STEPS TO GET CLOSER TO ALLAH Allah, the most Compassionate, the most Merciful, the exalted, is the Lord of all worlds and to Him we all turn to in all aspects of our lives. In whatever situation and whatever phase we are, we are never alone; Allah is there, to protect, to save us. It is essential that every Muslim should yearn to get closer to Almighty Allah. By doing so, Allah will help us through our troubles and will ease our ways as He promises not only in the life of this mortal world but also
The source of Science of da’wah in Islam based on Al Quran and Hadith of the prophet Rasulullah (S.A.W.) as Jabir bin Abdullah (r.a.) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (S.A.W.) said, “The best speech is that embodied in the Book of Allah, and the best guidance is the guidance given by Muhammad (S.A.W.). The most evil affairs are their innovations, and every innovation is an error.” (Sahih Muslim 867 a, Book 7, Hadith 55). This show that the knowledge of Islam especially the knowledge of da’wah, should
Vicegerent of Allah In Islam, Human beings are defined in their relation to Allah and both their responsibilities and rights derive from that relationship. Islam believes that Allah Has created the human being and breathed His spirit into him. Allah has chosen the human being to be His vicegerent (Khalifah) on earth, as well as His servant. As “Servants” human beings must submit to Allah and remain in perfect receptivity before what Allah wills for them. Islam, in Arabic, means submission to Allah. As “Vicegerents”
that Muslim communities gather around and fulfil a certain worship towards their Allah. These situations are appointed in order for Muslims aware of one another. The gathering of Muslims, in fact, builds a strong bond between them because Allah enjoined that with the purpose of the feeling of Muslims in their habitual life. Moreover, the Muslim people may seek a mercy and forgiveness from their Merciful and Forgiver, Allah. The tribulations of Muslims are the real examples that caused the disunity of
Al-Fitnah, and seeking its Ta'wil, but none knows its Ta'wil except Allah. And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: "We believe in it; all of it is from our Lord.'' And none receive admonition except men of understanding.)” The literal meaning of Muhkam is Coherent, profound, well-defined and firmly connected. Muhkam also is about
Qadar in Islam simply means pre-ordainment or what is decreed for the whole universe by Allah prior to the creation according to His knowledge and dictate of His wisdom [1]. It is one of the articles of faith in Islam that teaches every Muslims how to make most out from their present life before the next thus, leave the end result to Allah Almighty [2]. Muslim must have firm believe in qadar because it is among the six pillars of faith and rejecting it means that one’s faith is incomplete in the
The Islam religion started in 610 CE by the guy named Muhammad when an angel spoke with him. ( Background Essay). After the words Muhammad received from Allah he started to spread the religion of Islam. He helped the people who suffered and who is need help. People heard what the guy Muhammad helping people, who is indeed. The Islam to spread because of the forgiveness of Muhammad that he help the people. In 610 CE at Mecca there wasn't any religion to follow. Muhammad help to spread the religion
Worship is an important part of the religion of Islam. Worship (Ibaadah) is a term that includes everything that Allah would be pleased with. It represents the utmost love for Allah through submission. Prayers,zakaat,fasting,hajj,being kind towards others, maintaining relations with kin, doing good and staying away from doing evil, being beneficent to neighbours,to the poor people or orphans,supplication,reciting the holy Quran and such others are types of worship. An act of worship must obey these
is concerned with the Protection of Holy Quran from being edited. To achieve this goal, the Holy Prophet (PBUH), himself; and (after His [PBUH] departure) his (PBUH) companions played their precious role in it [0.1] It is Heavenly book of Allah and Almighty Allah has promised to protect it from any Human-made editing, and he is the guardian of it. [0.1]. 1) COMPILATION OF HOLY QURAN DURING THE TIME OF HOLY PROPHET (PBUH) [1] Process of compilation of Holy Quran (in proper form) was initiated during
Inheritance plays a very important role and has a great emphasis for every community. Islam is a way of life other than a religion because Allah guides the believer through their life and into their next life as well as through the process of death and dying. Every believer will meet with the process of death however making a will can make our passing easier for those we leave behind. Basically inheritance may be defined as the devolution of property on heir or heirs upon the death of its owner it
