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1. What
is Islam?
Ans: Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God
revealed through all His prophets to every people. For a fifth of the
world's population, Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life.
Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the
majority has nothing to do with the extremely grave events, which have
come to be associated with their faith.
Source: www.alim.org
2. What
does Islam mean?
Ans: The Arabic word Islam simply means 'submission', and derives
from a word meaning 'peace'. In a religious context it means complete
submission to the will of God. 'Mohammedanism' is thus a misnomer
because it suggests that Muslims worship Muhammad (peace be upon him)
rather than God. 'Allah' is the Arabic name for God, which is used by
Arab Muslims and Christians alike.
Source: www.alim.org
3. How do
we know Islam is the truth?
Ans: 1- It is the only religion that holds Allah as One, Unique,
and Perfect.
2- It is the only religion that believes in the sole worship of Allah,
not Jesus, not an idol, and not an angel, only Allah.
3- The Quran does not contain contradictions.
4- The Quran contains scientific facts, which are 1300 years ahead of
their time. The Quran, while revealed 1400 years ago contains scientific
facts, which are only now being discovered. It is not in contradiction
to science.
5- Allah has challenged the world to produce the like of the Quran. And
He says they won't be able to.
6- Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the most influential man in
history. In the book "The 100 most influential men in History", written
by non-Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was #1. Prophet
Jesus (peace be upon him) was #3. It should be noted that even the
Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) was a prophet sent by Allah. Would
Allah allow a false prophet to be so successful? No. Even the Bible
refers to this in Deuteronomy 18:19. A false prophet would die!!! Yet
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did not die till he completely
conveyed, and taught Allah's religion.
7- He had many prophecies, and all of his prophecies have come true, or
are still coming true.
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4. Why
does Islam often seem strange?
Ans: Islam may seem exotic or even extreme in the modern world.
Perhaps this is because religion does not dominate everyday life in the
West today, whereas Muslims have religion always uppermost in their
minds, and make no division between secular and sacred. They believe
that the Divine Law, the Shari'a, should be taken very seriously, which
is why issues related to religion are still so important
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5. Do
Islam and Christianity have different origins?
Ans: Together with Judaism, they go back to the prophet and
patriarch Abraham, and their three prophets are directly descended from
his sons-Muhammad (peace be upon him) from the eldest, Ishmael, and
Moses and Jesus, from Isaac. Abraham established the settlement, which
today is the city of Makkah, and built the Kabah towards which all
Muslims turn when they pray.
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6. Who
are Muslims?
Ans: One billion people form a vast range of races, nationalities
and cultures across the globe, from the southern Philippines to Nigeria,
are united by their common Islamic faith. About 18% live in the Arab
world; the world's largest Muslim community is in Indonesia; substantial
parts of Asia and most of Africa are Muslim, while significant
minorities are also to be found in the Soviet Union, China, North and
South America, and Europe.
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7. What
do Muslims believe?
Ans: Muslims believe in One, Unique, Incomparable God in the
Angels created by Him, in the prophets through whom His revelations were
brought to mankind; in God's complete authority over human destiny and
in life after death. Muslims believe in a chain of prophets starting
with Adam and including Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph,
Job, Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Elias, Jonah, John the Baptist and
Jesus, (peace be upon them). But God's final message to man, a
reconfirmation of the eternal message and a summing-up of all that has
gone before was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
through Gabriel.
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8. Who is
Allah?
Ans: Allah means God. It is a personal name, which Allah calls
Himself in the Quran. That is where it originates. It can also be found
in an Aramaic copy of the Bible, and even Christian Arabs say Allah.
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9. Does
Allah look like us?
Ans: No, Allah is perfect. He is not like any of His creations.
He has told us that He has hands, eyes, a face, and feet, but all of
these attributes are befitting to His might and glory. A Muslim does not
say a single thing about Allah other than what Allah says about Himself.
Allah is Perfect and Unique.
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10. What
does it mean to believe in Allah?
Ans: To believe in Allah means to believe in total perfection,
and uniqueness.
It means to believe in His prophets because they are His, and He sent
them. We can not pick and choose. A Muslim must believe in all the
prophets of Allah.
It means to believe in the Angels! We must love them all. We cannot hate
an Angel say, for example, Michael to whom rain and the vegetation of
the Earth are attributed or Gabriel to whom revelation (bringing down
the scriptures to the prophets) is attributed.
