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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.
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What was the language used in government trade and Islamic scholarship in West Africa societies?
I think it was Islam because Sundiata wanted to spread it and plus, Sundiata was Muslim by the way. <--- And your mama to! Hahaha
Why did A.R. Rahman convert to Islam?
in his voice: "The whole process started with a sequence of dream. It was in 1988. I was in Malaysia and had a dream of an old man who was asking me to embrace Islam. For the first time, I did not take it seriously, but then I saw the same dream several times and I discussed it with my mother. She encouraged me to go ahead and to respond to the call o f the Almighty. Also, in 1988, one of my sisters fell seriously ill and in spite of the family's effort to cure her, her health deteriorated by the day. Then under the guidance of one Muslim religious leader we prayed to Allah, which did wonder for my sister and she made a miraculous comeback to life. Thus, began my journey from Dileep Kumar to A.R. Rahman."
He said the decision to embrace Islam was a mutual one with his mother. Not one to normally discuss this aspect of his private life, after taking a pause, Rahman narrates succinctly, "My mother and I resolved to follow one faith ... we wanted to cleanse ourselves of our sorrows."
After initial doubts, his three sisters also embraced Islam. source: Famous Indian Music Dirctor A.R. Rehman is a Hindu convert to Islam.
Hollywood actors and actress superstars converted to Islam?
which is the biggest religion after Christianity?
Islam is a religion that has been successful through and through, since the prophet Muhammad(S.A.W) had first created awareness through the people. Islam is the biggest most converted religion so far and in the future it shall (inshalla) remain. A fellow catholic student even told me that he knows Islam will be a big religion in the future, as more people convert.
no way!
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Salama Hayek was raised as a Roman Catholic being of Mexican descent. However her father Sami is of Arabic descent (Mexican Lebanese!) and Salma means "safe or peaceful" in Arabic.
Yes, he is.
no but i think that Messis mom is christain
Well i think he is a cCatholic or any religion close to Christianity Argentina is full of catholics and Christians and so is Brazil he does believe in god you can just tell
How did the Muslims initially treat conquered people in India?
This is a controversial question, so see the diversity of answers below.
Answer 1: Treated Indians Well
Many non Muslims; who used to attack Islam and Muslims; claim that Muslims treated them with cruelty and discrimination. The truth is that they treated them fairly and with respect. They persuaded them to worship God; the Creator; as the one and only one God. They never forced Indians to convert to Islam. It is a major Islam teaching that no compulsion in religion. Refer to question below.
Muslims treated all non Muslims with tolerance and forgiveness and mutual respect. Muslims never conquered or tried to eliminate any religion. It was the teachings of Islam religion just to free the will of people to be able to practice the religion they are convinced with. It is a basic principle in Quran that no compulsion in religion.
Qur'an says (meaning English translation):
"There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion. The right course has become clear from the wrong. So whoever disbelieves in Taghut and believes in Allah (God and same God in Christianity and Judaism) has grasped the most trustworthy handhold with no break in it. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing." (2:256)
Some claim that Muslims forced Indians to convert to Islam which is not true. Otherwise, how after staying in India for many hundreds of years still the wide majority of Indians are still on their original beliefs.
Refer to related question below.
Answer 2: Treated Indians Badly
The only policy of ISLAM is CONVERT OR DIE, any that failed to convert were killed this how the religion was initially forced into the unwilling tribes of the middle east. This is the same reason why anyone questioning if the "medieval" doctrines in the Koran is branded a blasphemer and killed. Muslim tried to eliminate India religion.
Answer 3: Depends on the Ruler
Depending on the Muslim ruler of India, there were events of forcible conversion. King Aurangzeb is well-known in India for this act as well as destroying major Hindu Temples such as the Kashi Vishwanath temple, Kesava Deo temple and Somnath temple. His grandfather, Akbar the Great was known for permitting the free and equal practice of religion. The majority of Islamic converts in India came from the Untouchable and Sudra Hindu Castes who never would have had a chance to be well-treated in Hindu society. Since, in Islam, all men were equal before God, conversion became an easy escape from this social suppression. This was welcomed by the lower classes. [Read more in the Discussion]
Answer 4: Treated Indians Well
Muslims treat all non-Muslims; irrelevant to their faiths; with tolerance, forgiveness, and mutual respect. This stems from the Islam teachings per Muslims holy book Quran and per prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) teachings. Muslims treat Christians and Jews and all non Muslims kindly and with tolerance so far they don't attack Muslims, they don't expel them from their lands and homes, and/or they don't fight them. Quran; Muslims holy book, and prophet Muhammad (PBUH) call for kind treatment and with tolerance with all non-Muslims. Muslims follow the Islam teachings that no compulsion in religion. They conquered land but never conquered people. It was their aim to free the will people and not to exploit them or exploit their resources. Refer to the example of Spain. Muslims transferred to Spain all kinds of development and technologies. Refer to questions below.
