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Quran (Koran)
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Why did the holy prophet marry Hazrat Maymunah Bint Al-Haritha?
Maimuna or Barra as she was then called, yearned to marry the Prophet. She went to her sister, Umm al Fadl to talk to her about that and she, in turn, spoke to her husband, al-Abbas. Al-Abbas immediately went to the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, with Maimuna's offer of marriage to him and her proposal was accepted.
When the good news reached her, she was on a camel, and she immediately got off the camel and said, "The camel and what is on it is for the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him."
They were married in the month of Shawwal in 7 AH just after the Muslims of Madina were permitted to visit Makkah under the terms of the treaty of Hudaybiyya to perform Umra.
Allah Almighty sent the following ayah about this:
Any believing woman who dedicates herself to the Prophet if the Prophet wishes to wed her, that is only for thee and not for the believers. (Al-Ahzab : 50)
Who visited Muhammad in the cave at Mount Hira?
The last prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (May peace be upon him) visited Mount/cave Hira to spend some days in solitude and meditation. It was there that the first revelation of the holy Qur'an came to him through Hazrat Gabriel (AS).
for meditation and thinking deliberately of the universe creator and the true God of mankind. He was denying worshiping idols as his people were doing.
What is the name for people who practice Islam?
They are called Muslim. The only thing is, if someone wants to become a Muslim, they have to believe that Islam is the true religion by heart. They also have to say Ashadualla illaha illalala Muhammadurasulullah which means Allah is the only God and Muhammad (peace be upon him) is his messenger.
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How are the teachings of Muhammad preserved?
According to Islamic Theology, the Qur'an was transmitted by the Archangel Gabriel from God to Muhammad. Muhammad's recitation was memorized by faithful Muslims and protected by God, to make sure that the Qur'an never change. As concerns, Muhammad's actual teachings, those are the Hadiths (Events) and the Sirat an-Nabi (Biography of the Prophet). The Hadiths have numerous origins and while some are legitimate, many track back to local cultural traditions, other religions' holy texts or prayers, and personal beliefs of local leaders. Islamic scholars sorted out the Hadiths and determined their accuracy by using isnads (chains of retellers) that would track back to one of Muhammad's Sahaba (Apostles). Those that passed the test were preserved in Hadith Collections. The Biography of the Prophet is a document written by Ibn Ishaq and redacted by Ibn Hisham roughly two centuries after Muhammad's death based on the stories, legends, and oral traditions surrounding Muhammad.
Secular History does not confirm any of the claims about the Qur'an or the Hadiths. There is still no coherent hypothesis of the origin of the Qur'an (as opposed to the Pentateuch's JEPD hypothesis), but scholars generally believe that the Qur'an was written by several groups of writers, editors, and redactors in the 7th and 8th centuries. On Hadiths, scholars like Goldziher have demonstrated that the isnad method of determining the accuracy of the Hadiths was misplaced and a number of Hadiths changed their isnads over time, meaning the tradition preserved in the Hadith Collections is not likely to be an accurate demonstration of what Muhammad did. It is generally agreed that the Sirat an-Nabi was composed from latent legends in the 9th century, but Secular Historians reject that these are in any way accurate about Muhammad, even assuming he did live. (The details of any historical event mutate within a few decades after the event, especially in a primarily illiterate culture, which the Arab Muslims were.)
What aren't Muslims allowed to eat?
Muslims eat food just like anybody else, but there are times that they don't. That time would be during the Holy Month of Ramadan where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Muslims can also fast on Mondays and Thursdays for good deeds.
Why doesnt islam have a picture of their founder?
Because Allah (or God in English) is the Islam founder. Refer to question below.
What animals cant Muslims eat and why?
