Islam is an interesting religion in a multitude of ways. First, way this religion is interesting is that the founder of this religion is Muhammad. Muhammad, who was born in 570 A.D. at Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, was born into a noble family known for their honesty and upright character. Another thing about Muhammad is that he is a prophet, which to Islamic followers is believed to be the last prophet of Allah (Islamic word for God). The story of how Muhammad became a leader of a new religion that…
entering the court of Najashi, they saw the ambassador of the Prophet leaving. Amr fired up, for vendetta, and requested the king to let him kill the ambassador. At this Najashi not only rebuked him for his anger, but even asked Amr to embrace Islam. In disbelief, Amr asked him if he really believed that Muhammad (s.a.w.w) was a true Prophet. After the king confirmed he become ready to embrace Islam, became a Muslim and pledged allegiance to Islam in at the hands of the Najashi[4]. After this,…
What is Islam? The definition in the English dictionary is “the religious faith of Muslims, based on the prophet Muhammad’s words and findings, which is taught throughout the Koran. Not only is Islam known as a well-known religion, but it exists throughout the world today. Additionally, the rise of Islam came and spread across empires such as Africa and the Middle East. With that being said, Africa began dividing culturally and it was ultimately transformed by Islam due to the fact, that the…
follower. The Islam religion is one of the largest religions in the world, which mainly makes up the population in Iran and Afghanistan. According to religionfacts.com Islam has over one billion followers. This religion is made up of two types, Sunni Islam and Shi’a Islam. The majority of Muslims live in the middle east, including Iran and Afghanistan. Muslims refer to God as Allah, which is Arabic for the God. There are many Prophets in every religion, Muhammad is a main Prophet in the…
reports of Islamic radicals attacking and killing groups of people for some reason or another. Countless reports of extremists who carry out their massacres in the name of God make it difficult for some to see and to understand how Christianity and Islam share many of the same values. God gives Moses the ten commandments in Exodus 20:3-17, making clear the values of Christianity. Likewise, the Quran includes a version of the ten commandments in sura Al-An 'am 6:151 and also in Al-Isra…
A LEADERSHIP STUDY OF ABU BAKR AS-SIDDIQ “If you will not aid him (the Prophet), Allah certainly aided him when those who disbelieved expelled him; he (the Prophet) had no more than him, him being the second of the two (i.e. Abu Bakr), when they were both in the cave, when he (the Prophet) said to his companion (Abu Bakr): ‘Grieve not, surely Allah is with us.’ Then Allah caused His Sakinah (serenity, peace, tranquility, etc.) to descend upon him (Abu Bakr)” Quran, 9:40 1.0…
from Qur’an and hadith which defines the rights and justice for women and men. Islamic feminism is highly criticised and it is also acknowledged by a lot of people. Due to misinterpretation there is a lot of misunderstanding about what Islam says about women. Islam does show disrespect to women, but they are rather given a higher praise. For one instance according to a hadith “paradise lies at the mother’s feet” (SUNNAH.COM, n.d.). That would be one…
Islam, like Judaism and Christianity, has a monotheistic worldview, teaching that there is one God in the universe; Muslims believe that this God is Allah. By its belief and its practice, the Islamic faith has produced a group of people who submit and surrender themselves absolutely to Allah. Following the guidelines of the Six articles of Faith and the Five Pillars, a Muslims is able to live their life in complete devotion to Allah. Islam is a monotheistic religion, the belief in one God who…
not precise considering the time period it was written in. After the death of the prophet Muhammad, historian like Ibn Hisham focused his writing on stories about the prophet’s life that specifically focused on his victories, which conveys the power of Islam and its influence in many places especially Mecca and Medina. In this primary text, Ibn Hisham depicts yet another victory by Muhammad and his army. The prophet unsuccessfully left Mecca to Medina with only…
About ISLAM Islam means peace. Basically Islam is the religion of peace and the fastest growing ideology. Islam has been linked fundamentally with Prophet Mohammed. Prophet Mohammed was the last Prophet and was the chosen recipient closer to Allah the Almighty. According to a devout Muslim, Islam was in existence long before Prophet Mohammed was born. Islam was present since Prophet Adam followed by Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and many more who were all Islamic Prophets and are regarded…