Tag: Islam

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [106.1] For the protection of the Qureaish--[106.2] Their protection during their trading caravans in the winter and the summer--[106.3] So let them serve the Lord of this House[106.4] Who feeds them against hunger and gives them security against f...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [38.1] Suad, I swear by the Quran, full of admonition.[38.2] Nay! those who disbelieve are in self-exaltation and opposition.[38.3] How many did We destroy before them of the generations, then they cried while the time of escaping had passed away.[...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [92.1] I swear by the night when it draws a veil,[92.2] And the day when it shines in brightness,[92.3] And the creating of the male and the female,[92.4] Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends).[92.5] Then as for him who gives aw...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [76.1] There surely came over man a period of time when he was a thing not worth mentioning.[76.2] Surely We have created man from a small life-germ uniting (itself): We mean to try him, so We have made him hearing, seeing.[76.3] Surely We have sho...

In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful. [8.1] They ask you about the windfalls. Say: The windfalls are for Allah and the Apostle. So be careful of (your duty to) Allah and set aright matters of your difference, and obey Allah and His Apostle if you are believers.[8.2] Those only are belie...

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. [81.1] When the sun is covered,[81.2] And when the stars darken,[81.3] And when the mountains are made to pass away,[81.4] And when the camels are left untended,[81.5] And when the wild animals are made to go forth,[81.6] And when the seas are set ...

Islam From The Beginning To 1300 Date: 2002 The Arab Empire Of The Umayyads Muhammad's victory over the Umayyads, his capture of Mecca, and theresulting allegiance of many of the bedouin tribes of Arabia created a whollynew center of power in the Middle Eastern cradle of civilizations. A backward,no...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [100.1] I swear by the runners breathing pantingly,[100.2] Then those that produce fire striking,[100.3] Then those that make raids at morn,[100.4] Then thereby raise dust,[100.5] Then rush thereby upon an assembly:[100.6] Most surely man is ungrat...

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 ...

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [108.1] Surely We have given you Kausar,[108.2] Therefore pray to your Lord and make a sacrifice.[108.3] Surely your enemy is the one who shall be without posterity,...

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...