Muslim Christian similarities

Muslim Christian similarities

64. Say (O Muhammad Sa): “O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partners with Him, and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allah. Then, if they turn away, say: “Bear witness that we are Muslims.”

 (Reference: Surah Al Imran verse:64)

130. And who turns away from the religion of Ibrahim (Abraham) (i.e. Islamic Monotheism) except him who befools himself? Truly, We chose him in this world and verily, in the Hereafter he will be among the righteous.

131. When his Lord said to him, “Submit (i.e. be a Muslim)!” He said, “I have submitted myself (as a Muslim) to the Lord of the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).”

132. And this (submission to Allah, Islam) was enjoined by Ibrahim (Abraham) upon his sons and by Ya’qub (Jacob), (saying), “O my sons! Allah has chosen for you the (true) religion, then die not except in the Faith of Islam (as Muslims – Islamic Monotheism).”

133. Or were you witnesses when death approached Ya’qub (Jacob)? When he said unto his sons, “What will you worship after me?” They said, “We shall worship your Ilah (God – Allah), the Ilah (God) of your fathers, Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma’il (Ishmael), Ishaque (Isaac), One Ilah (God), and to Him we submit (in Islam).”

134. That was a nation who has passed away. They shall receive the reward of what they earned and you of what you earn. And you will not be asked of what they used to do.

135. And they say, “Be Jews or Christians, then you will be guided.” Say (to them, O Muhammad Peace be upon him ), “Nay, (We follow) only the religion of Ibrahim (Abraham), Hanifa [Islamic Monotheism, i.e. to worship none but Allah (Alone)], and he was not of Al-Mushrikun (those who worshipped others along with Allah – see V.2:105).”

136. Say (O Muslims), “We believe in Allah and that which has been sent down to us and that which has been sent down to Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma’il (Ishmael), Ishaque (Isaac), Ya’qub (Jacob), and to Al-Asbat [the twelve sons of Ya’qub (Jacob)], and that which has been given to Musa (Moses) and ‘Iesa (Jesus), and that which has been given to the Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and to Him we have submitted (in Islam).”

137. So if they believe in the like of that which you believe, then they are rightly guided, but if they turn away, then they are only in opposition. So Allah will suffice you against them. And He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.

138. [Our Sibghah (religion) is] the Sibghah (Religion) of Allah (Islam) and which Sibghah (religion) can be better than Allah’s? And we are His worshippers. [Tafsir Ibn Kathir.]

139. Say (O Muhammad Peace be upon him to the Jews and Christians), “Dispute you with us about Allah while He is our Lord and your Lord? And we are to be rewarded for our deeds and you for your deeds. And we are sincere to Him in worship and obedience (i.e. we worship Him Alone and none else, and we obey His Orders).”

140. Or say you that Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma’il (Ishmael), Ishaque (Isaac), Ya’qub (Jacob) and Al-Asbat [the twelve sons of Ya’qub (Jacob)] were Jews or Christians? Say, “Do you know better or does Allah (knows better…; that they all were Muslims)? And who is more unjust than he who conceals the testimony [i.e. to believe in Prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him when he comes, written in their Books. (See Verse 7:157)] he has from Allah? And Allah is not unaware of what you do.”

 (Reference: Surah Al Baqara verses:130-140)

What is Islam

About Islam

Islam is the first religion. Almighty Allah has created human and Jinnes and made rules and regulations for their personal life, family life, social life, country life, spiritual life. Islam is an arabic word which means “peace” and “submission.” Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one’s life by submitting to Almighty Allah in heart, soul and deed.

It is the complete code of life.Allah has created the human and jinnes soul and then took agreement from them that they will obey his every  rules and regulations and worship him.The system of obedience, fear,love and worship to Allah is Islam.

Islam in the Quran

19. Truly, the religion with Allah is Islam. Those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians) did not differ except, out of mutual jealousy, after knowledge had come to them. And whoever disbelieves in the Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, signs, revelations, etc.) of Allah, then surely, Allah is Swift in calling to account.

20. So if they dispute with you (Muhammad ) say: “I have submitted myself to Allah (in Islam), and (so have) those who follow me.” And say to those who were given the Scripture (Jews and Christians) and to those who are illiterates (Arab pagans): “Do you (also) submit yourselves (to Allah in Islam)?” If they do, they are rightly guided; but if they turn away, your duty is only to convey the Message; and Allah is All-Seer of (His ) slaves.

