Bismillah.
10 reasons why Jesus, peace be upon him, is not God.
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An opportunity
19.11.09
18.11.09
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
Bismillah. InshaAllah, today a simple reminder about something we may have not considered. One of modern times most well known and famous figures is Nelson Mandela: his struggle for freedom and the removal of apartheid and oppression in South Africa. His autobiography is about 650 pages. You might now be wondering, how this relates to the topic title: Prophet Muhammad (upon him be blessings and peace).
Mr. Mandela is a living figure, well known and famous in modern times. However, what is amazing and in fact utterly shocking is that we know more about the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, than we do about Nelson Mandela. There are literally thousands upon thousands of books written about him, peace be upon him, and we know not only what he said and what he did, but also what his companions said and did around him and how his body language and facial expressions were when he taught certain lessons – peace and blessings be upon him. We know minute details on a day to day basis from the most mundane of daily routine activities to the complex issues of running a nation. Having such a detailed account is unheard of in human history, with this brilliant exception, by the mercy of Allah.
Thus, today, inshaAllah we will give a moment of thought about this idea. InshaAllah we will be inspired to know more about him, peace be upon him. For the more we learn the more we are utterly amazed at his wisdom. As for myself, learning about the biography of Prophet Muhammad pushed me to learn more about this religion – because if it had not been for the thousands of people who reported what he did, peace be upon him, by Muslim and non-Muslim reporters, visitors and witnesses one would probably not believe such a character existed. And, alhamdulilah he did. Alhamdulilah.
Mr. Mandela is a living figure, well known and famous in modern times. However, what is amazing and in fact utterly shocking is that we know more about the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, than we do about Nelson Mandela. There are literally thousands upon thousands of books written about him, peace be upon him, and we know not only what he said and what he did, but also what his companions said and did around him and how his body language and facial expressions were when he taught certain lessons – peace and blessings be upon him. We know minute details on a day to day basis from the most mundane of daily routine activities to the complex issues of running a nation. Having such a detailed account is unheard of in human history, with this brilliant exception, by the mercy of Allah.
Thus, today, inshaAllah we will give a moment of thought about this idea. InshaAllah we will be inspired to know more about him, peace be upon him. For the more we learn the more we are utterly amazed at his wisdom. As for myself, learning about the biography of Prophet Muhammad pushed me to learn more about this religion – because if it had not been for the thousands of people who reported what he did, peace be upon him, by Muslim and non-Muslim reporters, visitors and witnesses one would probably not believe such a character existed. And, alhamdulilah he did. Alhamdulilah.
"And We have not sent you except as a mercy to mankind" (21:107)
16.11.09
Dhul-Hijjah
From: Muhammad Alshareef
You are probably familiar with the last ten nights of Ramadan, and how virtuous good deeds are in those nights? Yes.
Well, let me introduce you to 10 days that are MORE virtuous, yet many people are not aware of it. It's the first ten days of the Islamic calendar month of Dhul-Hijjah (which starts on Nov.18, 2009)
According to the Prophet, sal Allahu 'alayhi wa sallam, who said, "There is no day more honorable in Allah's sight and no acts more beloved therein to Allah than those in these ten days (of Dhul-Hijjah)"
In these first 10 days of the Month of DhulHijjah we find:
...the 9th day is the day of Arafah,
...and the 10th day is Eid.
Even if you are not traveling for Hajj, you can still put in extra effort to do more good deeds.
What sort of extra good deeds can you do?
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1. Fasting these 10 days
2. Giving more charity during these 10 days
3. Say the "Eid" Takbeers loudly wherever you go. (Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Laa ilaaha illa Allah. Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Walillaahil hamd.)
4. Try to pray more prayers in the Masjid
5. Increase ties of kinship (visit family, say kind words to them, etc.)
6. Perform more voluntary prayers at home
7. Read more Quran, contemplating the meanings
8. Do more Dhikr
9. Ask for forgiveness more frequently
You are probably familiar with the last ten nights of Ramadan, and how virtuous good deeds are in those nights? Yes.
