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Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - Muslim_009 - 04-05-2008
b-j Wrote:Who says they are good and the way they are doing it is the best way, are lying. No one is perfect in this world, @ least all of us that came in human form. So ask yourselves and say, what can we do to make this place called earth more safer.What do you mean by "lying"???
Making this place safer?! How to do that Mr."AuLoNa"?
Lets make it a better place. First, ask America to withdraw its army forces from the middle-east. Beacause of the unbrakeable, politically, relationship between America and Israel the latter wants to dominate Palestine, as the first step, and then to jump over the other countries. "Can't u see" what America has been doing in Iraq. How many people died? hundreds of thousand? Lets make a better place by demolishing poor people's houses in Palestine. For what, for thinking that there are protestors in those places. I do not relate this with the Denmark disaster, but this has come up when we enthusistically want to make this place a better one.
i want to say eventually, Peace and blessing be upon all the Prophets and the best peace and blessing be on the beloved Muhammed. I ask Allah, S.W.T, to make our earth full of peace and make all of use wiser and help us to stop killing each other.
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - AuLoNa - 04-06-2008
aureagle Wrote:AuLoNa, I want to tell you that you and your christian or jew people don't respect their religion themselves because your religion gave your man made religion gave you nothing but self defeating and self contradicting arguments and confusion. So, you people don't know and can never know how to respect a religion.
Our Islam gave us nothing but the truth. Not a single sentence of our Holy Book The Qur'an contradicts the other. So, we respect our faith, our religion, our prophet (P.B.U.H) our Lord above all other things (AlhamduLILLAH). So, we see things differently.
We respect your prophet either Jesus or Moses much more than you do that's what I strongly expect from all my Muslim brothers. I bet, if there were Muslims like our muslim forefathers with Jesus, then Hell with the jews or any one else, they would never have let anyone even touch Jesus they would like to get killed before that happen. But your forefathers didn't even protest when he was crucified! Even he was sold for just 5 pennies? I ask you AuLoNa What kind of people are you!!!??? Do you say you respect your religion? Do you? And what about those people who were so reluctant to give just a cow to their God? The jews! Do they think they respect their religion? If they think so, they are really overestimating themselves. Isn't it? Ask your heart AuLoNa
hahhahahahah, so I really want to laugh who contradicts themselves you or the christians and jews. I thought muslim respected christianity and except Jesus Christ as prophet. What an idiot, please you are making an idiot out of your self. And who told you that your religion is better than others. Man get to hell out of here, and then you say you are tolerant. Thank you for for finally showing the true face of how tolerant and respectful you are. No sir you do not do it out of respect, if you had respect you would not kill each other within your own religion. You can sell that to someone else, like your own kind who are illiterate, and do not know the truth if it hit them in the face. I feel bad that you guys live in denial, so you think there is nothing wrong with you as a community and what some of you are doing with your religion using it as a weapon.
Have a nice day.
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - AuLoNa - 04-06-2008
Muslim_009 Wrote:b-j Wrote:Who says they are good and the way they are doing it is the best way, are lying. No one is perfect in this world, @ least all of us that came in human form. So ask yourselves and say, what can we do to make this place called earth more safer.What do you mean by "lying"???
Making this place safer?! How to do that Mr."AuLoNa"?
Lets make it a better place. First, ask America to withdraw its army forces from the middle-east. Beacause of the unbrakeable, politically, relationship between America and Israel the latter wants to dominate Palestine, as the first step, and then to jump over the other countries. "Can't u see" what America has been doing in Iraq. How many people died? hundreds of thousand? Lets make a better place by demolishing poor people's houses in Palestine. For what, for thinking that there are protestors in those places. I do not relate this with the Denmark disaster, but this has come up when we enthusistically want to make this place a better one.
i want to say eventually, Peace and blessing be upon all the Prophets and the best peace and blessing be on the beloved Muhammed. I ask Allah, S.W.T, to make our earth full of peace and make all of use wiser and help us to stop killing each other.
Man stop asking Allah and start talking sense as a community to the idiots that are using it for their own purposes. There is so much that God can do, that is why he made us, gave as the power to talk, use our logic, use our minds, the ability to do things. If you do not know how to use them in a wise way, than there's nothing God can do. God already gave you life, now is up to you and all of us what we want to make out of it, until we are waiting to go.
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - Ruba - 04-06-2008
I think they're stubborn and act thoughtlessly, this is not right
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - Muslim_009 - 04-07-2008
AuLoNa Wrote:Man stop asking Allah and start talking sense as a community to the idiots that are using it for their own purposes.
