2006-09-09 21:42:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are many, many sites.
Start with this one: http://www.khilafah.com/home/index.php
2006-09-09 21:44:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Contact your nearest mosque. Just look in the yellow pages under churches and other places of worship. Also most decent libraries will have at least one copy of an authorized translation for the Holy Koran, as the translation will most likely be called. Islam is one the fastest growing religions in America.
Another suggestion would be to update your question to show your location so someone can recommend a place close to you where you visit and learn for free. Some of the websites I see posted here are familiar to me too as having very good information and yes I have read the English translation. If you are a student of religions you might notice a lot of similiarities in the first book to the story of Genesis right up through the life of Christ. In fact they have a whole lineage of Mary that is very detailed. The names are different but it is pretty easy to figure out.
I wish you well on your journey.
Peace
2006-09-10 05:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by Perry the Bear 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Every Muslim can tell you the basic beliefs and rituals in Islam. However, If you really want to learn something about Islam then meet some learned Islamic scholar. If it is not possible and you want to visit websites then I would recommend the following sites:
http://www.understanding-islam.com
http://www.al-mawrid.org
You can send your queries to them, Before than go through the site and you'll find the answer to most of your questions.
- Al-Mawrid is an Islamic research institute in Lahore, Pakistan.
- People managing these sites always back their opinion with reason rather than just blindly follow past jurists
2006-09-10 05:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Asalamo-alaikom!
If u want answers to some complicated questions related to Islam given below then I strongly suggest that u visit Dr.Zakir Naik's queries site. Dr. Zakir is an Indian Muslim Scholar and is expert in Islam related Questions. He has his own IRF foundation and an Islamic TV Broadcast Channel named PEACE.
http://www.irf.net/irf/dtp/dawah_tech/mcqnm.htm
Most Common Questions asked by Non-Muslims
Q1. Why is a man allowed to have more than one wife in Islam? i.e. why is polygamy allowed in Islam?
Q2. If a man is allowed to have more than one wife, then why does Islam prohibit a woman from having more than one husband?
Q3. Why does Islam degrade women by keeping them behind the veil?
Q4. How can Islam be called the religion of peace when it was spread by the sword?
Q5. Why are most of the Muslims fundamentalists and terrorists?
Q6. Killing an animal is a ruthless act. Why then do Muslims consume non-vegetarian food?
Q7. Why do Muslims slaughter the animal in a ruthless manner by torturing it and slowly and painfully killing it?
Q8. Science tell us that whatever one eats, it has an effect on one’s behaviour. Why then, does Islam allow Muslims to eat non-vegetarian food, since eating of animals could make a person violent and ferocious?
Q9. When Islam is against idol worship why do the Muslims worship, and bow down to the Kaaba in their prayer?
Q10. Why are non-Muslims not allowed in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah?
Q11. Why is the eating of pork forbidden in Islam?
Q12. Why is the consumption of alcohol prohibited in Islam?
Q13. Why are two witnesses who are women, equivalent to only one witness who is a man ?
Q14. Under Islamic law, why is a woman’s share of the inherited wealth only half that of a man?
Q16. How can you prove the existence of hereafter, i.e. life after death?
Q17. When all the Muslim follow one and the same Qur’an then why are there so many sects and different schools of thoughts among Muslims?
Q18. All religions basically teach followers to do good deeds. Why should a person only follow Islam? Can he not follow any of the religions?
Q19. If Islam is the best religion, why are many of the Muslims dishonest, unreliable, and involved in activities such as cheating, bribing, dealing in drugs, etc.?
Q20. Why do Muslims abuse non-Muslims by calling them ‘Kafirs’?
2006-09-10 05:12:43 · answer #4 · answered by ajmal 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a British non-fiction writer named Karen Armstrong who for decades has specialised in religions. Apart from books about Boudhism etc, she has written one about Islam and one about Mohammed, both written with much empathy, but unbiased and they make a nice read.
Coming more from the corner of Islam itself is 'No God but God' from Reza Aslan, a Persian American assistant professor of Islamic and Middle Eastern studies at the University of Iowa.
2006-09-10 04:52:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You must first read the book 'No God but God' : The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam: by Reza Aslan.
www.amazon.com/No-god-but-God-Evolution/dp/0812971892 -
If you are a woman, please read 'Inside the Kingdom' by Carmen Bin Ladin.
These authors tell the naked truth of Islam. Good luck!
2006-09-13 12:18:01 · answer #6 · answered by Roxton P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a copy of Transliteration of Quran in English. It will give you the basics and details of Islam.
2006-09-10 04:45:47 · answer #7 · answered by milas K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Peace:) I think there are many good websites that will help you learn about Islam, try these ones:
www.islamtoday.com
www.amrkhaled.net
www.sultan.org
Plz be careful coz there are websites that are done by non-muslim who pretend to be ones..
Enjoy my friend:)
2006-09-10 04:48:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dont know,
Indonesia.
EDIT: I understand that the Muslims in the Gaza Strip practice a conversion ceremony where you get on you knees and they point a gun at your head, it has something to do with your obedience training. And then they ask you if you want to be a Muslim. It's actually quite touching. It gets more touching if you say no.
2006-09-10 04:51:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just type the keyword, 'Islam', in a search engine.
2006-09-10 04:44:24 · answer #10 · answered by Hardrock 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
egypt egypt egypt
there are universe of al azhar u can learn islam
and there are many moslems from many diffrent countries come to egypt
2006-09-10 04:45:36 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