A Few Words about Islam?

Question

This is intended to be a very short resume of Islam, based only on a few ayat of the Glorious Qur'an. To begin with let us consider this ayah:

"So set thy face (purpose, heart) steadily and truly to the din. Instincts Allah has bestowed upon mankind are in harmony with the nature He has created it. There is no altering of Allah's creation. By Allah, that is the right religion (din), but most people know not." XXX: 30‑31

Dan is an instinctive part of humankind. We are all born with it. If a person does not feel this instinct, it is because of the influence of the family and/or society that either has disassociated him (or her) from it or has diverted him (or her) from the inborn natural Divine religion, din, to some kind of man‑made, temporal sect. Without din, a person wanders around aimlessly and spoils his life in darkness, though he may be an "intellectual" in the eyes of some people. The entire creation follows certain rules, conforms with certain conditions and has a certain goal, all set by Allah the Exalted. Humankind is no exception. Therefore the question remains: what is the dan (a way of life) that would conform with the rules and conditions and aims for our lives as set forth by our creator? Humankind had no choice in its own creation, and is only a "created" being. Therefore, it cannot depend on itself to search for the right way of life (din), as it does not know all about the entire creation, and all the rules and laws of the universe. Consequently, its own created creed is compelled to be inadequate for the guidance of all people at all times.

Allah the Exalted has chosen Islam as the right way of life for all people and all times (also refer to ayah V:3, on page 29) Islam is in accord with the creation of mankind, and its instinct and intuition. It is harmonious with the universal mandate of creation, which is total submission to the Will of Allah the Exalted. Consider how the entire creation submits to the rules and conditions set forth by Him; the entire galaxy, the moon, the earth, the earthquake, the wind and the hurricane, the rain and the snow, the bees and the birds, the trees, the vegetables and the flowers, and an endless list of other beings. They all submit entirely to the set formula which has proved to be the best for them for millennia. And this is the true meaning of Islam. We should all learn Islam from Nature. Only the human beings keep challenging Allah the Exalted, His messengers and His Message, making life difficult for themselves.

"Do they seek for other than the din of Allah while all creatures in the heavens and on earth have, willing or unwilling, submitted to His Will (embraced Islam)? And to Him shall they all be brought back." III:83

"Verily the din (religion) before Allah is Islam (Submission to His Will). And `people of the book' did not dissent therefrom except through envy of each other after knowledge had come to them. But if they deny the Signs (ayat) of Allah, Allah is certainly swift in reckoning." III:19

According to Islamic belief, this world is only a farmland. We harvest what we sow in it. Prosperity and success in the mind of a Muslim are not con­ceived as worldly affluence and a rich life only. It is to fulfil the worldly obligations in the way Allah the Exalted has prescribed to earn His satis­faction for ultimate peace and security of the soul in the next world. This life is short, the next is forever. Which one is worth satisfying? This might be significant to observe that both "this world" and "the next "are mentioned equally, 115 times each, in the Noble Qur'an.

We said that the entire universe, including humankind, has a purpose. Let us now see what the Glorious Qur'an says in this connection:

"And I have not created the jinn and the human except that theyshould worship (obey) Me." LI:56

Jinnkind and humankind are both free to choose, and it is up to them to follow the instructions of Allah the Exalted or not. The Munificent Qur'an teaches us that total submission to the Will of Allah the Exalted will make our spirit, intellect, and talents flourish towards perfection of our insight and toward the transformation of our "potential" abilities into "real" abilities.

This causes great pleasure, and constitutes a "real" success, which is but the reflection of our serving Allah the Exalted, and obeying Him like a slave.

If we are not obedient to Allah the Exalted, then we are a slave of our own wishes, and of satanic agents. The Glorious Qur'an is quite clear on the fate of such people. Let us examine the following two ayat:

"Have you then not seen him who takes his low (vain) desire for his god. And Allah has made him go astray having knowledge, and has sealed his hearing and his heart (understanding), and put a cover on his sight. Who can then guide him after Allah (has withdrawn guidance)? Will you not then be heedful?" XLV:23

It seems clear that selfish desires can seal Allah's guidance resulting in ignorance and going astray, no matter how intelligent and successful one may appear to be. And:

"Verily, Allah admits those who believe and do righteous deeds to Gardens beneath which rivers flow. While those who reject Allah (cover His words and disobey him) enjoy (this world) and eat as cattle eat. And the Fire is their abode." XLVII:12

Therefore, it appears that the enjoyments of humankind, the most honour­able part of creation, can become as low as those of animals when they choose to disobey Allah the Exalted. Choosing, by free will, not to reject, disobey and challenge Allah the Exalted seems to be the dividing line between mankind and animals. This total submission to the Will of Allah is the true meaning of Islam. Humankind adheres to it by free will while the rest of beings do it automatically.


Having come to this point, we now ask what is the secret formula and the procedure to achieve this position. The Glorious Qur'an has the answer:


"... And We have sent down to thee the Book explaining all things, a Guide, a Mercy and Glad Tidings to those who submit to the Will of Allah (Muslims)." XVI:89


This means that the Munificent Qur'an includes and explains everything humankind needs to know. Or:


" Nothing have We neglected in the Book " VI:38

And:

"There is no compulsion in religion, the Right way is just made clear from the wrong (by the Glorious Furqdn)..." II:256


Therefore according to the Glorious Qur'an Itself the secret formula to ultimate bliss can be found in this Book. Everything that humankind needs to know is in It and nothing is neglected in this Book of Guidance. Allah the Exalted leaves people free to choose after the Final Testament, al‑Furqan (the distinguisher between right and wrong), has been sent down to humankind.