An ox remains an ox, even if driven to Vienna.
Hungarian Proverb
With respect to your mankindhood
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - shifa - 04-07-2008
plz remove the cartoon of prophet muhammed as this is against the religion... .
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - jayabdih - 04-10-2008
"...it would have been a competition in drawing cartoons that would develop creativity and sense of humor.."
No....Islam doesnot compete in cartoon drawing by drawing something that anger the other faith. Any muslim will not be islam if Jesus is rediculed because muslim believed that Jesus is one of the great messenger of God. That goes to other faith like hinsuism, budhist and othes.
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - gulsadaf - 04-16-2008
this is my very agressive comment against this ridiculous act of Denmark. What they will feel if any muslim do the same act against the Jews and their religious heritage. But our Prophet(S.A.W.W) never taught us for that and our religion never allow us to take any step like that. So Denmark administration should take serious measures for the next time and for ever so that no body in the world can destroy the sentiments of anyone. I gravely condenmed this act .
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - tariqahmed10 - 04-16-2008
This is very very shameful and completly ignorant act. They can not imagine how they will have to face curse not in this life but also after death which is indefinete life,Islam is very peaceful religion always gives message serve huminity and respecte huminity , hereby i would like appeal all human by the sake of god we must banned denish products due this harmful act. if we can not do that atleast logging protest agaisnt this act.
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - dagia - 04-16-2008
The Internation Community Should Serious Note and the UN Must Post Sanctions against those Involved.
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - sm11nov - 04-17-2008
Nobody has right to make fun of any religion or it's prophet. Whole muslim world should seriously protest over it. We should baycott their products. We should give them a big financial duzz. We love our religion and our prophet and if anybody do this kind of thing we should give them a lesson to remember.
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - immiq83 - 04-17-2008
All Islamic countries should boycott with Denmark, and should close relation to Denmark. Denmark products should be banned in all Islamic countries. If we can not struggle against Denmark through "JEHAD" (However Jehad is now become Compulsory to all muslims in the world) but we can boycott to stoping the all products of Denmark country.
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - Riya - 04-17-2008
John Wrote:Here are some newsquotes on Situation in Denmark:islam is a religion of peace and Hazrat Muhammad peace be upon him was the only reason of making this world. Allah made this world only because of him. islam never ever gave any lesson to berate or scold any other religion. but if other are doing the same they have to face the fruit of theirs actions. Hazrat muhammad peace be upon him was the messanger of Allah. he always ignore the stupidities of peoples who berate him but Allah never ever ignore them. they have to face and that day no one can help them.
Quote:COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Police have arrested 50 people after mobs of youths torched cars and lobbed rocks at officers and firefighters in a sixth night of violence in Danish cities.
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Quote:Denmark's foreign policy committee which was to visit Iran next week says it will not apologize to Iran because it would be a 'violation of freedom of expression'.
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What do you think about these events?
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - khannaimat - 04-17-2008
There is a great difference between "freedom of expression" and "freedom of aggression" and pls note that ones freedom finish from where other's right start. We can't listen a single negative about our girl friend if she is our beloved too then how can one say something negative about the person who is the beloved prophet, not just human being but prophet also, of billions? Ponder and answers pls. pls try to get rid of double standards and respect other you will be respected. We have no enmity with the west but the aggressors.
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - oehsanj - 04-17-2008
PLZ DON'T DO THIS.................................. THEY MUST APPOLOGIES TO ALL UMMAT-E- MUSLIMA AND DISCARDS ALL THESE CARTOONS.
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - siqbal41 - 04-17-2008
Denish news papers and governmont are doing very bad. We strictly oppose these cartoons and require to arrest persons involved in it otherwise muslims can do any thing against them.
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - farooq - 04-17-2008
This Is very bad activity ,We strictly oppose these cartoons and require to arrest persons involved in it otherwise muslims can do any thing against them.Denish govt resposible for this act. & This is not freedom of expression.
All Muslims Countries must baycott all products of denmark. & all muslims peoples (public) preussure to thier govt to stop trade with dinmark if they loved MUHAMMED (PEACE BE UPON HIM). & We also ask Where is Human rights?-
& Where is Muslims self esteem?
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - 000 - 04-17-2008
1. What is Islam?
Ans: Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people. For a fifth of the world's population, Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the majority has nothing to do with the extremely grave events, which have come to be associated with their faith.
