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Prophet Muhammad
Muhammad was the founder of the Islam religion. Considered by Muslims to be a messenger of God, Muhammad was born in 570 and his revelations from God make up the verses of the Qu'ran, the sacred text at the center of Islam. Muhammad died in 632 at the age of 62. Ask questions here about his life and his founding of one of the world's major religions.
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Teachings of the Prophet Muhammad are held in the highest esteem by Muslims and those who appreciate world traditions of spirituality. He taught by example and storytelling and his actions as recounted in the Hadith (collection of eyewitness accounts of his sayings and deeds) and in the Qur'an, which Muslims believe to be the Word of God transmitted by revelation to the Prophet.
What do Muslims believe about death?
It is believed that death will end the time that you were given on this earth. After death, you will go back to the earth or dissolve, till you are summoned again (on the Day of Judgement).
As long as you are alive, you continue to do good or bad deeds. All of it is recorded. Death ends you time to do any deed. Then, you are summoned and told about the good v/s bad deeds which you did, when you were alive. Based on which way the balance tilts, whether you have more rewards or sins, you are shown your place--Heaven or Hell. Remember, all can be forgiven except "shirk" or worshipping or having faith on others, instead of Allah. Believing that an email / stone / amulet / ring etc can bring you good / bad luck is also shirk. God bless you for asking
Who was Hazrat Khadija's mother?
Umm Ruman RA
She was the wife of Abu Bakr Siddique(RA) and the mother of 'Ayesha(RA). Thus she was the Prophet's [sallallahu alayhi WA sallam] mother-in-law. Her son, 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Bakr Siddique, was an excellent horseman, and master strategist in war. It was she who taught him the meaning of valor and courage. Her real name was Zainab, but she came to be known by her family name.
If a muslim does not pray will he go to heaven?
A true Muslim must pray at least five times a day. Anyhow, Almighty Allah is Merciful beyond our thinking. He may forgive anybody for any small act of kindness and obedience. Going to heaven purely and solely depends upon His Sweet will and Mercy.
What is the collection of muhammads words and deeds which serve as a guide for living for Muslims?
The collection of such writings are of two types. One is called Ahadih (The sayings of he beloved Prophet SAW). The second is the LIfe History (Seerat) of the holy Prophet (SAW).
What year did Gabriel come to Muhammad?
1) The messages given were contradictory: Gabriel gave a message to Mary, the mother of Jesus, that Jesus would be called the Son of God (Luke 1:35). Gabriel gave a message to Prophet Daniel that Messiah would die for sins (Dan 9:24-26). The spirit that spoke to Mohammad gave a contradictory message. Hence the Biblical Gabriel did not speak to Mohammad.
2) The Biblical figures knew who appeared to them, Mohammad did not: Daniel, Zachariah and Mary knew that it was Gabriel who appeared to them (Daniel 9:21, Luke 1:19, Luke 1:26-35). Mohammad was not aware of who spoke to him at the Cave of Hira. It was the opinion of his wife Kadijah and his cousin Waraqa that made Mohammad to believe that it was Gabriel of the Bible who spoke to him.
3) The Biblical figures were never forced to do anything by Gabriel but Mohammad was forcefully pressed down to the ground: This spirit who spoke to Mohammad pressed him down forcefully and asked him to recite, to which the terrified Mohammad replied I cannot recite. This ordeal repeated three times!
4) The spirit was ignorant that Mohammad could not read : The spirit asked three times Mohammad to read. A real angel of God should have known that he do not know how to read.
5) Mohammad was terrified even hours after this spirit spoke to him: Mohammad had to go to Kadijah, his first wife, terrified and said "Cover me, cover me." This experience of fear was with Mohammad several days. This was never the case of Biblical prophets like Moses, Daniel or Elijah when angels spoke to them. Biblical figures were not fearful after the Gabriel talked to them.
6) Mohammad had suicidal thoughts after Jibriel's visit at the Cave of Hira: Mohammad was on the way to a mountain to throw himself down to commit suicide after Jibriel visitation. Biblical prophets never had this behavior after being visited by Gabriel.
7) Mohammad had revelations from Satan: Surah 22:52 is described as satanic verses as in the Salman Rushdie's book. Islamic interpretation of this verse in Ibn Kathir 1999 Printing, V5, P441 says that satan cast into Mohammad's mouth Surah 53:19-20 and he bowed down to idols. Biblical prophets such as Moses, Daniel or David never had revelations from Satan.
All these evidences show that Gabriel from God did to speak to Mohammad. He might have had a visit from an angel of Satan who can come as an angel of Light. Bible says: And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light (2Cor11:14). Satan is always against God's plan. Satan wanted to deceive millions of people by turning them from Jesus Christ who died for their sins to give them heaven.