The Glorious Qur'an is the "written" form, and the Life of Muhammad (SA) and the infallible Imams (PBUT all), is the "practical" form of guidance to the Straight Path for the ultimate and true pleasure, prosperity, peace and tranquillity (salam).

Answer 1

The original Qur'an is not lost its in Turkey!! anyway nice paragraph read the whole thing <3 it.. and marhabah.. May God Be Upon u!! :) im with u

Answer 2

All sounds like Satan trying to avoid the lake of fire.

The Bible said Satan will masquerade as the Angel of light - which he did as fake Angel Gabriel.

The Bible said - Satan will be released at the end of 1000 years reign for a short while - and finally thrown into the lake of fire.

But his end will come when the gospel is preached throughout this world, when Christ will return and he will be bound.

Can you not see Satan has read the Old testament, seen the history of God's creation all along, and draw from this knowledge to build a fake religion with Koran written through a illiterate Muhammad to make it look like a miracle book.

Don't you see the Koran was written many many years after the
time of Christ - enough time to fake a different religion - also it came to refute the already established Bible.

By the way followers of Satan who bring the sword to kill unbelievers cannot wish peace on no one, they are the ones who need peace which comes through redemption by the true Son of God.

Answer 3

THE ORIGINAL QUR'AN IS LOST -
Shortly after Mohammed’s death, his verses remained written on stones, bones, leather, and hidden in the memories of his followers. Years passed and most of those, who claimed to remember all of the Qur'an by heart, were killed in battle. Some of the items on which verses were written were damaged or lost.

Muslims today are committed to the idea that there was one original Qur'an which was compiled without any mistakes, omissions or additions. Yet, Islamic history shows that perhaps four to seven different versions of the Qur'an emerged. One of Mohammed’s successors, Caliph Uthman, was shocked by this fact. He assigned a committee of three people to construct a standardized version of the Qur'an. Then Muslim leaders tried to burn all other versions of the Qur'an (Sahih Bukhari, p. 479)

QUR'AN CONFLECTS WITH ITSELF AND THE BIBLE -
In no place in the Quran do we find the Omniscient (knowing everything) Allah pointing out these altered passages of the Bible, or revealing the correct ones. In fact in several verses Allah contradicts himself in the Quran.

Noah’s son killed - Surah 11:42 & 43 (not found in the bible)
Abraham having different fathers (Surah 6:74)
Tower of babel was in Egypt? (Surah 28:38)
Legalizing murder (Surah 8:65)

The Sinaitic - It was written in the middle of the fourth century, about 270 years before Islam. It contains the whole of the New Testament and a large part of the Old Testament. It is now kept in the British Museum.

The Alexandrian - It was written in the early fifth century, more than 200 years before Islam. It contains the whole Bible, except a few pages that have been lost. It is also kept in the British Museum.
The Vatican - It was written in the early fourth century, about 300 years before Islam. It contains the whole Bible. It is now kept in the Vatican Library at Rome.

The Codex Ephraemi and the Dead Sea Scrolls and the thousands of other copies or part of copies of the early Bibles prove beyond doubt that the Bible could not possibly be altered or corrupted.

Answer 4

More of a sermon than a question brother - However, Jesus tells us that He Himself is the way, and the truth, and the life. He is the way to God. You can not get to God any other way than through Jesus Christ, for, He says, No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”

Answer 5

wow, that was long. But, this infidel have found peace in my house hold by following the Qur'an (4:34). That's the one where you beat your wife.

I would rather live in hell then believe that mohammad is a peaceful messenger of my god. I just stick with Jesus, thank you.

Answer 6

I dont have to speak about the true nature of Islam, these verses talk for themselves:

Death for apostasy:
Sura 4:89 They long that ye should disbelieve even as they disbelieve, that ye may be upon a level (with them). So choose not friends from them till they forsake their homes in the way of Allah; if they turn back (to enmity) then take them and kill them wherever ye find them, and choose no friend nor helper from among them,”

Kill Disbelievers in a creul fashion:
Sura 5:33: "Those who make war with Allah and his messenger will be killed or crucified, or have their hands and feet on alternate sides cut off, or will be expelled out of the land. That is how they will be treated in this world, and in the next they will have an awful doom."

Slit throats of unbelievers:
Quran Sura 47:4: Therefore, when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah's Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of Allah,- He will never let their deeds be lost.

Amputation for petty theft:
Quran Sura 5:38: Cut off the hands of thieves, whether they are male or female, as punishment for what they have done—a deterrent from God: God is almighty and wise.

Dont be friends with Jew or Christians:
Sura 5:51: O ye who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians for your friends and protectors: They are but friends and protectors to each other. And he amongst you that turns to them (for friendship) is of them. Verily Allah guideth not a people unjust.

Permission to beating your wife if she doesnt listen to you:
Sura 4:34: “Men are the maintainers of women because Allah has made some of them to excel others and because they spend out of their property; the good women are therefore obedient, guarding the unseen as Allah has guarded; and (as to) those on whose part you fear desertion, admonish them, and leave them alone in their sleeping places and beat them; then if they obey you, do not seek a way against them; surely Allah is High, Great.”

Answer 7

A short resume'?
wow

I'd still need the Cliff Notes version of the mini version before I'd even CONSIDER reading it!

Answer 8

'Ye shall know them by their works' Bible. Actions speak louder than words and fear tactics and killings are works of the devil. 'Not by might nor by power but by my SPIRIT says the Lord' no one will enter the gates of heaven w/o the Spirit of the Lord. Some fruits of the Spirit are love, kindness, gentleness, patience and forgiveness. Bible.

Answer 9

So those imams who declared a fatwah against Salman Rushdie were infallible also?

Answer 10

Short? A few words? Perhaps you meant "a long diatribe". I can see how you could get confused on the usage of these words, but trust me, they mean different things.