2. What does Islam mean?
Ans: The Arabic word Islam simply means 'submission', and derives from a word meaning 'peace'. In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God. 'Mohammedanism' is thus a misnomer because it suggests that Muslims worship Muhammad (peace be upon him) rather than God. 'Allah' is the Arabic name for God, which is used by Arab Muslims and Christians alike.
3. How do we know Islam is the truth?
Ans: 1- It is the only religion that holds Allah as One, Unique, and Perfect.
2- It is the only religion that believes in the sole worship of Allah, not Jesus, not an idol, and not an angel, only Allah.
3- The Quran does not contain contradictions.
4- The Quran contains scientific facts, which are 1300 years ahead of their time. The Quran, while revealed 1400 years ago contains scientific facts, which are only now being discovered. It is not in contradiction to science.
5- Allah has challenged the world to produce the like of the Quran. And He says they won't be able to.
6- Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the most influential man in history. In the book "The 100 most influential men in History", written by non-Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was #1. Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) was #3. It should be noted that even the Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) was a prophet sent by Allah. Would Allah allow a false prophet to be so successful? No. Even the Bible refers to this in Deuteronomy 18:19. A false prophet would die!!! Yet Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did not die till he completely conveyed, and taught Allah's religion.
7- He had many prophecies, and all of his prophecies have come true, or are still coming true.
4. Why does Islam often seem strange?
Ans: Islam may seem exotic or even extreme in the modern world. Perhaps this is because religion does not dominate everyday life in the West today, whereas Muslims have religion always uppermost in their minds, and make no division between secular and sacred. They believe that the Divine Law, the Shari'a, should be taken very seriously, which is why issues related to religion are still so important
5. Do Islam and Christianity have different origins?
Ans: Together with Judaism, they go back to the prophet and patriarch Abraham, and their three prophets are directly descended from his sons-Muhammad (peace be upon him) from the eldest, Ishmael, and Moses and Jesus, from Isaac. Abraham established the settlement, which today is the city of Makkah, and built the Kabah towards which all Muslims turn when they pray.
6. Who are Muslims?
Ans: One billion people form a vast range of races, nationalities and cultures across the globe, from the southern Philippines to Nigeria, are united by their common Islamic faith. About 18% live in the Arab world; the world's largest Muslim community is in Indonesia; substantial parts of Asia and most of Africa are Muslim, while significant minorities are also to be found in the Soviet Union, China, North and South America, and Europe.
7. What do Muslims believe?
Ans: Muslims believe in One, Unique, Incomparable God in the Angels created by Him, in the prophets through whom His revelations were brought to mankind; in God's complete authority over human destiny and in life after death. Muslims believe in a chain of prophets starting with Adam and including Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Elias, Jonah, John the Baptist and Jesus, (peace be upon them). But God's final message to man, a reconfirmation of the eternal message and a summing-up of all that has gone before was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through Gabriel.
8. Who is Allah?
Ans: It is a known fact that every language has one or more terms that are used in reference to God and sometimes to lesser deities. This is not the case with Allah. Allah is the personal name of the One true God. Nothing else can be called Allah. The term has no plural or gender. This shows its uniqueness when compared with the word god which can be made plural, gods, or feminine, goddess. It is interesting to notice that Allah is the personal name of God in Aramaic, the language of Jesus and a sister language of Arabic.
The One true God is a reflection of the unique concept that Islam associates with God. To a Muslim, Allah is the Almighty, Creator and Sustainer of the universe, Who is similar to nothing and nothing is comparable to Him. The Prophet Muhammad was asked by his contemporaries about Allah; the answer came directly from God Himself in the form of a short chapter of the Quran, which is considered the essence of the unity or the motto of monotheism. This is chapter 112 which reads:
"In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate.
Say (O Muhammad) He is God the One God, the Everlasting Refuge, who has not begotten, nor has been begotten, and equal to Him is not anyone."
9. Does Allah look like us?
Ans: No, Allah is perfect. He is not like any of His creations. He has told us that He has hands, eyes, a face, and feet, but all of these attributes are befitting to His might and glory. A Muslim does not say a single thing about Allah other than what Allah says about Himself. Allah is Perfect and Unique.
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10. What does it mean to believe in Allah?
Ans: To believe in Allah means to believe in total perfection, and uniqueness.
It means to believe in His prophets because they are His, and He sent them. We can not pick and choose. A Muslim must believe in all the prophets of Allah.
