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My name is Hayder, its been sometime I havent visited TTI. Please do me a favour of reading this and tell me what are the things you would change to make it better. It's addressed to both Muslims and non Muslims. Anything you feel needs to be added or removed or if it's too long e.t.c.: JazakAllah
A warm welcome to you dear reader and peace be with you.
Thanks for having an interest in knowing about Islam and Muslims. Whether you are a Muslim, a Christian, a Jew, an Atheist, a Feminist, a Homosexual or a Human right/Peace activist there is always something interesting for you to learn in Islam. Islam has become the most misunderstood way of life as a result of misrepresentation of the true Islam by both Muslims and non Muslims.
Islam as the complete way of life has been the religion of humans from the beginning of man's existence. It was taught by the representatives (Prophets) of the one and only existing God (Allah in Arabic) the Creator and the Sustainer of the universe. Based on reason and logical evidence Islam means total submission to the natural laws of the one Who created us. As a result the true follower of Islam (Muslim) achieves peace with his/her Sustainer, within themselves as well as with other creation. The whole universe with all its contents is based on the idea of submitting to the fine balance of order it was created for, so that peace exists, in other words everything is Islam. Any interference of these balances is injustice which causes disorder, the total opposite of Islam.
Founded on a very strict and deep concept of Monotheism and firmly established by Prophet Abraham (pbuh), the whole purpose of it is to purify both the hearts and the actions of those who accept it. Allah's attitude towards the whole universe is based on Mercy and love and orders humans to beautify themselves with such attributes. Allah's judgment is mainly founded on forgiveness and actively looking for any excuse not to punish. However, arrogance is considered to be the mother of all evils hence it is the unforgiveable crime in the eyes of Allah unless if one changes. Everything belongs to Allah and one day they will all return to Him.
The Quran is the last of the series of holy books and the unchanged words of God revealed to the last of the Prophet Mohamed peace be upon him. It was preceded by other holy books such as the Torah of Moses, the Psalms of David and the Gospel of Jesus peace be upon them all. Others would be the holy books from the Eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism e.t.c. of which we don’t know much about their Prophets. Quran confirms and takes care of the purity of the other holy books. Quran is not responsible for what was recorded in the previous holy books as other people’s personal opinions. Quran is not a book of science, economy, sociology, politics, geology or any other subject apart from guidance. However, Allah mentions some few things from various topics simply for two reasons; a sign to prove that it was authored by the All Knowing Allah as well as giving human beings guidance on how to live the best way. Quran as a manual book for the humans from the One who created them, will always be the source of goodness. Even though revealed 1400 years ago it has always stood by itself to challenge people to prove it wrong. Scientific facts are just a few of the relevant examples. A few verses in the Quran would establish a powerful working system of economy, ruling and social interactions throughout history based on people’s culture and time. It was the Quran that changed the uncivilized Bedouin Arabs into the rulers of the world. Justice established by the Quran was the theme of leadership and the shura (council) was how they would decide on matters of the state. A passion for knowledge was installed in their hearts hence an active pursuing and collection of knowledge from around the world lead to great scientific discoveries that are still used today especially in the West. Muslims turning their back on the Quran today has only resulted in their loss.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) was the living Quran for us and the last one of all the over 124000 prophets who were sent to different communities at different times. They were chosen by God because they were sinless human beings and people with the highest moral behaviors. Stories of 25 of them are told in the Quran as a needed guidance package for a Muslim to learn from. 5 of them i.e. Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Mohamed peace be upon them all are considered the highest in ranks due to the hardships they had to go through for the sake of establishing goodness and stopping evil. Prophets did not compete but supported each other for the sake of God. They all came with the same fundamental message from God but humans decided to differ hence sectarianism was born.
Humans came from their first ancestors Adam and Eve hence brothers and sisters in humanity. However God never said when the first humans first stepped on earth. So the Judeo-Christian belief that they lived 6000 years ago that contradicts the historical and scientific discoveries is nowhere to be found in Islam. However, Muslims are not obliged to believe in the coming of new species from the previous ones as a result of accumulated random genetic mutations and natural selection unless if the evolutionists can prove it by bringing a new species from the current ones using the hypothesis (claim) they have come up with. Humans unlike Angels and Animals have got free will to choose between right and wrong. Angelic as well as animalistic characteristics are built in every human. The challenge is to find a balance between them by excelling in angelic qualities by using the animalistic ones. Gender as well as religious differences are appreciated and accommodated while racism has no place in Islam.
Many researches have and will continue to be done about Islam and its teachings but the main essence of being a Muslim is not into the intellectual argument or the appearance of how a Muslim should be, or how many good actions can a Muslim do. Don’t misquote me, these are all good things BUT the real essence is the status of the heart of a Muslim in the eyes of the Most Loving Allah expressed in his/her overall behaviour especially in the following of the Islamic requirements.
Whether you are a Muslim or not, it is not shameful to realize that you have been living with some misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. The real shame is to accept the stereotypes as the truth and having no intention to clear them up.
I am waiting for your reply.
