Islam in its true spirit

khawaja_i · 10-06-2005, 07:04 AM

sahih muslim
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don't say If I had not done that, it would not have happened so and so, but say Allah did that what He had ordained to do and your "if" opens the (gate) for the Satan.

ibrishah · 10-06-2005, 07:09 AM

Where in the Quran does it say that Muhammad was the last Prophet and Messenger of GOD?

Let us look at the following Noble Verse in the Noble Quran

"Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Apostle of God, and the Seal of the Prophets and God has full knowledge of all things. (The Noble Quran, 3340)"

Comments from the foot notes of the translation of Sheikh (Minister) Abdullah Yusuf Ali; may Allah Almighty rest his soul and make Heaven his final destiny "When a document is sealed, it is complete, and there can be no further addition. The Holy Prophet Muhammad closed the long line of Messengers. Allah's teaching is and will always be continuous, but there has been and will be no Prophet after Muhammad. The later ages will want thinkers and reformers, not Prophets. This is not an arbitrary matter. It is a decree full of knowledge and wisdom, 'for Allah has full knowledge of all things.'"

In the above Noble Verse we see Allah Almighty clearly Saying that Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him is the last Prophet (Messenger) sent by Allah Almighty to Mankind. In Arabic, the words "Prophet (Nabi)", and "Messenger (Rasul)" could and would mean the same thing. This means that Allah Almighty in the above Noble Verse said that Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him is the last Messenger and Prophet of GOD Almighty. The following Saying from our beloved Prophet peace be upon him will further prove it for us

"In My Ummah (Islamic Nation), there shall be born Thirty Grand Liars (Dajjals), each of whom will claim to be a prophet, But I am the Last Prophet; there is No Prophet after Me. (Abu Dawood Vol 2 p. 228; Tirmidhi Vol 2 p.45)" [1]

"Narrated Abu Huraira The Prophet said, 'The Israelis used to be ruled and guided by prophets Whenever a prophet died, another would take over his place. There will be no prophet after me, but there will be Caliphs who will increase in number.' The people asked, 'O Allah's Apostle! What do you order us (to do)?' He said, 'Obey the one who will be given the pledge of allegiance first. Fulfil their (i.e. the Caliphs) rights, for Allah will ask them about (any shortcoming) in ruling those Allah has put under their guardianship.' (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his Companions, Volume 4, Book 56, Number 661)"

"Narrated Sad Allah's Apostle set out for Tabuk. appointing 'Ali as his deputy (in Medina). 'Ali said, 'Do you want to leave me with the children and women?' The Prophet said, 'Will you not be pleased that you will be to me like Aaron to Moses? But there will be no prophet after me.' (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Book 59, Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (peace be upon him) (Al-Maghaazi), Volume 5, Number 700)"

"Narrated Ubaida Ali said (to the people of 'Iraq), "Judge as you used to judge, for I hate differences (and I do my best ) till the people unite as one group, or I die as my companions have died." And narrated Sad that the Prophet said to 'Ali, 'Will you not be pleased from this that you are to me like Aaron was to Moses?' (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Book 57, Companions of the Prophet, Volume 5, Number 56)"

"Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) left 'Ali b. Abi Talib behind him (as he proceeded) to the expedition of Tabuk, whereupon he ('Ali) said Allah's Messenger, are you leaving me behind amongst women 4nd children? Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet) said Aren't you satisfied with being unto me what Aaron was unto Moses but with this exception that there would be no prophet after me. (Translation of Sahih Muslim, Book 31, The Book Pertaining to the Merits of the Companions (Allah Be Pleased With Them) of the Holy Prophet (May Peace Be Upon Him) (Kitab Al-Fada'il Al-Sahabah), Number 5914)"

"Sa'd reported Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him) as saying to 'Ali Aren't you satisfied with being unto me what Aaron was unto Moses? (Translation of Sahih Muslim, Book 31, The Book Pertaining to the Merits of the Companions (Allah Be Pleased With Them) of the Holy Prophet (May Peace Be Upon Him) (Kitab Al-Fada'il Al-Sahabah), Number 5916)"

