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Largest gathering

The Hajj is the largest religious gathering in the world and is covered by major news networks every year. The Muslims believe that it was Ishmael and not Isaac whom Abraham was commanded to sacrifice. Abraham and Ishmael then built a shrine in Mecca to commemorate this test. This was the forerunner to the modern Ka’bah. The main religious site in Mecca is the Ka’bah. It is a cube-shaped building whose foundation, Muslims believe, was originally constructed by Abraham.

Fasting Ramadan

There are no special preparations to begin the month of Ramadan. Muslims understand that it is going to be a month of intense religious devotion and a time of self-denial: no food, drink, sex, profanity, fighting, or lying allowed from first light to sundown. The main components of the month will consist of two meals: one before the sun begins to cast its first light and one after sunset. There is also a special prayer service every night in the mosque called Taraweeh.

Peaceful living

The Quran contains over a hundred verses that discuss Judaism, Jews, and issues related to the ancient Israelites. The Jews lived peacefully in the Muslim world for over a thousand years and were never persecuted as they often were in Europe.

Muslim’s contribution

Muslim civilization preserved the knowledge of the ancient Greeks and others and passed it on to Europe. While Europe was in the Dark Ages, the Islamic world was the center for learning, inquiry, and science.

Islamic legacy

Islamic civilization left a legacy upon which modern civilization is built. The western Europeans who studied in Muslim universities took what they had learned and built upon it.

Virgin birth

Islam accepts the virgin birth of Jesus and his role as Messiah to the Jews. The Quran, however, denies that he is God or the Son of God, rather considering him to be a prophet.

No crucifixion

Muslims do not believe that Jesus was crucified nor that the Romans killed him in Jerusalem. Muslims hold that God answered Jesus’ prayer and removed him from the physical world to await the end-times and a triumphant return to Earth.

Christianity & Islam

Have had many centuries of interfaith dialogue interspersed with wars and periods of mutual fear and mistrust. European Christians completely occupied the Muslim world during the era of Colonialism and targeted Islam for suppression. The Islamic resurgence today is merely an attempt by Muslims all over the world to regain their religion.

Secular governments

The secular governments of most Muslim countries oppose the meaningful practice of Islam by their populace. Muslims are looking for redress for a century of humiliation and oppression that has been directed against them.

Opposing Israel

The two main issues that cause Muslims worldwide to oppose Israel are the in- justice against the Arabs inherent in Israel’s founding and the status of Jerusalem.

Bright future

Islamic revivalism is not a danger to the West. Muslims are seeking mainly to get responsible government in their countries. The future of relations between Islam and the non-Muslim world is bright with many positive possibilities.

pilgrimage / Mecca

Every Muslim who can afford it and who is physically able must make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in his or her life. The Hajj ritual consists of a series of activities each designed to teach the pilgrim a different lesson or to commemorate an event from Abraham’s life. The main idea behind the Hajj is to learn how to let go of what we love in place of God.

Not authentic

Islam accepts all the major biblical prophets but explains their life and mission in a different way. Prophets are sinless but can make honest mistakes. All true religions originated from God, and Muslims are taught to be tolerant of other’s beliefs because of it. However, Muslims do not accept the Bible as the word of God but do believe that it is based on what was once authentic revelation from God.

The Koran

The Quran, which is often spelled Koran in English, is the literal speech of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by The Spirit Gabrael. The word Quran means The Reading.

Growing Islam

“The growth of Islam during the early centuries of its existence was a difficult phenomenon for Western Christianity to comprehend, and misunderstanding, prejudice, fear, and, in some cases, hatred have characterized much of the history of encounter between the two faiths.” (Jane I. Smith)

Mecca

Mecca is the place where, according to Muslim beliefs, the Prophet Abraham settled his second wife, Hagar, and her son, Ishmael, when God ordered Abraham to take them to the wilderness and leave them. At that time it was just a barren valley.

Prayers

Salat literally means a red-hot connection. When a person makes salat, he or she is establishing a hot-link to God. There are 5 daily prayers.

Must pray

The time for one of the daily prayers falls just after noon. Muslim students as well as those who have jobs must ask their school or employer for time to complete this religious duty. Some principals and supervisors are more understanding than others.

Ablution

The concept of washing before prayer is not a new one. The Bible provides numerous examples of its prophets, priests, and even Jesus washing before praying. Even though this practice has fallen into disuse in modern day Judaism and Christianity, it is nevertheless an integral part of their ancient religious roots which they neglected. (See Exodus 30:17–21)

Women's rights

Islam grants Muslim women numerous rights in the home and in society. Among them are the right to work and earn money, the right to financial support, the right to an education, the right to an inheritance, the right to being treated kindly, the right to vote and representation on a board, the right to a dowry, the right to keep their maiden name, the right to worship in a mosque, etc.

