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Islam From The Beginning To 1300 Date: 2002 Conclusion In this chapter, we have examined the origins and meteoric development ofIslam - both the religion and the community. The great power of Muhammad'steachings enabled the creative but fragmented Arab tribes to unify and expandacross three continen...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [104.1] Woe to every slanderer, defamer,[104.2] Who amasses wealth and considers it a provision (against mishap);[104.3] He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal.[104.4] Nay! he shall most certainly be hurled into the crushing disaster,[104...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [15.1] Alif Lam Ra. These are the verses of the Book and (of) a Quran that makes (things) clear.[15.2] Often will those who disbelieve wish that they had been Muslims.[15.3] Leave them that they may eat and enjoy themselves and (that) hope may begu...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [16.1] Allah's commandment has come, therefore do not desire to hasten it; glory be to Him, and highly exalted be He above what they associate (with Him).[16.2] He sends down the angels with the inspiration by His commandment on whom He pleases of ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [5.1] O you who believe! fulfill the obligations. The cattle quadrupeds are allowed to you except that which is recited to you, not violating the prohibition against game when you are entering upon the performance of the pilgrimage; surely Allah or...

Introduction The contact prayer was given to the Prophet Abraham and passed on to us from generation to generation. The prayer existed before Muhammad. Muhammad's sole mission was to deliver the Quran. There is no dispute concerning the number of units in all five daily prayers. The Quran's mat...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [52.1] I swear by the Mountain,[52.2] And the Book written[52.3] In an outstretched fine parchment,[52.4] And the House (Kaaba) that is visited,[52.5] And the elevated canopy[52.6] And the swollen sea[52.7] Most surely the punishment of your Lord w...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [21.1] Their reckoning has drawn near to men, and in heedlessness are they turning aside.[21.2] There comes not to them a new reminder from their Lord but they hear it while they sport,[21.3] Their hearts trifling; and those who are unjust counsel ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [39.1] The revelation of the Book is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.[39.2] Surely We have revealed to you the Book with the truth, therefore serve Allah, being sincere to Him in obedience.[39.3] Now, surely, sincere obedience is due to Allah (alo...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [20.1] Ta Ha.[20.2] We have not revealed the Quran to you that you may be unsuccessful.[20.3] Nay, it is a reminder to him who fears:[20.4] A revelation from Him Who created the earth and the high heavens.[20.5] The Beneficent God is firm in power....

Islam From The Beginning To 1300Date: 2002 The Islamic Faith And Law Islam places great emphasis on the necessity of obedience to God's law inaddition to faith. The Koran is the fundamental and ultimate source ofknowledge about Allah and the proper actions of his followers. This holy bookcontains th...

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