HiBehold! in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternationof night and day, there are indeed Signs for people of understanding.People who celebrate the praises of Allah, standing, sitting, and lyingdown on their sides, and contemplate the (wonders of) creation in theheavens and the earth, (with the thought): "Our Lord! not for nothing haveYou created (all) this! Glory to You! Give us salvation from the penaltyof the Fire." [Quran 3:190-191]http://www.islamonline.org/english/index.shtmlPeace and Blessings of God be upon you! You are now standing at theGateway of God's Greatest Gift to Man: Islam, which is the Complete Way ofLife as taught to us by all the Prophets of God.We request you to enter this portal, with a free mind and a free heart,looking for God's Truth. Hopefully, this site will help you to get a trueunderstanding of Islam, which is the Life of about a billion and halfpeople inhabiting our planet.You get authentic information about Islam here, so that you have thechance of knowing what Islam really is. Please have the patience tocarefully read the pages and compare the information you get here withwhatever you had thought about Islam previously. If required, you cansupplement your knowledge with further reading of the Original Sources ofIslam and other books by scholars who have studied Islam in depth and livein Islam. If you as an outsider, observe those people who call themselvesMuslims, you may not see much of Islam in them; or their life maymisrepresent Islam, as in the case of the followers of any religion, forthat matter. If you want to study what Christianity is, you go to thegreat scholars of Christianity as well as to the Bible, the Holy Book ofChristianity. So also in the case of Islam, where you need to getinformation about it from the most authentic sources. Then only can youjudge Islam as well as Muslims as to how they really compare with thefollowers of other religions, or how they fare in their observance of thisGreat Religion.http://www.thetruereligion.org For Your Question & Answers Click here>: www.islam-qa.com"I began to see Islam with its own eyes, as the unadulterated, pristinebelief in the one and only, the true God, Who does not beget, and was notbegotten, Whom nothing and nobody resembles à In place of the qualifieddeism of a tribal God and the constructions of a divine Trinity, theQurÆan showed me the most lucid, most straightforward, the most abstract -thus historically most advanced û and least anthropomorphic concept ofGod. The QurÆanÆs ontological statements, as well as its ethicalteachings, impressed me as profoundly plausible, ôas good as gold,ö sothere was no room for even the slightest doubt about the authenticity ofMuhammadÆs prophetic mission. People who understand human nature cannotfail to appreciate the infinite wisdom of the ôDos and DonÆtsö handed downfrom God to man in the form of the QurÆan." Dr. Murad Hofmann-Beltsville,GermanyChristian Minister's Conversion to Islam"There is some irony in the fact that the supposedly best, brightest, andmost idealistic of ministers-to-be are selected for the very best ofseminary education, e.g. that offered at that time at the Harvard DivinitySchool. The irony is that, given such an education, the seminarian isexposed to ... much ... historical truth. .. As such, it is no real wonderthat almost a majority of such seminary graduates leave seminary, not toôfill pulpitsö, where they would be asked to preach that which they knowis not true, but to enter the various counseling professions. Such wasalso the case for me, as I went on to earn a masterÆs and doctorate inclinical psychology." Dr. Dirks is a former minister (deacon) of theUnited Methodist Church. He holds a Master's degree in Divinity fromHarvard University and a Doctorate in Psychology from the University ofDenver. Author of "The Cross and the Crescent: An Interfaith Dialoguebetween Christianity and Islam" (2001), and "Abraham: The Friend of God"(2002). He has published over 60 articles in the field of clinicalpsychology, and over 150 articles on Arabian horses. Italy's Ambassador toRiyadh Converts To Islam: ItalyÆs ambassador to Saudi Arabia acceptedIslam. Torquato Cardilli revealed his decision on November 25, 2001, his59th birthday. I am so very glad that I am a Muslim. Islam is my life. Islam is the beatof my heart. Islam is the blood that courses through my veins. Islam is mystrength. Islam is my life so wonderful and beautiful. Without Islam I amnothing, and should Allah ever turn His magnificent face from me, I couldnot survive." Aminah Assilmi "For those whom Islam has embraced, the greatest witness to GodÆsunremitting, pursuing, sustaining, and guiding love is the QurÆan. Like avast magnificent ocean, it lures you deeper and deeper into its dazzlingwaves until you are swept into it. But instead of drowning in a sea ofdarkness, as described above, you find yourself immersed in an ocean ofdivine light and mercy. à as I read