It means to believe in Allah's predestination of good and bad.
It means to believe in the last day: The day of Judgment.
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11. Can
we see Allah?
Ans: Allah is not like the sun. Anyone can see the sun. But Allah
is the most beautiful. Nothing is as beautiful as Allah. Actually
looking at Allah is the greatest pleasure of the people in Paradise.
This pleasure Allah does not give anyone but the believers.
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12. Does
Allah see us?
Ans: Allah sees us and knows everything about us. He knows us
better than we know ourselves. There is not a leaf on a tree that blows
away, or stays in its place except that He knows it. There is not a dry
spot, nor a wet spot, nor a grain in the depths of the earth except that
Allah knows it.
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13. Does
Allah answer my prayers?
Ans: We know that Allah answers all the prayers of the believers.
This can be in 4 ways:
1- Getting what we ask for!
2- Getting something as good or better!
3- Being spared something bad that would have happened otherwise.
4- Being rewarded on the day of Judgment with a much greater reward than
what we were asking for on earth.
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14. When
does Allah not answer our prayers?
Ans: 1- When it is bad for us!
2- When we ask, but not from our heart!
3- When we say: I asked and asked and He did not answer.
4- When we eat or drink unlawful food i.e. pork, wear unlawful clothes
or use or posses property that was earned either through interest from
the bank or that was stolen.
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15. What
can I ask of Allah?
Ans: Any thing, but don't ask Him to do things like make you a
prophet because He has already said that there will be no more prophets.
You can ask Allah for guidance, meaning you can ask Him to show you the
correct religion.
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16. Who
is Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
Ans: Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in Makkah in the year
571 A.D., at a time when Christianity was not yet fully established in
Europe. Since his father died before his birth and his mother shortly
afterwards, so he was raised by his uncle from the respected tribe of
Quraish. As he grew up, he became known for his truthfulness, generosity
and sincerity so much that he was sought after for his ability to
arbitrate in disputes. The historians describe him as calm and
meditative. Muhammad (peace be upon him) was of a deeply religious
nature, and had long detested the decadence of his society. It became
his habit to meditate from time to time in the Cave of Hira near the
summit of Jabal al-Nur, the Mountain of Light near Makkah.
Source: www.alim.org
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17. How
did Muhammad (peace be upon him) become a prophet and a messenger of
God?
Ans: At the age of 40, while engaged in a meditative retreat,
Muhammad (peace be upon him) received his first revelation from God
through the Angel Gabriel. This revelation, which continued for
twenty-three years, is known as the Quran.
As soon as he began to recite the words he heard from Gabriel, and to
preach the truth that God had revealed to him, he and his small group of
followers suffered bitter persecution, which grew so fierce that in the
year 622 God gave them the command to emigrate. This event, the Hijrah,
'migration', in which they left Makkah for the city of Madinah some 260
miles to the north, marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar.
After several years, the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his followers
were able to return to Makkah, where they forgave their enemies and
established Islam definitively. Before the Prophet (peace be upon him)
died at the age of 63, the greater part of Arabia was Muslim, and within
a century of his death Islam had spread to Spain in the West and as Far
East as China.
Source: www.alim.org
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18. What
is the Quran?
Ans: The Quran is a record of the exact words revealed by God
through the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
It was memorized by Muhammad (peace be upon him) and then dictated to
his companions, and written down by scribes, who crosschecked it during
his lifetime. Not one word of its 114 Surahs, has been changed over the
centuries, so that the Quran is in every detail the unique and
miraculous text which was revealed to Muhammad (peace be upon him)
fourteen centuries ago.
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19. What
is the Quran about?
Ans: The Quran, the last revealed Word of God, is the prime
source of every Muslim's faith and practice. It deals with all the
subjects which concern us as human beings: wisdom, doctrine, worship,
and law, but its basic theme is the relationship between God and His
creatures. At the same time, it provides guidelines for a just society,
proper human conduct and an equitable economic system.
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20. Are
there any other sacred sources?
Ans: Yes, the Sunnah, the practice and example of the Prophet
(peace be upon him), is the second authority for Muslims. A Hadith is a
reliably transmitted report of what the Prophet (peace be upon him)
said, did, or approved. Belief in the Sunnah is part of the Islamic
faith.
Examples of the Prophet's sayings
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
'God has no mercy on one who has no mercy for others.'