Muslims treat all non-Muslims; irrelevant to their faiths; with tolerance, forgiveness, and mutual respect. This stems from the Islam teachings per Muslims holy book Quran and per prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) teachings. Muslims treat Christians and Jews and all non Muslims kindly and with tolerance so far they don't attack Muslims, they don't expel them from their lands and homes, and/or they don't fight them. Quran; Muslims holy book, and prophet Muhammad (PBUH) call for kind treatment and with tolerance with all non-Muslims. Muslims follow the Islam teachings that no compulsion in religion. They conquered land but never conquered people. It was their aim to free the will people and not to exploit them or exploit their resources. Refer to the example of Spain. Muslims transferred to Spain all kinds of development and technologies. Refer to questions below.
What is the origin of the nation of Islam?
There are four possible origins for the word 'mosque' in the English language. The first possibility is that it derives from the French word 'mosquee' that existed during the period in French linguistic history known as 'Middle French'. The second possibility is that it is a derivative of the Arabic word 'masjid'. The third possibility is that it derives from the Old Italian word 'moschea' and the final possibility is that it comes from the Old Spanish word 'mezquita'. These various words were used to describe the Muslim place of worship in the various languages mentioned.
My research found no indication that mosque was derived from the word 'mosquito'. Regarding the appearance of the term mosque in the English language, scholars suggest it was around 1711 AD. This is far after King Ferdinand and the Crusades. It might be that the term 'mezquita,' used to describe a masjid in old Spanish, came from the word 'mosquito' and then subsequently the term 'mezquita' was used to form the term mosque. However, this would not mean that the term mosque was developed as a result of the story you related.
Was Muhammad born after or before Christ?
Muhammad was born approximately 600 years after Christ. Since the real birth date of Christ is unknown, an exact number cannot be given.
When was the date of founding of Hinduism?
Hinduism is the world's third most popular religion, with around 750 million followers.
The religion of Hinduism originated in Northern India, near the river Indus, about 4000 years ago and is the world's oldest existing religion.
What are the similarities and the differences between every religion?
Well, you see...Different people belive in different Gods. Since I am a christian I want people to serve my God. My dad is not a christian, so mom and dad often discuss about it. It is not good because people made Gods and served them.They also might serve such things as frogs, trees etc. That's why people started to kill each other, put them into prison and stuff.
What are the similarities between a church and a mosque?
It depends on the religion that worships in the church or temple. Both churches and temple are buildings where religious worship is held. In some religions, a church and a temple are the same thing. (for example, there are Christian churches with names such as "Bible Temple") In some religions, a both temples and churches are used, but they are different. (for example, in Mormonism, a church is where regular Sunday services and activities are held, but a temple is used for special ceremonies). In other religions, worship takes place in either a church or a temple (for example, in most Christian denominations, the place of worship is called a church, but most Jews call their place of worship a synogogue or temple rather than a church.)
If you are curious about her surname and assume her to be Muslim for that then here is the reply to that. Her grandfather had a friend by the name 'Haasan' and decided to give this name as surname to his children which is now passed on to his grandchildren. She is the eldest daughter of the legendary actor Kamal Haasan. Kamal's father's (Shruti's grandfather) surname is "Ayyengar" Baharul Islam
What are some quick facts about Islamic art?
They are random.
Find out more on googlee. (:
- They tend to becoloredwith blue and yellow tiles, but not limited to that. They also cannot contain representational imagery because Islam forbids that (They can't create amosaicof a holy figure, etc).
What do Muslims believe that Christians do not?
