Tag: Islam

First Forty YearsBackground Moses means 'drawn out' probably because he was drawn out of the water and Israel was drawn out of Egypt. He is one of the greatest Old Testament figures standing next to Abraham and David in importance. While Moses is not mentioned outside the Old Testament there are vei...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [74.1] O you who are clothed![74.2] Arise and warn,[74.3] And your Lord do magnify,[74.4] And your garments do purify,[74.5] And uncleanness do shun,[74.6] And bestow not favors that you may receive again with increase,[74.7] And for the sake of yo...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [103.1] I swear by the time,[103.2] Most surely man is in loss,[103.3] Except those who believe and do good, and enjoin on each other truth, and enjoin on each other patience....

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [45.1] Ha Mim.[45.2] The revelation of the Book is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.[45.3] Most surely in the heavens and the earth there are signs for the believers.[45.4] And in your (own) creation and in what He spreads abroad of animals there a...

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. [48.1] Surely We have given to you a clear victory[48.2] That Allah may forgive your community their past faults and those to follow and complete His favor to you and keep you on a right way,[48.3] And that Allah might help you with a mighty help.[...

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. [10.1] Alif Lam Ra. These are the verses of the wise Book.[10.2] What! is it a wonder to the people that We revealed to a man from among themselves, saying: Warn the people and give good news to those who believe that theirs is a footing of firmnes...

A Bridge of Stories - Marlies ter Borg You have before you a unique anthology of stories told in both the Bible and the Qur'an. It starts obviously with creation, which in both books took six Days or divine periods. It continues to describe the creation of man and woman, who in both books dwell in t...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent the Merciful. [54.1] The hour drew nigh and the moon did rend asunder.[54.2] And if they see a miracle they turn aside and say: Transient magic.[54.3] And they call (it) a lie, and follow their low desires; and every affair has its appointed term.[54.4] And certa...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [7.1] Alif Lam Mim Suad.[7.2] A Book revealed to you-- so let there be no straitness in your breast on account of it-- that you may warn thereby, and a reminder close to the believers.[7.3] Follow what has been revealed to you from your Lord and do...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [2.1] Alif Lam Mim.[2.2] This Book, there is no doubt in it, is a guide to those who guard (against evil).[2.3] Those who believe in the unseen and keep up prayer and spend out of what We have given them.[2.4] And who believe in that which has been ...