"Narrated AbuHurayrah The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said There is no prophet between me and him, that is, Jesus (peace_be_upon_him). He will descent (to the earth). When you see him, recognise him a man of medium height, reddish fair, wearing two light yellow garments, looking as if drops were falling down from his head though it will not be wet. He will fight the people for the cause of Islam. He will break the cross, kill swine, and abolish jizyah. Allah will perish all religions except Islam. He will destroy the Antichrist (Dajjal) and will live on the earth for forty years and then he will die. The Muslims will pray over him. (Translation of Sunan Abu-Dawud, Book 37, Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim), Number 4310)"

In the above Sayings (Hadiths) of our beloved Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, we see several things

1- The People of Israel used to be ruled and guided by Prophets from Allah Almighty, and Muhammad peace be upon him is the last Prophet and Messenger. No Messenger of Allah will come after him. Only Caliphs (Disciples) will come after him, and the Muslims must follow them.

2- He compared himself and his cousin and forth Disciple Ali bin-Abi Talib with Moses and his brother Aaron peace be upon all of them.

3- He used the word "prophet" for himself and as an expression for Moses peace be upon him. Moses and Muhammad peace be upon them are both Prophets and Messengers from Allah Almighty. Moses peace be upon him did not make predictions before. He only brought the Torah (the Law) to the People of Israel. Jesus and Muhammad peace be upon them on the other hand made predictions (prophecies) that were inspired by Allah Almighty. Yet, Moses and the other Messengers of Allah Almighty were referred to as "Prophets". That's because in Arabic as I mentioned above, the words "Messenger (Rasul)" and "Prophet (Nabi)" would and could mean the same thing.

4- Ali may Allah Almighty be pleased with him and honor his face (for refusing to bow to idols) is not sacred in Islam, because Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him told him that he is like Aaron to Moses to him, meaning they are like brothers, but Muhammad also told him that no more Messengers from Allah Almighty will come after him. This makes Ali not sacred in Islam, but very well respected.

5- Prophet Jesus came before Prophet Muhammad and will come after him peace be upon both of them. Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him made it clear that no new Prophet or Messenger will come after him. Only Jesus peace be upon him will. He will come and destroy the Antichrist, the Dajjal.

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ibrishah · 10-06-2005, 07:17 AM

Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was foretold in the Bible

The sections here are

1- In the New Testament.
2- In the Book of Isaiah.
3- In other Books in the Bible, and other Biblical Prophets proving Islam.
4- The "lost people of Israel" are the people of Afghanistan and Kashmir today. See proofs from the Bible and History. Cities were mentioned and documented.
5- Muhammad is mentioned by the exact name in the Gospel of Barnabas.
6- Rebuttals.

1-In the New Testament

Being like the teacher. An 11-page PDF file that contains ample proofs from Aramaic showing that the word 'Muslim' was mentioned by Jesus himself.

In the Gospel of John Muhammad is mentioned by the name and was foretold in the Gospel of John. This is a must read article! It proves that Jesus peace be upon him predicted for the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him to come after him.

The Aramaic Bible predicts the coming of Muhammad by the exact word.

Further proofs from the Aramaic Bible Society. A very good proof from the Aramaic Bible Society web site regarding Muhammad's name mentioned in the Greek Bible. This is a must visit link!!.

Jesus told the Jews that GOD Almighty will take His Kingdom from them and give it to the Muslims.

My detailed rebuttal to a Christian rebuttal about Muhammad was foretold by Jesus. I addressed all of their rebuttal points and refuted them. The article also talks about the 24,000 books that the current Bible's 66 books came from, and how that makes the current 66 chosen books extremely unreliable and doubtful.

2- In the Book of Isaiah

Isaiah 42-54 predicts Islam, and the removal of GOD Almighty's Covenant from the people of Israel.

In the Book of Isaiah Isaiah in the Bible foretold the story of "Al-alak" that is in the Noble Quran about Muhammad. Isaiah in the Bible foretold the story of "Al-alak" in the Noble Quran which happened to Muhammad and never happened to any other Prophet. It is the story where the Angel Gabriel repeatedly commands the Prophet to read, and the Prophet (i.e. Muhammad) repeatedly replies "I can't read".

Isaiah's Vision He saw Jesus riding a donkey and Muhammad riding a camel. He also saw the destruction of Babylon (i.e. Iraq today) and its idol gods, and replacing them with a Divine Religion (i.e. Islam today).

Prophet Muhammad was foretold in Isaiah 42.

Muhammad in the Bible, (Isaiah 60), Pilgrimage to Mecca..!

