Prophets of Islam

managed to succeed in, like cultural diversity, trade, arts, etc. Some examples of these achievements include: geometric shapes, calligraphy, advancements in math and science, architecture like mosques, and the ability to preserve their religion (Islam). During the 7th century to the Abbasids of the 13th century, many changes occurred both politically and culturally. Like, the Islamic views on women and the change from electing caliphs to a selecting caliphs dynastically. However, a continuity…

Furthermore, the origins of Islam started out with a man named by the name of Muhammad, which would later become the prophet to Islam. Muhammad was born in Mecca, a city pledged with moral ills that trouble Muhammad. While out meditating in a cave, he was contacted by the angel Gabriel, and was told that he was the messenger of God. He soon started to spread his teachings, but was unsuccessful in the beginning. He was forced to make a pilgrimage later called Hijra to the city of…

The expansion of Islam differ greatly from the other main religions, as it founder Muhammad Ibn Abdullah set the table for the creation of an empire around the religion, by expanding the religion through conquest. Muhammad, born in Mecca in 570 C:E was a rich merchant who believed God spoke to him, he saw himself as prophet brought by God in order to fix the decant polytheistic society in Mecca. Muhammad was prosecuted by the leaders of Mecca, who feared that his message treatment both the…

Conception of Authority in Islam It is seen in the first surah in the Quran that supreme authority rests, “In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds,” (Al-Fatihah 1:1, 1:2). There is a coherence between authority and doctrine, where a doctrine consists of words, deeds, goals and means of attaining these goals as well as defining the relationship between the believers and their doctrine, (Yaqub, n.d.). However, there must…

Going back to the history, Waqf is one of the ancient charity institutions in the globe and the initiative dated back to the life time of the holy Prophet (S A W). A prophetic revealed that during the life of the holy Prophet (SAW), Umar Ibn Khatab made an inquiry on how he should arrange a piece of property and the Prophet answered by saying “preserve the thing itself and devote its fruit for religious purpose.” According to this narration, Umar Ibn Khatab, withheld the property from being sold…

that abortion should be haram because it is a form of murder. Others members of Islam believe that abortion should be accepted in certain cases, as it could be seen as two lesser evils. Abortion in Islam should be allowed because the Qur’an does not specifically specify that abortion is a disobedience to their God. Most Muslims agree that living in a benevolent autocracy is the righteous way to live here on Earth. In Islam, Allah is the god and the creator of the universe, and all existing…

Successfully converting unbelievers to Islam, notwithstanding, military conquests of the Islamic community opponents, the Islamic state was a massive spread after the death of Muhammad. Muhammad, according to the Koran was the last in the chain of prophets sent by God, was able to establish a new faith through conversion, conversely, the conquest of those who stood against him, but immediately after delivering his farewell speech Muhammad died on June 8, 632 in Medina. Abu Bakr, who offered his…

is revealed through the Angel Jibril, to the final prophet, Muhammad (P.B.U.H). Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was 40 years old when the first verse of Quran was revealed to Him. The revelation of Quran started in the Holy month of Ramadan. The revelation took place over the period of 23 years. Angel Jibril used to bring the message of Allah to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that was further shared by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with His companions. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to revise the verses of…

3- How did you chose to become Shia? After I converted to Islam I decided not to follow any sect unless I know which one is right. I studied about Sunnis, Wahhabism and Sufism but there was no information Shias. I asked my Sunni friends about Shiism and they sent me a video clip showing a Wahhabi mufti talking about Shiism. He said that Shias are followers of Ali ibn Abi Talib. We also love Ali. Ali was the bravest in the Islamic society. He was the most knowledgeable and was very just. But a…

billion Muslims in the world. How does Islam affect their lives? How does Islam affect a non-muslim’s life on a daily basis? The impact is huge and causes controversy because stereotypes and ideology are growing bigger and tolerance is getting smaller. I’m going to explain and understand how Islam influences the lives of many people because it shows how a religion can influence people. I chose this topic because it is a global problem that the stereotype Islam causes controversy because of its…