Tag: Peace السلام

Islam is a Peace Offering to the World

| May 9, 2013
Islam is a Peace Offering to the World

“O people, spread peace, feed the hungry, and pray at night when people are sleeping and you will enter Paradise in peace.”

–Sunan Ibn Majah 1334

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An-Nawawi on the Virtue of Love for the Sake of Allah

| May 2, 2013
An-Nawawi on the Virtue of Love for the Sake of Allah

Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful An-Nawawi recorded in his book, Riyad us-Saliheen: Anas ibn Malik reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: ثَلَاثٌ مَنْ كُنَّ فِيهِ وَجَدَ حَلَاوَةَ الْإِيمَانِ أَنْ يَكُونَ اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ أَحَبَّ إِلَيْهِ مِمَّا سِوَاهُمَا وَأَنْ يُحِبَّ الْمَرْءَ لَا [...]

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Was Jesus Christ really crucified or someone else?

| May 1, 2013
Was Jesus Christ really crucified or someone else?

Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org Question: The Quran says, “They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him” (4:157). Does Islam deny the historical crucifixion of Jesus? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful There are several interpretations of this verse regarding what happened to Jesus, upon him be [...]

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Does the Quran condemn all Jews and Christians?

| April 29, 2013
Does the Quran condemn all Jews and Christians?

Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org Question: I read some verses in the Quran that seem harsh against Jews and Christians. Are all Jews and Christians the enemies of Islam? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful The Quran condemns the sinful behavior of some Jews and some Christians, but it [...]

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Was Prophet Muhammad a terrorist who killed innocent people?

| April 14, 2013
Was Prophet Muhammad a terrorist who killed innocent people?

Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org Question: Your prophet was a terrorist and your book says to “cast terror into the hearts of the unbelievers.” (8:12) Answer: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Terrorism can be defined as: Any act of violence or threat perpetrated to carry out a criminal plan [...]

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Did the Prophet plan genocide against Jews? The story of Banu Qurayza

| April 8, 2013
Did the Prophet plan genocide against Jews? The story of Banu Qurayza

Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org Question: Your prophet committed genocide (extermination of an entire race) against the Jews of Medina and the tribe Banu Qurayza. Answer: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful The Prophet was in conflict with some specific Jewish tribes in Medina due to their aiding the Meccan [...]

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Did Prophet Muhammad assassinate those who criticized him?

| March 28, 2013
Did Prophet Muhammad assassinate those who criticized him?

Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org Question: Your prophet assassinated a man only for criticizing him. This shows that your religion is intolerant and can’t win in the marketplace of ideas. Answer: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful The story you are referring to is the killing of Ka’b ibn Al-Ashraf, [...]

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Are Muslims only kind to other Muslims and harsh with unbelievers?

| March 25, 2013
Are Muslims only kind to other Muslims and harsh with unbelievers?

Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org Question: Your book reads, “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves.” (48:29) Jesus says love your enemies. I feel like Christianity is a religion of peace and Muslims are only good to people who follow their religion. [...]

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Did Prophet Muhammad Initiate Wars Against Peaceful Neighbors?

| February 28, 2013
Did Prophet Muhammad Initiate Wars Against Peaceful Neighbors?

Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org Question: Did Muhammad declare war against people because they did not embrace Islam? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, did not initiate war against anyone who offered to make peace with him. War is a last [...]

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Do Muslims Wage Jihad to Punish Unbelief or Repel Aggression?

| February 28, 2013
Do Muslims Wage Jihad to Punish Unbelief or Repel Aggression?

Share By Abu Amina Elias for FaithinAllah.org Question: Why do Muslims fight Jihad? Is it to repel aggression? Or is it to fight the world until they become Muslims or submit to Islamic law? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful The correct opinion – by the will of Allah – is [...]

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