'None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he
wishes for himself.'
'Powerful is not he who knocks the other down, indeed powerful is he who
controls himself in a fit of anger.'
(From the Hadith collections of Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi and Baihaqi.)
Source: www.alim.org
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21. Who
is Jesus to us?
Ans: Jesus (peace be upon him) is a true prophet, sent by Allah
like Moses, Abraham, Lot, Noah, Jonah, Joseph, etc (peace be upon them).
Source: www.sultan.org
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22. Who
were the parents of Jesus (peace be upon him)?
Ans: Jesus is the son of Virgin Mary and he had no father. Allah
created Jesus.
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23. Can
Jesus (peace be upon him), or Muhammad (peace be upon him) be
worshipped?
Ans: No, Allah does not accept that a prophet, a person, an
angel, a cow, a stone, or anything be worshipped in place of Him or even
along with Him. Worship must be to Allah, the Creator of them.
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24. Is
Allah the same as what Christians call "the father"?
Ans: Allah is the Creator, who Jesus (peace be upon him)
worshipped. He is the Creator who spoke to Moses and split the sea for
Moses and his followers. That is Allah. But Allah tells us: "Say Allah
is one, He is Perfect, He has never begotten, nor was He begot, and
there is no one equal to Him."
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25. Is
there a trinity in Islam?
Ans: No. Allah is one and perfect.
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26. Can
anyone become a Muslim?
Ans: Yes anyone can. There are two declarations, which are
necessary:
1- To bear witness that no one deserves to be worshiped except Allah.
2- To bear witness that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the
Messenger of Allah.
This makes a person Muslim. But it should be said in Arabic. Next a
person takes a shower and s/he is a Muslim.
Then what?
After a person becomes Muslim s/he is taught about prayers, fasting,
alms to the poor, and pilgrimage. These are the pillars of Islam.
Then what?
Muslims are brothers and sisters. A Muslim should love for his brother
or sister what s/he loves for him/herself. Allah's wealth does not run
out and Allah can provide for us all. We pray for each other, and love
each other, and love for our brothers and sisters what we love for
ourselves.
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27. What
about someone who has never heard of Islam?
Ans: Allah is the most just. It is inconceivable to perceive of
anyone acting with more beneficence than Allah. Allah is the most just
and in the Quran He said: "We will not punish without sending someone to
warn you". The "We" here is the majestic we used in Arabic. So if a
person never heard about Islam, and was never warned clearly, Allah
would have a special test for that person that He knows is equal to the
chance that person would have had on earth.
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28. When
is the Day of Judgment?
Ans: Only Allah knows.
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29. Are
there signs for the day of Judgment?
Ans: Plenty, plenty, plenty. Many have already occurred.
To name a few:
*Objects will begin to talk.
*There will be much killing. The killer won't know why he killed, and
the person that was killed won't know why he was killed.
*The Antichrist will come.
*Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) son of Mary will return.
*Gog and Magog will be set free.
The sun will rise from the west (after this sign there can be no more
repentance).
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30. What
is it that keeps us from entering Heaven?
Ans: Worship of anyone other than Allah is the greatest sin. It
is called shirk, and this is not forgiven except through repentance.
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31. What
about non-Muslims do; they go to heaven?
Ans: Allah only accepts Islam. He says in the Quran: "Whoever
seeks a religion other than Islam it won't be accepted of him, and he
will be one of the losers in the hereafter". I would rather lose
anywhere, but not lose in the hereafter. This is because hellfire is
eternal. It never ends and we never die when we go there, if we go
there.
Source: www.sultan.org
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32. Do we
believe that Allah created the heavens and earth in 6 days?
Ans: Yes, we do.
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33. Do we
have free will?
Ans: Yes, of course. Allah does not punish us for something we
did not do on our own. But at the same time, our will is not inspired of
Allah's will. We cannot do anything if Allah does not allow it. In other
words nothing goes on in Allah's kingdom without His will.
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34. Did
Allah create evil?
Ans: Yes, Allah created the good and the bad. Whatever bad
happens to us is due to our sins. We sin and Allah pardons much of what
we do; however, when something bad happens to us it is our fault, and we
are to blame. Bad things that happen to a person are a chance for that
person to reflect and ask: "Why is this happening to me?" A chance for a
person to return from his sin and obey and worship Allah.
Source: www.sultan.org
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35. Who
are my best friends?
