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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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Did Mohammad perform miracles?
What is the importance of the five pillars of Islam?
The five Islam pillars are very important because all the Islam teachings, principles, and morals are based on these five pillars. As the pillars are important for a building the pillars are important for the Islam religion.
Moreover, if you deny intentionally any of the five Islam pillars you are considered out of Islam faith and considered no longer Muslim or follower of Islam.
Refer to the related questions below for more information.
the 5 pillars of islam are what a muslim MUST do
How many Umrah and Haj performed by Hazrat Mohammad peace be upon him?
Hazrat Muhammad SAW performed only one Hajj. He performed Umra Qaza (Because of Hudaibia, in 6the A.H, the Muslims could not perform Umrah.) in Shawaal 7 a.h. The next was in Ramazan of 8 a.h. at the conquest of Mecca. Anad then the last that he performed during Hajj in 10 A.H.
What experience convinced Muhammad that he had been chosen to be the prophet of a new faith?
The spider web is curtain between the present memory of brain and past memory of brain . Mhhammad cross that stage because of his meditation power and he realize that he is not body but soul. He got knowledge that I,soul live in body.
The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w), preachs The Monotheism, Superiority and Supermacy of The Creator of the whole known and unkown universe, Allah. Our place and status in this world, our duties and responsibilities, supremness of humanity, brotherhood, kindness, and the list is too long. There is no sphere of life untouched in His preachings. He preachs what was Told and revealed.
What are the penalties for not following the five pillars of Islam?
A true Muslim must pray to thank Almighty Allah for His countless blessings. Be just, honest, true, sacrificing and kind to all humans, birds and beast. Allah Karim is extremely Merciful. Never ever lose hope in His Mercy. Cheer up! You are a good Muslims. Nothing is going to happen till you believe in Him and His Mercy.
What is the place and date of origin for Islam?
- The place is Makkah (or Mecca) in the current country called Saudi Arabia
- Date of origin was year 610 AD when first verses of Quran was revealed by God to prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
- It is quite different than the so called Nation of Islam. Refer to related question below.
What is the date of birth of Prophet Muhammad in Islamic calendar?
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was born on the 12th rabi ul awal.
Was Muhammad only a religious leader?
This is a controversial topic, so you may have multiple answers:
Answer 1: Yes
Answer 2: No
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is a model for all morals including war. However, he didn't wage wars for a personal benefit or glory. He put the rules during that no killing of a child. a woman, an old man, or an ill man. He ruled out that no cutting of a tree, no destruction of a house or a worshiping place. He occasionally lived only on dates and water for over three month as narrated by his wife Aisha. He didn't leave any fortune to his family after his death.
Accordingly, by the measures of a warlord, it couldn't be claimed that prophet Muhammad was a warlord but just a warrior with good morals.
Answer 3: You Decide
This is a volatile subject. Because Muhammad is the Jesus of Islam some people refuse to hear anything negative about him.
Whether he was a warlord may be a matter of opinion. During his ten years in Medina, Muḥammad personally commanded 27 military attacks. Prior to his death, he conquered most of the Arabian peninsula.
According to the dictionary a warlord is defined as:
"a supreme military leader"
You'll have to judge for yourself.
Answer 4: Definitional Issue
Whether Mohammed fits into the definition of warlord depends more on the perception of warlords than it does with the actual nature of what Mohammed did. Warlords are typically seen as brutal leaders who control territories through the use of violence and galvanize their soldiers to terrorize any and all enemies. A warlord may be relatively decent as a person, but this is much rarer than warlords who are outwardly aggressive and belligerent.
Muslims ascribe to Mohammed a number of important virtues such as deference, impartiality, directedness, being respectful of differences among monotheists, and being discerning enough to tell truth from lies. These are not attributes typically ascribed to warlords, but to judges and sound political leaders. This is why Muslims often see Mohammed as a leader who happened to engage in warfare.
Mohammed, however, was no stranger to war. He commanded several major battles such as the Battle of Badr and the Battle of the Trench. He famously fought in these battles wearing two suits of armor. He also executed the supposed traitors in the Banu Qurayza Tribe of Medina for not supporting the Muslims in the battles with Mecca. He was a supreme tactician and very physically imposing figure. He had numerous wives and concubines and permitted the soldiers in his service to take wives from conquered territories as well. These attributes tend to fall well within what is considered to be a warlord.
So, whether Mohammed was a warlord or not depends on how you weight the definition of warlord.
How does Islamic religion affect people and how does it spread?
The Islamic religion affects people in two directions:
- performing Ritual worships
- performing Social and moral practices
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Was Islam the first religion to start?
Islam is the religion which has been from the very start. Many prophets came but later on their followers were lead astray. Then, the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) came and preached the same religion the previous prophets had preached; but this time the followers acted on the commandments of Allah and the prophet. So that's why we now have Islam as the complete religion.
How many wars did prophet muhammed participate in?
Prophet Muhammad (PBIH) does not believe in war except for defence and for rescuing people from oppression.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) believes in peace and calls for peace.
Quran says:
".... So if they remove themselves from you and do not fight you and offer you peace, then Allah has not made for you a cause [for fighting] against them."
[chapter 4, verse 90]
and says:
"And if they incline to peace, then incline to it [also] and rely upon Allah. Indeed, it is He who is the Hearing, the Knowing. " [Quran, chapter 8, verse 61]
What is the name of the sacred book containg these five duties?
The Islam five duties are witnessing that there is only one and one God and prophet Muhammad is God's messenger and prophet, praying, fastening, alms giving, and pilgrimage. These five duties are mentioned in the sacred God book called Qur'an. The details of these five duties and how to be performed are explained by prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
What is the birthday of Muhammad in the Christian calendar?
