Tag: Islam

According to Islamic teaching, Muhammed was the last of many prophets, including Abraham, Moses, Samuel, Isaiah, and Jesus. Muhammed was born in A.D. 571 at Mecca in Arabia. His father died a few days after he was born, and his mother died when he was six years old. His grandfather then cared for hi...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [67.1] Blessed is He in Whose hand is the kingdom, and He has power over all things,[67.2] Who created death and life that He may try you-- which of you is best in deeds; and He is the Mighty, the Forgiving,[67.3] Who created the seven heavens one ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [1.1] All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.[1.2] The Beneficent, the Merciful.[1.3] Master of the Day of Judgment.[1.4] Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.[1.5] Keep us on the right path.[1.6] The path of those upon whom...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [85.1] I swear by the mansions of the stars,[85.2] And the promised day,[85.3] And the bearer of witness and those against whom the witness is borne.[85.4] Cursed be the makers of the pit,[85.5] Of the fire (kept burning) with fuel,[85.6] When they...

Islam From The Beginning To 1300 Date: 2002The Coming Of Islam To South Asia The pattern of political fragmentation that had left the much-reducedAbbasid caliphate vulnerable to nomadic invasions was also found in theregions of South Asia to which Islam spread during the centuries of Abbasiddecline....

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [19.1] Kaf Ha Ya Ain Suad.[19.2] A mention of the mercy of your Lord to His servant Zakariya.[19.3] When he called upon his Lord in a low voice,[19.4] He said: My Lord! surely my bones are weakened and my head flares with hoariness, and, my Lord! I...

Islam From The Beginning To 1300 Date: 2002Spread Into Africa The spread of Islam, from its heartland in the Middle East and NorthAfrica to India and Southeast Asia, revealed the power of the religion and itscommercial and sometimes military attributes. Civilizations were alteredwithout being fully ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [99.1] When the earth is shaken with her (violent) shaking,[99.2] And the earth brings forth her burdens,[99.3] And man says: What has befallen her?[99.4] On that day she shall tell her news,[99.5] Because your Lord had inspired her.[99.6] On that ...

Monotheistic religions stand as a cornerstone of human spiritual exploration, emphasizing the worship of a single, all-powerful deity. These religions, with their deep-rooted beliefs and diverse traditions, share a common thread that weaves throughout history and culture. Let's delve into the essenc...

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. [66.1] O Prophet! why do you forbid (yourself) that which Allah has made lawful for you; you seek to please your wives; and Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.[66.2] Allah indeed has sanctioned for you the expiation of your oaths and Allah is your Protec...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [41.1] Ha Mim![41.2] A revelation from the Beneficent, the Merciful God:[41.3] A Book of which the verses are made plain, an Arabic Quran for a people who know:[41.4] A herald of good news and a warner, but most of them turn aside so they hear not....