It means to believe in the Angles! We must love them all. We cannot hate an Angel say, for example, Michael to whom rain and the vegetation of the Earth are attributed or Gabriel to whom revelation (bringing down the scriptures to the prophets) is attributed.
It means to believe in Allah's predestination of good and bad.
Itmeans to believe in the last day: The day of Judgment.
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11. Can we see Allah?
Ans: Allah is not like the sun. Anyone can see the sun. But Allah is the most beautiful. Nothing is as beautiful as Allah. Actually looking at Allah is the greatest pleasure of the people in Paradise. This pleasure Allah does not give anyone but the believers.
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12. Does Allah see us?
Ans: Allah sees us and knows everything about us. He knows us better than we know ourselves. There is not a leaf on a tree that blows away, or stays in its place except that He knows it. There is not a dry spot, nor a wet spot, nor a grain in the depths of the earth except that Allah knows it.
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13. Does Allah answer my prayers?
Ans: We know that Allah answers all the prayers of the believers. This can be in 4 ways:
1- Getting what we ask for!
2- Getting something as good or better!
3- Being spared something bad that would have happened otherwise.
4- Being rewarded on the day of Judgment with a much greater reward than what we were asking for on earth.
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14. When does Allah not answer our prayers?
Ans: 1- When it is bad for us!
2- When we ask, but not from our heart!
3- When we say: I asked and asked and He did not answer.
4- When we eat or drink unlawful food i.e. pork, wear unlawful clothes or use or posses property that was earned either through interest from the bank or that was stolen.
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15. What can I ask of Allah?
Ans: Any thing, but don't ask Him to do things like make you a prophet because He has already said that there will be no more prophets. You can ask Allah for guidance, meaning you can ask Him to show you the correct religion.
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16. Who is Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
Ans: Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in Makkah in the year 571 A.D., at a time when Christianity was not yet fully established in Europe. Since his father died before his birth and his mother shortly afterwards, so he was raised by his uncle from the respected tribe of Quraish. As he grew up, he became known for his truthfulness, generosity and sincerity so much that he was sought after for his ability to arbitrate in disputes. The historians describe him as calm and meditative. Muhammad (peace be upon him) was of a deeply religious nature, and had long detested the decadence of his society. It became his habit to meditate from time to time in the Cave of Hira near the summit of Jabal al-Nur, the Mountain of Light near Makkah.
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17. How did Muhammad (peace be upon him) become a prophet and a messenger of God?
Ans: At the age of 40, while engaged in a meditative retreat, Muhammad (peace be upon him) received his first revelation from God through the Angel Gabriel. This revelation, which continued for twenty-three years, is known as the Quran.
As soon as he began to recite the words he heard from Gabriel, and to preach the truth that God had revealed to him, he and his small group of followers suffered bitter persecution, which grew so fierce that in the year 622 God gave them the command to emigrate. This event, the Hijrah, 'migration', in which they left Makkah for the city of Madinah some 260 miles to the north, marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar.
After several years, the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his followers were able to return to Makkah, where they forgave their enemies and established Islam definitively. Before the Prophet (peace be upon him) died at the age of 63, the greater part of Arabia was Muslim, and within a century of his death Islam had spread to Spain in the West and as Far East as China.
18. What is the Quran?
Ans: The Quran is a record of the exact words revealed by God through the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It was memorized by Muhammad (peace be upon him) and then dictated to his companions, and written down by scribes, who crosschecked it during his lifetime. Not one word of its 114 Surahs, has been changed over the centuries, so that the Quran is in every detail the unique and miraculous text which was revealed to Muhammad (peace be upon him) fourteen centuries ago.
19. What is the Quran about?
Ans: The Quran, the last revealed Word of God, is the prime source of every Muslim's faith and practice. It deals with all the subjects which concern us as human beings: wisdom, doctrine, worship, and law, but its basic theme is the relationship between God and His creatures. At the same time, it provides guidelines for a just society, proper human conduct and an equitable economic system.
20. Are there any other sacred sources?
Ans: Yes, the Sunnah, the practice and example of the Prophet (peace be upon him), is the second authority for Muslims. A Hadith is a reliably transmitted report of what the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, did, or approved. Belief in the Sunnah is part of the Islamic faith.
Examples of the Prophet's sayings
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
'God has no mercy on one who has no mercy for others.'
'None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.'
'Powerful is not he who knocks the other down, indeed powerful is he who controls himself in a fit of anger.'
