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Islam
Islam is a monotheistic faith and the world's second largest religion. Followers of Islam, called Muslims, believe that God revealed His will to Muhammad and other prophets, including Moses, Abraham, Adam, and Jesus.
21,950 Questions
Is shaving beard allowed in Islam?
Yes
It is your personal choice and preference to shave your beard (including mustache or not including it) or not to shave it. It is based on local traditions and practices as well as personal choice and not related to religious teachings or sunnah.
Why is it claimed that Muslims smell bad?
Answer 1
According to social customs people should be clean always. Everyone should shower regularly. You cannot judge an entire nation. That is just Racism. It's human nature, if one don't shower he'll definitely stinks whiter Muslim or whether catholic or Hindu. So, Definitely, It's a false statement to say Muslims smell bad.
Answer 2
I fully support the arguments mentioned in answer 1 above and would like to add that Qur'an says:
"O you who have believed, when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows and wipe over your heads and wash your feet to the ankles. And if you are in a state of uncleanliness, then purify yourselves...." (5:6) However, many Muslims have drifted away from the teachings of the Qur'an (just like the roommates girlfriend above who moved in with her non-Muslim boyfriend).
Answer 3
- It's just false accusation that Muslims smell bad. According to The Holy Qur'an, a Muslim has to be clean always. It means he should take shower regularly and use a good cologne. Cleanliness is the number one priority in Islam. So, whoever said that Muslims smell bad, he/she's wrong. & secondly, Muslims pray five times a day and in order to pray, they have to wash their faces, their teeth, their hands and arms and their foots every time they go to prayer. Means they do it five times a day. So, how can someone smell bad if they stay clean so much.
- This false claim indicates that some people hate Islam and hate Muslims and create false issues about Islam and Muslims. I fully support the arguments mentioned in answer 1 above and would like to add that Qur'an says (meaning English Translation):
- The other point, I wonder the one who claims that Muslims smell bad, did he/she smelled every Muslim in the world to generalize his/her accusation to all world Muslims.? Did he/she smelled ever non Muslim to assume that they are clean rather than Muslims?
When should you start fasting?
Fasting should be done after consulting with a healthcare provider or a nutritionist to ensure it is safe for you based on your health condition. It is best to start fasting gradually and build up your tolerance over time to avoid negative effects on your body. Beginning with short fasts or intermittent fasting may be a good starting point for many people.
How can you achieve personal sovereignty?
You can achieve personal sovereignty if:
- you have full faith in God, the one and only one God and
- you have full faith that God, and only God, is the donor of every thing you have or you wish to have and also God, and only God, could deprive you from any thing you have or you wish to have.
Quran says:
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{ And if Allah should touch you with adversity, there is no remover of it except Him. And if He touches you with good - then He is over all things competent. (17) And He is the subjugator over His servants. And He is the Wise, the Acquainted [with all]. (18)}
(Quran, chapter 6, verses 17-18)
What are the effects of recitation the Holy Quran?
For a Muslim, the recitation of the Holy Quran purifies the heart. It cleans it from any excess wastes that does not keep Allah happy. The Quran fills the human heart up with all of Allah's words. Out of experience, you start feeling and being kinder, you talk with a more hushed, and peaceful tone of voice. It brings you many good things. Like, if you're a Muslim and you have read or memorized the Quran then Allah can reward you with good grades, a nice life, money, etc;.
What section of being a Muslim is Massari?
The term "Massari" is not a common Islamic term or practice. It may be a specific term used in a cultural or regional context not widely recognized in mainstream Islamic teachings. It is recommended to consult with a knowledgeable religious scholar for further clarification or context.
What is the relation of mysticism with Islam?
What is Islam?: The name of the religion is Islam, which comes from an Arabic root word meaning "peace" and "submission." Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one's life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart, soul and deed. The same Arabic root word gives us "Salaam alaykum," ("Peace be with you"), the universal Muslim greeting.
Who is a Muslim?: A person who believes in and consciously follows Islam is called a Muslim, also from the same root word. So, the religion is called "Islam," and a person who believes in and follows it is a "Muslim." * What is the difference between Muslim, Moslem and Islamic?
