Islam
Bis millahir rehmanir raheem
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful .
Islam: Sumbission
Quran: The Holy Book
Hadith: The Way of the Prophet (PBUH)
Jihad: The Struggle
Jannah: The Eternal Paradise
Science: In The Quran
Links: to Islamic Sites
Photos: of Mosques
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The Holy Kaaba at Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Islam : Submission
Islam literally means 'Submission' to the will of Allah subhano tala (God). The Five Pillars of Islam are
* Shahada: witness that there is no God except Allah and Mohammad (sallala-ho-aleo-wassalum) is His Prophet
* Salat: prayer
* Zakat: giving alms to the poor
* Saum: Fasting during the Holy month of Ramadan
* Hajj: the pilgrimage to the Holy Kaaba (Mecca).
English translation of Sura Al-Maidah, verse 3
"...This day have I prefected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion..."
Quran: The Holy Book
Quran is the Holy Book revealed by Allah on His messenger, Prophet Mohammed sallala-ho-aleo-wassalum as guidance to all mankind. It is the word of the Almighty, which is free from all distortions and has in it a message that is clear. Allah subhano tala has sent it to mankind as mercy, for without it, we would be astray.
English translation of Sura Al-Fatiha (The Opening)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds
Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Master of the Day of Judgement
Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek
Show us the straight way,
The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, on those whose (portion) is not Warth, and who go not astray.
Hadith: The Way of the Prophet (peace and Allah's blessings be upon him)
Hadith is the way of Prophet Mohammed (peace and Allah's blessings be upon him). It helps the muslims get clear guidance regarding the day to day matters of life like prayer, food, clothing, conduct etc. By following the sunnah of the Prophet (peace and Allah's blessings be upon him), can we live a peaceful and correct life in this world.
Jihad: The Struggle
Jihad is the struggle of every muslim during his stay in this duniya (wolrd). The superiority and reward of Jihad are explained best in the folowing sura
English translation of Sura Al-Baqarah, verse 154
And say not of those who are slain in the way of Allah : "They are dead". Nay, they are living, though ye perceive it not.
Hadith about the superiority of Jihad
Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported:
Allah's Messenger, sallala-ho-aleo-wassalum, was asked about the best of deeds. He observed : Belief in Allah. He (the inquirer) asked: What next? He (the Prophet, peace and Allah's blessing be upon him) replied: Jihad (struggle to the utmost) in the cause of Allah. He (the inquirer) again asked: What next? He (the Prophet, peace and Allah's blessing be upon him) replied: Pilgrimage accepted into the Grace of the Lord.
Jannah: The Eternal Paradise
Jannah is the eternal Paradise. Our stay in this world is compared to the length of one day or atmost the following morn, when compared to the eternal life of the hereafter. This makes it clear the importance of this life is very little when compared to eternity. For those who reflect, it is apparent that our struggle should indeed be focused so as to gain Paradise. On the Day of judgement Allah will allow us to enter Heaven or Hell according to what we deserve, as a final resting place. Each and every good and bad deed is recorded and will be judged by Him on that day...for Allah knows all that we hide and all that we reveal.
English translation of Sura Al- Zalzalah, verses 7, 8
[7] Then shall anyone who has done an atom's weight of good, see it!
[8] And anyone who has done an atom's weight of evil, shall see it.
Very clear description of Paradise and Hell appear in a number of Suras in the Quran. Paradise is a Gardern of bliss while Hell will have fire whose fuel is men and stones.
English translation of Sura As- Sajda , verses 17- 20
[17] Now no person knows what delights of the eye are kept hidden (in reserve) for them, as a reward for their
(good) Deeds.
[18] Is then the man who believes no better than the man who is rebillious and wicked? Not equal are they.
[19] For those who believe and do righteous deeds, are Gardens as hospitable homes, for their (good) deeds.
[20] As to those who are rebillious and wicked, their abode will be the Fire: every time they wish to get away
therefrom, they will be forced thereinto, and it will be said to them: "Taste ye the Penalty of the Fire, the
which ye were wont to reject as false."
The most basic and 'latest' scientific laws and discoveries are explained in the Quran. Scholars all over the world have been astonished and convinced by these facts discussed in the Quran by Allah subhano tala more than 1400 years ago. From the process of formation of Earth to the developemental stages of the human embryo, Allah has mentioned the wonders of His creation in clear terms. The lastest discovery that the universe is Expanding is stated clearly by Allah in the Quran.
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Science in the Quran
Read the Holy Quran Online
(English translation )
Read the Hadith Online
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Facts:
* Islam is the Fastest growing religion in the world.
* Hajj or the pilgrimage to the Holy Kaaba is the single Largest gathering of human beings in the
world.
* Allah revealed the most basic and 'latest' scientific laws and discoveries in the Quran more than
1400 yrs ago!
I have made an effort by the grace of Allah to present the basic information about Islam. If you have any suggestions to improve this page, please write to me on the Message Board. I am also working on a site exclusively on Islam and invite you to visit it at www.islamic_center.homestead.com
May Allah guide us all to the right path. Ameen.