only desiring to share its truth(s) to those humbly willing to learn! I humbly ask the answers to All my Questions(& I probably will have more questions) "FROM A ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE"!!!
What should I know about Ishmael and Issac ?
I only wish to learn & know all the roots (from an honest, genuine source) of the Islam faith before
Muhhamed(forgive my spelling) received his vision ?
I wish to know Islamic roots from the very beginning, with Ishmael "through" Muhhamed, & until now? before I convert
Are there some honest, non critical, non judgemental websites which are easy to understand for a westerner ?
Please list them ?
Thank You. From someone who has repented from his past, in all ways I have offended or ever hurt anyone!! I use to persecute out of ignorance, not having a full understanding, and this was very wrong of me. Please forgive me, if you can find it in your heart to do so.
I only seek the truth. I hope I receive MANY responses with many legitimateSites
2006-11-28 06:48:49 · 14 answers · asked by Thomas 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Peace Be Upon You
Fret not young soul. By the will of allah, HE has called you to embrace HIM. It is written that once you embrace islam, all previous sins have been erased and you start a new set of deeds. This can also be anulled many times with pilgramage to mecca. Though one should abstain from transgression inshallah. Allah will always be the most kind, the most courteous. The accepter of repentance and oft forgiving. Otherwise, HE would not be GOD, now would HE? Just! Take care on your path and GOD bless. Salaam!
2006-11-28 07:12:14 · answer #1 · answered by Mitchell B 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh, yes, I know. There are bad apples and there are good apples in every bag. I don't blame all muslims for the actions of an extreme group. However just because a portion is peafceful doesn't make it the right path to God. Only Jesus is the way the truth and the life and NO ONE comes to God but through Him.
2006-11-28 06:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by newcovenant0 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
John 4:24 God is a spirit and those worshipping him must worship with spirit and truth.
So a religion has to be teaching the truth to be right with God.
Philippians 2:9For this very reason also God exalted him to a superior position and kindly gave hm the name that is above every other name. So that in the name of Jesus every knee should bend of those in heaven and those on the earth and those under the ground [to be resurrected] and every tongue should openly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Jesus was not just another prophet, he was the first creation God ever created and he is to be judge and ruler of the earth.
2006-11-28 07:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by Steven 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ishmael in the Qu'ran
Ishmael is a highly regarded person in the Qu'ran. Ishmael enjoined upon his people worship and almsgiving, and was acceptable in the sight of his Lord (19:55). [1] The Qu'ran mentions Ishmael with other people like Elisha, Jonah and Lot, who are considered righteous, good or chosen (6:86 and 38:48) [2] [3]
Abraham and Ishmael are said to have built the foundations of the Ka'aba ('They were raising the foundations of the House', 2:127 [4] ).
The story of the Prophet Abraham & his wives Sarah and Hagar (Hajar in Arabic) plays an important role in Islamic tradition.
Abraham conceives a son with Hajar when Sarah is unable to bear children. Then Sarah miraculously gives birth to Isaac. After some time upon God's command, Abraham sends Hajar and Ishmael to the desert with God's promise of protection. The Quran takes a special interest in Hajar and her son, through whom Arabs trace their connection to Abraham. Each year during the Hajj (the ritual pilgrimage) in Mecca, pilgrims reenact Hajar’s desperate search for water for her infant son, running seven times between two hills and drawing water from the well of Zam Zam, said to have sprung miraculously from the dry earth at the baby Ishmael’s feet
Other references to Ishmael in the Qu'ran
The Qu'ran stresses twice that it does not make distinction between the revelations by Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the tribes (i.e. the sons of Jacob), and that which Moses and Jesus revealed, and that which other prophets received from their Lord. (2:136 and 3:84) [5] [6]
Another reference where the name of Ishmael appears is where the Qu'ran states that he was inspired in the same manner as prophets like Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob and the tribes, and Jesus and Job and Jonah and Aaron and Solomon. God also inspired David to write the Psalms (4:163).
[edit] Isaac in Qur'an
Isaac was given to Sarah, when she and Abraham were old. It is recorded that she laughed when God gave her good tidings of Isaac's birth (14:39)(11:71-72)(37:112-113).