83. Do they seek other than the religion of Allah (the true Islamic Monotheism worshipping none but Allah Alone), while to Him submitted all creatures in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly. And to Him shall they all be returned.

84. Say (O Muhammad ): “We believe in Allah and in what has been sent down to us, and what was sent down to Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma’il (Ishmael), Ishaque (Isaac), Ya’qub (Jacob) and Al-Asbat [the twelve sons of Ya’qub (Jacob)] and what was given to Musa (Moses), ‘Iesa (Jesus) and the Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between one another among them and to Him (Allah) we have submitted (in Islam).”

85. And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.

(Reference: Surah Ale-Imran Verses 19,20,83-85)

125. And who can be better in religion than one who submits his face (himself) to Allah (i.e. follows Allah’s Religion of Islamic Monotheism); and he is a Muhsin (a good-doer – see V.2:112). And follows the religion of Ibrahim (Abraham) Hanifa (Islamic Monotheism – to worship none but Allah Alone). And Allah did take Ibrahim (Abraham) as a Khalil (an intimate friend).

(Reference: Surah An-NisaVerse 125)

125. And whomsoever Allah wills to guide, He opens his breast to Islam, and whomsoever He wills to send astray, He makes his breast closed and constricted, as if he is climbing up to the sky. Thus Allah puts the wrath on those who believe not.

126. And this is the Path of your Lord (the Qur’an and Islam) leading Straight. We have detailed Our Revelations for a people who take heed.

127. For them will be the home of peace (Paradise) with their Lord. And He will be their Wali (Helper and Protector) because of what they used to do.

161. Say (O Muhammad ): “Truly, my Lord has guided me to a Straight Path, a right religion, the religion of Ibrahim (Abraham), Hanifa [i.e. the true Islamic Monotheism – to believe in One God (Allah i.e. to worship none but Allah, Alone)] and he was not of Al-Mushrikun (see V.2:105).”

162. Say (O Muhammad ): “Verily, my Salat (prayer), my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah, the Lord of the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists).

163. “He has no partner. And of this I have been commanded, and I am the first of the Muslims.”

164. Say: “Shall I seek a lord other than Allah, while He is the Lord of all things? No person earns any (sin) except against himself (only), and no bearer of burdens shall bear the burden of another. Then unto your Lord is your return, so He will tell you that wherein you have been differing.”

 (Reference: Surah Al-An’am Verses 125-127, 161-164)

33. It is He Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad ) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islam), to make it superior over all religions even though the Mushrikun (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah) hate (it).

 (Reference: Surah At Taubah Verse 33)

28. He it is Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad ) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islam), that He may make it (Islam) superior over all religions. And All-Sufficient is Allah as a Witness.

    (Reference: Surah Al Fath Verse 28)

9. He it is Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad ) with guidance and the religion of truth (Islamic Monotheism) to make it victorious over all (other) religions even though the Mushrikun (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah and in His Messenger Muhammed ) hate (it).

(Reference: Surah As Saff Verse 9)

Who is Allah

About Allah

Allah is the unique name. This is only for the creator. Allah has created everything of this universe. Every particle both living and dead under his influence. Allah has introduced himself in the holy Quran in different surah(chapter).   Allah is the personal name of the one true God. Nothing else can be called Allah. The term has no plural or gender. This shows its uniqueness when compared with the word god which can be made plural, gods, or feminine, goddess.

The One true God is a reflection of the unique concept that Islam associates with God. To a Muslim, Allah is the Almighty, Creator and Sustainer of the universe, Who is similar to nothing and nothing is comparable to Him. The Prophet Muhammad was asked by his contemporaries about Allah; the answer came directly from God Himself in the form of a short chapter of the Quran, which is considered the essence of the unity or the

Islam rejects characterizing Allah in any human form or depicting Him as favoring certain individuals or nations on the basis of wealth, power or race. He created the human beings as equals. They may distinguish themselves and get His favor through virtue and piety only.

The unique usage of Allah as a personal name of God is a reflection of Islam’s emphasis on the purity of the belief in God which is the essence of the message of all God’s messengers. Because of this, Islam considers associating any deity or personality with God as a deadly sin which God will never forgive, despite the fact He may forgive all other sins.