Salam
Hayder
My name is Hayder, its been sometime I havent visited TTI. Please do me a favour of reading this and tell me what are the things you would change to make it better. It's addressed to both Muslims and non Muslims. Anything you feel needs to be added or removed or if it's too long e.t.c.: JazakAllah
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A warm welcome to you dear reader and peace be with you.
Thanks for having an interest in knowing about Islam and Muslims. Whether you are a Muslim, a Christian, a Jew, an Atheist, a Feminist, a Homosexual or a Human right/Peace activist there is always something interesting for you to learn in Islam. Islam has become the most misunderstood way of life as a result of misrepresentation of the true Islam by both Muslims and non Muslims.
Islam as the complete way of life has been the religion of humans from the beginning of man's existence. It was taught by the representatives (Prophets) of the one and only existing God (Allah in Arabic) the Creator and the Sustainer of the universe. Based on reason and logical evidence Islam means total submission to the natural laws of the one Who created us. As a result the true follower of Islam (Muslim) achieves peace with his/her Sustainer, within themselves as well as with other creation. The whole universe with all its contents is based on the idea of submitting to the fine balance of order it was created for, so that peace exists, in other words everything is Islam. Any interference of these balances is injustice which causes disorder, the total opposite of Islam.
Founded on a very strict and deep concept of Monotheism and firmly established by Prophet Abraham (pbuh), the whole purpose of it is to purify both the hearts and the actions of those who accept it. Allah's attitude towards the whole universe is based on Mercy and love and orders humans to beautify themselves with such attributes. Allah's judgment is mainly founded on forgiveness and actively looking for any excuse not to punish. However, arrogance is considered to be the mother of all evils hence it is the unforgiveable crime in the eyes of Allah unless if one changes. Everything belongs to Allah and one day they will all return to Him.
The Quran is the last of the series of holy books and the unchanged words of God revealed to the last of the Prophet Mohamed peace be upon him. It was preceded by other holy books such as the Torah of Moses, the Psalms of David and the Gospel of Jesus peace be upon them all. Others would be the holy books from the Eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism e.t.c. of which we don’t know much about their Prophets. Quran confirms and takes care of the purity of the other holy books. Quran is not responsible for what was recorded in the previous holy books as other people’s personal opinions. Quran is not a book of science, economy, sociology, politics, geology or any other subject apart from guidance. However, Allah mentions some few things from various topics simply for two reasons; a sign to prove that it was authored by the All Knowing Allah as well as giving human beings guidance on how to live the best way. Quran as a manual book for the humans from the One who created them, will always be the source of goodness. Even though revealed 1400 years ago it has always stood by itself to challenge people to prove it wrong. Scientific facts are just a few of the relevant examples. A few verses in the Quran would establish a powerful working system of economy, ruling and social interactions throughout history based on people’s culture and time. It was the Quran that changed the uncivilized Bedouin Arabs into the rulers of the world. Justice established by the Quran was the theme of leadership and the shura (council) was how they would decide on matters of the state. A passion for knowledge was installed in their hearts hence an active pursuing and collection of knowledge from around the world lead to great scientific discoveries that are still used today especially in the West. Muslims turning their back on the Quran today has only resulted in their loss.
Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) was the living Quran for us and the last one of all the over 124000 prophets who were sent to different communities at different times. They were chosen by God because they were sinless human beings and people with the highest moral behaviors. Stories of 25 of them are told in the Quran as a needed guidance package for a Muslim to learn from. 5 of them i.e. Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Mohamed peace be upon them all are considered the highest in ranks due to the hardships they had to go through for the sake of establishing goodness and stopping evil. Prophets did not compete but supported each other for the sake of God. They all came with the same fundamental message from God but humans decided to differ hence sectarianism was born.
Humans came from their first ancestors Adam and Eve hence brothers and sisters in humanity. However God never said when the first humans first stepped on earth. So the Judeo-Christian belief that they lived 6000 years ago that contradicts the historical and scientific discoveries is nowhere to be found in Islam. However, Muslims are not obliged to believe in the coming of new species from the previous ones as a result of accumulated random genetic mutations and natural selection unless if the evolutionists can prove it by bringing a new species from the current ones using the hypothesis (claim) they have come up with. Humans unlike Angels and Animals have got free will to choose between right and wrong. Angelic as well as animalistic characteristics are built in every human. The challenge is to find a balance between them by excelling in angelic qualities by using the animalistic ones. Gender as well as religious differences are appreciated and accommodated while racism has no place in Islam.
Many researches have and will continue to be done about Islam and its teachings but the main essence of being a Muslim is not into the intellectual argument or the appearance of how a Muslim should be, or how many good actions can a Muslim do. Don’t misquote me, these are all good things BUT the real essence is the status of the heart of a Muslim in the eyes of the Most Loving Allah expressed in his/her overall behaviour especially in the following of the Islamic requirements.
Whether you are a Muslim or not, it is not shameful to realize that you have been living with some misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. The real shame is to accept the stereotypes as the truth and having no intention to clear them up.
I am waiting for your reply.
Salam
Hayder