(Part 1 of 2) Description: A brief look at how Sufism differs from Islam and how it contradicts the teachings of Islam. This first part defines Sufism, mentions its origins and how it differs from Islam in the idea of belief in God, belief in the Prophet Muhammad (God’s blessings and peace be upon … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): Origin and History One of the groups that are associated with Islam and attract the attention of many in the West because of their appealing, albeit difficult to understand, principles of peace and the unity of mankind is as Baha’ism known. In truth, Baha’ism is a sect that, according to … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2) One of the most confusing scenarios for non-Muslims and new Muslims alike is the division between the Shiites and Sunnis. Some get confused when they see how every group claims to follow true Islam. To really understand this, one has to delve into the early history of Islam and see under … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3) Introduction The heart of Islam is belief in God. At the core of Islamic belief is the commitment to the phrase: La ilaha illa Allah, “There is no true deity worthy of worship except Allah”. The testimony to this belief, called tauhid, is the axis around which everything in Islam … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3): Origin and History The Prophet, God’s blessings and peace be upon him, said: ´I asked God for three things, He from me two and one He did not give me. I asked God to save my nation from being destroyed by natural disasters and He granted me this. I asked God … Weiterlesen
Reality of the Angels In ordinary peoples, the angels are regarded as good forces of nature, as a luminous appearance or illusion. On western icons, the angels are sometimes depicted as fat, chubby babies or as handsome young men or women with a glow around their heads. According to the Islamic teaching, these are actually … Weiterlesen
revealed by God is the third article of faith in Islam. We can find four main reasons for the revelation of the scriptures: (1) The scripture revealed to a prophet is a reference point for learning religion, as well as the duties towards God and others. God reveals Himself and explains the meaning of man’s … Weiterlesen
Belief in certain prophets that God has chosen to deliver His message to people is a necessary principle of faith in Islam. “The Messenger (of God) believes in what has been sent down to him from his Lord (as a revelation), and also believers; all believe in God, His angels, His books and His messengers. … Weiterlesen
Everyone is afraid to die, and that’s right. The uncertainty about what lies ahead is naturally scary. It may be that of all religions Islam shows the most vivid details of what happens after death and what follows after it. Islam regards death as a natural threshold to the next stage of existence. Islamic teaching … Weiterlesen
Belief in Divine Predestination The sixth and final article of Islamic faith is belief in divine predestination: this means that everything, good or bad, all happy or sad moments, joy or pain come from God and are predetermined by Him. First, God’s prediction is infallible. God doesn’t care about this world or its inhabitants. He … Weiterlesen