How Many and Where?: Islam is a major world religion, with over 1 billion followers worldwide (1/5 of the world population). It is considered one of the Abrahamic, monotheistic faiths, along with Judaism and Christianity. Although usually associated with the Arabs of the Middle East, less than 10% of Muslims are in fact Arab. Muslims are found all over the world, of every nation, color and race. * Muslim population of the world
Who is Allah?: Allah is the proper name for Almighty God, and is often translated merely as "God." Allah has other names that are used to describe His characteristics: the Creator, the Sustainer, the Merciful, the Compassionate, etc. Muslims believe that since Allah alone is the Creator, it is He alone that deserves our devout love and worship. Islam holds to a strict monotheism. Any worship and prayers directed at saints, prophets, other human beings or nature is considered idolatry. * More about the nature of God * "Names" of Allah
What do Muslims believe about God, prophets, the afterlife, etc.?: The basic beliefs of Muslims fall into six main categories, which are known as the "Articles of Faith": * Faith in the unity of God * Faith in angels * Faith in prophets * Faith in books of revelation * Faith in an afterlife * Faith in destiny/divine decree
The "five pillars" of Islam: In Islam, faith and good works go hand-in-hand. A mere verbal declaration of faith is not enough, for belief in Allah makes obedience to Him a duty. The Muslim concept of worship is very broad. Muslims consider everything they do in life to be an act of worship, if it is done according to Allah's guidance. There are also five formal acts of worship which help strengthen a Muslim's faith and obedience. They are often called the "Five Pillars of Islam." * Testimony of faith (Kalima) * Prayer (Salat) * Almsgiving (Zakat) * Fasting (Sawm) * Pilgrimage (Hajj)
Daily life as a Muslim: While often seen as a radical or extreme religion, Muslims consider Islam to be the middle road. Muslims do not live life with complete disregard for God or religious matters, but nor do they neglect the world to devote themselves solely to worship and prayer. Muslims strike a balance by fulfilling the obligations of and enjoying this life, while always mindful of their duties to Allah and to others. * Morals and manners * Business ethics * Modesty in dress and behavior * Dietary rules * Marriage * Care of children and elderly * Racism and prejudice * Relations with non-Muslims
Why are women superior to men?
It is not accurate or fair to say that one gender is superior to the other. Both men and women have unique strengths and abilities, and everyone should be valued and treated with respect regardless of gender. Equality and respect for all individuals is important in any society.
What are some good things about Islam?
Islam is a religion; literally, it means submission to God. This means that Muslims must strive to do good and forbid evil.
This is well illustrated in the Quran. Numerous verses command Muslims to tell the truth, to give charity, to respect one's parents and elders, to be kind to children, to help orphans, to feed and clothe the needy, to love their neighbors, to free slaves, to treat people equally, to be forgiving, to be modest, to work hard, and to make peace.
Muslims are also commanded to avoid and forbid evil, such as cheating, lying, murder, oppression, etc.
Islam also emphasizes crucial social concepts, like freedom and equality.
How many Muslims living in Georgia US?
Allah knows better. If you wish to invite them to dinner, consult the local Islamic centre. However, I shall not be available as I live in Pakistan. Best wishes.
What is the current world percentage of Jews Christians and Muslims?
Fewer than 20 percent of Muslims are Arabs, and nearly half of all Muslims live in South and Southeast Asia.
Islam is the world's second largest religion, and it continues to enlarge every day.
What is the ratio of shiites to sunnis?
The Shiites are around 15% of total Muslim population while Sunnis are around 85%. So, the ratio of Sunnis to Shiites is around 6 to 1
How many Muslim countries are there in the world in 2010?
The latest statistics that are available is that of Pew Forum per October 2009. It states that there are 49 Muslim majority countries plus Bosnia ; namely as listed below:
Country percent Muslim Population Muslims
- Mauritania 99.9% 3,083,772
- Maldives 99.9% 348,756
- Western Sahara 99.8% 272,461
- Somalia 99.5% 8,548,670
- Turkey 99% 68,963,953
- Iran 99% 6 7,337,681
- Algeria 99% 32,206,534
- Afghanistan 99% 29,629,697
- Yemen 99% 20,519,792
- Tunisia 99% 9,974,201
- Oman 99% 2,971,567
- Comoros 99% 664,534
- Djibouti 99% 471,935
- Morocco 98.7% 32,300,410
- Iraq 97% 25,292,658
- Libya 97% 5,592,596
- Pakistan 96.35% 156,491,617
- Saudi Arabia 95.7% 25,281,642
- Tajikistan 95% 6,805,330
- Jordan 95% 5,471,745
- Qatar 95% 819,898
- Senegal 94% 10,459,222
- Azerbaijan 93.4% 7,389,783
- Egypt 91% 70,530,237
- Mali 90% 11,062,376
- Niger 90% 10,499,343
- Gambia 90% 1,433,930
- Uzbekistan 89% 23,897,563
- Turkmenistan 89% 4,407,352
- Indonesia 88.22% 213,469,356
- Bangladesh 88% 127,001,272
- Syria 88% 16,234,901
- Guinea 85% 8,047,686
- Kuwait 85% 1,985,300
- Bahrain 85% 585,093
- Kyrgyzstan 80% 4,117,024
- United Arab Emirates76% 1,948,041
- Lebanon 70% 2,678,212
- Albania 70% 2,494,178
- Brunei 67% 249,481
- Sudan 65% 26,121,865
- Malaysia 60.4% 14,467,694
- Sierra Leone 60% 3,610,585
- Burkina Faso 55% 7,658,922
- Chad 54% 5,306,266
- Nigeria 50% 64,385,994
- Eritrea 50% 2,280,799
- Ethiopia 47.5% 34,700,310
- Kazakhstan 47% 7,137,346
What areas did Islam diffuse to?