Answer 3 (comments on Answer 2 with one to one correspondence):- The contradictory message is due to human alterations introduced to the Bible and not because of contradictions in Gabriel sayings. One of the objectives of Quran revelation is to correct for deviations in the Bible written texts from the original revelations.
- Not logic that anyone; to whom Gabriel appeared for first; will know that it was Gabriel. Sure they knew afterward. The other point is that the current Bible texts are not real word God revelations but writings of some Christian leaders; some hundreds of years after Jesus claimed death; according to their own aspirations so how it is expected to explain the real feelings of all who saw Gabriel for first time.
- Muhammad was not forced to ground by the angel Gabriel. He was hugged by him three times. I never heard about this lie that he was forced to ground by Gabriel. Did prophet Muhammad told someone so? or someone was with them and so this incident?
- Does someone needs to know how to read when he reads the future?. It is a Quran verse to be conveyed to all followers of Islam and not intended to tell Muhammad to physically read something. There were no papers offered to him to read.
- It is true he was terrified. However, when prophet Muhammad returned back home, he was heavily sweating and his wife Khadija talked to her cousin Waraqah (he was prophet Jesus believer -and was deeply familiar with all God holy books) who told him that he was visited by the angel and he will be the prophet of this nation and that if he (Waraqa) will be alive until then he (Waraqa) will be the first to defend his message. This terror faded away immediately after that (did not last any longer) on the evidence that he went the other day to the cave again.
- Prophet Muhammad never thought of committing suicide. It is a crystal clear lie. He was faithful even before being assigned by God to call for Islam.
- Prophet Muhammad never bowed to any idol. Refer to Surah 22:52 to know that it is God verse talking about Satan and that is why called as satanic verses as in the Salman Rushdie's book (although Salman Rushdie is not Muslim believer and he fabricated many issues against Islam). Surah 53:18-23 say: " Indeed he (Muhammad) saw the supreme signs of his Lord (Muhammad's Lord). (18) So did you (The pagans) observe the idols Lat and Uzza? (19) And subsequently the third, the Manat? (20) What! For you (the pagans) the son, and for Him (the Lord) the daughter? (21) Then that is surely a very unjust distribution! (22) They (the idols) are nothing but some names that you (the pagans) have coined, you (the pagans) and your forefathers - Allah has not sent any proof for them (the pagans); they (the pagans) follow only guesses and their own desires; whereas the guidance from their Lord has come to them.". So, the saying that Satan cast into Mohammad's mouth Surah 53:19-20 is a lie. Notice in the verses above that you is for plural (referring to the pagans) and singular to refer to the prophet. It is explicitly clear when you read the Arabic text as it differentiate between you for plural and you for singular.
It remains to say that:
- God never spoke directly to any of His prophets except through an angel. The only exceptions are God direct talk to prophet Moses (without being shown to Moses) and God direct talk to prophet Muhammad during the prophet miracle called "Alisraa&Miiraj".
- Prophet Muhammad ;when the Angel Gabriel talked to him;was meditating and worshiping God the same way was prophet Abraham doing.
- The proofs claimed above that It was not the angel Gabriel are not correct for two reasons: First: The current readable God holy book texts are not reflecting real God words revelations to His prophets as Quran. They were written by more than one man and over hundreds of years after death of Jesus (Peace be upon him) and not in the original revelation language. So, no one knows the real feelings of other prophets when met with the angels. Second: One can read in the proofs that Quran is a real God word revelations to prophet Muhammad to believe that Quran was revealed to him by the angel Gabriel and in its current Arabic language without single letter change. This explains why many famous Christian priests and Jewish religious people and others converted to Islam.
When did Muhammad leave to Mecca or Makkah?
It was in year 622 AD when told be the Angel Gabriel that the unbelievers in Mecca are planning to assassinate him.
He was troubled by the misguidance of people - worshipping other than the One God.
He was troubled by injustice.
He was troubled by poverty.
He was troubled by inhumanity.
He was troubled by oppression of the weak by the strong.
He was troubled by corruption in society.
He was troubled by the straying away from truth of the people of the Book - the Jews and Christians - who had lost the true path of God in some important ways.
What are Types or sects of Muslims?
It is not necessarily called "different" types of Muslims. Politely, Muslims are separated into two groups: Sunni and Sh'ia. Sunni is more conservative and more religious, and Sh'ias are religious but they are not that strict.
What are Muhammad's 5 pillars?
Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Islam is built upon five pillars: "Testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Apostle of Allah; performing prayer, paying the Zakah, fasting the month of Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) for those who can afford it."
If you see Islam from a historical perspective, yes. Mohammed founded Islam in Mecca. However, according to Islamic theology, Islam has existed since the Creation of the Universe and, therefore, did not start in Mecca.
