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Quran (Koran)
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Which is the most accurate bible?
kjv bible
Actually, The King James Version is obviously not the most accurate because it is another translation. The most accurate Bible you could possiblely read in in the original language. For the New Testament, your best bet would most likely be to read a Greek text. If possible, a Hebrew or Aramaic text would be best.
For the Old Testament, you would have to go with the original language it was written in. Hebrew would have to be the language you read it in. Please note that nothing in English will be the best translation.
What was Muslims main religion before invasion of India?
Arabia was majority pagan before the arrival of Islam. They believed in many gods (polytheism) and were open the idea of there being many other gods besides what they worshipped (henotheism).
Allah was the creator sky God who was supreme above the other gods. However he was not directly accessible to Mankind so they worshipped an array of intercessor gods and demons who interceded to Allah on behalf of the person praying.
The chief of these gods was Hubal. Hubal was portrayed as a man of rock with an arm of gold. Then there were the chief three goddesses Al-Lat (considered feminine form of Allah), Al-Uzza & Al-Manat. They were considered to be the daughters of Allah. Al-Lat was the mother goddess, she was also said to have been worshipped in Carthage and the Levant. She has been depicted riding a camel and is equated with Roman Minerva and Greek Athena. Al-Uzza was a war goddess and Goddess of Beauty, the pagan Arabs envoked her before heading into battle. She was portrayed as some kind of warrior queen and has been equated with Egyptian Isis and Greek Aphrodite. The third was Al-Manat who is said to have been the most ancient of the three. She was the Goddess of time and fate and was associated with death. She is equated with the Graeco-Roman goddess Nemesis.
Other major deities of the pagan Arabs included;
Wadd - Love and Friendship
Dhu'l'Khalasa - Oracular god of white stone
Manaf - Women and Menses
Ta'lab - Oracular deity originating from Sheba
Dhushara - Lord of the Mountain
Amm - Moon god, associated with Weather and Lightning
Al-Qaum - War and Night. Envoked to protect caravans.
The pagan Arabs also believed in minor gods and demons known as Jinn (Jinnee, Genie). Belief in Jinns remained as a part of Islam. Marids and Ifrits were two types of Jinn. There were other monsters such as Ghouls, who roamed the deserts at night and ate the flesh of the dead. There was also the Nasnas, depicted as half a man. It was said to have been a dangerous and agile creature. Bahamuth (Behemoth) was a large creature that crushed its victims.
The pagan Arabs didn't believe in an afterlife. They believed that once you died that was it, you were dust.
The Kabah (cube in Mecca) was filled with some 360 idol prior to the arrival of Islam. The exact worship rituals of the Pagan Arabs are not known but there are references to them. Circumabulating around the Kabah as Muslims do today while performing Hajj or Umrah was one of the mentioned rituals. It is more than likely that they prostrated and bowed infront of their idols and gave offerings (possibly food, clothes, water, wealth etc). Swaying, playing tambourines, reciting poetry and dancing may have also formed part of the worship rituals of the pre-Islamic Arabs. Sacrifices of animals and even humans (often babies) have been documented. These were said to be done in times of great need but cannot be said for certain. It is possible that the burying of infant daughters as documented in the Qur'an may have been linked to such human sacrifice rituals but cannot be verified.
What is the sacred text in Quran?
The most sacred Text is the holy Qura'an (Koran) revealed to the last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (May peace be upon him) from Almighty God. It is the word of Almighty God (Allah in Arabic). The sayings of the last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (May peace be upon him) have also been compiled by several scholars. They are also sacred for the Muslims.
How is Noah story viewed in the Bible compared to Quran?
The Chaldean Flood Tablets from the city of Ur in what is now Southern Iraq, describe how the Bablylonian God Ea had decided to eliminate humans and other land animals with a great flood which was to become "the end of all flesh". He selected Ut-Napishtim, to build an ark to save a few humans, and samples of other animals. Ut-Napishtim is turned into NOAH in the Bible.
The Babylonian text "The Epic of Galgamesh" and the Hebrew story are essentially identical with about 20 major points in common. The Bible has actually two versions of the Noah story in the E and J documents that are interleaved.
The Koran's version is an obvious bad copy of the Bible/s
The Koran calls him Nuh. The Bible says Noah's three sons escaped with him; the Koran tells of a son who sought refuge on a mountaintop and died. The Bible says the Ark landed on Mt. Ararat; the Koran says it landed on a different mountain of the same mountain range.