Islamic Fasting was predicted by Isaiah in the Bible.

3- In other Books in the Bible, and other Biblical Prophets proving Islam 

Deuteronomy 1818's Prophet is non other than Prophet Muhammad.

The "great nation" of Ishmael and its definition in the Bible.

The fall of pagan Babylon to pagan Persia in the Bible, and then the fall of pagan Persia (Iran + Iraq) to Islam.

The story of King Heraclius of the Byzantine and the foretold Prophet (Muhammad) in the Bible. See how he was convinced that Prophet Muhammad of Arabia was indeed the foretold Prophet that Jesus predicted to come.

The emigration of the Muslims to Madina was foretold in the Bible.

The story of the 10,000 Muslims who liberated Mecca (Paran) in the Bible.

Pilgrimage of Ezekiel to Mecca.

See the Proof that "Paran" in the Bible is "Mecca". Paran in the Bible is Mecca today - See the Archeological discoveries that prove Mount Sinai is in Saudi Arabia.

Muhammad in the Bible; Standing upon Mount Arafat.

A great site that also shows Muhammad being foretold in the Bible.

Muhammad in the Old and New Testaments.

Muhammad in the Bible, by Sheikh (Minister) Ahmed Deedat.

Jesus' Sacred place among Muslims. By the Christian Scholar Michael Wolfe.

Prophecies from Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.

Also please visit Muhammad's (peace be upon him) life, prophecies and responses to all of the false charges against him.

4- The "lost people of Israel" are the people of Afghanistan and Kashmir today 

The "lost tribes of Israel" are the Muslims of Afghanistan and Kashmir -- Proved from the Bible and History -- Afghan and Kashmiri cities mentioned and documented.

5- Muhammad is mentioned by the exact name in the Gospel of Barnabas 

Saint Barnabas is mentioned in the New Testament and he is very well admired too "For God who was at work in the ministry of Peter as an apostle to the Jews, was also at work in my ministry as an apostle to the Gentiles. James, Peter, and John, those reputed to be pillars, gave me [Paul] and Barnabas the right hand to fellowship when they recognized the grace given to me. They agreed that we [Paul and Barnabas] should go to the Gentiles, and they to the Jews. (The New Testament from the N.I.V Bible, Galatians 28-9)"

Saint Barnabas's story in the New Testament begins in Acts 436. People often don't know the name of this great Saint. The reason for that is because he lived and dedicated his life to serve others. His real name was Joseph, but the Christians gave him a nickname of "Barnabas" because it meant the "son of encouragement". Barnabas came alongside people in times of challenge and helped them; see Acts 910-28 and Acts 1536-39 for more details.

So in other words, we really should take his Gospel very seriously and consider it too the inspired word of GOD. Since Christians believe in Paul, John, Mark and Matthew as Prophets of GOD, then they should also consider Barnabas as a Prophet too.

The Gospel of Barnabas on this site. (find the word "Muhammad" in his Gospel)

How the Gospel of Barnabas Survived?

The official site for the Gospel of Barnabas on the internet. (find the word "Mohammed" in his Gospel)

You can read the Gospel of Barnabas on their site. (Search for the word "Mohammed")

http//www.sacred-texts.com/isl/gbar/ is another site that has the Gospel. Again search for "Mohammed"

You can also buy the Book from Amazon.com here. I bought it and everything matches.

6- Rebuttals

Answer to the âAnswersâ of Samuel Green 1-6 about the Gospel of Barnabas.

My detailed rebuttal to a Christian rebuttal about Muhammad was foretold by Jesus. I addressed all of their rebuttal points and refuted them.

My response to "Muhammad didn't have witnesses to prove that he was truthful".

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khawaja_i · 10-07-2005, 06:11 AM

The Quraan & Modern Science
From "The Origin of Man"
By Dr. Maurice Bucaille
(2ND PART)
SCIENTIFIC ERRORS

On the subject of man, as well as the other topics mentioned earlier, it is not possible to find any corresponding data in the Bible. Furthermore the scientific errors contained in the Bible - such as those describing man's first appearance on earth, which, as we have seen, may be deduced from the Genealogies that figure in Genesis are not to be found in the Qur'an. It is crucial to understand that such errors could not have been 'edited out' of the Qur'an since the time they first became apparent well over a thousand years have elapsed since the most ancient manuscripts and today's texts of the Qur'an, but these texts are still absolutely identical. Thus, if Muhammad were the author of the Qur'an (a theory upheld by some people), it is difficult to see how he could have spotted the scientific errors in the Bible dealing with such a wide variety of subjects and have proceeded to eliminate every single one of them when he came to compose his own text on the same themes. Let us state once again, that no new scientific facts had been discovered since the time the Bible was written that might have helped eliminate such errors.

