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Death: a Reality, not a Philosophy

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:51:00 GMT

Name of Questioner Farrhana, Naila, Ali and Hussain - United Kingdom Title Death: a Reality, not a Philosophy Date 17/Jan/2003 Question Could you help us out with the background information for the following question - a philosophical study of attitudes to life after death in Islam? Get back to us if possible, as soon as possible. Thank you,... [read more]

Defining Heaven

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:43:54 GMT

Name of Questioner Dhananjay - United States Title Defining Heaven Date 17/Aug/2003 Question Dear Sir, When non-Muslims refer to 'Heaven', the word is not used as it is referred to in Islam. They talk about sexual consorts and worldly pleasure. Still, I am sure that there must be some spiritual connotation to it. Please enlighten me: "What... [read more]

The Afterlife: The Resurrection

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:41:02 GMT

Belief in al-akhirah (life after death) is so crucial to the Islamic faith that any doubts about it amount to the denial of Allah (God). Allah’s own word in the Qur’an is the foundation of this faith. Besides, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) explained the centrality of this belief for a person who wishes to lead an Islamic life. We know that... [read more]

Stories of the Prophets in the Qur’an

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:39:36 GMT

Name of Questioner A Christian Friend - Canada Title Stories of the Prophets in the Qur’an Date 01/Aug/2002 Question Hi, I'm a Christian, but have also read part of the Qur'an. I read the elucidation on the origin of the Qur'an, which say that the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet by God. But when I compare its contents with the Bible, then... [read more]

Prophethood

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:37:35 GMT

Similar to other religions such as Judaism and Christianity, prophethood is an important concept in Islam. If the unity of Allah (tawheed) constitutes the ideological foundation of Islam, the concept of man’s khilafah, or vicegerency, provides the operational framework for understanding the Islamic view of the creation of human beings and their purpose. The story of Adam and... [read more]

The Story of Mary and the Birth of Jesus

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:35:25 GMT

In Islam, Jesus (`Isa in Arabic) is considered one of the five greatest prophets February 28, 2005 Verse 45 in Surat Aal `Imran, which, when translated, says what means: Behold! The angels said: “O Mary! Allah giveth thee glad tidings of a Word from Him: his name will be Christ Jesus, the son of Mary, held in honour in this world and the Hereafter and... [read more]

The Story of Jesus, Son of Mary

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:33:05 GMT

In relating the story of Jesus, theQur’an describes how Mary, the mother of March 24, 2005 This verse from the Qur’an refers to the incident when Jesus asked God to send them a table from heaven.Jesus, was approached by an angel from God, bringing her tidings she had never imagined: that she will give birth to a son, a Messiah, who will be of the righteous... [read more]

Jesus Through a Muslim Lens

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:28:03 GMT

The shared interest of both Christians and Muslims in Jesus of Nazareth and his message goes much further than a belief in his miracles, Michael Wolfe, a filmmaker and an author of books of poetry, fiction, travel, and history, writes. “In the Muslim view, Jesus' essential work was not to replicate magic bread or to test our credulity, but to complement the legalism of the Torah with a leavening... [read more]

The Revelation of the Bible

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:26:10 GMT

Name of Questioner Muhannad - Palestine Title The Revelation of the Bible Date 09/Jul/2003 Question As-salaamu `alaikum, We Muslims must believe that al-Injeel (the Bible) is a revelation from Allah (swt) to our beloved prophet Jesus (pbuh). My question is: How was the Injeel revealed to Jesus [pbuh]? Was the revelation process completed... [read more]

Revelation: Proof & Guidance

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:24:06 GMT

Unlike Judaism and Christianity, Islam sets the belief in all books revealed by Allah (God) through his prophets as an important article of faith. Muslims believe that Allah revealed books to His messengers as proof for mankind and as guidance for them. Allah’s prophets purified and taught mankind wisdom from these books. The Qur’an is the final book, which Allah revealed to the Prophet... [read more]