Quran says (meaning English translation):
"Forbidden to you are the flesh of dead animals and blood and the flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to any other than Allah, and that which has been killed by strangling or by beating or by falling or by being gored, and that which has been (partly) eaten by a wild beast except that which you make lawful by slaughtering (before its death), and that which has been sacrificed to idols...." (Quran, chapter 5, Verse 3)
Prophet Mohamed (peace be on him) states also that:
"forbade the eating of any wild animals with a canine tooth and of any bird with talons."
"Wild animals" denotes those which prey on others and devour them by tearing them apart, e.g., the lion, leopard, wolf, and the like; birds with talons such as the hawk, eagle, falcon, etc., do the same.
What was Muhammad's main belief?
The main and only belief of prophet Muhammad is Islam that is God religion since start of universe creation and even before. Islam is the call of all God prophets; including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon, ..., Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all) to their people as Islam word means full submission to God as the one and only one God. Prophet Muhammad called all people to Islam per Qur'an God revelation to him through the angel Gabriel (or Jibril).
What happened after Muhammad wrote the quran?
Rather pensive I would say considering!
I have conducted some study in this area and the evidence shows that Muhhammad may have been duped, if the following is true:
The Qur'an is actually documented as a Papal Conspiracy to control the Barbarian masses, hence it's resemblance to The Holy Bible.
According to sources, the Qur'an was introduced to 'Muhammad' by the parental cousin( 'Waraka ibn Nawfal' ), of his first wife 'Kadijah'.
'Waraka' was a Catholic priest living in Mecca, and one who had made detailed studies of the Gospels and the Old Testament scriptures.
He was the first to recognized Muhammad's call to prophecy as authentic and islamic tradition recounts Waraka saying: "There has come to him the greatest Law that came to Moses; surely he is the prophet of this people".
What the people didn't know, was that Waraka had been covertly recruited by Jesuit Monks to present the Barbarians with their own religion through Muhammad, with a proviso that the Papacy remain Sovereign.
However, after the death of Muhammad the Barbarians refused to recognise this agreement, and the Papacy reacted with swift vengeance through the Crusade Wars, which claimed the lives of millions.
History supports this record of genocide by these so-called Christians, who committed these attrocities against an innocent race.
"Christians" they may have called themselves, but whether they were followers of CHRIST or not may be up to history to decide!
Source:
Encyclopedia of Islam, Online ed., Waraka b. Nawfal
Who convinced Muhammad that he should be a prophet?
The angel Gabriel (Jibril) came to him, while Muhammad was meditating in a mountain cave called Hiraa in Mecca; and told him to recite recite in the name of the lord (Allah in Arabic). Then he went back home amazed and trembling and feeling cold. His wife Khadija talked to her Cousin (Waraka Ibn Nofal) who was acquainted with the Bible and Torah and was knowledgeable religious leader and told him what happened. He told her that these are the prophet signs and that Muhammad will be the prophet of this nation and if he is still alive he will believe him and support him.
In the region of which modern-day country did Islam originate?
It was not founded.The last heavenly book the Qur'an was revealed to the last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) who lived in Makka in Saudi Arabia.
How many times is the name Moses mentioned in the quran?
Around 150 times in English versions of the Qur'an.
What is the name of first mosque of Islam?
It is called Masjid (Mosque in English).
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The MOSQUE is the place of worship in Islam. Many Muslims gather here to pray- Usually divided by gender.
What are the fundamental elements of quran?
The main important principles or fundamentals of Islam religion are considered in the following:
- Monotheism: Islam, as its name means, is peace and the call for full submission to God, the one and only one, with no partner, no son, no father, no companion, no resemblance. This full submission to God leads to peace in yourself and between yourself and the universe that you are part of it.
- Muhammad prophethood: Prophet Muhammad is God messenger and prophet to call for Islam.
- Quran holy book: Quran, Islam holy book, was revealed by God to Prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel. Quran is the text of God holy words that remained without single letter alteration or addition since Quran revelation to prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) until present and will remain as such until (with God promise) the Day of Judgment. See related question, below, on why Quran was revealed.