Answer B (Comment on the Answer A above) I wonder that some consider the Quran a copy of the Bible but when the Bible differs from the Quran they consider that the Quran is bad copy from the Bible. For the answer above, if there is difference between the Bible and Quran, how could you claim that the Bible story if the correct one and that of Quran is not. How do you say that Quran is a copy of the Bible while there are lot of differences? Could you deny that the Quran included many faith and historical issues that not touched in the Bible? refer to the question below for more information. Answer C (Comment on Answer B above)If the Koran was authoritative as you claim, please try to recreate the chronology of the bible using the Koran alone. What we do find are obvious anachronisms and mis understandings like having Haman be a minister of "Pharaoh" who builds a tower to "look down on Moses' God". Answer D (Hint on Answer C above):- Quran is not a text book whose chapters are written down by different writers in a historical approach. Quran is not a book of history that states events in a historical and chronological order. It is a book of worship. All Quran God words about historical events and issues are from the perspective of getting advice and guidance not for history education.
- I wonder that you believe the story in a claimed holy book text that a prophet wrestled God and overcome God and didn't let God free until he got a promise from for something. While you don't believe a pharaoh, who his people believed he is god, saying to his minister to build for him something high (like the pyramids at that time) such that he may see God of Moses.
- You deny Quran that confirmed the spherical shape of earth in the seventh century while church killing a scientist because he said that the earth is spherical. Kindly read what the Westerners said about Quran scientific miracles to know something about Quran authenticity.
- Read about Quran to know how Muslims were sad because the Christians of Rome were defeated and Quran promised Muslims that the Romans will win in less than ten years and it was. Read the Quran to see how much respect is given to the virgin Mary (Mariam) and not given to any of Prophet Muhammad family members. Do you know that only woman that was mentioned by name in Quran was the virgin Mary and then one claims that Quran is a bad copy of the Bible..
What does 'non-violent protest' mean?
It is a protest which does not employ violence as a way of getting the message across. Some means of achieving this could be petitions, lobbying through email, letters or media outlets, or boycotting. Demonstrations, marches and similar can also be a form of non-violent protest, but often become violent as they progress. One example of an effective non-violent protest was the Montgomery Bus Boycott, where coloured people refused to use the buses in Montgmoery, Alabama to protest about segregation on the service. After almost a year, loss of revenue forced the company to desegregate the buses and allow coloured people to sit at the front.
What does the Koran say about science?
"Belief that an interpretation of the Koran contains modern science demonstrates that it is from Allah." No verse in the Koran has yet been found to contain outright science, as seen by non-Muslim Critics.
Among the Muslims, many believe that modern science was first developed by the Muslims, and that all the wealth of knowledge in the world has actually emanated from Muslim civilization, and is already written in Koran.
What date was the quran written in?
The revealed verses and the chapters of the Qur'an were written on the stones, bark of trees, wood, cloth and various other things as the revelation took place at various instances without any indication.
During the time of Rasoolullaah (saws), Maulaana 'Ali (as) compiled all the verses and chapters in the order of its revelation and formed a book form of Qur'an.
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.
How many wives can Muslims have?
It is limited to four wives at same time. It was unlimited in other religions and faiths before Islam religion per Quran revelation to prophet Muhammad (PBUH). However, this allowance in Islam religion is subject to conditions that makes this license allowed to be practiced in very limited conditions. The most important condition is that one should treat his wives equally and with no minor discrimination which is extremely difficult for a man to maintain and satisfy this condition. However this right may be exercised during times of war because of the shortage of men and to protect women from satisfying their sexual and financial needs through illegal sexual relationships. It may legitimate for one to marry the widow of his brother, if acceptable to both partners; to take care of her and her children. Also, it may legitimate for one to marry another woman if his former wife is lifetime ill or can't fulfill marriage sexual and birth obligations. In all cases, former wife (or wives) should agree with the husband to marry a further woman otherwise they have the right to seek divorce.
Refer to questions below.
Does the Qur'an preach violence?
Answer 1
A great deal has been written on this subject. The best way for an individual to begin his or her assessment should be to begin with the Koran. See what the Koran says on the subject.
Notice that some observers cite violence of Christians and Jews a thousand years ago. It is today we are talking about. And today it is Muslims that are driven to violence by Koranic texts.
What is interesting about the Koran is the timeline. There are violent texts in the Old Testament, but these are not found in the New Testament written centuries later. There is a clear progression of moral thought. We see the development of concepts like the Golden Rule and the Good Samaritan. Yet in the Koran written centuries later we see a return to the more primitive ethics of the Old Testament, indeed and even more stark ethical message.