- Born: 570/571 AD
- Birthplace: Mecca (now in Saudi Arabia)
- Died: June 8, 632 AD (natural causes)
- Best Known As: Prophet of Islam
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How come nobody is allowed to draw Prophet Muhammad?
Depicting the images of Prophet Mohammad is forbidden in Islam. Muslims have a deep reverence for Prophet Mohammad, thus drawing a caricature of him is considered blasphemy in Islamic countries. However, this rule does not apply to most part of the western society.
Yes they grew carrots only they were purple, yellow and red not orange.
They also grew lots of other veg such as- onions
- lettuce
- leeks
- garlic
- radishes
- cucumbers
and more
Who was the founder of Islamic religion?
Prophet Muhammad is the prophet who received God's revelation of Quran through the Angel Gabriel (or Jibril). Quran revelation started in year 610 AD and continued until year 632 AD (year of death of prophet Muhammad).
What are the prophets' names that are mentioned in the holy Qur'an?
The Qur'an mentions 25 prophets:
- Adam
- Idris
- Nuh
- Hud
- Saleh
- Ibrahim
- Lut
- Isma'il
- Ishaq
- Ya'qub
- Yusuf
- Ayyub
- Shu'aib
- Musa
- Harun
- Dhul-Kifl
- Dawud
- Sulayman
- Ilyas
- Al-Yasa
- Yunus
- Zakariyya
- Yahya
- Isa
- Muhammad
In the Qur'an, only 25 prophets are mentioned, but the Qur'an also tells us that many more prophets were mentioned.
- "We did aforetime send messengers before thee: of them there are some whose story We have related to thee, and some whose story We have not related to thee. ..." (Qur'an 40:78)
- "For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger, ..." (Qur'an 16:36)
What is the meaning of the Islamic term Sunnah?
The Sunnah of Muhammad in Arabic terminology, is seen as the verbally transmitted records of the teachings and sayings of Muhammad. They are numerous in number and are compiled under numerous books, as per their authenticity.
When did Prophet Muhammad began his ministry?
After the first revelation in the Cave of Hira, the Prophet, may peace be upon him, received further revelations. It was then that He (PBUH) was instructed to preach Islam, privately. During the first three years only close friends and family were brought into the fold of Islam. This limited activity brought out 30 Muslims during the first three years. When the following revelation came:
"And warn your nearest relatives..."
(Surah ash-Shu'ara, 26:214)
Muhammad (PBUH) instructed Ali ibn Abi Talib to arrange a meal and invite the sons of Abdul Muttalib. Around 40 people came and gathered near the mount of Safa'a. After the feast had ended, the Prophet (PBUH) held out his wish to speak to the assembly, but Abu Lahab interrupted and said to the people that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) had displayed some great magic (as the food presented never seemed to end) and so all the people left. This process was repeated again the next day but, on the third day, Muhammad (S) invited them again and, immediately after eating he stoop up and quoted:
"O sons of Abdul Muttalib! I swear by Allah, besides Whom there is no god, that I have been sent by Him as His Messenger. O my relatives! One day you will die as if you were going to sleep and some time later you will be brought back to life to be judged according to your deeds. The good people will live in Heaven, while those who are evil-doers will be put in Hell forever. No human being has ever brought a better thing for his people than that which I have brought for you. My Lord has ordered me to invite you towards Him. Which one of you will support me so that he may become my brother and successor after me?"
It was here that the Prophet (PBUH) proclaimed himself a Messenger.
The turning of the Ka'abah to a place of Allah's worship however, took place way after. On the 7th of Hijra, after the Conquest of Makkah had just taken place, Muhammad (PBUH) delivered a sermon and granted amnesty to most of the Makkans. It was after this occurrence that the destruction of idols in the Ka'abah began. During this, the Prophet (S) recited:
"Truth has come and Falsehood vanished and no more shall falsehood return" (Sahih al-Bukhari.)
He (PBUH) decreed the Ka'abah cleansed and a centre of worship for Muslims.
What does the Quran say about polygamy?
Quran says (meaning English translation):
{And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought. (21)} [Quran, chapter 30, verse 21]
When prophet Mohamed's mother expired?
The beloved Prophet Muhammad (May peace be upon him) had four daughters. All of them died natural death. However, the eldest Hazrat Zainab (RAU) was seriously wounded when she tried to migrate from Makka to Madina. Anyhow, she didn't die at that time.
If somebody reports that any of the four daughters of The beloved Prophet Muhammad (May peace be upon him) was killed by any means or poisoned, he tells a lie. No wretched unfortunate Muslim can think of such a hellish act. Having highest regards and love for the children and grandchildren of The beloved Prophet Muhammad (May peace be upon him) is the basis of every Muslim's faith and Eeman.
Muslims are allowed to eat sheep, goats, camels, cows, and buffalos that are slaughtered per Islam rules. Muslims not allowed to eat the following:
Meat of swine (pig) including all it's by products
Meat of an animal that was not blessed with the name of Allah at the time of slaughter
Meat of dead animals (carrion)
Meat of animals that were strangled to death
Meat of animals that were beaten to death
Meat of animals that died due to falling from a height
Meat of animals that were gored to death by a horn
Meat of animals that were devoured by wild beasts
Animals killed in a manner which prevents their blood from being fully drained from their bodies
Carnivorous animals with fangs, e.g. lions, dogs, wolves, tigers, etc
What is the name of grandmother of Prophet Muhammad pbuh?
Fatimah bint Amr (Arabic: فاطمة بنت عمر) (died 576) was Muhammad's grandmother. She was married to Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim. Her full name was: Fatimah daughter of `Amr ibn `A'idh ibn `Imran ibn Makhzum. Her mother's name was Sahre, Sahre's mother was Tahmur. Tahmur was the daughter of Ubeyd, the son of Qusai.