- Sunnah: Prophet Muhammad sayings, doings, and practices that are recorded and authenticated by sincere early Muslims and followed up by Muslims.
- Islam five pillars: These five pillars to be believed and followed up in by all Muslims. Denying any of them intentionally and knowingly by any Muslim gets him/her out of Islam faith. See related question, below, on Islam faith pillars.These five pillars are: 1) witness that no god except the one and only one God (Allah) and Muhammad is his messenger and prophet, 2) performing praying (Salat), 3) pay the alms giving (Zakat), 4) fasting Ramadan (Sawm), 5) and doing pilgrimage (Hajj) by who can afford it.
- Faith Principles: To have faith in:
- God (Allah)
- God Angels
- God holy books (including Psalms, Torah, the Bible, and Quran)
- God prophets (including Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad; peace upon them)
- day of Judgment
- Destiny
- Muslim conduct: To follow the Islam morals guided by the Quran and Prophet Muhammad Sunnah. See related questions, below, on Islam ethics and moral.
- Good deeds: Muslim is not only commanded to perform ritual worships but also, and equally important, to do good deeds for the benefit of oneself, family, community, and humanity.See related question, below, on Islam major teachings.
- No religion compulsion: You are created free and you have full choice to believe in the religion and principles that you find them correct. Only God, the Creator and the All-Knowing, will judge your choice on the day of Judgment then, in the other eternal life, you go either to Hell or to the Paradise (with God mercy).See related question, below, on Quran Golden rules.
- Cooperation for mankind goodness: God created people in different races, colors, peoples and tribes, and cultures not to live in conflicts but to compete in doing the good and to cooperate in piety and for mankind benefit. See related question, below, on how Muslims treat non Muslims.
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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)
Following are the Basic beliefs or Fundamentals of Islam. Basic Beliefs of the Muslims:
1. Belief in Almighty Allah (God) Sura Baqra -2. Aya 163: And your Allah is ONE Allah, There is no god but He. He is the Sole Creator, Sustainer, Provider and Ruler of the Universe. He has No Son, No Parents, No off-spring. He is Omnipotent, Omni-Present, All-Knowing, All-Seeing, All-Listening. HE and He alone deserves worship. All powers lie in His Hands. He alone is the Master of the Day of Judgment. He has No Partner, No Associate whatsoever. No one can understand Him completely. There is Nothing like Him. He is Most Merciful, Most Gracious, Most Forgiving. Oneness .
2. Belief in Angels Created by Almighty Allah Karim from light. They are obedient to Allah Karim. Carry out His commands.
3. Belief in all heavenly books, including Tora, Zaboor, the Bible, the last one being the Qur'an.
4. Belief in all the Messengers of Almighty Allah- No distinction among them. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) being the last Prophet of Islam. NO Prophet after him.
5. Belief in the Day of Judgment. Almighty Allah Karim is the Sole Ruler/Master of that Day. He enjoys the absolute authority to send people to Heaven or Hell.
6. Good and bad Destiny being in the Hands of Almighty Allah. No One can change his destiny.
7. Life hereafter: All the dead will be raised again and judged according to their good or bad deeds. There will be no death to them.
8. Hell and Heaven (Paradise)
These may be further elaborated in the light of the holy Qur'an and the Sahih Hadith.
Five Pillars of Islam:
1. Shahadat: [testimony that there is no god except Allah (God) the One and Only One, having No Partner whatsoever. And Muhammad is His servant and Messenger],
2. Salah: (praying five times a day)
3. Zakah: (specific compulsory charity-2,5% of annual savings)
4. Saum: (fasting during Ramadan)
5. Hajj: (pilgrimage) for each Muslim once in lifetime those who can afford it.
Who is the wife of prophet Mohammed that died last?
1. Khadija bint Khuwaylid most likely died on 22 April 620 (some say it was 2 May; but Muhammad had married Sawda by 12 May).