(From the Hadith collections of Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi and Baihaqi.)
21. Who is Jesus to us?
Ans: Jesus (peace be upon him) is a true prophet, sent by Allah like Moses, Abraham, Lot, Noah, Jonah, Joseph, etc (peace be upon them).
22. Who were the parents of Jesus (peace be upon him)?
Ans: Jesus is the son of Virgin Mary and he had no father. Allah created Jesus.
23. Can Jesus (peace be upon him), or Muhammad (peace be upon him) be worshipped?
Ans: No, Allah does not accept that a prophet, a person, an angel, a cow, a stone, or anything be worshipped in place of Him or even along with Him. Worship must be to Allah, the Creator of them.
24. Is Allah the same as what Christians call "the father"?
Ans: Allah is the Creator, who Jesus (peace be upon him) worshipped. He is the Creator who spoke to Moses and split the sea for Moses and his followers. That is Allah. But Allah tells us: "Say Allah is one, He is Perfect, He has never begotten, nor was He begot, and there is no one equal to Him."
25. Is there a trinity in Islam?
Ans: No. Allah is one and perfect.
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26. Can anyone become a Muslim?
Ans: Yes anyone can. There are two declarations, which are necessary:
1- To bear witness that no one deserves to be worshiped except Allah.
2- To bear witness that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Messenger of Allah.
This makes a person Muslim. But it should be said in Arabic. Next a person takes a shower and s/he is a Muslim.
Then what?
After a person becomes Muslim s/he is taught about prayers, fasting, alms to the poor, and pilgrimage. These are the pillars of Islam.
Then what?
Muslims are brothers and sisters. A Muslim should love for his brother or sister what s/he loves for him/herself. Allah's wealth does not run out and Allah can provide for us all. We pray for each other, and love each other, and love for our brothers and sisters what we love for ourselves.
27. What about someone who has never heard of Islam?
Ans: Allah is the most just. It is inconceivable to perceive of anyone acting with more beneficence than Allah. Allah is the most just and in the Quran He said: "We will not punish without sending someone to warn you". The "We" here is the majestic we used in Arabic. So if a person never heard about Islam, and was never warned clearly, Allah would have a special test for that person that He knows is equal to the chance that person would have had on earth.
28. When is the Day of Judgment?
Ans: Only Allah knows.
29. Are there signs for the day of Judgment?
Ans: Plenty, plenty, plenty. Many have already occurred.
To name a few:
*Objects will begin to talk.
*There will be much killing. The killer won't know why he killed, and the person that was killed won't know why he was killed.
*The Antichrist will come.
*Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) son of Mary will return.
*Gog and Magog will be set free.
The sun will rise from the west (after this sign there can be no more repentance).
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30. What is it that keeps us from entering Heaven?
Ans: Worship of anyone other than Allah is the greatest sin. It is called shirk, and this is not forgiven except through repentance.
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31. What about non-Muslims do; they go to heaven?
Ans: Allah only accepts Islam. He says in the Quran: "Whoever seeks a religion other than Islam it won't be accepted of him, and he will be one of the losers in the hereafter". I would rather lose anywhere, but not lose in the hereafter. This is because hellfire is eternal. It never ends and we never die when we go there, if we go there.
32. Do we believe that Allah created the heavens and earth in 6 days?
Ans: Yes, we do.
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33. Do we have free will?
Ans: Yes, of course. Allah does not punish us for something we did not do on our own. But at the same time, our will is not inspired of Allah's will. We cannot do anything if Allah does not allow it. In other words nothing goes on in Allah's kingdom without His will.
34. Did Allah create evil?
Ans: Yes, Allah created the good and the bad. Whatever bad happens to us is due to our sins. We sin and Allah pardons much of what we do; however, when something bad happens to us it is our fault, and we are to blame. Bad things that happen to a person are a chance for that person to reflect and ask: "Why is this happening to me?" A chance for a person to return from his sin and obey and worship Allah.
35. Who are my best friends?
Ans: Your best friends are the ones that care where you go after you are dead. This is how the prophets acted. They cared that we go to heaven, even if it meant some hardship on earth.
36. Who is my worst enemy?
Ans: That would be the devils, whether they are human devils (evil people), or Jinn devils (like Iblis). The Arabic word for a devil is Shaytan (similar to Satan). Satan wants us all to go to hell. He wants us to be bad on earth. Whether we get rich or do lots of wrong things that we appear to enjoy, he does not care that, but he wants to make sure we don't go to heaven.
