A question for my fellow Muslims?

Question

why is it that when Muslims hear about someone who is not following the islamic teachings or way they say that person is not a true muslim?
I mean as long as they believe in Allah and prophet mohammad(pbuh) they are muslims, am I right?

Answer 1

So if you believe in Allah and Mohammad, and you are a terrorist, then you are a true Muslim????
That's so funny!

Answer 2

I think because most Muslims today lack some important lessons about Islamic history

Most learn in schools about conflicts Muslims had with disbelievers, Crusaders, Mongols, Persians, etc. But they hardly realize that Medina was once attacked by the Caliph army. Or that Hussein (the prophet's grandson) was not murdered by an American, British, or an Israeli army, but by an Iraqi army.

There can be bad people anywhere regardless of their ethnicity of religion. I think this is a valuable thing history tells us, but many don’t seem to understand.

Answer 3

Good query. They deny due to the fact they do not know the details. Most of the subscribers listed here are concerned with two aspects from Yahoo as an alternative of searching for the reality. Unfortunately Muslim media continues to be non-existant or now not so lively to advertise the details approximately Quran or different Muslim pursuits. Islam continues to be a mystry for different faiths. What you have an understanding of and don't forget "the Proven medical miracles of Quran" has now not but reached to them consequently you must discover the talents and know-how of others earlier than asking such questions. However I consider your perspectives.

Answer 4

Belief is necessary, but so is practice and understanding:

Regarding belief, a Muslim must believe these things:

1. Oneness of God:
He is One and the Only One. He is not two in one or three in one. This means that Islam rejects the idea of trinity or such a unity of God, which implies more than one God in one.

2. Oneness of mankind:
People are created equal in front of the Law of God. There is no superiority for one race over another. God made us of different colours, nationalities, languages and beliefs so as to test who is going to be better than others. No one can claim that he is better than others. It is only God Who knows who is better. The only criteria for superiority is piety and righteousness.

3. Oneness of Messengers and the Message:
Muslims believe that God sent different messengers throughout the history of mankind. All came with the same message and the same teachings. It was the people who misunderstood and misinterpreted them. Muslims believe in Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob, Moses, David, Jesus, and Muhammad. The Prophets of Christianity and Judaism are indeed the Prophets of Islam.

4. Angels and the Day of Judgement:
Muslims believe that there are unseen creatures such as angels created by God in the universe for special missions. Muslims believe that there is a Day of Judgement when all people of the world throughout the history of mankind till the last day of life on earth, are to be brought for accounting, reward and punishment. God's compassion comes before His justice.

5. Divine Destiny and Man's Independent Will
Through His Divine Will, All-Knowing God knows, affirms and preordains every activity in the Universe. Man is the only being who has freedom of choice and independent will for which he is accountable on the Day of Judgement.

6. Innocence of Man at Birth:
Muslims believe that people are born free of sin. It is only after they reach the age of puberty and it is only after they commit sins that are to be charged for their mistakes. No one is responsible for or can take the responsibility for the sins of others. However, the door to forgiveness through true repentance is always open.



Regarding practice, these acts are necessary

God instructed Muslims to practice what they believe in. The practical aspect of Islam is designed to develop individuals and the society positively to ensure eternal happiness. In Islam there are five pillars, namely:

1. Creed (Shahada):
The verbal commitment and pledge that there is only One God and that Muhammad is the Messenger of God, is considered to be Creed of Islam. A person becomes a Muslim after he or she professes to this creed.

2. Prayers (Salat):
The performance of the five short daily prayers required of Muslims.

3. Fasting (Saum):
Fasting is total abstinence from food, liquids and intimate intercourse (between married couples) from dawn to sunset during the Month of Ramadan.

4. Purifying Tax (Zakat):
This is an annual payment of a certain percentage of a Muslim's property, which is distributed among the poor or other rightful beneficiaries.

5. Pilgrimage (Hajj):
The performance of pilgrimage to Makkah is required once in a lifetime if means are available. Hajj is in part in the memory of the trials and tribulations of Prophet Abraham, his wife Hagar and his eldest son Prophet Ishmael.

And understanding - Muslims must know that Islam is submission to God (Allah) and His will, and that Islam is a religion of peace, love and mercy.