Answer 2
NO The Koran is a large book, and contains sections written by many different people (as scholarly research has shown), and thus closely resembles the Torah and Bible (and several other large religious texts) in the variety and variation of the message. Overall, the thrust of Islam is slightly more aggressive in spreading the word of Islam than either Christianity or Judaism, but this emphasis does not depend on violence. Like any other varied work, it is easily possible to cherry-pick verses that seem to (or actually do) invoke violence. Overall, however, the Koran does not preach violence as a necessary part of Islam, any more than militant sections of the Bible or Torah indicate that violence is inherently part of Judaism or Christianity.
The problem at this point in history is that many readers chose to follow the more militant sections of the Koran in pursuit of a political or social agenda; unlike either Judaism or Christianity, Islam (right now) has no major centralizing religious institutions which can enforce doctrinal (and dogmatic) consistency, so the Koran is free to be preached as each imam decides. Consequently, current-day Islam is beset by demagogues, which frankly abuse the Koran for their own purposes. Islam is hardly alone in this area - even today, both Christianity and Judaism have significant sects which extort a more activist (and even violent) attitude towards non-believers. However, the very significant institutional nature of those two religions has helped them marginalize these sects, something current Islam is unable to do.
In the big picture, the Koran is simply a complex religious text, open to interpretation by all. It contains some language that is aggressive and some more which is outright violent. It also contains a large message of peaceful coexistence with other religions (something neither the Torah nor Bible has) and an overall thread of non-violent devotion to Allah. Thus, when one asks "...does it preach", the overall message is what should be of concern, not the effective abuse of textually minor sections.
It is neither fair nor accurate to label the Koran as a violent text due to the current behavior of some of its adherents, just as it would not be to label the Bible as such based on the actions of medieval European Christians (of which, the Crusades are but a small example), or the Torah because of the violence in the pre-Roman Judaic kingdoms.
Answer 3
YES Interesting that a reader, not the above commentator who is engaging in an honest debate, simply deleted the 'Yes' section as if by doing so he can erase the obvious and opinions of others. I would not even want to erase the 'No' section, because I am quite willing to engage in a real debate. In fact I think it is very important to have this debate and am interested in the opinions of others. I am not afraid of the truth and see no need to hide the arguments of the other side. Actually the Koran is a relatively short text. I do not say that to denigrate the Koran, but to encourage readers to actually turn to the Koran itself to make their judgement. The Koran consists of verses organized into 114 chapters (surahs) many of which are quite short. The above commentator is quite right, however, in that many different voices are active in the Koran, there are especially real differences between the Meccan (المكية) or Medinan (المدينية) verses. And these verses include both messages of peace and violence. The violence includes both passages aimed at infidels as well as Muslims with 'incorrect' beliefs as well as women and homosexuals. It is absurd to contend that Islam as well as other religions have not been forces for violence. Of course Christianity was responsible for the violence of the Crusades just as Islam was responsible for the invasions of Christian lands that preceded it. History discussions are useful and interesting, but we leave in the modern day. And we do not see Christian mobs brandishing the Bible and chanting death to Muslims. We do see such behavior throughout the Muslim world. Just look at Pakistan. The country created a new holiday to defend the Koran--Day of Love for the Prophet Mohammed (September 21, 2012). How was it celebrated? Riots in the streets, chats of 'Death to America', brandishing the Koran, and burning the American flag. There is no doubt that many if not most Muslims take the peaceful verses of the Koran to heart. But there is also no doubt that the violent verses have a devastating impact. Just visit Islamist web site and see which verses they highlight as they preach violence. The 'cherry picking' argument the writer above mentions is often brought up and would make sense if there were not SO MANY violent verses. The famed 'Sword message' is repeated over and over. Here we encourage readers to actually look at the Koran and decide for your self. Have a look at the related links section to see a sampling of related verses, but look at the Koran before making your own assessment. Violent messages are repeated over and over and the impact can be seen again and again in the daily news. Observers who insist that the Koran does not promote violence need to explain why such violence ranges rife throughout the Muslim world.
Please move discussion of the above answers into the discussion area.
No the Qur'an does not advocate violence.