Allah in light of Holy Quran

    1. In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

2. All the praises and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of the ‘Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists). 

3. The Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

4. The Only Owner (and the Only Ruling Judge) of the Day of Recompense (i.e. the Day of Resurrection)

            (Reference: Surah Al-Fatihah Verses 1-4)

   1. Say (O Muhammad ()): “He is Allah, (the) One.

2. “Allah-us-Samad (The Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need, He neither eats nor drinks).

3. “He begets not, nor was He begotten;

4. “And there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him.”

      (Reference: Surah Al-Ikhlaas Verses 1-4)

   

O mankind! Worship your Lord (Allah), Who created you and those who were before you so that you may become Al-Muttaqun (the pious – see V.2:2).

Who has made the earth a resting place for you, and the sky as a canopy, and sent down water (rain) from the sky and brought forth therewith fruits as a provision for you. Then do not set up rivals unto Allah (in worship) while you know (that He Alone has the right to be worshipped).

How can you disbelieve in Allah? Seeing that you were dead and He gave you life. Then He will give you death, then again will bring you to life (on the Day of Resurrection) and then unto Him you will return.

He it is Who created for you all that is on earth. Then He Istawa (rose over) towards the heaven and made them seven heavens and He is the All-Knower of everything.

And to Allah belong the east and the west, so wherever you turn yourselves or your faces there is the Face of Allah (and He is High above, over His Throne). Surely! Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knowing.

 And they (Jews, Christians and pagans) say: Allah has begotten a son (children or offspring). Glory be to Him (Exalted be He above all that they associate with Him). Nay, to Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth, and all surrender with obedience (in worship) to Him.

 The Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it : “Be!” – and it is.

And your Ilah (God) is One Ilah (God – Allah), La ilaha illa Huwa (there is none who has the right to be worshipped but He), the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

And when My slaves ask you (O Muhammad sa) concerning Me, then (answer them), I am indeed near (to them by My Knowledge). I respond to the invocations of the supplicant when he calls on Me (without any mediator or intercessor). So let them obey Me and believe in Me, so that they may be led aright.

Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists. Neither slumber, nor sleep overtake Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth. Who is he that can intercede with Him except with His Permission? He knows what happens to them (His creatures) in this world, and what will happen to them in the Hereafter . And they will never compass anything of His Knowledge except that which He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. And He is the Most High, the Most Great. [This Verse 2:255 is called Ayat-ul-Kursi.]

To Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on the earth, and whether you disclose what is in your ownselves or conceal it, Allah will call you to account for it. Then He forgives whom He wills and punishes whom He wills. And Allah is Able to do all things.

(Reference: Surah Al-Baqarah Verses 21,22,28,29,115,116,117,163,186,255,284)

Truly, nothing is hidden from Allah, in the earth or in the heavens.

He it is Who shapes you in the wombs as He pleases. La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

Our Lord! Verily, it is You Who will gather mankind together on the Day about which there is no doubt. Verily, Allah never breaks His Promise

Allah bears witness that La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), and the angels, and those having knowledge (also give this witness); (He is always) maintaining His creation in Justice. La ilah illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

Say (O Muhammad ): “O Allah! Possessor of the kingdom, You give the kingdom to whom You will, and You take the kingdom from whom You will, and You endue with honour whom You will, and You humiliate whom You will. In Your Hand is the good. Verily, You are Able to do all things.

You make the night to enter into the day, and You make the day to enter into the night (i.e. increase and decrease in the hours of the night and the day during winter and summer), You bring the living out of the dead, and You bring the dead out of the living. And You give wealth and sustenance to whom You will, without limit (measure or account).

Say (O Muhammad ): “Whether you hide what is in your breasts or reveal it, Allah knows it, and He knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth. And Allah is Able to do all things.”

On the Day when every person will be confronted with all the good he has done, and all the evil he has done, he will wish that there were a great distance between him and his evil. And Allah warns you against Himself (His Punishment) and Allah is full of Kindness to the (His) slaves.