Islam initially spread to the Arabian Peninsula, then expanded to the Middle East, North Africa, parts of Europe, Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and eventually to other parts of the world through trade, conquest, and cultural diffusion.
How is Islam spread over the country is that part of their religion?
Islam has spread in different ways in different countries, so it is difficult to figure out which style of spreading is being discussed here. It is also hard in many cases to tease out the religious principles of Islam from the various Islamic governments as opposed to what the leaders did for political reasons.
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Islam was spread due to its authenticity, due to its logic arguments, truthfulness, and logics, due to the proofs that Quran is God revelation words to prophet Muhammad, and due to the good morals of Islam teachings and prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Refer to related questions below.
What countries have the biggest Muslim populations?
The most populous Muslim country in the world is Indonesia.
How much of the world's population of Muslims are terrorists?
Answer 1
Islam is not a religion of terrorism. Islam calls for peace and love. If some numbers are terrorists this because they are extremists as in all other religions and cultures. However, the biased media exaggerate to influence people against Islam religion and to find reasons to attack and control Islamic countries.
Would you tell me:
- Are Muslims who made massacres in Bosnia?
- Are Muslims who waged wars against Iraq, Afghanistan, the Palestinians, the Chechen?
- Are Muslims who are responsible of the WW1 and WW2 where millions of innocent civilians were killed?.
- Are Muslims who made massacres in Ghaza, of the Palestine territories and burned people with Phosphorous and destroyed homes?.
- Are Muslims who destroyed all the infrastructure of Lebanon and killed civilians.?
- Are Muslims are terrorists if they destroyed completely the known country of Iraq based on false arguments that they having nuclear weapons and still controlling the country and spreading chaos and conflicts there.
It is a media game and political agendas that propagating false images about Islam and Muslims, first to limit spread of Islam religion and second to get control over Islamic countries.
Islam is against terrorism; as all God religions. Islam calls for peace (that is the very Arabic meaning of Islam), love, and harmony among all mankind regardless their faith, culture, color, gender, or the like.
Terrorism is a crime against humanity. Terrorism is an act of devil and all religions, including Islam, and holy books, including Quran, are against terrorism and condemn it. However, terrorists from all religions and culture are present from time to time and never called, through media or politicians, by their religion, rather called by their nationalities except if terrorists are Muslims. This confirms that Islamic terrorism is just a new term falsified by historians, media and politicians and propagated to go ahead with their plans of getting control of Muslim countries and to limit the growing number of people converting to Islam.