Muslims believe many things that Christians do not, such as:
- That God cannot be a Trinity
- That Jesus was a prophet, but not God or a Divine Incarnation
- That each person is responsible for atoning for his own sins as opposed to having all sins forgiven by a divine sacrifice
- That a person should wash before they pray
- That certain forms of government are condoned or condemned as opposed to only certain laws being condoned or condemned.
- That Mohammed was a prophet.
- That people outside of the Judeo-Christian canon were true and just prophets.
- That orthopraxis is as important if not more so than orthodoxos (i.e. faith alone will not save)
- That there should be a religious legal tradition
What is the height of Khana kaaba?
The Size of the Kaaba:
The current height of the Kaaba is 39 feet, 6 inches and total size comes to 627 square feet.
The inside room of the Kaaba is 42.64x29.52 feet. The Kaaba's walls are one 3.28 feet wide. The floor inside is 7.22 feet higher than the place where people perform Tawaf.
The ceiling and roof are two levels made out of wood. They were reconstructed with teak which is capped with stainless steel.
The walls are all made of stone. The stones inside are unpolished, while the ones outside are polished.
This small building has been constructed and reconstructed by Prophets Adam, Ibrahim, Ismail and Muhammad (peace be upon them). No other building has had this honor.
Facts about the Kaaba that many are unaware of.
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Why are people not in Islamic art?
Islam religion is the religion of monotheism. Islam is an Arabic word that means submission to God, the one and only one God with no partner, no son, no companion, no father, and no associate. Images of human or any living creature are banned in Islamic art to avoid the possibility that these images may lead to polytheism and might lead people to the wrong path of worshiping partners to God. You can see many people through out the world worshiping images and paying full respect and submission to them. However, Muslims, as the people of monotheism, worship and submit to God alone with no partners.
Per Islam religion, it is allowed to use in the Islamic art images of nature ; as trees, rivers and waters, houses, water falls, skies and clouds....etc.
When did Islam start in India?
The first people who brought Islam to India were Arab traders in the 7th century. The trade relations between Arabia and India were very strong, and the person believed to be the first Indian Muslim, Rama Varma Kulashekhara, became a Muslim during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (S).
During the Umayyad Caliphate, an Arab army captured the province of Sindh, led by Muhammad bin Qasim. This was the first official conquering of India bringing it to Islam, and making Sindh the easternmost part of the Umayyad Caliphate.actually it is yr 633 in south eastern India kayalpatnam Google this Arab Muslims in kayalpatnam 633 u will get the correct answer Arabs traded with southern India since before 600bc Islam came to south peacefully
What are some similarities between hinduism and islam?
Similarities Between Hinduism and Islam:
- Both Hinduism and Islam accept God as the Supreme Being and Absolute Lord of the universe. He is the creator and sustainer of all creatures and the entire creation. He is the source and cause of the divine law (dharma in Hinduism) which He upholds through His inviolable will.
- Both religions acknowledge that while God has the knowledge and the power to execute and enforce His will, by which everything in the universe moves or moves not, God is generous enough to endow human beings with free will, so that they become responsible for their actions and the choices they make.
- The Allah of Islam is known by 99 names. The Brahman of Hinduism is also known by several names and by knowing them and chanting them one can attain Him.
- Both Hinduism and Islam acknowledge that God responds to the prayers and aspirations of His followers and grants them peace, happiness, success and knowledge. He loves those who love Him dearly and forgives them for their ignorant and sinful actions.
- In Hinduism there is a belief that God is the Supreme Self and that the entire creation is His body. Islam believes that the believers of God are like a body who share the same experiences in their love, mercy and kindness towards one another.
- Both religions believe that God rescues the faithful in times of distress and responds to their calls for help according to their faith and devotion.
- Both religions believe in the moral responsibility of each individual towards others and in the practice of such virtues as charity, doing good, righteousness, forgiveness, moderation in eating and drinking, tolerance, mercy or compassion, self-control, brotherhood, friendliness, patience and gratitude.
- Hinduism believes in the law of karma. Islam believes in God's reward for good deeds and punishment for bad deeds. Thus declares the Qu'ran, "Whoever does good deed, he shall be repaid ten-fold; and whoever does evil, he shall be repaid with evil." (5.32)
- Both religions advocate non-violence and non killing of human life. Says Qu'ran "According to Jewish tradition... whoever kills a human life... it is as though he kills all mankind; and whoever saves a life, it is as though he saved all mankind." (6.160).