37. Do bad things happen to the believers (good people)?
Ans: Yes, they do. But they appear bad to the believers because they are things people don't like. Who likes breaking a leg? However, when a bad thing happens to a believer this believer is patient. He praises Allah in all circumstances. He knows Allah does not decree something unless it is for his own good.
38. Why is the family so important to Muslims?
Ans: The family is the foundation of Islamic society. The peace and security offered by a stable family unit is greatly valued, and seen as essential for the spiritual growth of its members. A harmonious social order is created by the existence of extended families; children are treasured, and rarely leave home until the time they marry.
39. What about food?
Ans: Although much simpler than the dietary law followed by Jews and the early Christians, the code which Muslims observe forbids the consumption of pig meat or any kind of intoxicating drink. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that 'your body has rights over you', and the consumption of wholesome food and the leading of a healthy lifestyle are seen as religious obligations. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Ask God for certainty [of faith] and well-being; for after certainty, no one is given any gift better than health!'
40. What is the Kabah?
Ans: The Kabah is the place of worship, which God commanded Abraham and Ishmael to build over four thousand years ago. The building was constructed of stone on what many believe was the original site of a sanctuary established by Adam. God commanded Abraham to summon all mankind to visit this place, and when pilgrims go there today they say 'At Thy service, O Lord', in response to Abraham's summons.
41. Who are amongst the people that must fast in the blessed month of Ramadan and those that are not obliged to fast in this month?
Ans: Those who must fast: All mature and sane Muslims, male and female. Those who are exempted: The sick, the travelers, too old to fast, women in child birth, women with periods, pregnant women whose health is endangered, breast feeding women whose health is endangered.
42. What facts about the month of Ramadan have been related by Hadith in regards to what takes place related to heaven and hell?
Ans: The gates of heaven are opened and the gates of hell are shut.
43. What is one of the Sunnahs when a Muslim, for a valid reason cannot keep fast?
Ans: Not to eat in the presence of a fasting person. Repay it by fasting the number of days missed after Ramadan or give kafaarah equal to the amount of one Sadaqa tul Fitr in charity to the poor for each day missed.
44. What connection does the Holy Quran and the blessed month of Ramadan have that makes the month very important and sacred?
Ans: The Holy Quran was revealed in Ramadan.
45. It is said that the odor of a fasting Muslim is more fragrant to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta`ala than what?
Ans: Musk.
46. Is there a Hajj Akbar?
Ans: If Arafat is on a Friday, then many describe it as Hajj Akbar (Big Hajj). There is no big or small Hajj. There is only one Hajj. Every year is Hajj Akbar. The 10th day of Dhul Hijja is described in The Holy Quran as Yaum-ul-Hajjil-Akbar.
47. Is it a requirement to enter Masjid Haram from the Baab as-Salaam entrance?
Ans: There is no such requirement. You can enter from any of the many gates. :
48. Can I smoke when I'm in Ihram?
Ans: Try to give up this habit for the good of your health and the well-being of your family. Many chain smokers have returned from the Hajj as non-smokers for good. Alhamdulillah.
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49. When I stone the Jamaraat, is it necessary to hit the target?
Ans: It is acceptable if the stone falls into the circle without hitting the target.
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50. Can I perform Hajj every year?
Ans: Performing the Hajj ONCE is compulsory for Muslims who are financially and physically able to do so. There is no rule prohibiting anyone from performing the Hajj more than once. If you plan to perform it yearly, you are obviously financially well endowed. You should consider the following:
A: There are numerous things you can do to walk in the way of Allah. Consider contributing your Hajj trip funds to uplift downtrodden Muslims.
B: With nearly 3 million people converging in The Holy Land to perform the Hajj, the Saudi authorities have understandably imposed Hajj quotas. Have a heart for those waiting in line to perform the Hajj for the first time. Allow a reasonable time gap before going to perform the Hajj again.
51. Is it a must for a wife to seek her husband's permission to perform the obligatory Hajj?
Ans: Yes. A husband is strongly advised not to object as his wife is seeking permission to perform a duty commanded by The Almighty. Obedience to the command of The Almighty supercedes everything else, including a husband's objection.
52. What is the ruling on aborting a pregnancy in the early months (1-3) before the soul is breathed into the fetus?
Ans: 1- It is not permissible to abort a pregnancy at any stage unless there is a legitimate reason, and within very precise limits.