And to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. He forgives whom He wills, and punishes whom He wills. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

 (Reference: Surah Ale-Imran Verses 5,6,9,18,26,27,29,30,129)

O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam), and from him (Adam) He created his wife [Hawwa (Eve)], and from them both He created many men and women and fear Allah through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and (do not cut the relations of) the wombs (kinship) . Surely, Allah is Ever an All-Watcher over you.

Surely, We have sent down to you (O Muhammad ) the Book (this Qur’an) in truth that you might judge between men by that which Allah has shown you (i.e. has taught you through Divine Inspiration), so be not a pleader for the treacherous.

Seek the Forgiveness of Allah, certainly, Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Verily! Allah forgives not (the sin of) setting up partners in worship with Him, but He forgives whom he pleases sins other than that, and whoever sets up partners in worship with Allah, has indeed strayed far away.

And to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And Allah is Ever Encompassing all things

And to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And verily, We have recommended to the people of the Scripture before you, and to you (O Muslims) that you (all) fear Allah, and keep your duty to Him, But if you disbelieve, then unto Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and Allah is Ever Rich (Free of all wants), Worthy of all praise.

And to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth. And Allah is Ever All-Sufficient as a Disposer of affairs.

If He wills, He can take you away, O people, and bring others. And Allah is Ever All-Potent over that.

                       (Reference: Surah An-Nisa Verses 1,105,106,116,126,131,132,133)

He is Allah, than Whom there is La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He) the All-Knower of the unseen and the seen (open). He is the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

He is Allah than Whom there is La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He) the King, the Holy, the One Free from all defects, the Giver of security, the Watcher over His creatures, the All-Mighty, the Compeller, the Supreme. Glory be to Allah! (High is He) above all that they associate as partners with Him.

He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor of all things, the Bestower of forms. To Him belong the Best Names . All that is in the heavens and the earth glorify Him. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

(Reference Surah Al-Hashr Verses 22-24)

Names of Allah beautiful 99 names for Allah and their meaning

Allah(God), the greatest, created Zines and Insan(Human) as the best of all creatures only to pray him and praise him.To obey his rules and obligation and establish it to the society.For this purpose Allah has sent the holy quran to us.In the quran Allah has mentioned many of his sacred names. Allah has mentioned more than 99 beautiful and qualitative names in the holy quran.

The names of Allah are divided in to two parts:

1. The name that only describe the existence of  Allah. It does not  has any other meaning except Allah. Allah means the entity that we can not see but if we call him  in danger he responds. Allah is all in all.

2. Qualitative Names that describes his qualities, power,ability etc. In the holy quran there are many qualitative and quntitative names of Allah. Among them 99 names are very common.

These names of  Allah describes Allah, his quality, his ability, his power, his kindness, merciness for his creatures. We the zines and insaans should call him and praise him by his names. These are very useful.By calling Allah using these names, we can be benefitted both in spiritual and material world. Allah says in the holy Quran”Fazkuruni Aj Kurukum-If you remember me I will remember you”.These 99 names are called Al Asmaul Husna..

Referred by Hajrat Abu Horaira(RA),”The prophet Hajrat Mohammad SA(Peace be upon him) said, Certainly Allah has 99 names, the person who will memorize these names and call allah by these names will enter into the heaven (Jannah)”

So we the muslim should memorize these 99 names of allah and call him at least once in a day.

The 99 names of allah(god) and their meaning

Name                                                                                                                         Meaning

1. Yaa Allahu                                                            The One Who has the Godhood, which is the power to create the entities  

2. Yaa Rahmanu                                                   The One Who has an abundance of mercy for the believers and the blasphemers

3. Yaa Rahimu                                                       The One Who has an abundance of kindness for the believers.

4.Yaa Rabbu                                                             The one who is our Lord.

5.Yaa Maliku                                                             The One with absolute Dominion, the lord.

6.Yaa Mu’minu                                                       The One Who witnessed for Himself that no one is God but Him, the truthful.

7.Yaa Muhaiminu                                                 The One Who protects His creatures.

8.Yaa A’jiju                                                                  The one who is never be defeated.

9. Yaa Jabbaru                                                           The most Powerful

10.Yaa Mutakabbiru                                              The one who is the lord of all proud.

11.Yaa Musabbiru                                                     The lord , the greatest architect who has created his creature in excellent design.

12. Yaa Gaffaru                                                     The absolute forgiver Who forgives the sins of His slaves time and time again.