Merciful Muhammad

Muhammad forbade harming women, children, old people, laborers, people who are not fighting, prisoners, those who surrender, and plants (farmlands) and animals. He allowed Muslim soldiers to fight only the soldiers of the other side.

Atheism

The British philosopher Sir Francis Bacon once observed, “A little philosophy brings a man to atheism; diving deep into it brings him back to faith.”

The golden calf

The longest chapter of the Quran is called Al Baqarah, which means the Heifer. It refers to the golden calf made by the freed slaves while Moses was attending a meeting with God on Mount Sinai.

First constitution

Muhammad’s city charter for Medina is considered the world’s first constitution.

Mary in The quran

There is a Chapter in the Quran, named Maryam (Mary), named in honour of Mary the mother of Jesus Christ, peace and blessings of Allah be upon them both; again, such an honour is not to be found given to Mary in the Christian Bible. Out of the 66 books of the Protestants and 73 of the Roman Catholics, not one is named after Mary or her son. You will find books named after Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Peter, Paul and two score more obscure names, but not a single one is that of Mary!

Jesus in the quran

a) Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a virtuous woman, and honored above the women of all nations. b) It was God's own Revelation to mankind. c) Jesus was the 'Word' of God. d) He was the Christ that the Jews were waiting for. e) God will empower Jesus to perform miracles even in infancy. f) Jesus was born miraculously, without any male intervention. g) God will vouchsafe him Revelation. h) Jesus will give life to the dead by God's permission, and that he will heal those born blind and the lepers by God's permission.

“Say: He is God, the One and Only; God, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him." (Quran 112:1-4)

Introduction to Islam

By Robert Squires

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The Quran: English text & commentary (pdf)

Translated by Abdullah Yusuf Ali tex and commentary- All 114 chapters

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The Quran: English & Arabic recitation (mp3)

Audio mp3 English recitation of All 114 chapters

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Stories of people who became muslims

Compiled by Adenino Otari

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The big questions!

By Lawrence Brown

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Why do priests enter Islam?

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Top 10 reasons why Jesus is not God

An interview with Joshua Evans

Women in Islam vs women in Christianity

By Dr. Sherif Abdel Azeem

I would like to emphasize in this introduction that my purpose for this study is not to denigrate Judaism or Christianity. As Muslims, we believe in the divine origins of both. No one can be a Muslim without believing in Moses Continue

The Five Pillars of Islam

By Jerald Dirks

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Christianity - Past and present

By Jerald Dirks

The question that one is obliged to ask is: Has Christianity remained in the state in which it was originally revealed by God to His servant and Messenger Jesus? In order to answer this question, it is necessary to bring Continue

Jesus and Mary in the Quran

By Juan Galvan

We sent her Our angel, and he appeared before her as a man in all respects. After seeing the angel, she said: "I seek refuge from thee to (God) Most Gracious: come not near if thou dost fear God." The angel Gabriel Continue

What they said about prophet Muhammad?

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Pauline Theology

By Dr Laurence Brown

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Is Muhammed in the bible?

By Ahmad Deedat

Islam is ..

By Alharamain Foundation

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The message of false religion

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Biographical documentary of Muhammad

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Jesus - The 'god' that never was

By Ahmad Deedat

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The Bible, the Quran and science

By Dr. Maurice Bucaille

Many readers of the Gospels are embarrassed and even abashed when they stop to think about the meaning of certain descriptions. The majority of Christians knew only selected sections of the Gospels that were Continue

Cat Stevens, former pop star

By Cat Stevens

When I received the book (Koran), a guidance that would explain everything to me - who I was; what was the purpose of life; what was the reality and what would be the reality; and where I came from - I realized that this Continue

The concepts of God

By Ahmad Deedat

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The challenge of the Quran

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Who made-up the Trinity?

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A brief message to non-muslims

By Abu Baseer Attartoose

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Jesus Christ - Through a muslim lens

By Michael Wolfe

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The Koran: Translated and explained

By Leopold Weiss

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Margaret Peggy Marcus

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What did they say about Islam?

Compiled by Adenino Otari

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Mary the mother of Jesus

By Aisha Stacey

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What drives people to convert to Islam?

Submitted by Jason Robertson

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Muhammad - The natural successor to Christ

By Ahmad Deedat

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The hidden truth in Barnabas

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Sara Bokker, former actress and model

By Sara Bokker

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Is the Bible God's word?

By Ahmad Deedat

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Misconceptions about Islam

By Dr. Zakir Naik

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When I wear the hijab

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The Quran and Bible's misconceptions

By Dr. Maurice Bucaille

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Why choose Islam?