Islam is a religion that means "peace" and surrender to the only one God. In the Quran, the Holy Book of Islam, God commands believers to bring peace and security to mankind. The Islamic morality is the cure for terrorism, not the source of it. (Book: Islam denounces terrorism, Author: Haroun Yahia)
In the Quran, Holy book of Islam, God says (meaning English translation):
" God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers." (Quran, chapter 60/ verse 8)
Prophet Muhammad (peace upon him) used, in any military conflict, to prohibit soldiers from killing women, children, old people, or any civilian. He would advise them: {...Do not betray, do not be excessive, do not kill a newborn child.} And he also said: {Whoever has killed a person having a treaty with the Muslims shall not smell the fragrance of Paradise, though its fragrance is found for a span of forty years.}
Prophet Muhammad teaching is that murder considered as the second of the major sins (the first major sin is denying the oneness of God), and he even warned that on the Day of Judgment, {The first cases to be adjudicated between people on the Day of Judgment will be those of bloodshed.}
Muslims are encouraged to be kind and peaceful even to animals and are forbidden to hurt them. Once the Prophet Muhammad (peace upon him) said: {A woman was punished because she imprisoned a cat until it died. On account of this, she was doomed to Hell. While she imprisoned it, she did not give the cat food or drink, nor did she free it to eat the insects of the earth.} He also said that a man gave a very thirsty dog a drink, so God forgave his sins for this action. The Prophet was asked, "Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?" He said: {There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.}
Additionally, while taking the life of an animal for food, Muslims are commanded to do so in a manner that causes the least amount of fright and suffering possible. The Prophet Muhammad (peace upon him) said: {When you slaughter an animal, do so in the best way. One should sharpen his knife to reduce the suffering of the animal.}
In light of these and other Islamic texts, the act of inciting terror in the hearts of defenseless civilians, the wholesale destruction of buildings and properties, the bombing and maiming of innocent men, women, and children are all forbidden and detestable acts according to Islam and the Muslims. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the vast majority have nothing to do with the violent events some have associated with Muslims. If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this person would be guilty of violating the laws of Islam.
There may be some confusion between Jihad (or struggle) which is licit in Islam under certain conditions and terrorism. Jihad means literally to struggle. One may struggle in many different ways: pay the bill, study for a test, raise a family, fight a war, etc.
Jihad can be either self Jihad or military jihad.
Self Jihad means self struggle to obey the Creator and avoid sins as well as acts yourself, your community, your religion, your family, your neighbour, etc.
Military jihad is licit only if you fulfill the following conditions:
o - Fight only in self defense or against oppression
o - Never Kill Innocent People
o - Never Injure Prisoners of War
o - Never Kill Animals
o - Never Destroy Crops or Infrastructures
o - Never Mutilate Bodies of Enemies dead or alive
o - All Prisoners Should be Given Fair Treatment
o - Women & Children Should be Protected From Harm
o - Always Bury the Dead With Respect
If the above conditions are met, then military jihad is licit and justified.
To sum up; Islam calls for peace love and living in harmony with all people regardless their cultures, faiths, gender, or color.
Islam is not related to terror. Islam by its definition calls to submission to God (Allah in Arabic) and to achieving peace within yourself, your community, and the whole universe. If some Muslims made terrorist acts, then these actions are condemned by Islam and Muslims. All other religions have terrorists among their followers and condemned by their religion.
Answer 2
you should count wahhabi Muslims.
Answer 3
The percentage of actual terrorists among the overall population of Muslims is a rounding error. Estimates of Muslims who are active members in terrorist organizations are hard to find, but one-million members would seem to me to be a decent number if the numerous organizations (Al-Qaeda, Al-Shabaab, Ansar Ad-Dine, Hamas militant wing, Hezbollah militant wing, etc.) are aggregated (10,000 here or 15,000 there). Even with 1,000,000 Muslim terrorists, that is still less than 0.07% of all Muslims. The unfortunate thing is that 1,000,000 people can still make a lot of noise and cause a lot of damage and tar the name and identity of the remnant of the group.
What is the percentage of Muslims in Mali?
Approximately 95% of the population in Mali is Muslim. Islam is the predominant religion in the country and influences many aspects of daily life for Malians.
What percent of Muslim are in Yemen?
This question can be read either one of two ways:
1) What percentage of the overall Muslim community lives in Yemen: roughly 1.55% of all Muslims live in Yemen.
2) What percentage of Yemenis are Muslims: 99.1 % of total population (~23.5 Million Muslims) per Pew Forum studay as of October 2009. Refer to link below.
How many Muslims live in the Philippines?
Approximately 6-11% of the population in the Philippines are Muslim, totaling around 10-12 million people. The majority of Muslims in the Philippines reside in the southern regions of Mindanao, Sulu, and Palawan.
How many Muslims live in Leeds?
As of the 2011 census, about 7.6% of Leeds' population identified as Muslim, which equated to around 77,000 people. However, the exact number may have changed since then due to population growth and migration.
How many Muslim live in Bangladesh?
About 90% of the population in Bangladesh identifies as Muslim, making it the largest religion in the country. As of 2021, it is estimated that there are over 160 million Muslims living in Bangladesh.
Which is world's second number Muslim's country?
Indonesia is the most populated Muslim country. The second most populated Muslim country is Pakistan.