In view of the above, it is imperative to know the history of the texts, just as it is essential to our understanding of certain aspects of the Bible for us to be aware, of the conditions in which it was written.

As we have noted earlier, experts in Biblical exegesis consider the books of Old and New Testaments to be divinely inspired works. Let us now examine, however, the teachings of Muslim exegetes, who present the Qur'an in quite a different fashion.

When Muhammad was roughly forty years old, it was his custom to retire to a retreat just outside Mecca in order to meditate. It was here that he received a first message from God via the Angel Gabriel, at a date that corresponds to 610 A.D. After a long period of silence, this first message was followed by successive revelations spread over some twenty years. During the Prophet's lifetime, they were both written down and recited by heart among his first followers. Similarly, the revelations were divided into suras(chapters) and collected together after the Prophet' death (in 632 A.D.) in a book the Qur'an. The Book contains the Word of God, to the exclusion of any human additions. Manuscripts dating from the first century of Islam authenticate today's text, the other form of authentication being the recitation by heart of the Qur'an, a practice that has continued unbroken from the time of the Prophet down to the present day.

UNCORRUPTED NATURE OF THE QUR'AN

In contrast to the Bible, therefore, we are presented with a text that is none other than the transcript of the Revelation itself; the only way it can be received and interpreted is literally. The purity of the revealed text has been greatly emphasized, and the uncorrupted nature of the Qur'an stems from the following factors

First, as stated above, fragments of the text were written down during the Prophet's lifetime; inscribed on tablets, parchments and other materials current at the time. The Qur'an itself refers to the fact that the text was set down in writing. We find this in several suras dating from before and after the Hejira (Muhammad's departure from Mecca to Medina in 622 A.D.) In addition to the transcription of the text, however, there was also the fact that it was learned by heart. The text of the Qur'an is much shorter than the Old Testament and slightly longer than the New Testament. Since it took twenty three years for the Qur'an to be revealed, however, it was easy for the Prophet's followers to recite it by heart, sura by sura. This process of recitation afforded a considerable advantage as far as an uncorrupted text was concerned, for it provided a system of double-checking at the time the definitive text was written down. This took place a few years after the Prophet's death; first under the caliphate of Abu Bakr, his first successor, and later under the caliphate of Omar and in particular that of Uthman (644 to 655 A.D.) The latter ordered an extremely strict recension of the text, which involved checking it against the recited versions.

ibrishah · 10-08-2005, 01:47 AM

Fasting is Prescribed for You

"O you who believe! fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard (against evil)."

Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 183

"For a certain number of days; but whoever among you is sick or on a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; and those who are not able to do it may effect a redemption by feeding a poor man; so whoever does good spontaneously it is better for him; and that you fast is better for you if you know."

Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 184

"Whoever of you is present in the month, he shall fast therein, and whoever is sick or upon a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you difficulty, and (He desires) that you should complete the number and that you should exalt the greatness of Allah for His having guided you and that you may give thanks."

Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 185

"And when My servants ask you concerning Me, then surely I am very near; I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he calls on Me, so they should answer My call and believe in Me that they may walk in the right way."

Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 186

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ibrishah · 10-08-2005, 02:22 AM

Narrated by Ibn Umar (Radhiallaho anho)
I heard Allah's Messenger (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam)saying, "When
you see the crescent (of the month of Ramadan), start fasting, and when
you see the crescent (of the month of Shawwal), stop fasting; and if
the sky is overcast (and you can't see it) then regard the month of
Ramadan as of 30 days."

Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 No. 124

Not to fast one or two days before Ramazan
Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radhiallaho anho)
Allah's Messenger (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "None of you
should fast a day or two before the month of Ramadan unless he has
the habit of fasting (Nawafil) (and if his fasting coincides with
that day) then he can fast that day."

Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 No. 138

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ibrishah · 10-10-2005, 06:39 PM

Narrated by Aisha (Radhiallaho anha)Allah's Messenger (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam)said, "Whoever died and he ought to have fasted (the missed days of Ramadan) then his guardians must fast on his behalf."

Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 No. 173

Narrated by Anas bin Malik (Radhiallaho anho) Allah's Messenger (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam)said, "Take Suhur as there is a blessing in it."

Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 No. 146

Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radhiallaho anho)Allah's Messenger (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam)said, "When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained."

Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 No. 122

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ibrishah · 10-10-2005, 06:53 PM

Fasting is for Allah

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi Allah Anhu) Allah's Apostle (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) said, "Fasting is a shield (or a screen or a shelter). So, the person observing fasting should avoid sexual relation with his wife and should not behave foolishly and impudently, and if somebody fights with him or abuses him, he should tell him twice, 'I am fasting." The Prophet added, "By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smell of musk. (Allah says about the fasting person), 'He has left his food, drink and desires for My sake. The fast is for Me. So I will reward (the fasting person) for it and the reward of good deeds is multiplied ten times."

Sahih Bukhari volume 3, Book 31, Number 118

Narrated Sahl (Radi Allah Anhu) The Prophet Muhammad (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) said, "There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Raiyan, and those who observe fasts will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it. It will be said, 'Where are those who used to observe fasts?' They will get up, and none except them will enter through it. After their entry the gate will be closed and nobody will enter through it."

Sahih Bukhari volume 3, Book 31, Number 120

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi Allah Anhu) Allah's Apostle (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) said, "When Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened."

Sahih Bukhari volume 3, Book 31, Number 122

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi Allah Anhu) Allah's Apostle (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) said, "When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained."

Sahih Bukhari volume 3, Book 31, Number 123

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ibrishah · 10-13-2005, 08:39 PM

Narrated by Aisha (Radhiallaho anha) Allah's Messenge(sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to practice Itikaf in the last ten nights of Ramadan and used to say, "Look for the Night of Qadr in the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan."

Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 No. 237

Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radhiallaho anho)
Allah's Messenger (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam)said, "Whoever fasted
the month of Ramadan out of sincere Faith (i.e. belief) and hoping for
a reward from Allah, then all his past sins will be forgiven, and
whoever stood for the prayers in the night of Qadr out of sincere
Faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins
will be forgiven ."

Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol. 3 No. 231

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ibrishah · 10-13-2005, 08:48 PM

Duration of Fast

"And eat and drink until the whiteness of the day becomes distinct from the blackness of the night at dawn, then complete the fast till night."

 Surah Al-Baqarah Ayah 187

Doing Sahri Late

Narrated Hazrat Adi bin Hatim (Radi Allah Anhu) When the above verses was revealed "Until the white thread appears to you , distinct from the black thread," I took two (hair) strings one black and one white , and kept them under my pillow and went on looking at them throughout the night but could not make anything out of it. So, the next morning I went to Allah's Messenger Muhammad (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam), and told him the whole story. He explained me, "That the verse means the darkness of night and blackness of drawn."

Sahih Bukhari volume 3, Book 31, Number 140

Interval between Sehri and Fajr Prayer

Narrated Hazrat Anas (Radi Allah Anhu) Zaib bin Thabit (Radi Allah Anhu) said, " We took the Sehri with Prophet Muhammad (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) then He (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) stood for As-Salat (the prayer)." I asked, "What was the interval between the Sahur and the Adhan?" He replied, "The interval was sufficient to recite fifty verses of Quran."

Sahih Bukhari volume 3, Book 31, Number 144

Doing Iftar Early

Narrated Hazrat Sahl bin Sa'd (Radi Allah Anhu) Allah's Messenger Muhammad (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) said, "The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the Iftar."

Sahih Bukhari volume 3, Book 31, Number 178

Narrated Ibn Abi Aufa (Radi Allah Anhu), Prophet Muhammad (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) said, "When you see night falling from this side, the person observing fast should break its fast", and he beckoned with his finger towards east.

Sahih Bukhari volume 3, Book 31, Number 177[i]

Hazrat Asma bin Abi Bakr (Radi Allah Anhu) said, "We broke our fast during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) on a cloudy day and then the sun appeared."

[i]Sahih Bukhari volume 3, Book 31, Number 180

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