2- If the pregnancy is in the first stage, which is a period of forty days, and aborting it serves a legitimate purpose or will ward off harm, then it is permissible to abort it. But aborting it at this stage for fear of the difficulty of raising children or of being unable to bear the costs of maintaining and educating them, or for fear for their future or because the couple feel that they have enough children – this is not permissible.
3- It is not permissible to abort a pregnancy when it is an ‘alaqah (clot) or mudghah (chewed lump of flesh) (which are the second and third periods of forty days each) until a trustworthy medical committee has decided that continuing the pregnancy poses a threat to the mother’s wellbeing, in that there is the fear that she will die if the pregnancy continues. It is permissible to abort it once all means of warding off that danger have been exhausted.
4- After the third stage, and after four months have passed, it is not permissible to abort the pregnancy unless a group of trustworthy medical specialists decide that keeping the fetus in his mother’s womb will cause her death, and that should only be done after all means of keeping the fetus alive have been exhausted. A concession is made allowing abortion in this case so as to ward off the greater of two evils and to serve the greater of two interests.
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - hsnali - 04-17-2008
as part of mine..i think when ppl are not accepting certain features or publication of such cartonns, and they dislikeed certain actions....one must be reluctant doing such things..and publication of such toons r not giving any priority to denmark...so they must converse and solve this problem with a delicate manner....
the policy of a father with his kid......"hy son! the more u cry, the more i gove u something to cry on" is quite destablizing for anyone around....so i personaly think..this issue to get end as soon as possible and necessary measures shud b taken to adjust further proceedings of world's life......
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - Sohail - 04-17-2008
I think there must be some limits defined for the freedom of express in every case and every field of creative/non-creative activity. One should know what may prove a large number of population and none should be permitted to express views, regardless of others' reaction. If that's not the case, why do majority of Sites put some bars on submissions, whynot they clearly state, 'do what ever you want, no matter what comes later'?
Sohail
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - Sohail - 04-17-2008
I think there must be some limits defined for the freedom of express in every case and every field of creative/non-creative activity. One should know what might provoke a large number of population and none should be permitted to express views, ignoring others' reaction. If that's not the case, why do majority of Sites put some bars on submissions, whynot they clearly state, 'do what ever you want, no matter what comes later'?
Sohail
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - nadeemyousuf - 04-17-2008
Please Read; (for all human)
Muslims believe in One, Unique, Incomparable God; in the Angels created by Him; in the prophets through whom His revelations were brought to mankind; in the Day of Judgment and individual accountability for actions; in God's complete authority over human destiny and in life after death. Muslims believe in a chain of prophets starting with Adam and including Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Elias, Jonah, John the Baptist, and Jesus, peace be upon them. But God's final message to man, a reconfirmation of the eternal message and a summing-up of all that has gone before was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through Gabriel.
Why does Islam often seem strange?
Islam may seem exotic or even extreme in the modern world. Perhaps this is because religion does not dominate everyday life in the West today, whereas Muslims have religion always uppermost in their minds, and make no division between secular and sacred. They believe that the Divine Law, the Shari'a, should be taken very seriously, which is why issues related to religion are still so important.
Do Islam and Christianity have different origins?
No. Together with Judaism, they go back to the prophet and patriarch Abraham, and their three prophets are directly descended from his sons, Muhammad from the elder son Ishmael, and Moses and Jesus from the younger son Isaac. Abraham established the settlement which today is the city of Makkah, and built the Ka'ba towards which all Muslims turn when they pray.
What is the Ka`ba?
The Ka`ba is the place of worship which God commanded Abraham and Ishmael to build over four thousand years ago. The building was constructed of stone on what many believe was the original site of a sanctuary established by Adam. God commanded Abraham to summon all mankind to visit this place, and when pilgrims go there today they say 'At Thy service, O Lord', in response to Abraham's summons.
Who is Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)?
Muhammad, was born in Makkah in the year 570, at a time when Christianity was not yet fully established in Europe. Since his father died before his birth, and his mother shortly afterwards, he was raised by his uncle from the respected tribe of Quraysh. As he grew up, he became known for his truthfulness, generosity and sincerity, so that he was sought after for his ability to arbitrate in disputes.
The historians describe him as calm and meditative.
Muhammad was of a deeply religious nature, and had long detested the decadence of his society. It became his habit to meditate from time to time in the Cave of Hira near the summit of Jabal al-Nur, the 'Mountain of Light' near Makkah.
What is the Qur`an?