Well, let me introduce you to 10 days that are MORE virtuous, yet many people are not aware of it. It's the first ten days of the Islamic calendar month of Dhul-Hijjah (which starts on Nov.18, 2009)
According to the Prophet, sal Allahu 'alayhi wa sallam, who said, "There is no day more honorable in Allah's sight and no acts more beloved therein to Allah than those in these ten days (of Dhul-Hijjah)"
In these first 10 days of the Month of DhulHijjah we find:
...the 9th day is the day of Arafah,
...and the 10th day is Eid.
Even if you are not traveling for Hajj, you can still put in extra effort to do more good deeds.
What sort of extra good deeds can you do?
*****************************************
1. Fasting these 10 days
2. Giving more charity during these 10 days
3. Say the "Eid" Takbeers loudly wherever you go. (Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Laa ilaaha illa Allah. Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Walillaahil hamd.)
4. Try to pray more prayers in the Masjid
5. Increase ties of kinship (visit family, say kind words to them, etc.)
6. Perform more voluntary prayers at home
7. Read more Quran, contemplating the meanings
8. Do more Dhikr
9. Ask for forgiveness more frequently
14.11.09
The Trinity
The Trinity is an accepted aspect of many (most) Christian groups. It is a belief in the father, the son, and the holy ghost / holy spirit. InshaAllah this reminder will discuss the trinity from the perspective of Christian scholars, the Bible, and Islam.
First, Christian scholars argue that although "trinity" is not found in the Bible anywhere it is referred to. For example, they cite the following as verses that imply the existence of the trinity (three distinct and divine entities):
From these verses, it is argued that the concept of the trinity is explained. However, it is agreed by all that the word trinity is not found anywhere in the Bible, nor a similar term. Moving to a Biblical perspective (textually speaking) we find very little evidence for the trinity. In fact, the Bible continually reiterates the message of One God. That worship should be directed to One God (see this post for additional details regarding this). Christian scholars try to reconcile this obvious discrepancy by saying that the One God in the Bible is actually a three-in-one god (they say it is like an apple, which has a core, skin and seeds but together is an apple). Or, they say that the One God referred to in the Bible in the father of the trinity.
Allah says when you ask those who associate with Allah, they do acknowledge that Allah is the Creator and that is there only One true God. For example, when a plane is about to crash people call out to God, not to statues or people. Islamically speaking it is clear from the Prophets (peace be upon them all), the revealed books and from experience/logic that God is One. From these sources of knowledge we can know that God is One and is the Creator, Sustainer, and the One to be worshiped, alone.
First, Christian scholars argue that although "trinity" is not found in the Bible anywhere it is referred to. For example, they cite the following as verses that imply the existence of the trinity (three distinct and divine entities):
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all [2 Corinthians 13:14].
To God’s elect. . .who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood [1 Peter 1:1-2].
From these verses, it is argued that the concept of the trinity is explained. However, it is agreed by all that the word trinity is not found anywhere in the Bible, nor a similar term. Moving to a Biblical perspective (textually speaking) we find very little evidence for the trinity. In fact, the Bible continually reiterates the message of One God. That worship should be directed to One God (see this post for additional details regarding this). Christian scholars try to reconcile this obvious discrepancy by saying that the One God in the Bible is actually a three-in-one god (they say it is like an apple, which has a core, skin and seeds but together is an apple). Or, they say that the One God referred to in the Bible in the father of the trinity.
'And indeed if you ask them, 'Who has created the heavens and the earth?' They will surely say, 'The All-Mighty, the All-Knower created them.' [Soorah az-Zukhruf (43): 9]
Allah says when you ask those who associate with Allah, they do acknowledge that Allah is the Creator and that is there only One true God. For example, when a plane is about to crash people call out to God, not to statues or people. Islamically speaking it is clear from the Prophets (peace be upon them all), the revealed books and from experience/logic that God is One. From these sources of knowledge we can know that God is One and is the Creator, Sustainer, and the One to be worshiped, alone.
‘Such is Allah, your Lord! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshiped but He), the Creator of all things. So worship Him (Alone).' [Soorah al-An'aam (6): 102]
'Say, 'Who provides for you from the sky and from the earth? Or who owns hearing and sight? And who brings out the living from the dead and brings out the dead from the living? And who disposes the affairs?' They will say, 'Allah.' [Soorah Yunus (10): 31]
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