ISLAM THE RIGHT PATH

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Sunday 5 January 2014

SALAAH

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

Assalaam-Alaikum!

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May Allah guide us all in the straight Path,Ameen!!!

Jazak Allahu Khairun,
M.Imran.

Friday 22 November 2013

Other important Beliefs of Muslims

We have covered the six fundamental beliefs in Islam. There are, however, many other beliefs which are also very important in Islam. Some of these are mentioned below:

A Muslim believes that every person is born innocent and free from sin. Sin is a conscious breach of some ordinance of God brought to one’s attention by the Prophet, or by one’s own intellect, a God given faculty. Only when a person reaches maturity of understanding and can distinguish between right and wrong, does he become accountable for his actions.

A Muslim believes that God does not hold anyone responsible unless He has shown him the right way. This is the reason why God has sent so many messengers and revelations. God always sends His guidance and warning before inflicting His punishment on people.

A Muslim believes that faith is not meaningful if it is followed blindly, without reasoning or understanding. A person should use his powers of reasoning and reflect upon God’s teachings.

A Muslim believes that every person is responsible for his own deeds and that no one carries the burden of another. On the Day of Judgement, no intercession will be accepted on behalf on another and each soul will be rewarded according to what it had earned.

A Muslim believes that all prophets were sent by God and that no distinction should be made among them in this respect.

Belief in the Decree of Allah – Taqdeer

Belief in the Taqdeer or Divine Decree means believing that both the law of nature and the law of religion (Shariah) have been devised by Allah and He alone holds Supreme power over these laws which are operating in the universe. Allah has laid down the principles for every material or spiritual thing. According to these principles, certain actions lead to good results while certain other actions result in evil consequences as a matter of course.

Man is subject to Divine decree. If a human design is not in accord with the design of God, no amount of effort can succeed in putting it into effect; but when the time of the design of God arrives, that which had appeared most difficult becomes easily available.

Taqdeer should not be confused with predestination (as is understood in this Country) with the understanding that whilst everything is in the knowledge of Allah and that Allah alone holds Supreme power over these laws, Allah has also given mankind free will. This means that according to Islam, man is responsible for his own destiny, which although is in the knowledge of Allah, yet Allah will not interfere unless He desires to do so. Usually, it is only in special circumstances, where Allah may cause exceptional changes in these laws to produce miracles for the sake of His prophets and saints. However, these exceptional changes are never contrary to His known ways, His promises or His attributes.

This means that whilst everything has been determined by Divine Decree, yet this does not mean that one should not strive for one’s betterment or adopt means to avoid the calamities.

Divine Decrees are of two types; one may be described as suspended, and the other as absolute. The operation of a suspended decree may be averted by the Grace of God Almighty through prayers and almsgiving. The operation of an absolute decree cannot be averted through prayer and almsgiving, although God Almighty bestows some other benefit in return for them. In some cases God Almighty causes a delay in the operation of a decree.

Belief in the Last Day – the Day of Resurrection

After belief in One God, belief in the Last Day is the most emphasised doctrine mentioned in the Holy Qur’an. No other revealed book draws such a vivid picture of Life after Death as does the Holy Qur’an.

According to the Holy Qur’an, the entire universe will come to an end on the Day of Judgement. The dead will be resurrected and accounts will be taken of their deeds. People with good records will enter into heaven while those with bad records will be thrown into hell. According to the teachings of Islam, hell is a temporary abode while heaven is everlasting (it may be noted here that many Muslims believe that hell is also everlasting).

The Garden promised to the righteous has rivers of water that is not corrupted; and rivers of milk of which the taste changes not; and rivers of wine full of delight for those who drink; and rivers of pure honey. Thus paradise may be understood as having endless streams flowing with these things. Some people unfortunately misunderstand these things and take them literally. The water of life which a person, possessing insight, drinks spiritually in this life will be present overtly in the life to come. The spiritual milk which he drinks spiritually like a suckling babe in this world, will be seen openly in paradise. The wine of the love of God with which he was spiritual drunk in the world will be made manifest in paradise in streams. The honey of the sweetness of the faith, which one possessed of insight, swallowed spiritually in the world will be felt and observed in the shape of streams in paradise. In short, spiritual condition will be no longer hidden, but will become physically visible.

In the Holy Qur’an there are many signs of the coming of the Hour but its exact timing is known only to God. Following is a description of the Day of Judgement taken from Holy Qur’an, Surah Al-Qariah, Chapter 101.

The Great Calamity; What a Great Calamity!

And what should make thee know what the Great Calamity is?

The day when men will be like scattered moths;

And mountains will be like carded wool;

Then as for him whose scales are heavy,

He will have a pleasant life.

But as for him whose scales are light,

He will have hell as his resort. (101: 2-10)

Belief in the Prophets of Allah

A prophet is a person chosen by Allah for the reformation and guidance of mankind. The Holy Qur’an uses two Arabic words for a prophet: Rasooland Nabi.

The term Rasool means a ‘messenger’ and the term Nabi means one who gives news of events unknown to people. According to the Holy Qur’an, all prophets are messengers and all messengers are prophets.

Islam makes it compulsory for every Muslim to believe not just in the truth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may peace and blessings be upon him, but also to believe in the truth in all other prophets in the world that came before him.

This concept needs further explanation. Let us take the example of Jesus Christ, may peace be upon him. We must believe in the truth of Jesus Christ, may peace be upon him, as a prophet (human being), as described by the Holy Qur’an. But in no case are we supposed to believe in the Christian image of Jesus Christ, may peace be upon him, as God, because that is not the truth according to Islam.

The Prophets are raised by God to guide mankind to the right path. Their basic function is to bring people, among whom they are raised, closer to God. They face opposition but carry out their duties steadfastly and eventually they win. Muslims believe that Messengers have been sent by God to all nations. There are some which are mentioned in the Holy Qur’an, but there are many others which are not mentioned therein.

Belief in all Prophets of God is a fundamental article of Muslim faith. While previous prophets were sent to a particular nation, tribe or people, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may peace an blessing of Allah be upon him, was sent by God Almighty to the whole of mankind.

The life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may peace and blessing of Allah be upon him, was a life of great success. In his high moral qualities, his spiritual power, his high resolve, the excellences and perfection of his teachings, his perfect example and the acceptance of his prayers, in short, in every aspect of his life, he exhibited such bright signs that he was a perfect example of manifestation of Divine qualities and was a perfect man.