the QurÆan and prayed the Islamicprayers, a door to my heart was unsealed and I was immersed in anoverwhelming tenderness. Love became more permanent and real than theearth beneath my feet; its power restored me and made it so that even Icould feel love à I was happy enough to have found faith in a sensiblereligion. But I never expected to be touched by such intoxicating mercy."Dr. Jeffrey Lang Many people, Muslim and Non-Muslim alike, ask me the question: "ChaplainYusuf, how did you come to Islam?" neighbor, here's my story. . . Takeyour time and read a while. You may be surprised and you just might learnsomething new today The Bible, The Quran & Science By Dr. Maurice Bucaillehttp://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Books/MB_BQS/default.htm Way to The Quran; by Khurram Murad The Noble Quran "Alif Laam Raa. A book which we have revealed to you(Muhammad) so that you may lead the people from out of the darknesses intothe light by their Lord's leave to the path of the All-Mighty, thePraiseworthy." [Quran 14:1]The Sunnah: A Source of Civilization; By Prof. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi Sunnah and Hadith; "And whatever the Messenger gives you, take it, andwhatever he forbids you, leave it. And fear Allah: truly Allah is severein punishment. " [Quran 59:7]Chapter Introductions to the Qur'an; By Syed MaududiIn the Shade of the Qur'an; by Syed Qutb - Commentary of The Holy Qur'anSahih Bukhari; English Translation; Translator: M. Muhsin KhanRiyad-us-Saliheen; Compiled By Al-Imam Abu Zakariya Yahya bin SharafAn-Nawawi Ad-DimashqiThe Amazing Quraan; Dr. Gary MillerLet us be Muslim; by. Syed MaududiThe Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) is an International Resource Centreon Islam and Comparative Religion. To facilitate information and researchin the field of Comparative Religion, available a huge collection of booksand CD-ROMs on all the major world Religion. Site for ComparativeReligion; by Dr. Zakir NaikFour Basic Quranic Terms; by Syed MaududiThe Lawful and Prohibited in Islam; by Yusuf al-QaradawiMilestone; by Sayyed QutbThe Status Of Women In Islam; by Dr.Yusuf Al QaradawyTo Be A Muslim; by Fathi YakunIslamic Books & Brochures [Downloads in PDF format]ISLAM is the fastest growing religion in the West. Nevertheless, the Westhas many stereotypes and misconceptions about ISLAM that are due to themedia, prejudice, and ignorance. ISLAM is often looked upon as anextremist, terrorist religion. Many people hate ISLAM and do not want toacknowledge its true teachings. In contrast to what many Westerners thinkof ISLAM, Islam is a peaceful religion, which does not promote any formsagainst the teachings.An enlighten & thought provoking book written by one of the leadingIslamic scholars of our time. In this book the auther discuss very deeplyabout ISLAM and Ignorance. It covers the following areas; TheInter-relation of Opinion and Conduct, The Basic Problems of Life, TheDifferent Solutions of the Problems of Life, First Solution - SheerIgnorance, The Second Solution - Fundamental Problems, Third Solution -ISLAM, Scrutiny of the Islamic Viewpoint & The Impact of Islamic Ideology.Please Read:-> Islam & Ignorance; by Syed Maududi http://www.wponline.org/vil/Books/M_II/Default.htmRisalaathul Aqaaid [Islamic Creed]; by Imam Hasan Al-BannaTo The Youths; The Tracts of the Imam Hassan Al-Banna, by Imam HasanAl-BannaFiqh us-Sunnah OnLine by Sheikh Sayyed SabiqList of OnLINE Books by Topics Click here to->> Listen Quran OnLINE Misconceptions About Islam - Clears many of the misconceptions that areprevalent about Islam; answers to the misconceptions are drawn from theQuran and Sunnah. All other approaches are insufficient: Islam is a way oflife which is very firmly based on a scholarly approach, an approach whichis based on knowledge.Abusing the word ISLAM The Quran and Sunnah are the ONLY two sources forthe essential beliefs of those people who call themselves Muslims. Whatare those beliefs? The most important one is that there is no deity otherthan Allah. This is the first half of the attestation of every Muslim, thesecond half being that Muhammad is Allah's Prophet. There are a few otherfundamental principles that a Muslim is required to accept, but furtherinformation is available elsewhere on clicking here. There is alsoinformation available on common misconceptions held by Muslims andnon-Muslims. Note:Dear Brother/Sister.. peace be upon all of us.If you feel that these are beneficial links to learn and understand moreabout Islam, please send/foward to people you know to share theinformation.As muslims, invitation to good is a matter of beneficial from our Lord;and remember, doing daawa (islamic propagation) is a compulsory obligationof every individual muslim; try to fulfill this by all possible means withpeople you know & people you don't know using the opportunities of web ande-mail.ThanksDPEPNPKOQOLBPMGP
