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Have you ever wondered about the reason of our existence? Have you ever wondered why we die, and where we go after death? What will happen to us in the end? Have you ever asked yourself why God made the earth and all that is in it under man’s dominion? Why were the night and the day, and the sun and the moon created? What are we supposed to do during our lifetime? Were we created just to eat, drink, and enjoy ourselves before we die? As one poet put it:
“I do not know whence I have come.
I saw my feet walking on the road.
As they please I go and stop.
What am I doing here?
How did the road find me?
I do not know! I do not know! I do not know! ”
God has emphasized in many verses of the Qur’an that He did not create us without purpose. He said: “What! Do you think that I created you simply in jest? And that you would not be returned to Me?” (23:115) He also said: “What! Does man think that he will be left to roam at his will?” (75:36) In addition, He said: “Do people think that they will be left to say: “We believe,” and they will not be held accountable?” (29:2)
Indeed, God Has created human beings for a purpose and with a purpose: TO WORSHIP HIM ALONE (Monotheism). He said: “I have not created the Jinn and humankind except only to worship Me. I don't require provision or feeding from them. Surely Allah is the All-provider, the Possessor of all strength, the Firm.” (51:56-58) In fact, all prophets told their people to worship God alone (Monotheism) and shun worshipping His creation (Paganism). God said: “I assuredly sent among every people a messenger with the command: Worship Allah and avoid worshipping false gods.” (16:36)
Prophet Abraham, for example, believed in One God, who had no partner. Anyone who holds a different understanding of God than this has contradicted the religion of Abraham and follows falsehood. God says in the Qur’an: “Those who reject the religion of Abraham make fools of themselves.” (2:130)
Prophet Jesus was reported in the Gospels to have said: “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only’.” (Luke 4:8)
Prophet Jacob also said (in the Qur'an) to his people: “Indeed, those which you worship besides Allah are only names that you and your forefathers have established, for which Allah has sent down no authority. The command belongs only to Allah. He has commanded that you worship none but Him. That is the right religion, but most people do not understand.” (12:40)
Read more about the TRUE BELIEVE which supported by the Miracle Holy Quran :
http://www.islam-guide.com/islam-guide.pdf
http://www.harunyahya.com
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Real happiness and peace can be ONLY found in submitting to the commands of the Creator and the Sustainer of this world. God has said in the Qur’an: (Truly, in remembering God do hearts find rest.)
(Qur’an, 13:28)
On the other hand, the one who turns away from the Qur’an will have a life of hardship in this world. God has said:
(But whoever turns away from the Qur’an, he will have a hard life, and We will raise him up blind on the Day of Judgment.) (Qur’an, 20:124)
This may explain why some people commit suicide while they enjoy the material comfort money can buy. For example, look at Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam), formerly a famous pop singer who used to earn sometimes more than $150,000 a night. After he converted to Islam, he found true happiness and peace, which he had not found in material success.
To read the stories of people who have converted to Islam, please visit
http://www.islam-guide.com/stories
At this web page, you can read the thoughts and feelings of these people, who are from different countries and have different backgrounds and levels of education.
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God, the Most Compassionate, didn't leave man to go astray without an unadulterated reference. Indeed, He revealed the Qur’an and promised to preserve it as the final revelation for humankind for all times. It is the word of God which He revealed to Prophet Muhammad (mercy and peace of God be upon him) through the Angel Gabriel. It was revealed in parts over a period of 23 years. The Quran deals with the basis of creeds, morality, history of humanity, worship, knowledge, wisdom, God-man relationship, and human relationship in all aspects. Comprehensive teaching on which, can be built sound systems of social justice, economics, politics, legislation, jurisprudence, law and international relations, are important contents of the Quran. The Prophet Muhammad (mercy and peace of God be upon him) dictated the revelation to his companions who wrote it down during his lifetime on palm leaves, parchments, bones, flat stones, etc. In addition, the Qur'an was committed to heart by many of Prophet Muhammad's companions. One year after the death of Prophet Muhammad (mercy and peace of God be upon him), the first Caliph (Ruler), Abu-Bakr, instructed the Prophet’s companions to collect the whole Qur’an in one volume. The third Caliph, Uthman, prepared several copies from the original text and sent them to the major centers of Islamic Civilization. From that time onwards, more than 1400 years ago, the same Qur’anic text has been in use with the exact wording, order and language (Arabic). Not a single word from its 114 chapters has been changed since it was revealed. Indeed, God promised in the Qur’an to preserve it forever. He said: “Verily, I have sent down the Qur’an, and indeed, I will guard it from corruption.” (15:9). An essential point to understand about the Qur’an is that it is a miracle both in its revelation and content.
I advise you to see the following links which show the evidence that the Holy Qur’an is a miracle.
http://www.jalyat.net/
www.miraclesofthequran.com
At the time of the revelation and since, there have been those who have denied the divine and miraculous nature of the Qur’an saying that Muhammad (mercy and peace of God be upon him) was either taught by others or that he wrote it by himself! In order to counteract this claim, God lays down a challenge to the whole of humankind saying: “ If you are in doubt concerning what I have revealed to My slave (Muhammad), then produce one chapter like it and you may call on your helpers beside Allah, if you are truthful.” (2:23) .These are from the prophecies which the Qur’an foretold as no one from the time of the Prophet (mercy and peace of God be upon him) until this day has been able to produce the like of one chapter or even a verse of the Qur’an.