Islam permits violence, but with very strict rules and regulations. Many muslims (knowers, or those with knowledge) put it this way: "don't aggress." I have answered the question using verses from chapter nine of the Holy Quran, in which Allah states:
I agree that the vast majority of Moslems do not advocate unnecessary violence. However, I believe that the Koran does. Most modern "moderate" Moslems interpret the Koran "figuratively". However, the Moslem extremists interpret it literally. It appears that the early followers of Mohammad interpreted it literally also.
Note that the question is phrased "...preach violence". Grammatically, this would be asking for the general purpose or overall stance on violence, not specific instances of quotes.
All major religious texts are huge, and come from a myriad of sources (including the Koran, which is NOT single-sourced "as written solely by Mohammad"). Thus, it is trivial to cherrypick phrases from any such book to support some idea. However, when looked at as a whole, no major religious text espouses violence as a generally acceptable practice by its followers. Most do permit violence in certain limited circumstances (some, in more circumstances than others), but this is not to say that they condone general violence as acceptable.
How long did the wise men take to meet Jesus when he was born and what place did they come from?
Tradition celebrated Three Kings' Day on Epiphany, January 6, although who knows what really happened...
According to the Gospel records the wise men came 'from the east' and the questions of Herod brought out the fact that Jesus may have been born around 2 years previously.
"Qur'an" means "Recitation" which refers to method of its transmission. (Mohammed would recite verses that were imprinted onto his soul.)
The total number of verses in the Quran is 6346. This includes 112 unnumbered Basmalahs which occur at the beginning of the suras.
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When does the hajj ceremony take place?
Answer 1
The hajj takes place during eid ( the month where they fast) . No. It is Eid-ul-Fitr that is celebrated after the month of ramazan (the fasting month). It has nothing to do with Hajj.
Answer 2
Hajj is performed during the last month of the Islamic calendar. The schedule is as under or this is how Hajj is performed in different stages: All these rituals teach unconditional obedience to Allah Almighty. They teach equality, simplicity, sacrifice, tolerance and charity etc. It was renewed by the last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). Only the Muslim Ummah performs Hajj which is obligatory on each Muslim
Day - 1. 8th of Zilhajja: (Day of Tarwiya) Taking bath, putting on Ahraam (two sheets of untailored cloth), going to Haram i Pak, making intention of performing Hajj, offering two Nawafil and reaching the field of Mina (preferably) before Zuhar Prayer and staying there.
Day - 2. 9th. (Day of Arfaa) Offering Fajr Prayer and reaching the field of Arafaat (the main ritual of Hajj). Offering Zuhar and Asar prayers (Qasar) behind the Imam in Masjid - Namra - if possible. Staying there till sunset, offering Prayers and parying to Almighty Allah Karim. Leaving the field of Arafaat just at sunset without offering Evening Prayer. Coming to Muzdalfa at night offering Maghrib and Isha Prayers together. Staying there at night. Collecting 49 small pebbles for stoning the Jamraats.
Day - 3. 10th (Eid day) Offering Fajar Prayer and leaving Muzdalfa at sunrise. Stoning the Big Jamrah (Shaitan), offering animal sacrifice, coming to Haram i - Pak, going around the Ka'abah, performing Sayee (Walking/running betwen Safa and Marwa hills), shaving off head (for men- women cut two or three inches of their hair as a token) and putting off Ihram. Going back to Mina and staying there.
Day - 4. 11th. Stoning the three Jamraat and staying at Mina.
Day - 5. 12th Zila Hajja. Stoning the three Jaraat (Shaitans-Devils) and coming back to Makka Mukarma before sunset. That is the end of Hajj.
Day - 6: 13th Zihajja. If some one intentionally or by chance does not leave Mina before sunset of Day-5, he will stay there for the night and on the 6th day he will stone the three Jamraats and return to Makka Mukammah. This ends Hajj the Fifth Pillar of Islam.
One that calls muslim worshippers to prayer?
Grammatically, it's "prayer", though pronounced more like "pray-er" instead of "prair".
Catholics supposedly use the word "supplicant". "Querent" might even be appropriate, depending on the context.
Why is Qur'an spelled Koran or Quran?
The original language of the Holy book Quran is Arabic. The Arabic meaning of Quran is the readable or recitable. Its name in English may be spelled:
- Quran, Qur'an, Quraan,
- Koran, Kor'an. Koraan,
- Kuran, Kur'an, or Kuraan
How does the quran impact the Muslims daily life?