By Dr. Lawrence Brown

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The Old Testament

By Lawrence Brown

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Did Islam spread by the sword?

By Ahmad Deedat

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Yusuf Estes - Convert to Islam

Ex Priest from the USA

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FAQ about Islam

By Daniel Masters and Dr. Zakir Naik

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Crucifixion or cruci-fiction?

By Ahmad Deedat

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The Islamic Creed

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American women accepting Islam

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Islam: The next American religion

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The Six Articles of faith

By Jerald Dirks

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The Gospel of Barnabas

By Ahmad Thomson

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Quranic verses to reflect on..

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Discover Islam

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Converted by the 'sword' of Islam

By World Association of Muslim Youth

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Islam: The fastest growing religion in USA

By Stephen Magagnini

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The concepts of God

By Ahmad Deedat

Creationism, intelligent design or Islam?

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Jesus Christ in Islam

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Understanding conversion into Islam

By Anway Carols

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The Trinity led me to Islam

Ex Christian, Northern Ireland

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Hijab: Unveiling the mystery

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How Islam came to British Isles?

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Islam and Unitarians

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The word 'Islam'

Islam is the proper name to use when referring to the religion practiced by muslims. It is an Arabic word that means two things: To surrender your will to God and to acquire peace in your soul. The legitimacy of using this word comes from the muslim holy book, the Quran; and it is the only name muslims use to refer to their religion. A muslim is a follower of Islam. And Islam is not a cult, its followers number about 1.5 billion worldwide.

brilliant Muslims

“I hope that in the next century we will come to terms with our abysmal ignorance of the Muslim world. Muslims aren’t a bunch of wackos and nuts. They are decent, brilliant, talented people with a great civilization and traditions of their own, including legal traditions. Americans know nothing about them. There are people in that part of the world with whom we are simply out of touch. That’s a great challenge for the next century.” (U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, December 1999)

One Quran

If all Qurans in the world today were burned and destroyed, the original Arabic would still remain. This is because millions of Muslims, called Hafiz or "preservers" have memorized the text letter for letter from beginning to end, every word and syllable. Also, chapters from the Quran are precisely recited from memory by every Muslim in each of the five daily prayers.

The media

The Middle East is obviously the center of the Muslim world, but it is frustrating too how the media stereotypes Muslims as always being Middle Eastern, as Muslims come from all over the world. I think racism is involved too, as the West seems to overlook the fact that Judaism and Christianity’s origins lay in the Middle East just like Islam.

20% Arabs only

All Muslims are not Arab. Islam is a universal religion and way of life which includes followers from all races of people. There are Muslims in and from virtually every country in the world. Arabs only constitute about 20% of Muslims worldwide. Indonesia has the largest concentration of Muslims with over 120 million.

Unfair

When someone commits a crime, the religion of the individual is rarely mentioned. But when a person who happens to have a Muslim name does some act of violence whether for religious or secular reasons, their religious affiliation is nearly always mentioned. This seems unfair to most Muslims.

Quran's Accuracy

“Accuracy does not necessarily mean that a book is a divine revelation. In fact, accuracy is only one of the criteria for divine revelations. For instance, the telephone book is accurate, but that does not mean that it is divinely revealed. The real problem lies in that one must establish some proof of the source the Quran’s information. The emphasis is in the other direction, in that the burden of proof is on the reader. One cannot simply deny the Quran’s authenticity without sufficient proof. If, indeed, one finds a mistake, then he has the right to disqualify it. This is exactly what the Quran encourages.” (Gary Miller)

Algebra

The foundations for modern science and the scientific method were laid by Muslim researchers from the ninth to the thirteenth century. The Muslim scholars invented algebra, made astounding astronomical discoveries, systematized chemistry, developed the practice of medicine to the highest standards in the world at that time, and made great strides in many other fields.

Stereotypes

The study of Islam in Europe and North America has been colored by false stereotypes that have hindered good relations and been the cause of much misunderstanding and hostility. Muslims are found in every corner of the world and have a history and culture that is as rich as any other.

The Quran

"A work, then, which calls forth so powerful and seemingly incompatible emotions even in the distant reader distant as to time, and still more so as to mental development - a work which not only conquers the repugnance with which he may begin its perusal, but changes this adverse feeling into astonishment and admiration, such a work must be a wonderful production of the human mind indeed and a problem of the highest interest to every thoughtful observer of the destinies of mankind." (About The Quran - T. P. Hughes' Dictionary of Islam)

Muslims in USA

The population of Muslims is rising in North America and Europe due to immigration and also to conversion. Muslims in general feel they have been stereotyped and are being treated unfairly by the media and entertainment industries.