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HiBehold! in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternationof night and day, there are indeed Signs for people of understanding.People who celebrate the praises of Allah, standing, sitting, and lyingdown on their sides, and contemplate the (wonders of) creation in theheavens and the earth, (with the thought): "Our Lord! not for nothing haveYou created (all) this! Glory to You! Give us salvation from the penaltyof the Fire." [Quran 3:190-191]http://www.islamonline.org/english/index.shtmlPeace and Blessings of God be upon you! You are now standing at theGateway of God's Greatest Gift to Man: Islam, which is the Complete Way ofLife as taught to us by all the Prophets of God.We request you to enter this portal, with a free mind and a free heart,looking for God's Truth. Hopefully, this site will help you to get a trueunderstanding of Islam, which is the Life of about a billion and halfpeople inhabiting our planet.You get authentic information about Islam here, so that you have thechance of knowing what Islam really is. Please have the patience tocarefully read the pages and compare the information you get here withwhatever you had thought about Islam previously. If required, you cansupplement your knowledge with further reading of the Original Sources ofIslam and other books by scholars who have studied Islam in depth and livein Islam. If you as an outsider, observe those people who call themselvesMuslims, you may not see much of Islam in them; or their life maymisrepresent Islam, as in the case of the followers of any religion, forthat matter. If you want to study what Christianity is, you go to thegreat scholars of Christianity as well as to the Bible, the Holy Book ofChristianity. So also in the case of Islam, where you need to getinformation about it from the most authentic sources. Then only can youjudge Islam as well as Muslims as to how they really compare with thefollowers of other religions, or how they fare in their observance of thisGreat Religion.http://www.thetruereligion.org For Your Question & Answers Click here>: www.islam-qa.com"I began to see Islam with its own eyes, as the unadulterated, pristinebelief in the one and only, the true God, Who does not beget, and was notbegotten, Whom nothing and nobody resembles à In place of the qualifieddeism of a tribal God and the constructions of a divine Trinity, theQurÆan showed me the most lucid, most straightforward, the most abstract -thus historically most advanced û and least anthropomorphic concept ofGod. The QurÆanÆs ontological statements, as well as its ethicalteachings, impressed me as profoundly plausible, ôas good as gold,ö sothere was no room for even the slightest doubt about the authenticity ofMuhammadÆs prophetic mission. People who understand human nature cannotfail to appreciate the infinite wisdom of the ôDos and DonÆtsö handed downfrom God to man in the form of the QurÆan." Dr. Murad Hofmann-Beltsville,GermanyChristian Minister's Conversion to Islam"There is some irony in the fact that the supposedly best, brightest, andmost idealistic of ministers-to-be are selected for the very best ofseminary education, e.g. that offered at that time at the Harvard DivinitySchool. The irony is that, given such an education, the seminarian isexposed to ... much ... historical truth. .. As such, it is no real wonderthat almost a majority of such seminary graduates leave seminary, not toôfill pulpitsö, where they would be asked to preach that which they knowis not true, but to enter the various counseling professions. Such wasalso the case for me, as I went on to earn a masterÆs and doctorate inclinical psychology." Dr. Dirks is a former minister (deacon) of theUnited Methodist Church. He holds a Master's degree in Divinity fromHarvard University and a Doctorate in Psychology from the University ofDenver. Author of "The Cross and the Crescent: An Interfaith Dialoguebetween Christianity and Islam" (2001), and "Abraham: The Friend of God"(2002). He has published over 60 articles in the field of clinicalpsychology, and over 150 articles on Arabian horses. Italy's Ambassador toRiyadh Converts To Islam: ItalyÆs ambassador to Saudi Arabia acceptedIslam. Torquato Cardilli revealed his decision on November 25, 2001, his59th birthday. I am so very glad that I am a Muslim. Islam is my life. Islam is the beatof my heart. Islam is the blood that courses through my veins. Islam is mystrength. Islam is my life so wonderful and beautiful. Without Islam I amnothing, and should Allah ever turn His magnificent face from me, I couldnot survive." Aminah Assilmi "For those whom Islam has embraced, the greatest witness to GodÆsunremitting, pursuing, sustaining, and guiding love is the QurÆan. Like avast magnificent ocean, it lures you deeper and deeper into its dazzlingwaves until you are swept into it. But instead of drowning in a sea ofdarkness, as described above, you find yourself immersed in an ocean ofdivine light and mercy. à as I read