13. Yaa Gafuru                                                           The One Who forgives a lot

14. Yaa Ganiwu                                                            The richest, who has no want.

15. Yaa Majidu                                                             The most honourable Who is with perfect Power, High Status,Compassion,  

                                                                                            Generosity, and Kindness.

16. Yaa Mujibu                                                            The One Who accepts all the parayer of his creatures.

17.Yaa Mui’zzu                                                         The One Who gives esteem to whomever He willed; hence there is no one to degrade him.

18. Yaa Muzillu                                                           The One Who degrades whomever He willed; hence there is no one to give him esteem.

19.Yaa Mukitu                                                             The One Who has the Power.Who can give power to who ever he wish.

20. Yaa Matinu                                               The One with extreme Power which is un-interrupted, and Who does not get tired.

21.Yaa Mubdiu                                             The One Who started the human being, that is, He created him. The only and first creator

22.Yaa Muktadiru                                       The One with the perfect Power from Whom nothing is withheld.

23.Yaa Mutaa’li                                             The one who is the chief of all.

24.Yaa Muntakimu                                       The one who will punish for the sin and reward for good deed.

25. Yaa Muyi’du                                              The One Who brings back the creatures after death.

26. Yaa Mukaddimu                                        The One Who puts things in their right places. He makes ahead whatever He wish.

27. Yaa Muakkhiru                                        The One Who puts things in their right places. He  delays whatever He wish.

28.Yaa Muhee                                                  The One Who took out a living human from seminal fluid that does not have a soul.Who gives life.

29.Yaa Mumitu                                               The One Who renders the living dead.Who gives death.

30.Yaa Mugniyu                                            The One Who satisfies the necessities of the creatures

31.Yaa Muhciyu                                           The one who is the source of all knowledge.

32. Yaa Muni’mu                                          The one Who gives property to his creatures.

33. Yaa Mukchitu                                        The one who is the lord of ultimate judgement.

34. Yaa Maniyu                                             The one who forbids to do ill deeds.

35. Yaa Malik Al Mulki                               The lord of the Universe.The One Who controls the dominion and gives dominion to whomever He willed.

36.Yaa Khaliku                                          The creator of all creatures.

37. Yaa Fattahu                                            The one who broaden this universe.

38.Yaa Karimu                                               The one who is attributed for his absolute kindness for his creature

39.Yaa Kabiru                                                 The Greatest.

40.Yaa Kabigu                                                 The absolute controller

41.Yaa Kahharu                                              The absolute Punisher

42. Yaa Khabiru                                               The one who knows everything.Nothing beyond his knowledge.

43.Yaa Kabiuu                                                The one who is the most powerful.

44.Yaa Kaadiru                                               The most Powerful.

44.Yaa Razzaku                                               The one who gives rizik(living) to his creatures.

43.Yaa Rafiu                                                     The one who uhills the staus of his slaves.

44.Yaa Raufu                                                     The most kind.

45.Yaa Baciru                                                    The one who sees everything.

46.Yaa Barru                                                       The one who renders peace and prosperity

47.Yaa Bariu                                                        The Creator of everything

48.Yaa Basitu                                                       The one who expands everything.

49.Yaa Batinu                                                       The Hidden. The one who hides whatever he wish.

50. Yaa Bayicu                                                      The one who will revive every one after death.

51.Yaa Bakiu                                                           The one who prevails for everytime and present everywhere.

52. Yaa Badiu                                                            The First Creator no oe else except him.

Elements of Islamic Culture/Muslim Culture

Elements of Islamic Culture

The fundamental elements of Islamic /muslim culture  and  islamic philosophy can be defined as follows:

1. Akiida
2. Ebadat(Prayer)
3. Akhlak(Character)
4. Muamilat(Overall behavior of life, Attitude)

Islamic Images

Islamic Images.

Islamic Culture/Muslim Culture/Islamic Philosophy

Islamic Culture

Culture means refined behavior, modesty, high moral values on the basis of knowledge and wisdom. So Islamic Culture means the social behavior, modesty, honesty and highly motivated morality according to the instruction of Allah and the  Hadith(Sunnah) of the prophet  Mohammad Sm (Peace be upon him), messenger of Allah among  human beings what in  a word is called Islamic Sharia. This is also can be defined as Muslim Culture.