- Both religions believe in the company of the pious and not responding to evil. "And when they hear slander against them, they turn aside from it and say: 'We shall have our good deeds and you shall have your deeds. Peace be on you, we do not desire the company of the uninformed." (28.54).
- There is to be no compulsion in religion. (2.256)
- When those come to you who believe in Our signs, Say: "Peace be on you. Your Lord hath decreed mercy for Himself." (6.54)
- Be courteous when you argue with the people of the Scriptures, except for those who do evil. Say to them, " We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you, and our God and your God is One, and to Him do we submit." (29.46)
- Hinduism is a tolerant religion. Hindus believe that each individual has a choice to pursue a path in accordance with his or her inner inclination and religious beliefs and interfering with it would tantamount to taking responsibility for another's salvation and also karma. In Hinduism pursuit of Truth is far more important than belief or disbelief in God or a particular divinity. Islam does not recognize other religions, unless they are specifically mentioned in the Qu'ran. But it truly respects all those whoever believe in God, who are pious, who are not evil, irrespective of the religion to which they belong.
- Both Hinduism and Islam believe in the efficacy of prayers and in remembering and reciting the names, words and deeds of God, for inner purification, God's forgiveness and mercy.
- Barring the differences in the details, both religions believe in the ultimate destruction of the world and the rescue of the pious and the pure by God.
- They both share the belief that followers of those religion must make a pilgrimage to a holy city.
The Islamic scientist and mathematician al-khowarizmi is credited with coining what word?
Al-jabr - the Arabic phrase we Anglicise to Algebra. He didn't invent the word itself, but the use of it.
The subcontinent was divided into separate countries by religion.
India was formed from the areas where the majority of the population was Hindu.
Pakistan (and West Pakistan, later Bangladesh) was designated as a Muslim nation, and many Muslims from India relocated there. Some were compelled by violence to do so. Concurrently, many Hindus who lived in Pakistan also fled across the border to the new Indian nation.
The independence of the region was acknowledged by the Indian Independence Act of 1947, ending British rule of the region. Areas where the majority of residents were considered Muslims were incorporated into East and West Pakistan, separated completely by the intervening Hindu majority areas (India). In 1971, West Pakistan gained independence as Bangladesh.
Conflicts and territorial disputes continued into the 21st Century between the neighboring countries. This was worrisome as both India and Pakistan became nuclear powers.
Modern India
Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims live peacefully together in Delhi, for example, and this is primarily because most Hindus are peace-loving people who will go to any length not to fight. It is very difficult to fight someone who simply will not fight you for any reason. Also, Muslims follow the Koran very closely, and there is nothing in their book which says anything about the Hindu religion.
What is forbidden in Islamic art?
Nudity mostly. But it is a gray area. Some say all life forms are forbidden, others say that it is ok as long as it is not respected as the Qura'an or as if they are worshiped.
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Mohamed told his wife not to make a pillow with a representation of a bird on it because to do so would be competing with God. By strictest interpretation, Muslims are forbidden to represent any life in art; people, animals, or even plants, although it is has been observed with varying degrees of strictness from country to country. One benefit of this rule is the ornate geometric patterns seen in Muslim art, because depicting life is forbidden.
What are the similarities between Christianity Islam and Hinduism?
3 major religons, Islam, Christianity and Judaism all preached the same concept of One god. However they later got distorted by the rulers and corrupt priests. However Islam is different as its Gods miracle to keep the Noble Koran/Quran unchanged to this day. Even if all the copies of Quran were drowned in a sea, it can be re written from scratch in the clone copy of when it was revealed - as another miracle is that God keeps in memorised in millions of peoples minds.
Jesus never told his followers that they were Christians, only decades later they were given this name! Moses didn't tell his followers that they were Jews, its only a hundred years later they were called this! They all practised Islam - and submitted to the One true God. Hence even Abraham was a muslim and Noah and all other prophets.
Its best for you to study all 3 religons and hopefully with logic you will understand the one that has NO contradiction, the Quran is a book of signs and is definately worth a read.
Peace to you
What are the main celebrations of Islam?
There are two Muslim feasts: Eid-al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice, which is celebrated during the Hajj, and Eid-al-Fitr, the Feast of Breaking the Fast, which comes immediately after the end of Ramadan.