are many verses in the holy Quran that cast a light upon it. “Do not incline towards vain talk;” (Holy Qur’an 23:03) “Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that will make for greater purity for them: And Allah is well acquainted with all
prophet Muhammad (circa 570-632 A.D.) introduced Islam in 610 A.D. after experiencing what he claimed to be an angelic visitation. Muhammad dictated the Qur 'an, the holy book of Islam, which Muslims believe to be the preexistent, perfect words of Allah. According to Islam The origin of Islam is generally accredited to the prophet Muhammad but to the devout Muslim, Islam began long before Muhammad ever walked the earth. The Qur 'an was dictated by Muhammad but, according to the Qur 'an, it did not
refers to acceptable behavior, speech, dress, conduct, manner and diet (Al-Jallad, 2008). According to Tajamul Islam and Dr. Uma Chandrasekaran, Halal is “that which is permitted, with respect to which no restriction exists, and the doing of which the Allah has allowed, and Haram is that which the Law Giver has absolutely prohibited and the one that commits it is liable to incur the punishment of
Introduction Muhammad (P.B.U.H) was the last and final prophet of Islam chosen by Allah. He is considered the bringer of the final revelations from God, and God will not send another prophet after him (Akhtar, 2014). As Muslims, our belief in Islam is not complete until we obey Allah and His Prophet (s). Allah commands us to do so in the same verse in the Quran: “And obey Allah and the messenger (Muhammad (S))”… (Quran, Surah Al-Maeda: 92) The Qur’an that is the actual word of God, describes
observing the characteristics of each letter that are present in them some of the time and not present at other times. The Quran was revealed with Tajweed rules applied to it. In other words, when the angel Jibreel (alaihis salaam) recited the words of Allah to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) he recited them in a certain way and he showed the Prophet (pbuh) the ways in which it was permissible to recite the Quran. So it is upon us to observe those rules so that we recite it in the way it was revealed. At
followed religion in the world. According to the Mosque of Miami, Islam means “submission to the will of God”. Islam’s main fundamental beliefs surrounds the legacy of Muhammad, the religion’s main prophet who would preach about believing in one God (Allah), the path of spiritual development, as well as the judgment day. Furthermore, Muslims make use of the Quran, which can be considered as their bible. This holy book is “preserved in its original Arabic form and has never been changed”. Throughout this
Introduction Wealth is one of the things which man covets. It can either lead him astray (away from God) or bring him closer to God. Islam has repeatedly exhorted its adherents to spend out of what they love for the sake of God. Allah has promised in the Quran a multituted of rewards for those who generously spend in His way (al-Baqarah (2); 245). Since the earliest period of Islam, the Muslims have given out of their wealth for the benefit of others. Waqf is by no means an insignificant instituition
3.1. Fundamental Principles of Islamic law If ‘fundamentalism’ is put in the correct context, it would be clear what actually constitutes the basic principles of Islam. The Prophet recognized that Islam is established on five pillars i.e. oneness of God and that Muhammad (PBUH) is Allah’s Messenger; the regular offering of prayers (salat); alms-giving (zakat); performing a pilgrimage to the Kabah(hajj); and fasting for the month of Ramadan (sawm). These are the fundamental principles, or pillars
Ma Sirui 1221902 Section 1 Divine Revelation in Islam – the Sunnah of the Prophet SOME DEFINITIONS Sunnah:The meaning is to roads, law, teaching, cautions that specifically to the prophet Muhammad 's words and deeds, manners, style. Mohammed’s words and deeds have been the disciple as follow. After Muhammad 's death, for the demand of the faith and worship, Muhammad 's words and deeds, manners and style are they support, form a complete system is recorded in the book the prophet seers, Arabic
Introduction Islam is a religion, meaning a way of life incorporating the element of worshipping Allah in our daily activities. Every aspect of human welfare is answered by the Quran and demonstrated by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Prophet Muhammad’s life is a great example to show on how to live life being self sufficient and this is evident in the way he lived his life. During times of need he never asked anyone for anything neither did he beg anyone for anything. Skills Prophets possessed Prophet Muhammad