will be said to them, СWhat are you waiting for? All the people have gone.Т They will say, СWe have separated from them and we need Him more today. We heard a caller saying that every people should follow that which they used to worship, so we are waiting for our Lord.Т He will say, СAl-Jabbaar [the Compeller, i.e., Allaah] will comeЕТ And He will say, СI am your Lord.Т They will say, СYou are our Lord,Т but none will speak to Him except the ProphetsЕ then every believer will prostrate to Him.Ф (Reported by al-Bukhaari, no. 6886). These believers are the people of Paradise on whom shall be no fear neither shall they grieve, and they will dwell therein for ever.

We hope that this matter has now become clear. In conclusion we can say nothing except that which Allaah has said (interpretation of the meaning):

УWhoever goes right, then he goes right only for the benefit of his ownself. And whoever goes stray, then he goes astray to his own lossЕФ [al-IsraТ 17:15]

Peace be upon him who follows the guidance.


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