The Qur'an is a respected and revered book in the sight of Muslims. For Muslims, since the Qur'an is from God, it is the most important source of guidance. Therefore, Muslims use the Qur'an as a guide on how to live one's life and also to confirm and increase their 'iman' (tranquility achieved after knowing that one is acting in obedience to God and that he or she is striving in his path).
Who is the most quoted prophet in the holy Quran?
Moses PBUH is the prophet who is the most mentioned in the Holy Quran.
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."
What is a prophet called in Arabic?
a Muslim teacher is known by many names like maulana,janabji,hazrat,hafiz
Where the last surah was revealed?
It was revealed in Madihan.
Many Muslim scholars agree that the last revelation was Sura 2, verse 281:
'And fear the day when ye shall be brought back to God. Then shall every soul be paid what it earned and none shall be dealt with unjustly.'
Some also say that it was 2:282 or 2:278.
It has also been suggested that all three verses were revealed on one occasion. The Prophet died nine nights after the last revelation.
Others hold that Sura 5:4 was the last to be revealed:
'This day I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.'
The opinion that this verse was the last revelation is not sound according to many scholars, since it was revealed during the last pilgrimage of the Prophet. This information is based upon a hadith from 'Umar. Suyuti explains concerning the verse in Sura 5 that after it nothing concerning ahkam and hal'al and haram was revealed, and in this sense it is the 'completion' of religion. However, revelation reminding man of the coming day of judgment continued and the last such revelation is the above verse.
What is the year of origin of Islam?
Islam is founded by start of universe creation. However, per God Quran revelation to prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the founding date is the date of Quran revelation that was in year 610 AD through year 632 AD. Refer to question below.
What are the main beliefs of Islam?
Answer 1
That there is one God, Allah, who exists from eternity to eternity. Allah has made himself known through prophets of whom Muhammad is the last. That Allah requires all humans to live moral and ethical lives, to care for the poor and the powerless and to have compassion on all as Allah is compassionate.
refer to question below for more information.
Answer 2
the main believes of Islam are: 1. there is just one God who is present all over the universe. 2. entrusting the prophet hood of Mohammad(p.b.u.h.h) 3. there will be a resurrection after our death, and we are not limited to this earth world. 4.our Holly Book is Holly Quran , but we should respect other Heavenly Books.
5. (if you are Shiite) you should accept the household of Holly Prophet as your Imams.
Answer 3
Five Pillars of Islam according to shia Muslims are:
1. Monotheism: The Oneness of Allah (tawhid)
2. Divine Justice ('adl)
3. Prophethood (nubuwwa)
4. Succession to Muhammad (imamat)
5. The Day of Judgement and the Resurrection (Qiyama)
Practices of Islam according to shia Muslims:
1- Prayers (salaat) - 5 times a day
2- Fasting (sawm) during Ramadan
3-4. Alms giving (zakaat and khums)
5- Pilgrimage to the city of Makkah (hajj)
6- Holy Defense (Jihad)
7-8. Enjoining good (amr bil-ma'rouf) and forbidding evil (nahiy an al-munkar)
9- Supporting those who walk in the path of Allah (tawalli li awliyaa' Allah)
10- Turning away from the enemies of Allah (tabarri min a'daa Allah)
Five Pillars of Islam according to Sunni Muslims are:
1. professing (Shahadah)
2. Prayer (Salat)
3. Alms-giving (Zakāt)
4. Fasting (Sawm of Ramadan)
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)
also different schools of sunni have differs in five pillars. for example Mu'tazilate Sunni Scholars like shia consider Adl as one pillar. but Ash'arites does not believe Adl is one of Pillars although believing in Adl as an attribute of God but with an interpret of Adl that in view of shia and Mu'tazilate is equal to not having Adl.
Answer 4The main and most important belief is to worship Allah (or God in English and same God in Christianity and Judaism) as the one and only one God with no partner, no son, no father, no companion, no associate, and no equivalence and the belief in prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as Allah prophet and messenger. Muslims believe also in all God prophets, all God holy books, God angels, the Resurrection Day and 2nd eternal life, and Destiny. Refer to questions below for more information.To be a Muslim, one must believe in ALL of the followings:
1. In the Oneness of God (the Creator of all that exists). That is, God is not born, neither gave birth, God is not a man or women.
2. In all the Messangers from Adam to Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
3. In Heaven and Hell
4. In Angels and Demons (i.e. living things that we cannot see, but they exist).
5. In Judgement Day
6. Last but not least, in Life after death.
One is not a Muslim, if he/she does not believe even in only one of the above. Refer to link below.