2. Zaynab bint Khuzayma died in September or October 625.
3. Mulayka bint Kaab probably died in mid-630.
4. Amra bint Yazid's death-date is unknown, but it is thought she died before Muhammad, so presumably in 631 or 632.
5. Rayhana bint Zayd died in the last week of March 632.
6. Mariya bint Shamoon died in February or March 637.
7. Zaynab bint Jahsh died "on a hot summer's day" in 641.
8. Asma bint Al-Numan died "in the caliphate of Uthman," i.e. between 644 and 656.
9. Ramla bint Abi Sufyan (Umm Habiba) died in 664 or 665.
10. Hafsa bint Umar died in October or November 665.
11. Juwayriya bint Al-Harith probably died in 670, but 676 is also mentioned as a possible date.
12. Maymuna bint Al-Harith perhaps died in 671, though 681 is also mentioned, and the whole record seems confused.
13. Safiya bint Huyayy died in 672.
14. Sawda bint Zamaa died in September or October 674.
15. Ayesha bint Abi Bakr died on 16 July 678.
16. Hind bint Abi Umayya (Umm Salama) died in September 679.
17. Fatima bint Al-Dahhak died in late 679 or 680.
18-19. The death-dates of Tukana and the unnamed concubine are unknown, although they certainly outlived Muhammad.
Why Muslims claim Muhammad as a prophet even though he never prophesied anything?
Quran says (meaning English translation):
{The Messenger (Muhammad) has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allah and His angels and His books and His messengers, [saying], "We make no distinction between any of His messengers." And they say, "We hear and we obey. [We seek] Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the [final] destination." (285)}
[Quran, chapter 2, verse 285]
What is the relation between pork and muslims?
No, Muslims do not like any form of meat from a PIG. It is considered as Haram and not permissible to eat(Condemned to eat).
During the first caliphate of Abou Bakr, the Quran was compiled together as hard copy in the same order known in time of the Prophet.
What was the age of the Prophet Muhammad when the Holy Quran was revealed to him?
He was 40 years old. Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was born in 570 AD. Revelation of first verses of Quran by God to him through the angel Gabriel was in year 610 AD and continued through year 632 AD.
How the holy Quran came down to mankind?
The Revelation of the book Quran Started around the year 610 CE at Ghaar-e-Hira (The mount Cave of Hiraa) when Muhammad (peace be upon him) was praying to GOD, God's Angel Gabriel took the message of God to Muhammad and told him to read, Muhammad replied that he didn't know how to read so he squeezed him in his arms and ask him again to read. it happens like this for three times, than the first word that was reveled in quran was "Iqra" means "Read" .
In 622 CE, prophet Muhammad left Mecca with his followers (due to sufferings in Mecca and being subject to assassination plot) to a city in the north named Yathrib (later Medina), where another Muslim community had begun to grow. The date of this emigration, year 622 CE, is marked beginning year for the Muslim lunar calendar called "Hijra Calendar".
Revelation of Quran to Mohamed continued until his death in year 632 CE.
For other view points, it could be referred to :
http://www.themodernreligion.com/basic/quran/quran_who_wrote.htm
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What are the opinions on who wrote the Koran
Why is muhammad important to muslims today?
Prophet Mohammed is very important for Islam because he only created the religion. The message to Prophet mohammed the children of Ismail was given by Angle Gabriel to follow Jesus as the true son of God. And to bring all the children of Ismail to the true God
What kind of sea food Muslims are allowed to eat?
All kinds of sea food are allowed for Muslims to eat.
What country was the Qur'an written in?
Quran is not a text written or made or authored by human. Quran, holy book of Islam religion, is God revelation to prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the angel Gabriel (Jibril) . Quran revelation started in year 610 AD while prophet Muhammad was in Mecca (Makkah) in the current Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and continued through year 632 AD (year of prophet Muhammad death) while prophet Muhammad was in both Medina (Madinah) and Mecca (Makkah) in the current Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Refer to related questions for more information.