Muslim's prayers

Muslims have to pray five times every day at predetermined times. The Islamic prayer consists of ritual bowing and the reciting of prayers and glorifications to God. Muslims gather on Friday afternoons for their congregational religious service.

Find a mistake!

If someone doubt the Quran’s authenticity, the Quran itself offers you the challenge to find a mistake in it. And inevitably, after accepting it’s challenge and discovering that it is true, these people will come to believe it because they could not disqualify it. In essence, the Quran earns their respect because they themselves have had to verify its authenticity.

Supplications

Muslim students and employees need a few minutes every afternoon to perform their obligation of prayer. A clear distinction is made between personal supplication and ritual prayer. The rosary, or dhikr, consists of various phrases repeated over and over that help focus a person’s mind on God.

Greed and gluttony

Greed and gluttony are considered conditions of the soul and can be cured only with a combination of spiritual advice and a program of action such as Zakat. Zakat is the third pillar of Islam, is a yearly charity tax on every Muslim that amounts to 2.5 percent of all the person’s annually valued assets.

Ramadan

Ramadan is the name of the month in which Muslims fast from food and drink from first light until sunset. Fasting, the fourth pillar of Islam, teaches Muslims to control their desires and urges for worldly satisfaction and to feel empathy for the poor. The reward for successful completion is forgiveness of the individual’s sins.

violent religion!

Stereotypes of Islam being a violent religion began in the Middle Ages and have persisted into modern times. Jihad does not mean holy war. It means any exertion in the cause of God. Jihad is the term usually used to describe a war fought for God’s sake; however, even going to school can be a kind of jihad.

Jihad

Any war for conquest or glory is forbidden in Islam. Terrorism is forbidden in Islam, and the actions of people who engage in it and use Islamic slogans are not sanctioned by Islamic teachings. Islam has a strong tradition of social activism, and the Quran calls on Muslims to oppose vice by working for the welfare of their fellow human beings. Such a struggle is also considered a jihad.

Muslims and Jews

Islam does not teach its followers to be anti-Semitic. The intractable Arab- Israeli conflict which has festered since 1948 is a political condition that is often unfairly cloaked in religious rhetoric.

Jewish P

Islam accepts all the major Jewish prophets, including Moses, David, Solomon, and Job. Many Jewish teachings are compatible with Islam, such as monotheism, kosher standards, angels, and prophets.

Muhammed - the Bible

Muhammed is mentioned by name in the Song of Solomon 5:16. The Hebrew word used there is Muhammuddim. The end letters IM is plural of respect majesty and grandeur. Minus "im" the name would be Muhamud translated as "altogether lovely" in the Authorised Version of the Bible or 'The Praised One' 'the one worthy of Praise' i.e. Muhammad!

Arabic Bibles

There were no Arabic Bibles in existence in the 6th Century of the Christian Era when Muhummed lived and preached! Besides, he was absolutely unlettered and unlearned. No human had ever taught him a word.

Ishmael

Hagar was a legitimate wife of Abraham, and her son, Ishmael, was his first heir. Jewish law makes no distinction regarding the mother of the first-born son. The Bible itself calls Hagar Abraham’s wife. (Genesis 16:3)

Zamzam

The name of the well discovered by Ishmael and Hagar is called the Well of Zamzam. In 4,000 years it has never run dry. People from all over the world go there to drink its water for blessing.

Huj Title

A person who makes Hajj is called a Hajji. People often add Al Hajj (an alumnus of the Hajj) as a title to their first name in order to show they have completed it.

The nation of Islam

A black nationalist organization founded by Elijah Muhammad in the mid-twentieth century, actually has very little to do with Islam. It is a mixture of Christianity, Islam, and black nationalism that is not accepted by mainstream Muslims.

Maimonides

Maimonides (1135–1204), who is considered one of the greatest scholars of Judaism, lived and worked freely in Muslim Spain.

No discrimination

Islam does not teach its followers to discriminate against Jews. When a Jewish funeral procession was passing by him in Medina, Muhammad stood up in respect for the deceased.

Madina

The original name of Medina was Yathrib. When Muhammad moved there, people started calling Yathrib “the City of the Prophet,” or Medinat Annabi. It quickly became known as Medina, or city, for short.

False trinity

Islam has influenced many Europeans to question the validity of the trinity theory. Michael Servetus, a Spaniard who wrote On the Errors of Trinity in the sixteenth century, observed that “trinity has, alas! been a laughing stock to Mohammedans. Only God knows. The Jews also shrink from giving adherence to this fancy of ours and laugh at our foolishness about the trinity.”