Ans: Your best friends are the ones that care where you go after
you are dead. This is how the prophets acted. They cared that we go to
heaven, even if it meant some hardship on earth.
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36. Who
is my worst enemy?
Ans: That would be the devils, whether they are human devils
(evil people), or Jinn devils (like Iblis). The Arabic word for a devil
is Shaytan (similar to Satan). Satan wants us all to go to hell. He
wants us to be bad on earth. Whether we get rich or do lots of wrong
things that we appear to enjoy, he does not care that, but he wants to
make sure we don't go to heaven.
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37. Do
bad things happen to the believers (good people)?
Ans: Yes, they do. But they appear bad to the believers because
they are things people don't like. Who likes breaking a leg? However,
when a bad thing happens to a believer this believer is patient. He
praises Allah in all circumstances. He knows Allah does not decree
something unless it is for his own good.
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38. Why
is the family so important to Muslims?
Ans: The family is the foundation of Islamic society. The peace
and security offered by a stable family unit is greatly valued, and seen
as essential for the spiritual growth of its members. A harmonious
social order is created by the existence of extended families; children
are treasured, and rarely leave home until the time they marry.
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39. What
about food?
Ans: Although much simpler than the dietary law followed by Jews
and the early Christians, the code which Muslims observe forbids the
consumption of pig meat or any kind of intoxicating drink. The Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that 'your body has rights over
you', and the consumption of wholesome food and the leading of a healthy
lifestyle are seen as religious obligations. The Prophet (peace be upon
him) said: 'Ask God for certainty [of faith] and well-being; for after
certainty, no one is given any gift better than health!'
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40. What
is the Kabah?
Ans: The Kabah is the place of worship, which God commanded
Abraham and Ishmael to build over four thousand years ago. The building
was constructed of stone on what many believe was the original site of a
sanctuary established by Adam. God commanded Abraham to summon all
mankind to visit this place, and when pilgrims go there today they say
'At Thy service, O Lord', in response to Abraham's summons.
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41. Who
are amongst the people that must fast in the blessed month of Ramadan
and those that are not obliged to fast in this month?
Ans: Those who must fast: All mature and sane Muslims, male and
female. Those who are exempted: The sick, the travelers, too old to
fast, women in child birth, women with periods, pregnant women whose
health is endangered, breast feeding women whose health is endangered.
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42. What
facts about the month of Ramadan have been related by Hadith in regards
to what takes place related to heaven and hell?
Ans: The gates of heaven are opened and the gates of hell are
shut.
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43. What
is one of the Sunnahs when a Muslim, for a valid reason cannot keep
fast?
Ans: Not to eat in the presence of a fasting person. Repay it by
fasting the number of days missed after Ramadan or give kafaarah equal
to the amount of one Sadaqa tul Fitr in charity to the poor for each day
missed.
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44. What
connection does the Holy Quran and the blessed month of Ramadan have
that makes the month very important and sacred?
Ans: The Holy Quran was revealed in Ramadan.
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45. It is
said that the odor of a fasting Muslim is more fragrant to Allah
Subhanahu wa Ta`ala than what?
Ans: Musk.
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46. Is it
a requirement to enter Masjid Haram from the Baab as-Salaam entrance?
Ans: There is no such requirement. You can enter from any of the
many gates.
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47. Can I
smoke when I'm in Ihram?
Ans: Try to give up this habit for the good of your health and
the well-being of your family. Many chain smokers have returned from the
Hajj as non-smokers for good. Alhamdulillah.
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48. When
I stone the Jamaraat, is it necessary to hit the target?
Ans: It is acceptable if the stone falls into the circle without
hitting the target.
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49. Can I
perform Hajj every year?
Ans: Performing the Hajj ONCE is compulsory for Muslims who are
financially and physically able to do so. There is no rule prohibiting
anyone from performing the Hajj more than once. If you plan to perform
it yearly, you are obviously financially well endowed. You should
consider the following:
A: There are numerous things you
can do to walk in the way of Allah. Consider contributing your Hajj trip
funds to uplift downtrodden Muslims.
B: With nearly 3 million people
converging in The Holy Land to perform the Hajj, the Saudi authorities
have understandably imposed Hajj quotas. Have a heart for those waiting
in line to perform the Hajj for the first time. Allow a reasonable time
gap before going to perform the Hajj again.
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