This link for the Holy Quran translated in English language:
http://www.harunyahya.com/Quran_translation/Quran_translation_index.php
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2006-06-22 02:03:08
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answered by Anonymous
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I'm not sure what you mean by "best".
Religion is a personal experience, to be sought out and studied.
For me, after years of belonging to several Christian denominations, I chose to convert to Judaism.
There were a number of factors that led me to this faith.
Here are a few reasons:
The first being that it is the root of monotheism, a belief in one God.
The second is the precepts of the 2nd Commandment - essentially: having no others gods, or graven images - a concept that I had difficulty with, in regards to Jesus and the cross.
The third is the focus on doing what you can to help your neighbors, repair the world and focus on the needs of today...and NOT worrying about the rewards in heaven.
The fourth is that people of ALL faiths (or lack thereof) have access to heaven.
Of course, that is my opinion (thanks for asking).
Is Judaism the "best" religion in the world?
I don't know.
I think all paths lead to God (or a higher power, however one perceives this entity).
Jud ism makes sense to me...it fills my spiritual soul, so, for me (and only me), it is the best religion.
2006-06-22 03:45:58
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answered by docscholl 6
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I don't think that there is a good or bad religion because when you think about it all religions have the same basic aims, i.e. to love and care for others around you and to have good morals, to avoid violence etc. Certain religions have a bad name because certain people take things to the extreme or read into things completely the wrong way but no religion teaches violence or cruelty to others (as far as I know!)
If I had to choose a religion though, I would choose Buddhism because it not only promotes loving and caring to others around you but also to animals and every living thing as well as creating calm in yourself through meditiation.
2006-06-22 01:50:10
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answered by Sarah R 1
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The purpose of religion is to love God our creator, and as such Hinduism defines the best religion as one which increases our love for God and all his creation.
We find in a lot of unnecessary killing in Semitic religions based on God promising land, sacrifices, holy wars etc and only in recent years have these people tried to preach love and peace realising that man is beginning to become more knowledgable and all the killings are becoming indefensible. Up until recent times it was OK for the King/politicians to use the name of God in invading other countries and kill those who they would define as non-believers.
The only religion to have a firm belief in a singular supreme entity who hasn't chosen a select few people for some benediction, and one whch has consistently preached non-violence is Hinduism and in particular the original form of Hinduism called Vaisnavism.
2006-06-22 13:54:01
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answered by Anonymous
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I'd go for Bhuddism too because if you told some Bhuddists that was the answer they'd chorus "No, that's not the answer."
I think a large part of most religions is that they are very old political control systems, based on emotion rather than rationality and so very powerful, potentially dangerous and peculiarly slippery.
Probably best to keep your own counsel, and be careful of who tries to sway you.
2006-06-22 05:21:35
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answered by jon 1
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It would have to be Buhdism as it's the only religion that doesn't or hasn't sent thousands and thousands of people to their deaths.
Religion has caused more trouble in this world than anything else. People who have faith in books written thousands of years ago by peope who couldn't understand natrual phenomenon's so described say an eclipse as an "act of god" purely because the term eclipse didn't exsist at the time.
Their is no point to putting faith in something or someone else if you don't have faith in yourself.
2006-06-22 04:12:25
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answered by theallknowingscouser 3
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I don't like any religion particularly, I think in general the world would be better off without it. However, if I had to pick any religion I would choose Buddhism because it is tolerant and promotes peace and understanding and acceptance.
2006-06-22 00:58:11
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answered by squimberley 4
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no such thing as best or good religion, religion is historically the reason most wars have started, in my view religion is a means for humans to beleive in something better than ourselves, end of day no religion can prove that it is true, i mean wheres the evidence that the bible was the book of god and not just a story, wheres the evidence that muslims belief is the only one to follow etc etc. if i had to follow something then it would be spiritual, buddhism for example, no belief in god but beleive in yourself
2006-06-22 00:55:07
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answered by Dar J 3
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The existence of every religion has its own meaning, they are catered for different types of people.
To cite an example, courses in the university are there to cater for people with different abilities. There is no such thing as the best course; the right course that suits the right one is the best for him/her.
However, people are with different abilities. People who are more capable will be happier doing harder courses; and people with lower capabilities would find easier ones more suitable for them.
Everybody is unique. Only the religion that suits you is the 'best'.
2006-06-22 02:23:03
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answered by Joshoowa 1
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The religion God chose for people, which best suits their temperament, is the religion of Islam. God has made His religion very easy for people to live by. Religion lifts all the burdens, and things that are limiting and restricting and that cause people hardship. It informs people that they should always seek God's approval, lean towards Him, and resign themselves to the fate that He has determined for them, for He is infinitely compassionate, kind and forgiving; He creates everything with a purpose for righteous people; He is the possessor of all power.
To trust and befriend God, Who is the possessor of all creatures and controller of all the events that take place, means to put an end to the fears, worries, troubles, and hardships in a human being's life. For one who lives by his religion, what is most important is the ease and beauty religion provides him. Moreover, God has made all His commands and decrees commensurate with people's dispositions and no hardship will ensue from any of them.
Learn more from; http://www.harunyahya.com
2006-06-22 00:57:02
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answered by Anonymous
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Even though they may differ in doctrine or rituals --- if the ultimate goal of the diverse religions are to acknowledge the presence of a universal God then the different avenues used to get to the same location matters little.
2006-06-22 00:59:50
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answered by sunshine25 7
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