According to the Qur'an, the God (Arabic:Allah) whom Abraham, Ishmael and Isaac worshipped was the same God the sons of Jacob worshipped and surrendered to. They were called neither Jewish nor Arabs in that time, but were considered righteous. Isaac and Jacob were made chiefs who guided by the command of God, and God inspired in them to do good deeds and establish worship and the giving of alms. Isaac and Jacob were worshippers of God alone.
Isaac and Jacob are descendants of Abraham, who is called from a place where people were worshipping idols. Isaac and Jacob are both considered prophets and were given the mercy of God. He assigned to them a high and true renown.
God established the prophethood and the Scripture among the seed of Isaac and Jacob, and they were rewarded in the world (19:49-50)(21:72-73)(29:27).
The Qu'ran states that it makes no distinction between which was revealed unto Abraham, and Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, and that which other prophets received from God (2:133-140)(3:84)
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are called the forefathers of Joseph, upon whom God had perfected His grace. Joseph followed the same religion as his father (12:6)(12:38).
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are called bondmen of God and were purified with a pure thought ('remembrance of the Home/Hereafter') and were in the sight of God of the elect and the excellent (38:45-47).
According to Islamic beliefs, it was Ishmael and not Isaac whom Abraham nearly sacrificed in the name of Allah[citation needed]. The Qur'an itself though gives no name of the son that Abraham nearly sacrificed.
Can't really find any sites... Try to buy books may be.
2006-11-28 07:03:47 · answer #4 · answered by mia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
people only hate it cause the media has displayed them as hateful people. and so many people are way to ignorant and lazy to actually learn about the religion themselves, instead the read what other people say about it and take it as the truth. if u do this, u can do the same to christians and their history, theyve killed millions of people in attempt to convert them. *shrug* but not all are bad, each group has its extremists and take things out of contest and promote hate. muslims i know are very nice and sincere people.
there is a christian group called westboro baptist church that goes around promoting hate, we dont think all christians are like that though... why should we think all muslims are like this one group?
2006-11-28 06:51:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The first thing you must learn is that humans are all evil=live backward. Lived=Devil backwards. Daily behavior proves it.
What you need to know is to learn all you can in life and follow your own spirit in making decisions. That means, use the things you learn which match what your spirit feels are right to build a way of life for yourself; and that you should preach.
2006-11-28 07:01:12 · answer #6 · answered by kasar777 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
may God be ur guide in choosing the right path.Islam is truly the religion selected for us humanbeings by GOD the almighty n was tranferred to us by HIS messenger MOHAMMAD (peace be upon him).
ismail(AS)was the son of Ibarhim(AS) with whom prophet MOHAMMED (PBUH)has his roots.
ISSAQ(AS)was also the prophet of GOD.
the site is www.islamiciti.com n many others but i would suggest u to read books under the guidance of some muslim preferably the head of some islamic centre . he will help u in understanding the religion properly n would be happy to answer all ur queries.
may GOD bless u
2006-11-28 07:09:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
my opinion only.its not the religion that causes the problems,its the extremists,the fanatics.the ones who claim to live their books.theres good and bad in every aspect of lifeand from my point of view religion is supposed to help counter some of it ,not used to justify it.the truth is that there are so many truths(interpretations) that tou have to choose one for yourself.and sorry but aparently all the sites ive found belong to nuts
2006-11-28 07:03:41 · answer #8 · answered by stonedhilbily 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
brother! whatever it is you did i forgive you and God will forgive you too Ishallah!!
here's the story of Prophet Abraham (pbuh)
http://www.anwary-islam.com/prophet-story/abraham.htm
prophet Ishmael (pbuh)
http://www.anwary-islam.com/prophet-story/ishmael.htm
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
http://www.anwary-islam.com/prophet-story/muh.htm
please read their stories and if you have any more questions I'll be happy to answer them with the best of my knowledge!
peace.
2006-11-28 07:06:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Poki brother and mia have given enough informations i think.. Just want to wish you Good luck..
All the best !!!
2006-11-28 07:17:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