The Quran is a record of the exact words revealed by God through the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad. It was memorized by Muhammad and then dictated to his Companions, and written down by scribes, who cross-checked it during his lifetime. Not one word of its 114 chapters, Suras, has been changed over the centuries, so that the Quran is in every detail the unique and miraculous text which was revealed to Muhammad fourteen centuries ago
What is the Qur`an about?
The Quran, the last revealed Word of God, is the prime source of every Muslim's faith and practice. It deals with all the subjects which concern us as human beings: wisdom, doctrine, worship, and law, but its basic theme is the relationship between God and His creatures. At the same time it provides guidelines for a just society, proper human conduct and an equitable economic system.
Examples of the Prophet`s sayings
The Prophet said:
'God has no mercy on one who has no mercy for others.'
'None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.'
'He who eats his fill while his neighbor goes without food is not a believer. '
'The truthful and trusty businessman is associated with the prophets the saints, and the martyrs.'
'Powerful is not he who knocks the other down, indeed powerful is he who controls himself in a fit of anger. '
'God does not judge according to your bodies and appearances but He scans your hearts and looks into your deeds.'
'A man walking along a path felt very thirsty. Reaching a well he descended into it, drank his fill and came up. Then he saw a dog with its tongue hanging out, trying to lick up mud to quench its thirst. The man saw that the dog was feeling the same thirst as he had felt so he went down into the well again and filled his shoe with water and gave the dog a drink. God forgave his sins for this action.' The Prophet was asked: 'Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?' He said, 'There is a reward for kindness to every living thing.'
From the hadith collections of Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi and Bayhaqi
What do Muslims think about Jesus?
Muslims respect and revere Jesus, and await his Second Coming. They consider him one of the greatest of God's messengers to mankind. A Muslim never refers to him simply as 'Jesus', but always adds the phrase 'upon him be peace'. The Quran confirms his virgin birth (a chapter of the Quran is entitled 'Mary'), and Mary is considered the purest woman in all creation. The Quran describes the Annunciation as follows:
'Behold!' the Angel said, 'God has chosen you, and purified you, and chosen you above the women of all nations. O Mary, God gives you good news of a word from Him, whose name shall be the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, honored in this world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near to God. He shall speak to the people from his cradle and in maturity, and shall be of the righteous.'
She said: 'O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me?' He said: 'Even so; God creates what He will. When He decrees a thing, He says to it, "Be!" and it is.' (Quran, 3:42-7)
Jesus was born miraculously through the same power which had brought Adam into being without a father:
Truly, the likeness of Jesus with God is as the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust, and then said to him, 'Be!' and he was. (Quran, 3:59)
During his prophetic mission Jesus performed many miracles. The Quran tells us that he said:
I have come to you with a sign from your Lord: I make for you out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, and breathe into it and it becomes a bird by God's leave. And I heal the blind, and the lepers and I raise the dead by God's leave. (Quran, 3:49)
Neither Muhammad nor Jesus came to change the basic doctrine of the belief in One God, brought by earlier prophets, but to confirm and renew it. In the Quran Jesus is reported as saying that he came:
To attest the law which was before me. And to make lawful to you part of what was forbidden you; I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, so fear God and obey Me. (Quran, 3:5O)
The Prophet Muhammad said:
Whoever believes there is no god but God, alone without partner, that Muhammad is His messenger, that Jesus is the servant and messenger of God, His word breathed into Mary and a spirit emanating from Him, and that Paradise and Hell are true, shall be received by God into Heaven. (Hadith from Bukhari)
Re: Denmark: riots over cartoons - zalman - 04-17-2008
My name is Muhammad Salman and i am from Pakistan. I believe that linking these cartoons with Freedom of speech is not correct. Islam also preeches freedom of speech but the only stipulation is that it has to be truth. This freedom of speech was conceptualized when under dictators people true wishes and problems were not highlighted hence the freedom of speech movement started.
However in this case the only reason of publishing these cartoons is to further aggreviate the deteriorating relations between muslims and non muslims. If in reply any muslim draws cartoon of Jesus, that wont be categorized as freedom of speech even in islam as Muslims respect Jesus and accepthim as messenger of Almighty Allah.
We should all (muslims and non muslims) shoudl try to inetract on common terms and avoid hurting each other religious faith. We muslims love our Prophet Muhammad more than nay thing in the world and would anything to glorify him. Hence we demand that as a nation and as a communtity europeans must stand with us in saying that LET US LIVE IN PEACE TOGEATHER.