the QurÆan and prayed the Islamicprayers, a door to my heart was unsealed and I was immersed in anoverwhelming tenderness. Love became more permanent and real than theearth beneath my feet; its power restored me and made it so that even Icould feel love à I was happy enough to have found faith in a sensiblereligion. But I never expected to be touched by such intoxicating mercy."Dr. Jeffrey Lang Many people, Muslim and Non-Muslim alike, ask me the question: "ChaplainYusuf, how did you come to Islam?" neighbor, here's my story. . . Takeyour time and read a while. You may be surprised and you just might learnsomething new today The Bible, The Quran & Science By Dr. Maurice Bucaillehttp://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Books/MB_BQS/default.htm Way to The Quran; by Khurram Murad The Noble Quran "Alif Laam Raa. A book which we have revealed to you(Muhammad) so that you may lead the people from out of the darknesses intothe light by their Lord's leave to the path of the All-Mighty, thePraiseworthy." [Quran 14:1]The Sunnah: A Source of Civilization; By Prof. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi Sunnah and Hadith; "And whatever the Messenger gives you, take it, andwhatever he forbids you, leave it. And fear Allah: truly Allah is severein punishment. " [Quran 59:7]Chapter Introductions to the Qur'an; By Syed MaududiIn the Shade of the Qur'an; by Syed Qutb - Commentary of The Holy Qur'anSahih Bukhari; English Translation; Translator: M. Muhsin KhanRiyad-us-Saliheen; Compiled By Al-Imam Abu Zakariya Yahya bin SharafAn-Nawawi Ad-DimashqiThe Amazing Quraan; Dr. Gary MillerLet us be Muslim; by. Syed MaududiThe Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) is an International Resource Centreon Islam and Comparative Religion. To facilitate information and researchin the field of Comparative Religion, available a huge collection of booksand CD-ROMs on all the major world Religion. Site for ComparativeReligion; by Dr. Zakir NaikFour Basic Quranic Terms; by Syed MaududiThe Lawful and Prohibited in Islam; by Yusuf al-QaradawiMilestone; by Sayyed QutbThe Status Of Women In Islam; by Dr.Yusuf Al QaradawyTo Be A Muslim; by Fathi YakunIslamic Books & Brochures [Downloads in PDF format]ISLAM is the fastest growing religion in the West. Nevertheless, the Westhas many stereotypes and misconceptions about ISLAM that are due to themedia, prejudice, and ignorance. ISLAM is often looked upon as anextremist, terrorist religion. Many people hate ISLAM and do not want toacknowledge its true teachings. In contrast to what many Westerners thinkof ISLAM, Islam is a peaceful religion, which does not promote any formsagainst the teachings.An enlighten & thought provoking book written by one of the leadingIslamic scholars of our time. In this book the auther discuss very deeplyabout ISLAM and Ignorance. It covers the following areas; TheInter-relation of Opinion and Conduct, The Basic Problems of Life, TheDifferent Solutions of the Problems of Life, First Solution - SheerIgnorance, The Second Solution - Fundamental Problems, Third Solution -ISLAM, Scrutiny of the Islamic Viewpoint & The Impact of Islamic Ideology.Please Read:-> Islam & Ignorance; by Syed Maududi http://www.wponline.org/vil/Books/M_II/Default.htmRisalaathul Aqaaid [Islamic Creed]; by Imam Hasan Al-BannaTo The Youths; The Tracts of the Imam Hassan Al-Banna, by Imam HasanAl-BannaFiqh us-Sunnah OnLine by Sheikh Sayyed SabiqList of OnLINE Books by Topics Click here to->> Listen Quran OnLINE Misconceptions About Islam - Clears many of the misconceptions that areprevalent about Islam; answers to the misconceptions are drawn from theQuran and Sunnah. All other approaches are insufficient: Islam is a way oflife which is very firmly based on a scholarly approach, an approach whichis based on knowledge.Abusing the word ISLAM The Quran and Sunnah are the ONLY two sources forthe essential beliefs of those people who call themselves Muslims. Whatare those beliefs? The most important one is that there is no deity otherthan Allah. This is the first half of the attestation of every Muslim, thesecond half being that Muhammad is Allah's Prophet. There are a few otherfundamental principles that a Muslim is required to accept, but furtherinformation is available elsewhere on clicking here. There is alsoinformation available on common misconceptions held by Muslims andnon-Muslims. Note:Dear Brother/Sister.. peace be upon all of us.If you feel that these are beneficial links to learn and understand moreabout Islam, please send/foward to people you know to share theinformation.As muslims, invitation to good is a matter of beneficial from our Lord;and remember, doing daawa (islamic propagation) is a compulsory obligationof every individual muslim; try to fulfill this by all possible means withpeople you know & people you don't know using the opportunities of web ande-mail.ThanksDPEPNPKOQOLBPMGP
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