Hazrat Hassan RA and Hazrat Hussein RA are Maternal grandsons of the Prophet Muhammad(saww).
Hazrat Hassan (RA) and Hazrat Hussain (RA) were the most favorite and dearest grandsons of the last Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). They were the sons of Hazrat Ali (RA) and Hazrat Fatima (RA), the dearest daughter of the last Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). They are the Kings of the Youth in the Paradise. All the Muslims, belonging to any sect, love these two Princes.
How many wifes did prophet muhammd?
Prophet Mohammed had 12 wives. Out of which he lived only 9 years with his 11 wives. At the age of 25,he married his first wife Khadija.They lived together until he attained the age of 53. After battles conducted by Muslims for self defence many women bereaved. So he has to protect them,so he married them there was no other options for protecting them.
Why do Muslims put pbuh after muhammads name?
It is an abbreviation to a greeting to prophet Muhammad that is: Peace (from Allah)Be Upon Him (prophet Muhammad).
What was prophet Yusuf's father's name?
He is son of Jacob son of isaac son of Abraham. He has 11 brothers.
What did Muhammad do before becoming Prophet?
Muhammad did various jobs before his prophethood. He worked as a shepherd, and as a merchant. He used to rear goats and went on trading caravans as a merchant.He came from a noble family and was known as The Truthful and The Trustworthy.
The way to become a prophet is not easy. You'll have to give your soul to God. As in pray for Long hours, remember him all the time and not forgetting him for a second. If you really want to meet the Lord with all your heart, your half way there. But if you want to become a prophet for the power or in anther case want followers and to become famous. Don't even try. So just have love for God, never forget him and dont SIN. But you'll have to do this for a long time till you get there.
Muslims believe that this angel was sent to communicate with the Prophet Muhammad?
You mean by your question prophet Muhammad (PBUH). However, prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is a God prophet and God Messenger who was assigned by Allah (or God in English) to convey to people the Islam message that God founded, and to convey to people the holy book Quran revealed to him by God through the angel Gabriel.. Refer to question below.
Did Muhammad teach his people through stories?
No. Mohammed's primary method of teaching Islam was through Qur'anic Revelation and through performing actions in concert with the Divine Will. It was Jesus who taught through parables.
If you mean 'how many', there are 31,102 verses in the complete KJV Bible; 23,145 verses in the Old Testament and 7957 verses in the New Testament.
What did Muhammad preach about wealth?
Islam teaches us if we make enough for our sustenance and have a lil more extra bugs, we can give this to the poor and the needy in order that they for whom the daily bread butter/dal roti is tough, they can benefit from it
its simple to calculate zakat if you live in the US like me then as per RTT news
price of gold in US as of may 2011 is 1530 USD for 1 ounce , now as per the sunni system if ur wealth is worth 7.5 grams of gold or more then zakid is compulsory on you so in order to know who qualifies for zakat and who deserves it is done via gold by most as :
converting 1 ounce into grams , 1 ounce = 30 grams so the math would be something like :
1530usd ------ 30 gms
x usd--------85 gms
so x = 1530 *85/30 = 4335 so if u make more then 4335 dollars of saving an year in America , 2.5 percent of ur annual saving has to go to zakat , so say of the 40000 dollars u saved 1000 dollars at the end of the year then ur zakat is (edit: i didnt add the fixed asset here, so by adding fixed assets it should be even less an amount then 382.5 for u to qualify, however the formula below still stands true) :
(ur fixed assets + annual earnings saved)*2.5/100 = 25 so u are obliged to give this money to make ur money pak of the evil spiritually inshallah this benefits the seeker if any
remember 4335 shouldnt be in cash only, it can be any asset u buy or assets with cash too (if the price of gold is so else it would be as per Golds price)
salam walaikum WA rehmatuallah he WA barakatuhu
correction: i by mistake mention 7.5 before, nisab level is 85 grams of golden on checking sorry astakfiruallah for making a mistake, so anyone who has an annual saving of 4335 (if given price of gold applies, else u can use the formula and calculate) or above n one lunar calendar passes him, he is eligible to pay 2.5 of it as Zakat bi iznillah
Why did Muhammad became the prophet?
The Prophet Muhammad peace with him, became a Prophet by being called to prophethood by The God of mankind. Deuteronomy 18:18 prophecises about him and john 16:12,13 prophecises about him, confirming deuteronomy 18:18. (there are sereval more biblical prophecies that speaks of this Final prophet)
Anyway, he was meditating in a cave, away from all of the idol worshipping pagans, when the Holy Ghost, or Angel Gabriel came and said to him "Read" and he replied, " I can not read". Ths fufills the prophecy in Isaiah about that sats:::"the book will be given to him that is unlearned, saying: "read this, i pray thee" and he replied, "i can not read"
